Patents by Inventor Philip D. Martin

Philip D. Martin 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).

  • Computer graphics
    Patent number: 5596692
    Abstract: A method of electrically generating a line comprising:a) providing first shape signals representative of at least part of a selected implement shape and second shape signals representative of a cross-sectional portion of said implement shape;b) determining first and second positions between which a line is to be generated; andc) generating said line utilizing said first shape signals in the region of said first and second points and said second shape signals for creating a segment in a region between said first and second points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Accom, Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip D. Martin, Kenneth A. Woodhouse, Simon G. Shaw