Method and apparatus for physically manifesting costume objects

Details Method and apparatus for physically manifesting costume objects Method and apparatus for physically manifesting costume objects

1999-04-16

2000-03-07

Kim, Matthew M.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

709303, G06F 314

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060346825

ABSTRACT:
A flexible system for changing the physical manifestation of an object in an object-oriented computer environment. An object to be manifested, denominated a "costume" object, is associated with a target object having a corresponding physical appearance. The costume object accepts a physical manifestation request and responds by transmitting to the target object a message requesting that the target object manifest itself. The target manifestation request message includes parameter values specifying the on-screen location and other properties of the costume object. In this fashion, the costume object can present itself wearing the appearance or "costume" of the target object.

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