IP Library Granted Patent US 6,987,515
Granted Patent B2
US 6,987,515 · App. 09/930,970 · Granted Jan 17, 2006

Method for smooth transition between pre-rendered mode and real-time mode

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Patent No.
US 6,987,515
App. No.
09/930,970
Granted
Jan 17, 2006
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for smooth transition between pre-rendered mode and real-time mode. First, a plurality of precast pictures having a set order are provided, each including an object and an object-position corresponding to the object. Then, a former position and a current position of a pointer are recorded in real-time mode. If real-time mode switches to pre-rendered mode, the precast picture whose object-position is closest to the current position is selected as a starting picture. Then, a played direction according to the former position and the current position is obtained. Finally, the precast pictures from the starting picture according to the played direction and the set order are played.

Claims (18)

1. A method for smooth transition between pre-rendered mode and real-time mode, comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of precast pictures having a played order, each one of the precast pictures including an object and an object-position corresponding to the object;

recording a first position and a second position of a pointer in real-time mode;

selecting the precast picture whose object-position is closest to the second position as a starting picture if real-time mode switches to pre-rendered mode;

obtaining a played direction according to the first position and the second position; and

playing the precast pictures from the starting picture according to the played direction and the played order.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first position is a former position previous to the second position.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second position is a current position of the pointer.

4. A method for smooth transition between pre-rendered mode and real-time mode, comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of precast pictures having a played order, each one of the precast pictures including an object and an object-position corresponding to the object;

recording a first position and a second position of a pointer in real-time mode;

selecting the precast picture whose object-position is closest to the second position as a starting picture if real-time mode switches to pre-rendered mode;

obtaining a smooth curve according to the object-position of the starting picture, the object-position of the precast picture next to the starting picture, the first position and the second position;

selecting a plurality of connecting positions on the smooth curve, and drawing the object on these connecting positions from nearest to farthest from the current position; and

playing the precast pictures from the starting picture according to the played order.

5. The method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the first position is a former position previous to the second position.

6. The method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the second position is a current position of the pointer.

7. The method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the number of transition positions is determined by the distance from the current position to the object-position of the starting picture.

Assignments (15)
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded May 6, 2026
From: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: CLEARSLIDE INC.; COREL CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CASCADE BIDCO CORP.)
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 5, 2026
From: CITIBANK, N.A., AS AGENT
To: COREL CORPORATION; CASCADE BIDCO CORP.; COREL INC.; CLEARSLIDE INC.
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 18, 2019
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: COREL CORPORATION; CLEARSLIDE, INC.; PARALLELS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT : REEL 046299 FRAME 0836 Recorded Jul 17, 2019
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
To: COREL CORPORATION; CLEARSLIDE, INC.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 3, 2019
From: CASCADE BIDCO CORP.; COREL INC.; CLEARSLIDE INC.
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 3, 2019
From: CASCADE BIDCO CORP.; COREL INC.; CLEARSLIDE INC.
To: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES
Reel/Frame 049678/0980 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 5, 2018
From: COREL CORPORATION
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH
Reel/Frame 046299/0836 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 4, 2018
From: SILICON VALLEY BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: COREL CORPORATION
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 4, 2017
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: COREL CORPORATION; COREL US HOLDINGS,LLC; VAPC (LUX) S.Á.R.L.
Reel/Frame 041246/0001 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 23, 2016
From: COREL CORPORATION
To: SILICON VALLEY BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 21, 2013
From: COREL CORPORATION; COREL US HOLDINGS, LLC; COREL INC.; WINZIP INTERNATIONAL LLC; WINZIP COMPUTING LLC; WINZIP COMPUTING LP
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 22, 2010
From: COREL TW CORPORATION
To: COREL CORPORATION
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MERGER Recorded Mar 28, 2008
From: INTERVIDEO, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
To: COREL TW CORP.
Reel/Frame 020710/0684 →
MERGER Recorded Mar 27, 2008
From: ULEAD SYSTEMS, INC.
To: INTERVIDEO, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 17, 2001
From: LIU, CASPER
To: ULEAD SYSTEMS, INC.
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