Snap inc. (20240378794). SYSTEM FOR NON-PLANAR SPECULAR REFLECTIONS IN HYBRID RAY TRACING simplified abstract
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SYSTEM FOR NON-PLANAR SPECULAR REFLECTIONS IN HYBRID RAY TRACING
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Reuven Bakalash of shdema (IL)
SYSTEM FOR NON-PLANAR SPECULAR REFLECTIONS IN HYBRID RAY TRACING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240378794 titled 'SYSTEM FOR NON-PLANAR SPECULAR REFLECTIONS IN HYBRID RAY TRACING
The present invention introduces a real-time hybrid ray tracing system for non-planar specular reflections, reducing the high complexity of non-planar surfaces to the low complexity of multiple small planar surfaces. By taking advantage of the planar nature of triangles that make up non-planar surfaces, the system enables a collective control of secondary rays, resulting in high coherence.
- Utilizes a real-time hybrid ray tracing system for non-planar specular reflections
- Reduces the complexity of non-planar surfaces to that of multiple small planar surfaces
- Takes advantage of the planar nature of triangles in non-planar surfaces
- Enables collective control of secondary rays for high coherence
- Decouples secondary rays from primary rays for efficient processing
Potential Applications: - Computer graphics rendering - Virtual reality simulations - Architectural visualization - Gaming industry - Automotive design
Problems Solved: - High complexity of non-planar surfaces - Inefficient ray tracing for specular reflections - Lack of coherence in secondary rays
Benefits: - Improved rendering quality - Real-time performance - Enhanced visual effects - Simplified ray tracing process - Increased efficiency in rendering complex surfaces
Commercial Applications: Real-time rendering software for industries such as gaming, architecture, automotive design, and virtual reality simulations.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system handle the high complexity of non-planar surfaces efficiently? 2. What are the key advantages of using a hybrid ray tracing system for specular reflections?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention teaches a real-time hybrid ray tracing system for non-planar specular reflections. the high complexity of a non-planar surface is reduced to low complexity of multiple small planar surfaces. advantage is taken of the planar nature of triangles that comprise building blocks of a non-planar surface. all secondary rays bouncing from a given surface triangle toward object triangles keep a close direction to each other. a collective control of secondary rays is enabled by this closeness and by decoupling secondary rays from primary rays. the result is a high coherence of secondary rays.
