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Method and system for providing depth cues by attenuating distant displayed terrain

US7098913B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2002
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/80
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of increasing situational awareness of terrain is disclosed. A representation of a terrain feature is generated from a source of stored data. A distance from a reference point to the terrain feature is determined. The representation of the terrain feature is attenuated if the distance from the reference point to the terrain feature is within a predetermined range. The representation of the terrain feature is displayed.

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