18090689. TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES simplified abstract (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Ray Tracing Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
TECHNIQUE FOR TESTING RAY FOR INTERSECTION WITH ORIENTED BOUNDING BOXES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
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.
