US5757376A
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Method of producing image data and associated recording medium
Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
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Filing: 1995-11-30
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Granted: 1998-05-26
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Expires: 2015-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A data format is provided capable of assigning a desired color lookup table (CLUT) to a texture pattern of each polygon drawn on a two-dimensional display screen. Assuming that TPF represents a pixel depth of the texture pattern, when TPF is 00, 01, and 10, the format (CLUT) is applied of a 4-bit mode, an 8-bit mode, and 16-bit mode respectively, whereby its related command is decreased in word length and thus requires less storage in a source video memory.
Inventors
- 👤 Masakazu Suzuoki
- 👤 Makoto Furuhashi
- 👤 Masayoshi Tanaka
- 👤 Teiji Yutaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T5/00; G06T15/00; G06T15/50; G06T15/80; G06T15/87
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An image data reproducing apparatus comprising: (a) reading means for reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon representing a character of the surface of each polygon from a data storage media; (b) means for converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) means for drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; and (d) means for providing the graphic image read out from said graphic memory to a display; wherein each said polygon displayed includes said second data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An image data reproducing apparatus comprising: (a) reading means for reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon representing a character of the surface of each polygon from a data storage media; (b) means for converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) means for drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; and (d) means for providing the graphic image read out from said graphic memory to a display; wherein each said polygon displayed includes said second data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second data includes color data for specifying color information.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second data includes texture data for specifying texture mapped on the surface of each of said polygon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second data includes semitransparency data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said semitransparency data specifies a mixture rate with a succeeding polygon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said semitransparency data designates one of a plurality of semitransparency modes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A recording medium for use with an image data reproducing apparatus, said recording medium comprising: a storage media having recorded thereon data for: (a) a reader for reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon and second data representing a character of the surface of each polygon; (b) a converter for converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) a drawing unit for drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; and (d) means for providing the graphic image read out from said graphic memory to a display; and wherein each said polygon displayed includes said second data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A recording medium for use with an image data reproducing apparatus, said recording medium comprising: a storage media having recorded thereon data for: (a) a reader for reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon and second data representing a character of the surface of each polygon; (b) a converter for converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) a drawing unit for drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; and (d) means for providing the graphic image read out from said graphic memory to a display; and wherein each said polygon displayed includes said second data.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for reproducing an image, comprising the steps of: (a) reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon and second data representing a character of the surface of each polygon from data storage media; (b) converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; (d) providing the graphic image read out from the graphic memory to a display; wherein each said polygon includes said second data.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for reproducing an image, comprising the steps of: (a) reading out first data representing a three-dimensional image of a polygon and second data representing a character of the surface of each polygon from data storage media; (b) converting said first data by perspective transformation into two-dimensional image data; (c) drawing a graphic image to graphic memory corresponding to said converted two-dimensional image data and a second data; (d) providing the graphic image read out from the graphic memory to a display; wherein each said polygon includes said second data.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as set forth in claim 8, wherein said second data includes color data for specifying color information.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as set forth in claim 8, wherein said second data includes texture data for specifying texture mapped on the surface of each polygon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as set forth in claim 8, wherein said second data includes semitransparency data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as set forth in claim 11, wherein said semitransparency specifies a mixture rate with a succeeding polygon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as set forth in claim 11, wherein said semitransparency data designates one of a plurality of semitransparency modes.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-05-25 | 2001-11-24 | 2002-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-05-25 | 2005-11-24 | 2006-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-05-25 | 2009-11-24 | 2010-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |