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Region of interest tracking for fluid simulation

US8452721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2210/56
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of simulation comprises controlling an avatar in an environment. Movement of graphical elements is simulated in a fluid coordinate frame surrounding said avatar, wherein said graphical elements in said fluid coordinate frame obey a first rule set. Said graphical elements and a first region surrounding said fluid coordinate frame are animated, wherein said graphical elements in said first region obey a second rule set. Said fluid coordinate frame moves in response to said controlling of said avatar. In an embodiment, a blending region blends the movement of graphical elements inside the fluid coordinate frame and outside the fluid coordinate frame.

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