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System and method of image generation and encoding using primitive reprojection

  • US 6,057,847 A
  • Filed: 05/09/1997
  • Issued: 05/02/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, performed on an encoder including a first database of graphics primitives, of encoding graphics information for generating a computer generated image sequence to be displayed, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) determining graphics primitives that actually become newly visible for substantially each frame of the image sequence; and

    b) adding encoded visibility event information describing the newly visible primitives to a second database for substantially each frame of the sequence.

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