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Method and apparatus for rendering

US9013495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2008
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/405
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rendering apparatus and method are provided. The rendering method includes: reading a block, corresponding to a fragment, from among compressed blocks stored in a depth buffer, by considering frequency information corresponding to the fragment and prepared in advance; and performing a depth test for the fragment by considering the restored block.

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