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Pickwalking methods and apparatus

US7486295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/005
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for an animation environment includes displaying a first geometric object on a display, wherein the first geometric object comprises a plurality of geometric components, wherein the plurality of geometric components are coupled according to a geometric hierarchy, wherein the plurality of geometric components includes a first geometric component and a second geometric component, and wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are not adjacent within the geometric hierarchy, receiving a selection signal from a user, selecting the first geometric component in response to the selection signal, receiving a navigation signal from the user, and selecting the second geometric component in response to the navigation signal by traversing an animation hierarchy, wherein the first geometric component and the second geometric component are adjacent within the animation hierarchy.

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