Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2671)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Three-dimension
C345S426000, C345S581000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06903736
ABSTRACT:
A visual display device for displaying a three-dimensional replica of a geographic region. The visual display device preferably includes a transparent enclosure having an interior space. A three-dimensional replica of a geographic region is preferably positioned at least partially within the interior space of the enclosure so as to be viewable through the enclosure. In a preferred aspect of the present invention the three-dimensional replica of a geographic region comprises surface features proportionally corresponding to topographical data indicative of the three-dimensional topography of the geographic region. Also, in a preferred aspect of the present invention the interior space of the enclosure is at least partially filled with a fluid. Optionally, the interior space of the enclosure may include dispersible media capable of being at least partially dispersed throughout the fluid. In another aspect of the present invention, a method for forming a visual display device is provided. Generally, the method includes the steps of providing a transparent enclosure having an interior space, using information comprising data indicative of the three-dimensional topography a geographic region to fabricate a three-dimensional replica of a geographic region, positioning the three-dimensional replica of a geographic region at least partially within the interior space of the enclosure, and filling the interior space of the enclosure with a fluid.
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