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Systems and methods for a virtual terrain display

US9505497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2011
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2011/0061
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved systems and methods for providing a virtual terrain display. In one embodiment, a method comprises identifying a location within an enclosure. The location is referenced against an external environment containing the enclosure. The method also comprises identifying a portion of a structure of the enclosure. The portion of the structure exists between the location and the external environment and blocks a view of the external environment. The method also comprises generating a display depicting a view of the external environment from the location; and applying a translucent structure representation to the display. The structure representation is a visual depiction of the portion of the structure and appearing in front of the depicted view without blocking the depicted view of the external environment.

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