摘要:
A multi-chip system and method are disclosed that utilizes a plurality of graphics pipelines to perform large kernel convolution. Each graphics pipeline includes a standard rendering unit and a video data convolve unit. Each video data convolve unit receives video pixel data from the video output of the standard rendering unit. The video data convolve units are connected in a chain. Each group of one or more video data convolve units in the chain convolves the video pixel data received by the group. The last video data convolve unit in the chain outputs a stream of convolved pixels.
摘要:
A multi-chip system is disclosed for distributing the convolution process. Rather than having multiple convolution chips working in parallel with each chip working on a different portion of the screen, a new design utilizes chips working in series. Each chip is responsible for a different interleaved region of screen space. Each chip performs part of the convolution process for a pixel and sends a partial result on to the next chip. The final chip completes the convolution and stores the filtered pixel. An alternate design interconnects chips in groups. The chips within a group operate in series, whereas the groups may operate in parallel.
摘要:
A programmable controlled-exposure radon measurement system includes a radon detector of the type that is programmably inhibited or enabled at selected times to effect randon measurement. In the preferred embodiment, a radon detector of the type having an electret within a chamber is located at the test site and the container opened and closed to the ambient atmosphere at selected times to limit exposure to certain intervals during the day for a selected number of successive days. The container is opening by an actuator, such as an electro-actuator or a fluidic actuator, under the control of a programmable controller, such as a 7-day timer or a stored program controlled microprocessor. A fail-safe function is provided by which the radon detector is inhibited in the event of a power failure to preserve test data up to the time of the power failure.
摘要:
A system and method are disclosed for improving the remote display of graphics images by the redirection of rendering and the optional use of image data compression. Instead of sending graphics commands over a network and rendering on a remote computer system, graphics commands may be automatically redirected by modified OpenGL functions to local graphics devices without explicit involvement by the graphics application. The modifications to a set of the OpenGL functions on the local system are transparent in the normal mode of rendering and displaying locally. After an image is rendered locally, it may be read back and sent across the network. A standard X Server on the remote system may be sufficient to support this methodology. An X Extension for data decompression on the remote system, however, may allow for more efficient image transmission through the use of image data compression.
摘要:
A system and method are disclosed for improving the remote display of graphics images by the redirection of rendering and the optional use of image data compression. Instead of sending graphics commands over a network and rendering on a remote computer system, graphics commands may be automatically redirected by modified OpenGL functions to local graphics devices without explicit involvement by the graphics application. The modifications to a set of the OpenGL functions on the local system are transparent in the normal mode of rendering and displaying locally. After an image is rendered locally, it may be read back and sent across the network. A standard X Server on the remote system may be sufficient to support this methodology. An X Extension for data decompression on the remote system, however, may allow for more efficient image transmission through the use of image data compression.