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System, method and computer program product for z-texture mapping

US6828980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2003
Grant dateDec 7, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T11/001
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and computer program product are provided for computer graphics processing. Initially, a height parameter is determined. Thereafter, a depth-direction component of the height parameter is calculated. A depth-value of a pixel is then modified utilizing the computed depth-direction component of the height parameter.

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