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Apparatus and method for compass intelligent lighting for user interfaces

US9041714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2013
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2215/16
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for depicting one or more objects are provided. The method includes determining a geolocation of one or more objects, determining a vector from the objects to a light source, applying shading to the objects according to the vector, determining shadows cast by the objects according to the vector, and depicting the objects in the geolocation with one or more of the applied shading and the cast shadows.

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