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2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2671)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Adjusting level of detail

C345S422000, C345S581000, C345S586000, C345S587000

Reexamination Certificate

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06975319

ABSTRACT:
A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for calculating a level of detail (LOD) value for use during computer graphics processing. First, a plurality of geometrically arranged coordinates is identified. A distance value is computed based on the geometrically arranged coordinates. A LOD value is then calculated using the distance value for use during computer graphics processing. In one embodiment, a derivative value is estimated based on the geometrically arranged coordinates, and the distance value is computed based on the derivative value.

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