Abstract: A computer graphics system that utilizes a super-sampled sample buffer and a sample-to-pixel calculation unit for refreshing the display. The graphics system may have a graphics processor, a super-sampled sample buffer, and a sample-to-pixel calculation unit. The graphics processor renders samples into the sample buffer and may utilize a window ID that specifies attributes of pixels on a per object basis. The window ID may specify one or more of a sample mode, filter type, color attributes, or source attributes. The sample mode may include single sample per pixel mode and multiple samples per pixel mode. The graphics system may be further operable to generate a single sample per pixel for certain windows of the screen in order to provide backwards compatibility with legacy systems.

Abstract: A method of converting image data from L*a*b* color space into CMYK color space by using a three-dimensional direct mapping table employs only data of lattice points existing within the color space. 8-point interpolation is used when all the lattice points constituting a lattice component containing input data are included in the color space, while another interpolation processing (e.g. 4-point interpolation) is employed for a lattice component partially existing outside the color space by using only lattice point data within the color space. Enhancement of precision in color conversion is thus achieved.

Abstract: LC display device based on “plane switching”, in which the switching speed is increased by overdriving the pixels upon a change of the voltage across these pixels while taking, for example, the hydrodynamical properties of the LC material into account. The correction means may also correct for changes of ambient or liquid temperature.

Abstract: A method for transforming a first image defined by a first multi-dimensional color space (RGB) into second image defined by a second multi-dimensional color space (CKX). The method computes the transformation using information derived from a previous transformation of said second image into said first image. The method then minimizes the error produced while transforming the second image back into the first image. As such, an image editing system can display on a video monitor an image that is defined in one multi-dimensional color space (RGB), print using a printer that prints images using a second multi-dimensional color space (CMYK) and edit an image using any multi-dimensional color space (either RGB or CMYK) that facilitates rapid and accurate image editing.

Abstract: An addition unit adds information for managing a plurality of image-data files to directory information packets. A managing unit utilizes the added information for managing the plurality of image-data files. A retrieving unit retrieves, in accordance with an input retrieving information, a desired image-data file from among the plurality of image-data files recorded on a recording medium. An image-data input and output interfacing unit interfaces for input and output of image-data files. A recording-medium interfacing unit interfaces for information input and output by means of the recording medium. An output video-signal producing unit produces a video signal for output, the producing being effected by converting the retrieved image-data file into a corresponding analog video signal and using the analog video signal as the video signal for output.