Patent ID: 7089505
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. An information processing apparatus comprising: control means for controlling view point information of virtual user within virtual space in accordance with input information from user; memory means for storing virtual space structured data, the virtual space structured data being data caused to be of hierarchical structure with each of predetermined areas obtained by dividing the virtual space being as node, and indicating that plural objects and entrance hall area for collectively or panoramically displaying the objects, which are linked to low order node, are disposed within the predetermined area of the virtual space; and display means for displaying the virtual space on the basis of the virtual space structured data which has been read out in accordance with the view point information of the virtual user; wherein the virtual space structured data is data indicating that the entrance hall area is disposed at a position where the objects are viewed by bird's eye.