Graphics processing unit with an integrated fog and blending operation
US6342888B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/506
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphics pipeline system is provided for graphics processing. Such system includes a transform module adapted for receiving vertex data. The transform module serves to transform the vertex data from a first space to a second space. Further, the transform module of the graphics pipeline system is capable of carrying out a blending operation. Coupled to the transform module is a lighting module which is positioned on the single semiconductor platform for performing lighting operations on the vertex data received from the transform module. During use, the lighting module of the graphics pipeline system is capable of carrying out a fog operation.
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