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Method for smooth rotation

  • US 20080270925A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2007
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In an application where an object is rotated by sequencing through a finite number of predetermined views from different angles, a method of smooth rotation comprising:

  • a. providing a first means for displaying a view of an object;

    b. providing a second means for performing a drag operation, the drag operation comprises a drag origin location and a present pointer location;

    c. providing a third means for defining a region, the region centered on the drag origin location;

    d. in response to the present pointer location exiting the region,i. redefining the drag origin location to be the location of exit, andii. displaying a different view of the object determined in part by the exit location of the pointer from the region;

    repeating steps c and d while the drag operation continues.

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