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Navigation system for a 3D virtual scene

US8686991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2008
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72469
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A navigation system for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) scene that includes a model or object with which a user can interact. The system accommodates and helps both novice and advanced users. To do this, the system provides safe navigation features including tool clustering, orientation indicators in the scene, slider indicating scene position, motion warning graphics and other features that help in navigating the scene.

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