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3D interactive input system and method

US8860688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2011
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0304
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) interactive input system comprises a holographic image generator defining an enclosed space to accommodate a 3D object and configured to generate a holographic image of the 3D object that appears adjacent an input region of the holographic image generator. A projection unit is configured to project image data onto the 3D object, the image data projected onto the 3D object appearing on the holographic image. A sensing unit is configured to detect user proximity to the input region. Processing structure is configured to process sensing unit output and in response, update image data projected by the projection unit.

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