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Three dimensional model with three dimensional pointers and multimedia functions linked to the pointers

  • US 6,313,836 B1
  • Filed: 02/14/1996
  • Issued: 11/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented method of annotating a geometric figure by associating multimedia functions with the geometric figure, for use with a computer system including a display and a user input control device, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) displaying the geometric figure on the display, the geometric figure being interactively manipulable in three dimensions in response to the user input control device;

    (b) displaying a pointing icon on the display;

    (c) interactively positioning the pointing icon at a desired three-dimensional location relative to the geometric figure, wherein the pointing icon moves with the geometric figure when the geometric figure is manipulated in three dimensions;

    (d) associating a specified multimedia function with the pointing icon;

    (e) interactively activating the pointing icon; and

    (f) in response to the activating of the pointing icon, performing the specified multimedia function associated with the pointing icon.

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