Abstract: A system and method for spatially stretching visual interactive computer-based renderings of hierarchical 3D/4D object models is disclosed. Hierarchical 3D/4D object models are transformed into a stretchable structure. Utilizing user interface controls, a user manipulates and visually stretches the 3D/4D object model hierarchy to expose 3D/4D object model components for an unobstructed view. Real-time geo-referenced data feeds are processed to interactively update specific sensor objects contained as components of the hierarchical 3D/4D object models. Real-time geo-referenced tracking data feeds are also processed to dynamically include new visual components of the 3D/4D object model hierarchy at the proper location, representative of the locations of mobile tracking devices within the 3D/4D object model hierarchy.

Abstract: A system for selecting oblique images from a collection of geo-referenced oblique images and viewing them within the context of a virtual, three- or four-dimensional (3D space and time) geographic scene, providing the ability to analyze and interact with the oblique image being viewed. The system automatically selects and displays the best fit oblique image from an image warehouse based on the user's current 3D/4D viewpoint, and continuously maintains the geo-registration of the oblique image as the user adjusts the viewpoint.

Abstract: A method and system for accessing data from information databanks in all four dimensions, providing the ability to interactively experience and naturally visualize the temporal progression of important data components, their attributes and most importantly their dynamically changing inter-relationships. The method and system builds 4D portals into information databanks, through which computer-generated 4D worlds are served to users in a 4D browser, which can be naturally experienced in both temporal and spatial context to derive knowledge from the dataset. This 4D browser-server-portal system provides access to information both temporally and spatially, wherein the progression of dynamic information over time can be visually analyzed and utilized on a wide range of industry and research applications.

Abstract: A method and system for accessing data from information databanks in all four dimensions, providing the ability to interactively experience and naturally visualize the temporal progression of important data components, their attributes and most importantly their dynamically changing interrelationships. The method and system builds 4D portals into information databanks, through which computer-generated 4D worlds are served to users in a 4D browser, which can be naturally experienced in both temporal and spatial context to derive knowledge from the dataset. This 4D browser-server-portal system provides access to information both temporally and spatially, wherein the progression of dynamic information over time can be visually analyzed and utilized on a wide range of industry and research applications.