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Computing devices and methods for navigating around a surface of three-dimensional (3D) coordinate system representations of 3D objects

US9070210B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to navigating around geographic maps within a map viewport display. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to navigating around a surface of a 3D, geographic coordinate system representation of a body using a pan feature while North is locked. In response to a user activating a pan feature of a navigation interface, a spin angle and, or a swing angle is calculated and the globe is revolved around a spin-axis and/or a swing-axis while revolution around a rotate-axis is locked.

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