Patent ID: 6650323
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: G06T,G09G

Abstract:
A graphics system comprising:a graphics processor operable to receive 3D graphics data, wherein the graphics processor is operable to render a plurality of samples from the 3D graphics data; a sample buffer coupled to said graphics processor for storing said samples; and a sample-to-pixel calculation unit coupled to said sample buffer, wherein the sample-to-pixel calculation unit is operable to select and filter stored samples to generate output pixels to a display, wherein the graphics system is operable to display a plurality of windows on the display, wherein the graphics systems maintains a window ID value for at least a subset of the windows displayed on the display device, wherein, for a respective window, the window ID value specifies a sample mode for pixels displayed in the respective window, and wherein the sample mode indicates a number of samples used in generating the output pixels to the display.