Image analysis – Applications – 3-d or stereo imaging analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Mariam, Daniel G (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
3-d or stereo imaging analysis
C382S284000, C345S419000, C345S629000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07925078
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for generating composite images for displays are provided. For some embodiments, ray tracing algorithms may be utilized to efficiently generate a composite image corresponding to multiple views. Because ray tracing is done on a per pixel basis, it is possible to generate pixel values for only those pixels that will be allocated to a particular image view. By tracing rays from a viewpoint only through those pixels allocated to displaying images corresponding to that viewpoint, a composite image may be generated without discarding pixel data.
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Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc.
Mariam Daniel G
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox PLLC
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