METHOD FOR CREATING, MANUFACTURING, AND DISTRIBUTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS
First Claim
1. A method of making, and distributing a three-dimensional model using a computer connected to a network, said computer having a machine readable storage, having stored thereon a computer program comprising a plurality of code sections executable by a machine, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a digital image file via said network, said digital image file comprising data defining a three-dimensional model;
storing said digital image file in said machine readable storage;
accepting and storing purchase order information for said three-dimensional model;
and processing said digital image file in accordance with said purchase order information.
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Abstract
A method is provided for producing three-dimensional (3D) models. The invention will take any sculpture, character, or model from artwork, still life models, images of human beings, characters from a computer game, or any other 3D digital image or model that is scanned, and turn the digital image into 3D models. The method is comprised of the following steps: creating a user account in a computer storage area; storing 3D images under the user account; allowing the user to select the 3D image(s) he or she wants to create as 3D models; manufacturing the 3D models; and delivering the models to the user or to a specified third-party. An online storefront and/or auction system may allow each user the opportunity to sell their 3D models or purchase other users'"'"' 3D models. The system may also create 3D models for a mobile phone and portable media player while transferring the models to either of these devices.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of making, and distributing a three-dimensional model using a computer connected to a network, said computer having a machine readable storage, having stored thereon a computer program comprising a plurality of code sections executable by a machine, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a digital image file via said network, said digital image file comprising data defining a three-dimensional model; storing said digital image file in said machine readable storage; accepting and storing purchase order information for said three-dimensional model; and processing said digital image file in accordance with said purchase order information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. A three-dimensional scanning system for scanning persons or objects into digital images comprised of a plurality of columns spaced around a platform, wherein each said column houses at least one scanning device.
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