Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1997-07-03
2000-07-25
Sax, Steven
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
345349, G06F 1500
Patent
active
060941960
ABSTRACT:
A system, method and computer program are provided for a virtual three-dimensional workspace with means for navigating the user's viewpoint into said workspace. Potentially interactive three-dimensional objects are positioned within the workspace. There is provided for each object an interaction sphere having a preselected radius. This interaction sphere is stored in association with its corresponding object. It remains a characteristic of the object so that when, during navigation, the user's viewpoint comes within the interaction sphere of a particular object, that object is rendered interactive. In addition, the object which is rendered interactive is usually highlighted in some manner so as to inform the user that he may functionally interact with the object.
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Berry Richard Edmond
Isensee Scott Harlan
Martin Shirley Lynn
Roberts David John
Emile Volel
International Business Machines - Corporation
Kraft J. B.
Sax Steven
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