Patents Assigned to Horizonscan Inc.
  • Panoramic interactive system
    Patent number: 5153716
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for viewing of a panorama or large portion thereof by selectively displaying a portion thereof on a video display device or other means and in a manner that forces the user to change his own orientation to vary the portion of the panorama viewed. Such a method and apparatus coordinates the user's normal feedback responses associated with changing orientation to changes in the portion of the panorama viewed. In a preferred embodiment, a simple apparatus for allowing a user or users to view the recorded panorama is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Horizonscan Inc.
    Inventor: Graham T. Smith
  • Panoramic interactive system
    Patent number: 5040055
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for viewing of a panorama or large portion thereof by selectively displaying a portion thereof on a video display device or other means and in a manner that forces the user to change his own orientation to vary the portion of the panorama viewed. Such a method and apparatus coordinates the user's normal feedback responses associated with changing orientation to changes in the portion of the panorama viewed. In a preferred embodiment, a simple apparatus for allowing a user or users to view the recorded panorama is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Horizonscan Inc.
    Inventor: Graham T. Smith