Abstract: Systems and methods of providing enhanced product visualization on a graphical display include generating a visual frame having a first set of frame dimensions and comprising an inner border and an outer border; receiving a selection of a graphical object to be displayed at least within the outer border of the visual frame on the graphical display; identifying a set of object dimensions of the graphical object; determining an appropriate proportion between the set of frame dimensions and the set of object dimensions such that the graphical object is displayable at least within the outer border of the visual frame on the graphical display; manipulating the set of frame dimensions and/or the set of object dimensions such that the graphical object is displayable within the outer border of the visual frame; and displaying the graphical object at least within the outer border of the visual frame.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a 3D image converter and a 3D image generator. The 3D image converter performs conversion processing for converting a 2D image including a plurality of planes that are created with virtual distances into a 3D image on the basis of the virtual distances among the plurality of planes of the 2D images. The 3D image generator generates a 3D image from the two-dimensional image on the basis of the conversion processing performed by the 3D image converter and displays the generated 3D image. When a virtual distance between the corresponding planes of the 2D image is changed while the 3D image is being displayed by use of the 3D image generator, the 3D image converter performs the conversion processing in accordance with a change in the virtual distance.

Abstract: generating an image data for cross sectional layers of the three-dimensional object, wherein the image data includes a first set of data for selectively printing building material at a first print resolution and a second set of data for printing one or more colored additives at a higher resolution and selectively depositing the building material and the one or more additives on successive layers based on the 2D image data to produce the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including a detector that detects movement of a manipulation body in a vertical direction in relation to a display, and a processor that determines a speed of movement of the manipulation body based on an output of the detector, and determines a process to be executed based on the determined speed of movement.

Abstract: An interactive 3-D drawing method supports 3-D modeling of real-world scenes captured in the form of multiple images taken from different locations and angles. The method enables the user manipulate a 3-D drawing primitive without changing its appearance on a selected input image.

Abstract: A system and process is provided for the conversion of a stream of two-dimensional images into a pair of streams of images for providing the perception of a stream of three-dimensional images. Each complimentary image in the image stream undergoes the application of a selection and remapping process to independently alter portions of the image, so that the remappings shift the image elements in a manner which produces a stereo depth effect when the images are viewed through the appropriate viewing device.

Abstract: Colors in a color image are transformed by a destination device. The color image comprises pixels with color information. A depth map corresponding to the color image is accessed. The depth map comprises depth information for the color image and indicates the relative position of objects in the color image from a reference point of view. A collection of plural different color transforms is accessed. In addition, a depth value for a target pixel in the color image is determined by using the depth map. There is a selection of a color transform for the target pixel from the collection of plural different color transforms, based on the depth value determined for the target pixel. The selected color transform is applied to the color information of the target pixel by the destination device.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for digital dental modeling. One method embodiment includes receiving a three-dimensional data set including a first jaw and a second jaw of a three-dimensional digital dental model and receiving a two-dimensional data set corresponding to at least a portion of the first jaw and the second jaw. The method includes mapping two-dimensional data of the two-dimensional data set to the three-dimensional digital dental model by transforming a coordinate system of the two-dimensional data to a coordinate system of the three-dimensional data set. The method includes positioning the first jaw with respect to the second jaw based on the two-dimensional data mapped to the three-dimensional data set. The method includes using at least a portion of the two-dimensional data mapped to the three-dimensional data set as a target of movement of the first jaw with respect to the second jaw in the three-dimensional digital dental model.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including a detector that detects movement of a manipulation body in a vertical direction in relation to a display, and a processor that determines a speed of movement of the manipulation body based on an output of the detector, and determines a process to be executed based on the determined speed of movement.

