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User interface device, user interface method and information storage medium

  • US 8,890,895 B2
  • Filed: 05/07/2007
  • Issued: 11/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A user interface device, comprising:

  • virtual space image display means for producing an image of a virtual space where a plurality of objects are placed, on a real time basis according to a position of a viewpoint defined in the virtual space, and sequentially displaying the image;

    viewpoint position change means for changing the position of the viewpoint defined in the virtual space according to a first operation by the user;

    object selection means for specifying an area in the image using a cursor having a pre-defined area for selecting an object that is at least partially included in the specified pre-defined area according to a second operation by the user;

    storage means for storing identification information on the object selected by the object selection means; and

    process execution means for executing a predetermined process in connection with the selected object,wherein said object is selected if it is located within the specified pre-defined area and less than or equal to a predetermined distance away from a viewpoint.

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