System and method for providing three-dimensional images, and system and method for providing morphing images
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1. A three-dimensional image supply system comprising:
- a three-dimensional model database that stores a three-dimensional model pertaining to a target object;
a viewpoint setting unit that sets a viewpoint from which to view said target object;
an image generating unit that generates an image of said target object viewed from said viewpoint based on the three-dimensional model database;
a tracking unit that tracks said viewpoint; and
an analyzing unit that performs analysis of the preferences of the user that set said viewpoint positions, based on the output from said tracking unit.
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Abstract
An object of the present invention is to provide an Internet-based marketing tool that is not available in the conventional art. It includes a three-dimensional model database that stores a three-dimensional model pertaining to a target object, a viewpoint setting unit that sets a viewpoint for viewing of the target object, an image generating unit that generates an image of the target object viewed from the set viewpoint based on the three-dimensional model database, a tracking unit that tracks the set viewpoint, and an analyzing unit that performs analysis of the preferences of the user that set the viewpoint position, based on the output from the tracking unit.
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1. A three-dimensional image supply system comprising:
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a three-dimensional model database that stores a three-dimensional model pertaining to a target object;
a viewpoint setting unit that sets a viewpoint from which to view said target object;
an image generating unit that generates an image of said target object viewed from said viewpoint based on the three-dimensional model database;
a tracking unit that tracks said viewpoint; and
an analyzing unit that performs analysis of the preferences of the user that set said viewpoint positions, based on the output from said tracking unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A three-dimensional image supply system comprising:
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a three-dimensional model generating unit that receives two or more images of the same target object viewed from different viewpoints and generates a three-dimensional model pertaining to said target object;
a three-dimensional model database that stores said three-dimensional model;
a viewpoint setting unit that sets a viewpoint from which to view said target object; and
an image generating unit that generates an image of said target object viewed from said viewpoint based on said three-dimensional model database. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A three-dimensional image supply system comprising:
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a three-dimensional model generating unit that receives two or more images of the same target object viewed from different viewpoints and generates a three-dimensional model pertaining to said target object;
a viewpoint setting unit that sets the viewpoint from which to view said target object; and
an image generating unit that generates an image of said target object viewed from said viewpoint based on said three-dimensional model. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A morphing image supply system comprising:
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a morphing data generating unit that receives two or more images pertaining to different target objects and seeks the correspondences between said images;
a morphing database that stores the correspondences between said two or more images;
a mixture ratio setting unit that sets the mixture ratio for said two or more images; and
an image generating unit that generates an image in which the two or more images are mixed according to said mixture ratio based on said morphing database. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 16, 19)
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14. A three-dimensional image supply method comprising:
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a step for obtaining and transmitting two or more images of the same target object viewed from different viewpoints;
a step for generating a three-dimensional model pertaining to said target object based on said two or more images;
a step for setting a viewpoint from which to view said target object;
a step for generating aft image viewed from said viewpoint based on said three-dimensional model; and
a step for transmitting the generated image.
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15. A three-dimensional image supply method comprising:
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a step for receiving an image processing program and enabling it to be executed on a computer;
a step for executing said image processing program and generating a three-dimensional model pertaining to said target object based on two or more images of the same target object viewed from different viewpoints;
a step for setting the viewpoint from which to view said target object;
a step for generating an image viewed from said viewpoint based on said three-dimensional model;
a step for displaying the generated image; and
a step for transmitting information regarding said viewpoint.
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17. A three-dimensional image supply method comprising:
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a step for generating a three-dimensional image using a three-dimensional model database that resides on a server;
a step for creating an e-mail message that includes information on the method for accessing said three-dimensional image;
a step for transmitting the e-mail message;
a step for receiving the e-mail message;
a step for obtaining said three-dimensional image using a specified access method; and
a step for displaying said three-dimensional image together with the e-mail message.
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18. A morphing image supply method comprising:
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a step for obtaining and transmitting two or images of different target objects;
a step for seeking the correspondences between said two or more images and generating a morphing database;
a step for setting the mixture ratio for said two or more images used for morphing;
a step for mixing said two or more images based on said morphing database according to said mixture ratio and generating a morphing image; and
a step for transmitting the generated image.
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