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Integrated virtual networks

  • US 5,966,130 A
  • Filed: 03/26/1997
  • Issued: 10/12/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A virtual workstation comprising:

  • virtual environment controller means for creating a display of a virtual representation of a work area and tools and assets therein;

    virtual interfacing means for processing inputs from a user to provide environment control signals to said environment controller means by which said environment controller means adjusts the display to provide an image which appears to allow the user to move within said work area and utilize said tools and assets depicted therein; and

    intuitive control means for activating at least one of said tools or assets based on the apparent movement or location of the user in said work area relative to the respective tool or asset whereby, as a result of said apparent movement or location of the user in said work area relative to the respective tool or asset software called by said tool or asset runs on standby in the background and is available for immediate execution based on certain subsequent inputs from a user.

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