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Apparatus and method for managing memory to generate a texture from a render target when forming graphical images

US7489318B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2004
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G5/395
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary method detects an update to data representing a portion of a render target, according to one embodiment of the invention. Also, this method forms a copy of the portion configured to be overwritten with data for a subsequent update when that portion of the render target is selected to receive subsequent updates. Lastly, the data representing the portion can be designated as texture.

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