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Automated three-dimensional alternative position viewer

Patent 6906712 Issued on June 14, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 8, 2021. 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.

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Inventors

Application

No. 09924294 filed on 08/08/2001

US Classes:

345/420, Solid modelling715/853, Hierarchy or network structure715/850, Navigation within 3D space700/983-D product design (e.g., solid modeling)

Examiners

Primary: Zimmerman, Mark
Assistant: Wallace, Scott

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06T017/00

Abstract

Computer-implemented method and apparatus for processing data representing a three-dimensional object model includes generating an image of a modeled object. The modeled object is formed from a number of different components that can be arranged in different positions, and the generated image depicts a change in a position of a first one of the components with respect to a second one of the components.

Other References

  • French et al., Mechanical Drawing, Copyright 1962, pps. 470-471.
  • Giachino et al., Drafting Technology, Copyright 1964, pps. 40-42.
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