Panoramic interactive system
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1. A system for viewing of a real panoramic image comprising:
- frame buffer means for digitally storing the real panoramic image, andmeans for viewing of a selected segment of the stored real panoramic image, said viewing means including user controlled movable viewing screen means, said movable viewing screen means displaying the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image, said viewing means having sensing means for sensing rotational movement of said viewing means and in accordance with the sensed rotational movement adjusting the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image stored in the frame buffer means, whereby the user selectively moves said viewing screen means to vary the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image displayed by said viewing screen means.
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This invention relates to a method and apparatus for viewing of a panorama or large portion thereof by selectively displaying a portion thereof on a video display device or other means and in a manner that forces the user to change his own orientation to vary the portion of the panorama viewed. Such a method and apparatus coordinates the user'"'"'s normal feedback responses associated with changing orientation to changes in the portion of the panorama viewed. In a preferred embodiment, a simple apparatus for allowing a user or users to view the recorded panorama is disclosed.
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1. A system for viewing of a real panoramic image comprising:
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frame buffer means for digitally storing the real panoramic image, and means for viewing of a selected segment of the stored real panoramic image, said viewing means including user controlled movable viewing screen means, said movable viewing screen means displaying the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image, said viewing means having sensing means for sensing rotational movement of said viewing means and in accordance with the sensed rotational movement adjusting the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image stored in the frame buffer means, whereby the user selectively moves said viewing screen means to vary the selected segment of the stored real panoramic image displayed by said viewing screen means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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- 6. A video display viewing table comprising a base portion and a top section rotatable relative to said base portion and supported relative to said base portion by a shaft fixed to rotate with said top section and bearingly supported in said base portion, said shaft driving an optical shaft encoder whereby rotation of said top section relative to said base portion can be sensed and estimated by said optical shaft encoder.
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