System and method for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments
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1. A method for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments, comprising the steps of:
- constructing a terrain layer using stored terrain data;
generating a feature layer using feature layer data that is configured to be modified independently and stored separately from the stored terrain data;
applying different run-time response rules to the terrain layer and the feature layer;
combining the feature layer and the terrain layer to form a composite environment; and
rendering the composite environment for viewing.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments. The method includes the operation of constructing a terrain layer using stored terrain data. Another operation is generating a feature layer using feature layer data that is stored separately from the stored terrain data. The feature layer and the terrain layer can then be combined to form a composite scene.
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15 Claims
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1. A method for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments, comprising the steps of:
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constructing a terrain layer using stored terrain data; generating a feature layer using feature layer data that is configured to be modified independently and stored separately from the stored terrain data; applying different run-time response rules to the terrain layer and the feature layer; combining the feature layer and the terrain layer to form a composite environment; and rendering the composite environment for viewing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments, comprising the steps of:
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a. constructing a terrain layer using stored terrain data; b. generating a feature layer using feature layer data that is stored separately from the stored terrain data; c. combining the feature layer and the terrain layer to form a composite environment; and d. defining a run-time response rule for the terrain layer and a different run-time response rule for the feature layer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A method for combining independent scene layers to form computer generated environments, comprising the steps of:
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constructing a terrain layer using stored terrain data; generating a feature layer using feature layer data that is configured to be modified independently and stored separately from the stored terrain data; combining the feature layer and the terrain layer to form a composite environment; and defining a run-time response rule for the terrain layer and a different run-time response rule for the feature layer. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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