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Method and apparatus for the interactive display of any portion of a spherical image

  • US 6,795,113 B1
  • Filed: 09/21/1999
  • Issued: 09/21/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of creating a 360 degree fully-surrounding spherical visualization experience for an observer from first and second images captured with a lens having a field view of at least 180 degrees, said method comprising the steps of:

  • obtaining a first at least 180 degree image, obtaining a second at least 180 degree image which is an opposing view from said first at least 180 degree image, combining said first and second at least 180 degree images into a combined seamless spherical image, storing said combined seamless spherical image in memory, transforming a selected image portion at a border between said first at least 180 degree image and said second at least 180 degree image into a planar image, and linking to a different combined seamless spherical image when a predetermined portion is selected.

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