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Image processing method and image processing apparatus

US7808450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2006
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8023
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

When a plurality of mixed reality (MR) experiencing persons experience the same mixed reality, there is a possibility that the experiencing persons come into contact with one another. An image processing apparatus capable of reporting to the MR experiencing persons that there is a possibility of contact. Therefore, a real space image that is image captured from the position and orientation of a user's viewpoint is drawn. The position and orientation of the user's viewpoint at this time is detected by a sensor unit. It is determined whether or not the viewpoint position is smaller than or equal to an attention distance at which there is a possibility of contact. If the viewpoint position is smaller than or equal to the attention distance, an attention display for this fact is performed.

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