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System and method for transitioning between real images and virtual images

US7173672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2002
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8017
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention illustrates a system and method of blending a virtual scene and a real scene comprising: capturing a real image of a real event from a real camera; receiving an instrumentation data based on the real event; and rendering a virtual image wherein the virtual image is based on the instrumentation data and the real image.

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