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Method of creating animation image data files

US7075531B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2000
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of efficiently creating an animation image data file is provided. Components of a device are modeled using a 3-D CAD system and filed. After file format conversion, the file is imported to application software for animation. The components are then assembled, a camera angle is selected, and the transparency of the components is specified. A video file is created and included in an HTML file which is a completed animation data file. A clear perspective of the device comprising complicated components can be obtained because some components created with 3-D CAD system are rendered transparent using the application software for animation.

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