Eyepoint

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A point of reference based on the participant's focus, used in generating visual imagery in virtual reality systems.

    "When using specular reflection with smooth shading, HP-PHIGS needs to determine the position of the viewer, or eyepoint."

  2. 2
    The focal point of an optical lens.

    "The height of the eyepoint depends on the focal length of the eyepiece and the position of its upper equivalent plane."

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"When using specular reflection with smooth shading, HP-PHIGS needs to determine the position of the viewer, or eyepoint."

Etymology

From eye + point.

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focal pointpoint of referencevirtual reality

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