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Integration of ambient light into graphics objects in a three-dimensional space

US11935184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2022
Grant dateMar 19, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/506
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An ambient lighting engine and an ambient lighting method are disclosed. A base graphics component is transformed into an ambient-lit graphics component based on ambient color values determined along multiple axes in 3D space. The ambient color values can be calculated in real-time. Optionally, the calculated ambient color values can be associated with a location in 3D space and cached for usage at a later time for pixels at or near that same location.

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