Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Animation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Chauhan, Ulka (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Animation
C345S419000, C345S473000, C345S619000, C715S700000, C715S833000, C715S836000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07932909
ABSTRACT:
A user can control the animation of an object via an interface that includes a control area and a user-manipulable control element. The control area includes an ellipse. The user-manipulable control element includes a three-dimensional arrow with a straight body, a three-dimensional arrow with a curved body, or a sphere. In one embodiment, the interface includes a virtual trackball that is used to manipulate the user-manipulable control element.
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