US3626404A
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Three-dimensional display system
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1969-02-10
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-02-10
Abstract
Abstract Interactive method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional television wherein means having a computer and stored program device feeds a standard television monitor with two separate signals to produce a stereographic display in different colors that can be viewed through separate colored filters for threedimensional television viewing by a large number of people.
Inventors
- 👤 David Ophir
- 👤 Barry J Shepherd
- 👤 Robert J Spinrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:58
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N13/00; H04N13/30; H04N13/332; H04N13/334
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of selectively producing interactive computer displays in three-dimensional depth independently of the operation of a computer, comprising the steps of separately and selectively computing and continuously storing binary data maps of said displays, selectively converting said stored binary data maps into separate, overlapping, perspective, video signals, and selectively, repeatedly displaying said maps in a continuous perspective and overlapping manner on a color television monitor in accordance with said converting of said stored binary data maps and independent of said computer operation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of selectively producing interactive computer displays in three-dimensional depth independently of the operation of a computer, comprising the steps of separately and selectively computing and continuously storing binary data maps of said displays, selectively converting said stored binary data maps into separate, overlapping, perspective, video signals, and selectively, repeatedly displaying said maps in a continuous perspective and overlapping manner on a color television monitor in accordance with said converting of said stored binary data maps and independent of said computer operation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |