Patent
1996-03-25
1998-05-05
Feild, Joseph H.
395116, 395507, G06T 1100, G06T 1160
Patent
active
057489866
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method used to perform image rendering in a manner which is capable of producing complex, high resolution page images where a continuous synchronous raster image output device, such as a laser printer, using a minimum of random access memory. The invented technique decomposes basic graphics functions into a compact series of orders commands suitable for real time processing and then generates the output page image in real time. The graphic content of a page is defined in much less memory then the rendered image would otherwise require, but is in a form that can be processed and deliver to the output device at the speed required by the output device. This is accomplished by the use of graphics functions which are represented as low level primitives which can be converted to bit mapped images in real time. Additionally, the number of commands which need to be processed and delivered is reduced by eliminating redundant or overlapping graphics functions to minimize the memory used by the commands.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4648045 (1987-03-01), Demetrescu
patent: 4679038 (1987-07-01), Bantz et al.
patent: 4703515 (1987-10-01), Baroody, Jr.
patent: 4933874 (1990-06-01), Asada et al.
patent: 4933880 (1990-06-01), Borgendale et al.
patent: 4942541 (1990-07-01), Hoel et al.
patent: 5125072 (1992-06-01), Ng
patent: 5502804 (1996-03-01), Butterfield et al.
Butterfield Stephen R.
Hossley Robert F.
Nelson Steven K.
Phillips Donald E.
Renshaw Barbara B.
Feild Joseph H.
Peerless Systems Corporation
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for displaying a page with graphics informa does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for displaying a page with graphics informa, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for displaying a page with graphics informa will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-70936