Interactive image generation method and apparatus utilizing a determination of the visual point position of an operator

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PATENT NO 6437794
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08640081

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In an interactive image generation method and apparatus, excellent operability is provided when the operator selects a figure to be operated on from among a plurality of figure units displayed on the picture surface of a display unit. In such a method and apparatus, respective units for measuring the visual point and the direction of the line of sight of the operator observing the display device are provided, and a figure unit displayed at a position viewed by the operator on the picture surface is identified. Accordingly, the operator can be sure of correctly selecting the target figure by a direct operation of looking at the figure, and therefore excellent operability can be obtained.

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CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA30-2 SHIMOMARUKO 3-CHOME OHTA-KU TOKYO 146-8501

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Ohshima, Toshikazu Kawasaki, JP 45 1988
Uchiyama, Shinji Yokohama, JP 118 3386
Yamamoto, Hiroyuki Chigasaki, JP 339 6151

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