Single semiconductor graphics platform system and method with skinning, swizzling and masking capabilities
US6992667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/506
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphics hardware system and method are provided for graphics processing. Such system includes a transform module positioned on a single semiconductor platform for transforming graphics data. Coupled to the transform module is a lighting module which is positioned on the single semiconductor platform for lighting the graphics data. Also included is a rasterizer coupled to the lighting module and positioned on the single semiconductor platform for rendering the graphics data. As an option, the graphics hardware system may further be equipped with skinning, swizzling and masking capabilities.
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