Navigating among images of an object in 3D space
US9937022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/41
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional model of an object is employed to aid in navigation among a number of images of the object taken from various viewpoints. In general, an image of an object such as a digital photograph is displayed in a user interface or the like. When a user selects a point within the display that corresponds to a location on the surface of the object, another image may be identified that provides a better view of the object. In order to maintain user orientation to the subject matter while navigating to this destination viewpoint, the display may switch to a model view and a fly-over to the destination viewpoint may be animated using the model. When the destination viewpoint is reached, the display may return to an image view for further inspection, marking, or other manipulation by the user.
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