Efficient method for clipping numerous objects against an arbitr

Details Efficient method for clipping numerous objects against an arbitr Efficient method for clipping numerous objects against an arbitr

1995-04-12

1999-10-12

Jankus, Almis R.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Graph generating

G06T 1100

Patent

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059661364

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for clipping a objects against a non-rectangular polygon. The present invention first defines a rectangular buffer with a height and width equal to the maximum height and width of the non-rectangular polygon. Next, each object is clipped against the rectangular buffer using a fast rectangular clipping method. After all the objects have been clipped, the rectangular buffer is converted to a pattern buffer. Finally, the pattern buffer is clipped against the non-rectangular polygon using an arbitrary clipping method.

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