Abstract: An input coordinate point is obtained from a pointing device, and either one of first and second controls is selected in accordance with an operation performed by a user. When the first control is selected, a movement vector is calculated based on the input coordinate point and a predetermined coordinate point, and a display area of a virtual space, which is displayed on a display device, is moved. Alternatively, when the first control is selected, the movement vector is calculated based on the input coordinate point and predetermined coordinate point, and an object is moved within the virtual space. When the second control is selected, the object is moved to a position in the virtual space, the position corresponding to the input coordinate point. Then, the display device is caused to display the virtual space within the display area.

Abstract: A panoramic display system includes a camera, a processor and a display device for displaying images for a user. The camera recognizes a facial location and a facial orientation of a user relative to the display device, and tracks the pupil orientation of the user relative to the display device. The processor derives an object of interest base on the facial location and the pupil orientation of the user. The processor can also derive a field of view of the user based on the facial location and the facial orientation of the user.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including an attention object selection section which selects, from pieces of object position information, information indicating the closest position from a position indicated by new cursor position information as new attention object position information indicating a position of an object that is to be newly attended to, and a focus position control section which causes a focus to be displayed at a position on a display surface indicated by the object position information specified by attention information, and also causes the focus to move to a position on the display surface indicated by the new attention object position information.

Abstract: Systems and methods that automatically identify causes of errors during one or more CAD processes, such as while binding external reference drawings to a host drawing and/or batch comparing sets of multiple drawings. In certain examples, a first session of a CAD program can be used to track potential crash occurrences during a second CAD program's processing of a set of drawings and dynamically replace corrupt drawings and/or broken references with blank (proxy) drawings so that the desired process can complete. Whenever the first CAD session detects a potential error event, such as when the second CAD session is interrupted for a particular length of time, the first CAD session can log the error, close the second session, and/or continue the desired process with a new CAD session.

Abstract: An approach is provided for template model view generation for home monitor and control interface. A platform receives a model view specified by a user, where the model view includes a floor plan of a premise. The platform generates a template model view based on the received model view by removing identifying information associated with the user. Also, the platform stores the template model view for access by another user, where the template model view is used to capture location information of one or more sensors or one or more actuators within the floor plan.

Abstract: A method for determining interior coordinates is disclosed. The method includes receiving information specifying an object having a plurality of sites and a boundary. Interior coordinates associated with each of the plurality of sites are determined based on the boundary. The interior coordinate associated with each of the plurality of sites represent a system of coordinates that satisfy several properties, including non-negativity and interior locality. At least one value associated with the plurality of sites is then interpolated using the interior coordinates.

Abstract: A method for receiving, via a computer, a selection of a drawing line is provided. The drawing line has a first end point and a second end point. The drawing line is displayed in a display area of a display device. The computer receives a selection of a change to the first end point and the second end point. The drawing line and a line end tool are then redisplayed in the display area of the display device based on an orientation of the drawing line.

Abstract: An image control device includes a display control section that performs a normal display control process that controls an image based on a first designation position, and controls the image based on a second designation position, and performs a special display control process that controls the image based on the first designation position and the second designation position based on a given condition.

Abstract: A system creates a first set of objects in a first structure that describe a graphical scene. A second set of objects is created in a second structure based on the first set of objects in the first structure. The system also performs one or more of the following: i) converting coordinate values in a first coordinate system to coordinate values in a second coordinate system, ii) converting color values in a first color space to color values in a second color space, and/or iii) converting data having first data types or formats to data having second data types or formats, where the first data types or formats are different than the second data types or formats. The system further associates the converted coordinate values, color values and/or data types or formats with the second set of objects and enables a graphical processing unit to use the second set of objects for rendering the graphical scene.

Abstract: A method for determining interior coordinates is disclosed. The method includes receiving information specifying an object having a plurality of sites and a boundary. Interior coordinates associated with each of the plurality of sites are determined based on the boundary. The interior coordinate associated with each of the plurality of sites represent a system of coordinates that satisfy several properties, including non-negativity and interior locality. At least one value associated with the plurality of sites is then interpolated using the interior coordinates.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to determining an appropriate neighborhood region for updating a node layout of an interactive diagramming system. A computer system receives an input indicating at least one change to various selected nodes displayed in the interactive diagramming system, where the changes to the selected nodes affect the positions of the other nodes on the node layout. The computer system traverses adjacent node edges to determine s minimal node neighborhood to which the node changes are to be applied. The computer system accesses diagram parameters that identify diagram and node characteristics and determines the minimal neighborhood region based on both the determined number of adjacent nodes and the accessed parameters. The computer system also updates the position of the selected node and the updated positions of those nodes and corresponding edges that are determined to be within the neighborhood region.

