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System for softening images in screen space

US7423645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2005
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/6646
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A graphics rendering system and method is disclosed, in which color values for certain pixels appearing on the screen may be adjusted to create a blurring effect. A pixel-by-pixel comparison may be used to compare differences in depth, as noted in a depth buffer, and if pixel depths are sufficiently close, the pixel's color may be softened to take into account color values of neighboring pixels.

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