proj-imim:
RE: Site closed, and changes
van der Lande JP 2001-Jun-05 15:52:00
Hi Thorsten
The _fix_ proposed by Helmut would still allow us to use 3 full-framed
fisheye (160 degree)images to produce 360*180. If this can get the bad guys
off our back, it sounds like good news.
This might not provide much consolation for those among us that prefered
producing panos with 2 frames. Nevertheless, let's consider the improved
image quality _bonus_ obtained by the 3 frames method.
Not to mention the promised new features in Helmut's future work: "Inside
PTEditor (next version) you can interactively adjust yaw/pitch/roll/hfov of
each source image, ie all geometry related parameters. I will probably also
implement a brightness/contrast dial. All other editing stuff should be done
in Photoshop (edit and reload in PTEditor. Seam positions are controlled via
alpha mask, which may also be edited in parallel in any graphics program.".
I can't wait to see that, eventhought I appreciate that with the latest
development on the patent front, this great work will be delayed somewhat.
I profit of this occasion to thank you, as well as all the other listers,
for the great tips, advices and help provided through the list.
Best regards,
JP
-----Original Message-----
From: #removed#
[mailto:#removed#]On Behalf Of Thorsten Witzek
Sent: lundi 4 juin 2001 22:11
To: Helmut Dersch
Subject: AW: Site closed, and changes
Hello!
> Joost Nieuwenhuijse schrieb:
> >
> > It's not allowed to use a 'substantial part' of a patent
> either, to prevent
> > people from splitting an invention into two parts and distribute them
> > separately. This can still be seen as infringement.
> >
>
> This may apply for cases where the two parts make no sense
> separately, and where the two parts are novel ideas each on
> its own. This is not the case here, where each part can be used
> separately, and each part existed long before ipix.
>
> Anyway, this is no longer possible after removing 180 degree
> processing from the program, so even this remote danger
> will no longer exist.
And why will you remove it although? PhotoVista have done it before, and now
you, too? Why do everyone draw in the tail so fast and leave the users
alone? I don't understand it.
Thorsten Witzek