Real-time player for panoramic imaged-based virtual worlds

Details Real-time player for panoramic imaged-based virtual worlds Real-time player for panoramic imaged-based virtual worlds

1997-08-29

2000-02-22

Hjerpe, Richard A.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

G09G 500

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060285842

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for displaying a selected portion of a panoramic image onto a view plane is provided. The method provides an environment map in the form of a plurality of pixel values representative of the panoramic image. A first portion of the pixel values representative of a selected first area of the panoramic image is mapped to a projection buffer. A second portion of the first portion of pixel values, representative of a desired area of the panoramic image to be viewed is mapped to the view plane. The view plane is displayed on the display.

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