Animation processing method
US-2024420402-A1 · Dec 19, 2024 · US
3-D model view manipulation apparatus
US9035944B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9035944-B2 |
| Application number | US-85186010-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Publication date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
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A 3-D view manipulation apparatus surrounds a 3-D model displayed on a display device, and allows a user to manipulate the view of the model by manipulating the apparatus, without having to divert the user's view from the model. The apparatus is transparent or semi-transparent, such that all of its surfaces are simultaneously visible. The apparatus may include control features on its surface, edges, or corners to facilitate changing the view of the model to a vantage point from or through that control feature. The apparatus may include a set of orthogonal axes at its center, about which the model may be made to rotate.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of displaying a three-dimensional scene on a display device, the method comprising: processing graphics data to render a three-dimensional object; displaying the object such that the displayed object has an apparent size as displayed on the display device; in response to activation by the user, rendering a three-dimensional representation of a view manipulation apparatus; displaying the apparatus such that the apparatus surrounds the object, a…
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- What does patent US9035944B2 cover?
- A 3-D view manipulation apparatus surrounds a 3-D model displayed on a display device, and allows a user to manipulate the view of the model by manipulating the apparatus, without having to divert the user's view from the model. The apparatus is transparent or semi-transparent, such that all of its surfaces are simultaneously visible. The apparatus may include control features on its surface, e…
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- Werline Curtis G, Intergraph Corp
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- Primary CPC classification G06T19/20. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue May 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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