Method and apparatus for providing logical combination of N alpha operations within a graphics system
US7061502B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/503
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphics system including a custom graphics and audio processor produces exciting 2D and 3D graphics and surround sound. The system includes a graphics and audio processor including a 3D graphics pipeline and an audio digital signal processor. Logical combination of N alpha compares can be used to provide a wide range of imaging effects including but not limited to cartoon outlining.
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