Method for displaying an object in a panorama window

Details Method for displaying an object in a panorama window Method for displaying an object in a panorama window

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Luu, Matthew (Department: 3663)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Animation

C348S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07106335

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for displaying an object that features in a panorama moving on a screen. The method includes a step for positioning a target zone of the panorama surrounding the object in a predetermined window of the screen, and a step for replacing the said target zone of the panorama by a video sequence that includes the object, the positioning and replacement steps being activated in response to an activation control. Among other aspects, with this method, the visual discontinuities between the panorama and the video sequence can be reduced.The invention also relates to a receiver of audiovisual transmissions, which receiver includes means for implementing the above method.

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