Patent ID: 7903110
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
1. One or more computer-readable storage media storing computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method rendering a plurality of graphical images to a user viewing a two-dimensional display, wherein each of the plurality of graphical images appear to be positioned in a three-dimensional space when displayed on the two-dimensional display, comprising steps of: receiving an indication of a plurality of graphical images stored in a memory; identifying and receiving a first graphical image and a second graphical image from the plurality of graphical images stored in the memory; determining a first position on a visual display for the first graphical image and a second position on the visual display for the second graphical image; transforming the first graphical image with information about the first position and the second graphical image with information about the second position on the visual display; rendering the first graphical image and second graphical image for display in a graphically depicted three-dimensional space; and rendering three-dimensional graphical effects for display on the two-dimensional display to enhance the presentation of the first graphical image and second graphical image.