Patent ID: 7271795
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: presenting portions of a virtual three-dimensional (3D) object in a display of a mobile device when the mobile device is in a first location in 3D space, wherein the first location corresponds to a first vantage point, and wherein the presented portions correspond to portions that would be visible from the first vantage point; detecting motion of the mobile device to a second location in 3D space; in response to motion of the mobile device to the second location, presenting different portions of the virtual 3D object in the display, wherein the second location corresponds to a second vantage point, and wherein the different portions correspond to portions that would be visible from the second vantage point; receiving user input to select a shape modification mode, the shape modification mode to enable a user to modify the shape of the virtual 3D object; detecting movement of the mobile device while the shape modification mode is selected; and modifying the shape of the virtual 3D object in response to movement of the mobile device while the shape modification mode is selected.