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Intuitive mobile device interface to virtual spaces

  • US 7,271,795 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/2003
  • Issued: 09/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • presenting portions of a virtual three-dimensional (3D) object in a display of a mobile device when the mobile device is in a first location in 3D space, wherein the first location corresponds to a first vantage point, and wherein the presented portions correspond to portions that would be visible from the first vantage point;

    detecting motion of the mobile device to a second location in 3D space;

    in response to motion of the mobile device to the second location, presenting different portions of the virtual 3D object in the display, wherein the second location corresponds to a second vantage point, and wherein the different portions correspond to portions that would be visible from the second vantage point;

    receiving user input to select a shape modification mode, the shape modification mode to enable a user to modify the shape of the virtual 3D object;

    detecting movement of the mobile device while the shape modification mode is selected; and

    modifying the shape of the virtual 3D object in response to movement of the mobile device while the shape modification mode is selected.

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