Abstract: A system creates a first set of objects in a first structure that describe a graphical scene. A second set of objects is created in a second structure based on the first set of objects in the first structure. The system also performs one or more of the following: i) converting coordinate values in a first coordinate system to coordinate values in a second coordinate system, ii) converting color values in a first color space to color values in a second color space, and/or iii) converting data having first data types or formats to data having second data types or formats, where the first data types or formats are different than the second data types or formats. The system further associates the converted coordinate values, color values and/or data types or formats with the second set of objects and enables a graphical processing unit to use the second set of objects for rendering the graphical scene.

Abstract: An image processing method is described that allows a user to deform an overlay image for the purpose of registration with a source image. The user defines a stretch vector for example by ‘clicking and dragging’ a mouse pointer and an algorithm deforms the overlay image according to a linear interpolated roll-off function.

Abstract: A 3D object modeling system and method system and method captures a 2D representation of the object to be modeled and breaks the 2D image into its geometric elements. The 3D stereoscopic image is then fitted to the geometric elements generated from the 2D image to generate the final model. The 3D stereoscopic image may be compared with the geometric elements to detect distortions in the object, allowing the distortions to be corrected in the final model to ensure that the model accurately depicts the original object.

Abstract: An imaging and display system provides helicopter pilots with an unobstructed display of a landing area in a brownout or whiteout condition by capturing a high resolution image of the landing area prior to obscuration. Using inertial navigation information from the aircraft or an independent system, the system transforms the image to a desired viewpoint and overlays a representation of the helicopter's current position relative to the landing area. The system thus greatly improves orientation and situational awareness, permitting safe and effective operation under zero visibility brownout conditions.

Abstract: An image signal composed of sequential frames is input to a 3-dimensional image creating apparatus, frame by frame. A controller (102) designates the presence/absence of reduction, the presence/absence of joining and 2D select. An image converter (101) creates image data in the format designated by the presence/absence of reduction and the presence/absence of joining. A 3D information creator (103) creates 3D information necessary for displaying the image as a 3-dimensional image by formatting the presence/absence of reduction, the presence/absence of joining and 2D select. A multiplexer (104) converts image data and 3D information in a predetermined format and outputs them to the outside. In this way, it is possible to make the image data for 3-dimensional display versatile and select an arbitrary viewpoint image efficiently.

Abstract: In-context paint stroke characteristic adjustment, in which a first user input selecting a path of a paint stroke rendered on a display is received, an anchor point on the path is defined based on the first user input, and a characteristic adjustment control is rendered adjacent to the anchor point. A second user input is received via the characteristic adjustment control, and a characteristic of the paint stroke is adjusted at the anchor point based on the second user input.

Abstract: A method for determining a pose of an object from a range image is presented. A distribution of poses for an object is determined from a model of the object. A set of reference poses is selected according to the distribution, such that more reference poses are selected for more probable poses than less probable poses. A reference image for each reference pose is generated, and the reference pose used to generate the reference image that best matches a range image including the object is assigned as the pose of the object.

Abstract: An editing device includes a feature point detecting unit detecting a position of a feature point for specifying an operation target, a feature point projecting unit projecting into a display region the feature point positioned outside the display region, and a feature point displaying unit displaying the feature point at a position where it is projected. Therefore, even if the operation target is located outside the display region, the user can know the position of the operation target.

