Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Three-dimension
C345S419000, C345S421000, C345S427000, C715S719000, C715S721000, C348S569000, C348S590000, C348S731000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09664843
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus of displaying an Electronic Programming Guide (EPG). In one embodiment, an EPG is constructed of a three dimensional virtual mesh, in which independent objects representing television programs are situated. The virtual mesh is displayed perpendicularly, so that the hardware requirements of the set top box (STB) may be reduced. A user can navigate the mesh to find television programs that they wish to view. A user can designate the types of television programs that they prefer, and these programs will be displayed more prominently. In addition, the mesh is constructed of at least two planes. The first plane is flat, while all other planes are hyperbolic to correct for a viewer's line of sight.
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Nguyen Kimbinh T.
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