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Graphic data file for displaying graphic data, methods for generating the same, computer-readable storage medium and apparatus for playing the same

US7015933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2220/011
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A graphic data file containing instructions for displaying graphic data on a display device, the graphic data file having a header identifying the start of the graphic data file, a plurality of portions of instruction data following the header and each portion of instruction data having an instruction for controlling the graphic data of a predetermined size to be displayed and frame information to determine an order and a period of time for displaying the graphic data. A method for generating independent graphic data files including instructions for controlling a process of the graphic data files to be displayed on a display device, and to a corresponding medium and a player. The inventive method comprises the steps of: generating a header containing the information for identifying the start of the graphic data file; generating a plurality of instruction data following the header, each of the instruction data comprising one instruction for controlling the graphic data file of a predetermined size to be displayed on the display device and frame information for determining the order and a period of time of the instruction to be displayed; and generating a tail containing the informat…

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