Abstract: In a method and system for identifying and communicating a state of an application, a namespace is defined for a draggable mechanism. The draggable mechanism is located within an application window housing an application. Metadata identifying application state information is appended to a URL embedded within the draggable mechanism to reflect a first application state of the application. The metadata identifying the application state information is updated at a predetermined interval to reflect new application states.

Abstract: An abridged map generating apparatus includes a polygon shape data extraction unit that extracts from map data polygon shape data specifying the shape of a polygon, a polygon shape simplification unit that simplifies the shape of the polygon based upon the polygon shape data which is extracted by the polygon shape data extraction unit, and a polygon drawing unit that draws upon a map the polygon whose shape has been simplified by the polygon shape simplification unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for changing the relative size of an image in a display that includes one or more edges that define a display area in which at least a portion of the image is displayed. The methods and apparatus provide for a zoom point, which corresponds to a point in the displayed image that is to be zoomed in the displayed image, to be selected. The relative size of the selected zoom point may then be changed while the selected zoom point is translated along a substantially straight zoom line that passes through the selected zoom point and extends between a central point in the display area and an edge point on the display area that is closest to the selected zoom point.

Abstract: An improved method for display of a transitional region of interest while transitioning between a first region of interest and a second region of interest within visual information on a display screen of a computer. The method comprising the steps of applying a transitional transformation to the visual information and displaying the transitional transformed visual information on the display screen. The transitional transformation requiring a reduced calculation for transforming the visual information in the transitional region.

Abstract: In prefetch caching program implementation for hiding the delay of data access via a network, the operation of the existing applications with the prefetch program must branch, depending on whether data to access is on the cache and it is necessary to add branch processing to the data access process. In the disclosed invention, means for caching data on a device driver level in a client system and means for storing cached data into an external storage unit are provided. Cache control is accomplished by means for sending cache control commands such as “flush the cache” to the client from the outside of the client and means for executing received cache control commands within the client. Data access delay over a network can be hidden by caching.

Abstract: A preferred method includes the steps of receiving the active stereo video data containing the right channel pixel data and the left channel pixel data corresponding to the image to be rendered, re-sequencing the right channel pixel data and the left channel pixel data, and simultaneously outputting corresponding frames of the right channel pixel data and the left channel pixel data for displaying the image to be rendered in passive stereo. Devices also are provided.

Abstract: A system and method of adding hyperlinked information to a television broadcast. The broadcast material is analyzed and one or more regions within a frame are identified. Additional information can be associated with a region, and can be transmitted in encoded form, using timing information to identify the frame with which the information is associated. The system comprising a video source and an encoder that produces a transport stream in communication with the video source, an annotation source, a data packet stream generator that produces encoded annotation data packets in communication with the annotation source and the encoder, and a multiplexer system in communication with the encoder and the data packet stream generator. The encoder provides timestamp information to the data packet stream generator and the data packet stream generator synchronizes annotation data from the annotation source with a video signal from the video source in response to the timestamp information.

Abstract: A system and method of adding hyperlinked information to a television broadcast. The broadcast material is analyzed and one or more regions within a frame are identified. Additional information can be associated with a region, and can be transmitted in encoded form, using timing information to identify the frame with which the information is associated. The system comprising a video source and an encoder that produces a transport stream in communication with the video source, an annotation source, a data packet stream generator that produces encoded annotation data packets in communication with the annotation source and the encoder, and a multiplexer system in communication with the encoder and the data packet stream generator. The encoder provides timestamp information to the data packet stream generator and the data packet stream generator synchronizes annotation data from the annotation source with a video signal from the video source in response to the timestamp information.

Abstract: Scrolling data in a display window having peripheral controls on a user interface of a data processing system includes a two-dimensional scrolling control that is integrated as part of the peripheral controls. The two-dimensional scrolling control includes at least three directional components. Each directional component is associated with a direction on the display window, and at least one of the directions corresponds to a change in both of the two dimensions. User input is accepted from a user. The user input includes a selected directional component. The data in the display window is scrolled in the direction associated with the selected directional component.

