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Virtual space control method

  • US 7,094,153 B2
  • Filed: 03/06/2002
  • Issued: 08/22/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A virtual space control method comprising the steps of:

  • changing an orientation of a prescribed part of a virtual character in a virtual space;

    changing a screen image in response to the change in orientation of the prescribed part, wherein the screen image represents a virtual field of view of the virtual space defined by a viewpoint other than a viewpoint of the virtual character and including a whole image of the virtual character;

    moving the virtual character in the virtual space; and

    detecting an occurrence of a prescribed event,wherein the step of changing the orientation includes a step of changing the orientation of the prescribed part in response to the occurrence of the prescribed event,wherein the step of changing the screen image has a step of changing the screen image in response to the movement of the virtual character and to the change in orientation of the prescribed part, andwherein the prescribed event is selected from a plurality of events occurring in the virtual space.

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