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Method and system for real-time rendering within a gaming environment

US7285047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2003
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/66
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and system for real-time rendering within a gaming environment. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention discloses a method of rendering a local participant within an interactive gaming environment. The method begins by capturing a plurality of real-time video streams of a local participant from a plurality of camera viewpoints. From the plurality of video streams, a new view synthesis technique is applied to generate a rendering of the local participant. The rendering is generated from a perspective of a remote participant located remotely in the gaming environment. The rendering is then sent to the remote participant for viewing.

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