Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Attributes
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-11
2010-10-19
Johnson, M Good (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Attributes
C345S633000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07817162
ABSTRACT:
A computer simulation and virtual reality system simulates the use of a blasting nozzle to remove one or more coatings and/or rust from a virtual surface. The user operates an electronic controller in the form of a blasting nozzle that outputs a signal indicating whether the blasting nozzle controller is in an “on” position or in an “off” position. The system also has a motion tracking system that tracks the position and orientation of the blasting nozzle controller with respect to the virtual surface defined on the display screen. Simulation software in a computer generates virtual blast pattern data, and the removal of the virtual coating(s) and/or rust image from the virtual surface is displayed in real time on the display screen.
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Bolick Michael
Ebensberger Jason
Klein Rick
Lampe Chris
Peterson Eric Conrad
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Good Johnson M
University of Northern Iowa Research Foundation
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