Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Attributes
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-26
2009-11-10
Caschera, Antonio A (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Attributes
C345S424000, C345S426000, C345S428000, C345S612000, C345S644000, C382S108000, C382S109000, C382S195000, C382S206000
Reexamination Certificate
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07616213
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for enhancing the combined image of multiple attributes without comprising the image of either attribute. The combined image of the multiple attributes is enhanced for analyzing a predetermined property revealed by the attributes. The combined image can be interactively manipulated to display each attribute relative to an imaginary light source or highlighted using a specular component. The systems and methods are best described as particularly useful for analytical, diagnostic and interpretive purposes.
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Caschera Antonio A
Crain Caton & James
Landmark Graphics Corporation, a Halliburton Company
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