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Multidimensional display controller for displaying to a user an aspect of a multidimensional space visible from a base viewing location along a desired viewing orientation

  • US 6,208,349 B1
  • Filed: 04/14/1997
  • Issued: 03/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A multidimensional display controller for displaying to a user an aspect of a multidimensional space visible from a base viewing location along a desired viewing orientation, comprising:

  • a) reference means for displaying to the user a reference frame having n dimensions, where n is at least two;

    b) input means responsive to the user for determining the position of a user point relative to the reference frame;

    c) feedback means for communicating to the user the position of the user point;

    d) means for establishing the base viewing location and a base viewing orientation from the position of the user point relative to the reference frame;

    e) orientation means responsive to the user for establishing a relative viewing orientation;

    f) combination means for determining the desired viewing orientation from the base viewing orientation and the relative viewing orientation; and

    g) display means for displaying to the user the aspect of the multidimensional space visible from the desired viewing location along the desired viewing orientation.

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