System and method for navigating operating in a virtual...

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension

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C345S419000, C345S421000, C345S473000, C434S011000

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07667700

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a system, method and computer program product for navigating within a virtual environment (VE). More specifically, the present invention relates to navigating large distances in a VE, without becoming disoriented and without becoming cybersick due to exposure to excessive amounts of optical flow. In one embodiment, the present invention combines jumping and flying to allow for quick navigation of large distances, while preserving a sense of orientation and limiting optical flow.

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