Patent ID: 6828962
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: G06F,G06T

Abstract:
A method for optimally viewing a three dimensional object in a set of objects in a three dimensional graphical space, the method comprising:associating with each object in the set of objects an optimal vantage point for the object; receiving a signal indicating a gesture from a user, the gesture associated with a selected object; moving the selected object from a first position and orientation to a position and orientation calculated using the optimal vantage point for the selected object; wherein the set of objects includes a group of graphical objects and set of data indicates an optimal vantage point for the group of graphical objects; receiving a signal associated with selecting said group of graphical objects; altering the display of the group of graphical objects in the three dimensional graphical space so that the group of graphical objects is viewable according to the optimal vantage point associated with the group of graphical objects; and wherein each of said graphical objects maintain an orientation and spacing relative to each other during said altering operation.