System and method of optimizing graphics processing

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2676)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphic processing system

Plural graphics processors

C345S506000, C345S531000, C345S536000, C345S581000, C709S248000, C709S241000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06919896

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for optimizing the processing of graphics is disclosed. The system may comprise at least one geometry processor and at least one graphics processor. A communication channel permits communication between the geometry and graphics processors. A control processor may communicate with the geometry and graphics processor through the communications channel. A method of processing graphics data in a computer system is provided to determine whether the geometry and graphics processors are being efficiently utilized. If necessary, one or more of the geometry and graphics processors are selectively assigned or unassigned to improve the efficiency of the graphics processing circuitry in performing the graphics task.

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