Methods for intelligent movement of objects on computer displays

Details Methods for intelligent movement of objects on computer displays Methods for intelligent movement of objects on computer displays

1993-11-12

1995-06-13

Zimmerman, Mark K.

G06T 1300

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ABSTRACT:
A method and system for controlling the movement of an object between points on a display along natural or "intelligent" paths around obstacles includes establishing a locus of data points around each obstacle along which displayed movement of the object may proceed under conditions of the direct trajectory between points intersecting the locus of data points. "Freeway" paths are provided between remote sectors of the display to expedite "natural" movements over substantial distances around obstacles in a second embodiment.

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