Patents by Inventor Jennifer F. Inman

Jennifer F. Inman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dynamic enhancement/reduction of graphical image data resolution
    Patent number: 5982373
    Abstract: A method of rendering 3-D graphical image data suitable for use in interactive 3-D applications is provided, which reduces the amount of time required to perform the rendering. This is achieved by dynamically adjusting the resolution of the image depending upon the type of operation being performed. 3-D operations are performed at a reduced resolution, while 2-D operations (including display) are performed at full resolution. A method of dynamically enhancing/reducing resolution for image depth information (z-buffer data) is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Chromatic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer F. Inman, Wade K. Smith, Sanford S. Lum