Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-01
2008-09-23
Jones, Hugh (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07428482
ABSTRACT:
A virtual camera and lens system in a three dimensional computer graphic modeling environment is set using a nominal focal length and a focus distance. A true focal length is calculated. An optical axis object that represents the optical axis of the virtual camera and lens system is created in the three dimensional computer graphic modeling environment. An object is attached to the optical axis at a location that visualizes the setting of the virtual camera and lens system as determined from the true focal length. The focal length of the virtual camera and lens system is set to the calculated true focal length. The focus distance and f-stop may be determined from near and far focus points.
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Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Jones Hugh
Sony Corporation
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
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