System for programmable dithering of video data

Details System for programmable dithering of video data System for programmable dithering of video data

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Sajous, Wesner (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

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C345S606000, C345S547000, C345S549000, C345S589000, C348S574000, C348S607000, C358S001900, C358S003130, C358S533000, C382S162000

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07903123

ABSTRACT:
A programmable system for dithering video data. The system is operable in at least two user-selectable modes which can include a small kernel mode and a large kernel mode. In some embodiments, the system is operable in at least one mode in which it applies two or more kernels (each from a different kernel sequence) to each block of video words. Each kernel sequence repeats after a programmable number of the blocks (e.g., a programmable number of frames containing the blocks) have been dithered. The period of repetition is preferably programmable independently for each kernel sequence. The system preferably includes a frame counter for each kernel sequence. Each counter generates an interrupt when the number of frames of data dithered by kernels of the sequence has reached a predetermined value. In response to the interrupt, software can change the kernel sequence being applied. Typically, the system performs both truncation and dithering on words of video data. For example, some embodiments produce dithered 6-bit color components in response to 8-bit input color component words. Preferably, the inventive system is optionally operable in either a normal mode (in which dithering is applied to all pixels in accordance with the invention) or in an anti-flicker mode. Another aspect of the invention is a computer system in which the dithering system is implemented as a subsystem of a pipelined graphics processor or display device. Another aspect of the invention is a display device that includes an embodiment of the dithering system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6982722 (2006-01-01), Alben et al.
patent: 2003/0142099 (2003-07-01), Deering et al.

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