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Method and system for tessellation of subdivision surfaces

US8471852B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2003
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for performing adaptive tessellation of a subdivision surface. The method includes the step of accessing a model of a surface for subdivision processing. The model is converted to an intermediate form to facilitate subdivision processing. The intermediate form of the model is then tessellated.

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