Primitive extension

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Tung, Kee M. (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Three-dimension

C345S419000, C345S423000, C345S427000

Reexamination Certificate

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10728047

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for generating a primitive extension defining a generalized primitive is described. The primitive extension defines the connectivity and vertices used to specify a collection of connected primitives, such as a strip-type or fan-type generalized primitive. A generalized primitive includes a number of vertices where some of the vertices are shared with neighboring primitives. The primitive extension includes an originating primitive, vertex data, and connectivity information. The primitive extension provides a general interface for describing a variety of connected primitives.

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