Patents by Inventor Michael R. Burrows

Michael R. Burrows 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).

  • Publication number: 20080007563
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed relating to providing a pixel history for a graphics application. During rendering of a visual representation, such as a computer game or visual simulation, a developer or other user may observe a rendering error, e.g., with respect to a rendered pixel, or may wish to optimize or understand an operation of the visual representation. The developer may select the pixel and be provided with a browsable pixel history window that shows a temporal, sequential order of events associated with the rendering of the selected pixel. The events may include calls from the graphics application to an associated graphics interface, and information about the calls may include asset data associated with the calls as well as primitives associated with the calls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Aronson, Michael D. Anderson, Michael R. Burrows, Paul L. Bleisch
  • Patent number: 4877244
    Abstract: A simulated baseball game apparatus. The game is played generally in accordance with the rules of actual baseball. The apparatus resembles an actual baseball stadium, and players hit, pitch and field using the game apparatus. Advertising can be placed on the apparatus and can be changed as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Inventors: Garry L. Burrows, Michael R. Burrows