Abstract: An image creating apparatus, adapted to create an image constituted by of a plurality of dots for each of a plurality of background scenes that are visually perceived as viewed in different two or more directions from a certain view point existing in a three-dimensional space, is provided with a memory which stores polygon image data composed of three-dimensional coordinate data and texture data for each of a plurality of polygons representative of an object, color data for each dot of the plurality of background scenes and depth data for each dot of the plurality of background scenes. In converting the polygon image data into dot image data, the color data and the depth data are, for each dot, written in the memory on the basis of the texture data and the three-dimensional coordinate data, respectively.

Abstract: An inputted analog color video signal is converted into a digital video signal by an analog-to-digital converting circuit 13, is then written into a transfer buffer 15, and is digitally processed. That is, with respect to a moving picture which is changed for each frame, black-and-white image data is extracted from the digital video signal stored in the transfer buffer 15, is temporarily stored in a WT buffer memory 21, and is displayed on a CRT. With respect to a still picture whose acceptance is designated at suitable timing while seeing the moving picture, color image data is extracted from the digital video signal stored in the transfer buffer 15, is temporarily stored in a CT buffer memory 28, and is displayed on the CRT.

Abstract: A portable handheld game machine includes a capability to download and execute code from a source such as another game machine. The portable game machine enters a download mode in which it is receptive to receipt of executable code downloaded from the source. The portable game machine stores the executable code in an internal random access memory, and executes the code out of the memory. Successive downloads can be used to download an application that is larger than the internal memory capacity of the portable game machine. The source may issue a reset command to cause the portable game machine to re-enter the download mode to receive an next successive block of code. This allows multiplayer capabilities to be achieved without requiring a separate memory cartridge to be installed in each of the portable game machines.

Abstract: A frame of still picture data is captured at an instant specified by a user from video signals supplied from a given video source, such as a television receiver, a video camera, etc., and the image data is displayed. When the user specifies an area of image to be cut out from the displayed still picture, the image data in the specified area is cut out and recorded as a cutout image. Each cutout image recorded is displayed in the form of an icon. When any of the icons is selected by the user, the corresponding cutout image data is read and pasted in a part to be changed in the original image data. Thus an image can be easily created by user's choice.

Abstract: A frame of still picture data is captured at an instant specified by a user from video signals supplied from a given video source, such as a television receiver, a video camera, etc., and the image data is displayed. When the user specifies an area of image to be cut out from the displayed still picture, the image data in the specified area is cut out and recorded as a cutout image. Each cutout image recorded is displayed in the form of an icon. When any of the icons is selected by the user, the corresponding cutout image data is read and pasted in a part to be changed in the original image data. Thus an image can be easily created by user's choice.

Abstract: An image creating apparatus, adapted to create an image constituted by of a plurality of dots for each of a plurality of background scenes that are visually perceived as viewed in different two or more directions from a certain view point existing in a three-dimensional space, is provided with a memory which stores polygon image data composed of three-dimensional coordinate data and texture data for each of a plurality of polygons representative of an object, color data for each dot of the plurality of background scenes and depth data for each dot of the plurality of background scenes. In converting the polygon image data into dot image data, the color data and the depth data are, for each dot, written in the memory on the basis of the texture data and the three-dimensional coordinate data, respectively.