WO1997023845A3 - A computer method and computer system based on a simulated environment using procedural animation in a simulated city - Google Patents

A computer method and computer system based on a simulated environment using procedural animation in a simulated city Download PDF

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WO1997023845A3
WO1997023845A3 PCT/IB1996/001398 IB9601398W WO9723845A3 WO 1997023845 A3 WO1997023845 A3 WO 1997023845A3 IB 9601398 W IB9601398 W IB 9601398W WO 9723845 A3 WO9723845 A3 WO 9723845A3
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Karen J Trovato
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Philips Norden Ab
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06T—IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL
    • G06T15/00—3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/50—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by details of game servers

Abstract

An electronic game uses electronic map data and an environment grower to create a rich environment. An avatar maintenance system further enhances the game environment. The game is then sufficiently complex to be used by thousands of users.
PCT/IB1996/001398 1995-12-21 1996-12-09 A computer method and computer system based on a simulated environment using procedural animation in a simulated city WO1997023845A2 (en)

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JP9523474A JPH11501431A (en) 1995-12-21 1996-12-09 Computer method and computer system based on virtual environment using procedural animation in virtual city
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