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Method and apparatus for converting data format to a graphics card

US6288723A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/005
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for performing conversion of graphical data format is disclosed. A matrix multiplication is performed on a first set of data and a second set of data to generate a third set of data in a first format. The first and second sets of data represent the graphical data. The third set of data in the first format is transmitted to a graphics card. The third set of data in the first format is converted to a converted set of data in a second format.

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