Fast architecture for graphics processor

Details Fast architecture for graphics processor Fast architecture for graphics processor

1986-03-17

1990-10-30

Harkcom, Gary V.

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ABSTRACT:
A graphics processor having an independent processor for traversing a hierarchical graphics data base. The independent processor, termed a "tree traverser", generates a stream of addresses to the memory in which the data base is stored, producing a stream of data over a private, unidirectional data path to a geometry processor.

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