Method and system for restraining a leader object in a virtual reality presentation
June 28, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesThree-dimensional image display system Methods of displaying help information nearest to an operation point at which the help information is requested Medal game machine Method and apparatus for providing help information to users of computers Virtual reality game method and apparatus Method of calculating dimensions and positioning of rectangular balloons Balloon help system Graphical user interface system and methods for improved user feedback Method and apparatus for displaying data within a three-dimensional information landscape Patent #: 5528735 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 267786 filed on 06/28/1994US Classes:463/33, Object priority or perspective345/419, Three-dimension715/850Navigation within 3D spaceExaminersPrimary: Powell, Mark R.Assistant: Breene, John Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 015/00AbstractA virtual reality system is provided in which a user can be assured of reaching a destination in a virtual world within a specific time while providing the impression that the user is free to roam the virtual space at will. A virtual leader is projected in front of the user by the system. The virtual leader appears to lead the user but is actually linked to a virtual stick connected to the user, so that as the user moves or turns, the leader moves or turns to stay at substantially the same position relative to the user. | |
