Generating, storing, and displaying graphics using sub-pixel...

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2007-03-16

2009-08-04

Tung, Kee M (Department: 2628)

Image analysis

Image compression or coding

Lossless compression

C345S613000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07570828

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for generating, storing and displaying graphics on computer systems are disclosed. The type of graphics in particular are images, where the image can be defined as a set of areas, whether these areas are lines, geometric shapes, letters or other types of areas. The effect of using these methods is that graphics, such as digital maps, can be handled faster, with more flexibility and with higher display quality, both for screen use and for printing.

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