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Automatic decoration of a three-dimensional model

US9536344B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2007
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for automatically decorating a three-dimensional model is disclosed. The method may include receiving an image file from a user. The image file is to decorate a surface of a three-dimensional model upon display of the three-dimensional model in a simulated three-dimensional world. The method may also include automatically formatting the image file for display on the three-dimensional model in response to receiving the image file, and storing the formatted image file in a database.

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