Christopher J Migdal

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 9)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 418(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Mt. View, CA (US) (1998 - 2002)
Mountain View, CA (US) (2002 - 2009)
Cupertino, CA (US) (2011 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

6 out of 715

Silicon Graphics, Incorporated

patents

5 out of 54,638

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Graphic Properties Holdings, Inc.

patent

5. 1 out of 31

Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1998-2013

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15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward Citations

Abstract keywords

1. 8610729 - Floating point computer system with fog (2013-12-17),

2. 8212835 - Systems and methods for smooth transitions to bi-cubic magnification (2012-07-03),

3. 8144158 - Display system having floating point rasterization and floating point framebuffering (2012-03-27),

4. 7924290 - Method and system for processing texture samples with programmable offset positions (2011-04-12),

5. 7526125 - Method of and apparatus for compressing and uncompressing image data (2009-04-28),

6. 7518615 - Display system having floating point rasterization and floating point framebuffering (2009-04-14),

7. 7330587 - Method of and apparatus for compressing and uncompressing image data (2008-02-12),

8. 7058218 - Method of and apparatus for compressing and uncompressing image data (2006-06-06),

9. 6762763 - Computer system having a distributed texture memory architecture (2004-07-13),

10. 6650327 - Display system having floating point rasterization and floating point framebuffering (2003-11-18),

11. 6466223 - Method and apparatus for texture memory management (2002-10-15),

12. 6426753 - Cache memory for high latency and out-of-order return of texture data (2002-07-30),

13. 6417860 - Method and system for providing texture using a selected portion of a texture map (2002-07-09),

14. 6392655 - Fine grain multi-pass for multiple texture rendering (2002-05-21),

15. 5760783 - Method and system for providing texture using a selected portion of a (1998-06-02),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Christopher J Migdal

Introduction

Christopher J Migdal is a prominent inventor based in Cupertino, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer graphics and technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work has influenced various aspects of graphics programming and image processing.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a "Floating Point Computer System with Fog." This invention involves a floating point rasterization and frame buffer in a computer graphics program. The processes of rasterization, fog, lighting, texturing, blending, and antialiasing operate on floating point values. In one embodiment, a 16-bit floating point format is utilized to optimize the range and precision of the data stored in the frame buffer. This allows the graphics program to operate directly on the data without losing any desired range and precision.

Another notable patent is for "Systems and Methods for Smooth Transitions to Bi-Cubic Magnification." This invention presents a technique for transitioning from bilinear sampling to filter-4 sampling, effectively avoiding visual artifacts along the boundary between the two filter types. The technique can be implemented using a linear transition function or an arbitrary transition function stored in a lookup table, ensuring high image quality for texture-mapped images.

Career Highlights

Christopher has worked with several notable companies, including Silicon Graphics, Incorporated and Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in computer graphics.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Christopher has collaborated with talented individuals such as Robert A Drebin and John Milligan Airey. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the field of computer graphics.

Conclusion

Christopher J Migdal's contributions to computer graphics and technology are noteworthy, with his patents reflecting his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future advancements in graphics programming.

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