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Image drawing system, image drawing server, image drawing method, and computer program

US8411091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image drawing system, an image drawing server, an image drawing method, and a computer program product that provides a three-dimensional world to a client-terminal. The method includes: providing a viewpoint in the vicinity of an avatar and creating a three-dimensional object; performing a perspective projection of a static object to create a two-dimensional panoramic image; overlaying the two-dimensional panoramic image, information on a dynamic object, and an image of the avatar; and storing the two-dimensional panoramic image. The computer program product tangibly embodies instructions which when implemented causes a computer to execute the steps of the method. The system includes: a three-dimensional object creation unit; a panoramic image creation unit; a drawing unit for overlaying; and a panoramic image storage unit. The server includes: a reception unit; a three-dimensional object creation unit; a panoramic image creation unit; and a transmission unit.

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