Patent ID: 6256061
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G06F,G06T,G08B,H04N

Abstract:
A device for sequencing image portions from a still image data file comprising image data representing a still image captured from a single viewpoint and comprising an entire field of view captured from said viewpoint for providing the perception of video comprising:a data transmission means for creating a transmission of at least one said still image data file comprising pixel data representing in combination a plurality of selectable image portions of said still image, said selectable image portions being selectable from said entire field of view captured from said viewpoint, and at least one command sequencing data file for displaying said image portions on at least one computer;a first input for receiving said at least one still image data file and for receiving said at least one command sequencing data file that includes instructions on how to select said image portions from said at least one still image data file;a computer for executing image transform processes for processing said selecting image portions in a continuous sequence responsive to said at least one command sequencing data file, said at least one command sequencing data file providing selected viewing angles to said computer; andan output for outputting said continuous sequence of said selected image portions of said still image.