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US 2003/0210351 A1Published application
Superimposing apparatus and method for broadcasting three-dimensional computer graphics image
AssigneeKabushiki Kaisha Micronet
InventorKozo Murakami
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Abstract
An apparatus and method transfers and displays a superimposed image using a three-dimensional computer graphics (3DCG) image in a picture upon transferring an information source required for a rapid response. The apparatus and method can be used in sports broadcasting, an election advisory or the like The apparatus and method can calculate and superimpose additional information such as characters and figures expressed by the 3DCG image.
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A superimposing apparatus for broadcasting a 3DCG image, comprising:
- a three-dimensional graphics accelerator for forming a 3DCG image by rendering a 3DCG image datum;
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- a superimposer for forming a broadcasting image on which said 3DCG image is superimposed by mixing said 3DCG image formed by said three-dimensional graphics accelerator with an input TV signal;
- said three-dimensional graphics accelerator and said superimposer are constructed to operate concurrently.
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A method for transmitting a 3DCG image as a super for broadcasting, comprising:
- a process of rendering a 3DCG image datum;
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- a process of mixing a 3DCG image and an input TV signal;
- said mixing process being carried out concurrently with said rendering process.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.