Hybrid subdivision in computer graphics
US6489960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T13/40
- 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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