Abstract: In a method for fixing an LCD panel on a notebook PC, spring latch holders are provided on the top of the LCD panel for fixing the LCD panel and the PC body together when the LCD panel is stored on the PC body. In a second aspect, side fins are provided on both sides of the bottom of the LCD panel, sidewalls are provided on both sides of a keyboard on the PC body, and the side fins are put on the sidewalls along the outer sides thereof so as to fix the LCD panel and prevent the side-to-side movement of the LCD panel. In a third aspect, projections are provided on backside edge portions at the bottom of the LCD panel, depressions for holding the projections are provided on the PC body, and the projections are engaged in the depressions to fix the LCD panel.

Abstract: An image processing method is capable of generating an image containing graphics that are transformed without carrying out multiplying/dividing operations. Image data of a transformed graphic is generated from image data of a source graphic stored in an image memory, and also stored into a frame buffer. Coordinate values of points of the graphic being transformed are determined utilizing digital differential analysis (DDA) algorithm-based processes. Image data of a location specified by the horizontal and vertical coordinate values of each point on the source graphic is read out from the image memory, and written into the frame buffer as image data of each point on the horizontal line segment.

Abstract: An image processing system and method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images is embodied in a workstation with multiple interactive user interfaces configured to facilitate implementation of a variety of image processing techniques. By employing these tools and methodologies, an operator can rapidly render great numbers of objects in digitized images and observe the results in real time as algorithms pertaining to the object are adjusted.

Abstract: A human interactive type dynamic display system including an electronic whiteboard, a pen-like member for marking a point on the whiteboard, and a computer for controlling an image displayed on the whiteboard. On the whiteboard, there is defined an operation region such as a scroll operation region extending along a periphery of the whiteboard. When a user points any point within the scroll operation region with the aid of the pen-like member as a start point, an enable signal for initiating the scroll operation is produced. Then, the displayed image is scrolled in a direction by a distance which are derived by processing a direction and an amount of a dragging operation of the pen-like member on the whiteboard from the start point. Not only the scroll operation, page up and down operation, window shift operation and count value changing operation can be performed in a similar manner.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for presenting a plurality of options for selection. Each option is organized into either a category or a sub-category that is associated with a category. The association between categories and sub-categories is independent of time. Categories are displayed along one axis and sub-categories are displayed simultaneously along another orthogonal axis. The axis chosen for categories may depend on the direction that text associated with the categories is written. Categories and sub-categories are available for immediate selection, without first having to highlight or select any option. To account for a large number of options, categories and sub-categories may scroll as needed. The appearance of categories and sub-categories may be distinguished in some way, such as through colors, fonts, or borders.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a user to define a panning and zooming path across a still image in a digital imaging device during interactive movie creation. The method and apparatus include allowing the user to define the position of a plurality of key frames on the still image, allowing the user to size the key frames to control the zoom during the movie, and allowing the user to set the key frames on the still image to fix each of the key frame's position and size.

Abstract: The prime object of the present invention is to achieve an easy-to-use information collection system equipped with transfer mechanism, that can lower the amount of traffic on network and minimizes the operation at terminal. Main features of the present invention are the terminal connection unit provided with a terminal agent transmitting/receiving module, and the server provided with a server agent transmitting/receiving module. When an electronic message is sent from a radio or wired terminal via radio or wired line, the terminal agent transmitting/receiving module reads the specific area in the electronic message and transfers it to a predetermined server. The server agent transmitting/receiving module then receives and reads the message, and transfers it to a corresponding processing module if the message is addressed to it's own server, writes the processing result in the message and then forwards the message to the next address indicated in the message.

Abstract: An improved method for display of a transitional region of interest while transitioning between a first region of interest and a second region of interest within visual information on a display screen of a computer. The method comprising the steps of applying a transitional transformation to the visual information and displaying the transitional transformed visual information on the display screen. The transitional transformation requiring a reduced calculation for transforming the visual information in the transitional region.