Graphics processor, system and method for generating screen pixels in raster order utilizing a single interpolator
US6456284B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for generating a graphical display from data describing at least one three-dimensional object is disclosed. The system method and system include providing a rasterizer for rendering the data in an order. The rasterizer includes a plurality of processors, each of the plurality of processors for receiving a portion of the data, determining if a current position is located within the portion of the data, and providing an output if the current position is located within the portion of the data. The rasterizer further includes a single interpolator coupled to the plurality of processors. The single interpolator is configured such that in response to the output, the single interpolator provides information relating to a plurality of characteristics of the portion of the data in the processor providing the output.
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