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Hybrid subdivision in computer graphics

US6222553A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1997
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Different limit surfaces are derived from the same initial arbitrary polygon mesh by sequentially combining different subdivision rules. This added freedom allows for the more efficiently modeling of objects in computer graphics including objects and characters with semi-sharp features.

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