Abstract: A method and system for providing a graphics processor is disclosed. The method and system include providing a transformation processor, providing a rasterizer coupled to the transformation processor, and providing an interpolator coupled to the rasterizer. The transformation processor is for producing a set of transformed data according to a set of instructions from a set of raw data. The set of raw data describes at least one three-dimensional object within a bounded space extending from a display screen. The rasterizer is for identifying portions of the transformed data mapping a pre-defined area of the display screen in parallel and for sequentially rendering the identified portions of the transformed data in a pre-determined refresh order. The refresh order is the order that screen data is provided to the display screen to generate a screen image. The rasterizer further includes processor array. The processor array includes a plurality of primitive processors.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a graphical display from data describing at least one three-dimensional object is disclosed. The method and system include determining if a current position intersects a portion of the at least one three-dimensional object. The method and system further include identifying if the portion of the at least one three-dimensional object is visually obstructed and removing data relating to the portion of the at least one three-dimensional object if the portion is obstructed in response to the determination if the current position intersects the portion and without determining a precise axial position of the portion of the at least one three-dimensional object.