View source for 18090689. TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES simplified abstract (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)

=TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.|Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.]]


[[Category:Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Sean Keely of Austin TX (US)|Sean Keely of Austin TX (US)]][[Category:Sean Keely of Austin TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Daniel James Skinner of Milton Keynes (GB)|Daniel James Skinner of Milton Keynes (GB)]][[Category:Daniel James Skinner of Milton Keynes (GB)]]

==TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18090689 titled 'TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES

==Simplified Explanation==
This patent application describes a technique for performing ray tracing operations, specifically focusing on determining error bounds for a rotation operation for a ray and selecting a technique for determining if the ray intersects a bounding box based on these error bounds.

* The technique involves determining error bounds for a rotation operation for a ray.
* It includes selecting a technique for determining if the ray intersects a bounding box based on the error bounds.
* The method also involves determining if the ray hits the bounding box based on the selected technique.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Determining error bounds for a rotation operation for a ray.
* Selecting a technique for determining if the ray intersects a bounding box based on the error bounds.
* Determining if the ray hits the bounding box based on the selected technique.

==Potential Applications==
This technology can be applied in various fields such as computer graphics, virtual reality, and simulation software.

==Problems Solved==
This technology addresses the need for efficient and accurate ray tracing operations in computer graphics and related fields.

==Benefits==
* Improved accuracy in ray tracing operations.
* Enhanced efficiency in determining ray intersections with bounding boxes.
* Potential for more realistic rendering in computer graphics applications.

==Commercial Applications==
Title: Advanced Ray Tracing Technology for Enhanced Graphics
This technology can be commercially used in video game development, architectural visualization, and special effects in movies.

==Prior Art==
Readers can explore prior art related to ray tracing techniques in computer graphics and virtual reality research.

==Frequently Updated Research==
Stay updated on the latest advancements in ray tracing technology and computer graphics research for potential improvements in this field.

==Questions about Ray Tracing Technology==
===What are the key benefits of using error bounds in rotation operations for ray tracing?===
Error bounds help improve the accuracy of ray tracing operations, leading to more realistic rendering in computer graphics applications.

===How does selecting the right technique for determining ray intersections with bounding boxes enhance the efficiency of ray tracing operations?===
By choosing the most suitable technique based on error bounds, the process of determining ray intersections with bounding boxes becomes more efficient and accurate.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A technique for performing ray tracing operations is provided. The technique includes determining error bounds for a rotation operation for a ray; selecting a technique for determining whether the ray intersects a bounding box based on the error bounds; and determining whether the ray hits the bounding box based on the selected technique.



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