Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-01
2007-05-01
Chauhan, Ulka (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Three-dimension
C345S582000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10645819
ABSTRACT:
A method for calculating a lighting function for an object to be rendered using a basis function is provided. The method includes calculating a transfer function approximation of the lighting function through a stream processor. A method for presenting lighting characteristics associated with a display object in real-time and a method for determining secondary illumination features for an object to be displayed are also provided. A computer readable medium and a computing device having a graphics processing unit capable of determining lighting characteristics for an object in real time are also included.
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Green Robin J.
Nagy Gabor
Chauhan Ulka
Martine & Penilla & Gencarella LLP
Repko Jason M.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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