Patent ID: 8890895
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: G06F,G06T

Abstract:
1. A user interface device, comprising: virtual space image display means for producing an image of a virtual space where a plurality of objects are placed, on a real time basis according to a position of a viewpoint defined in the virtual space, and sequentially displaying the image; viewpoint position change means for changing the position of the viewpoint defined in the virtual space according to a first operation by the user; object selection means for specifying an area in the image using a cursor having a pre-defined area for selecting an object that is at least partially included in the specified pre-defined area according to a second operation by the user; storage means for storing identification information on the object selected by the object selection means; and process execution means for executing a predetermined process in connection with the selected object, wherein said object is selected if it is located within the specified pre-defined area and less than or equal to a predetermined distance away from a viewpoint.