Autodesk, Inc.
Techniques for integrating different forms of input with different forms of output when interacting with an application

Abstract:

In one embodiment of the present invention, a hybrid software application transitions between stereoscopic imaging and non-stereoscopic imaging to optimize user interactions with a three-dimensional model of a three-dimensional object. Based on user input, the hybrid software application selects an operational mode as either stereoscopic mode or non-stereoscopic mode. The hybrid software application then performs then operations on the three-dimensional model. If the operational mode is the stereoscopic mode, then the hybrid software application generates two, offset images of the three-dimensional object--an image for the right eye and a separate image for the left eye. By contrast, if the operational mode is the non-stereoscopic mode, then the hybrid software application generates a single image of the three-dimensional object that is shared by both eyes. Advantageously, by sagaciously transitioning between stereoscopic imaging and non-stereoscopic imaging, the user viewing experience may be tailored to optimize user productivity for each operation.