Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2003
Title: Edouard Landau: Innovator in Graphics Rendering Technology
Introduction
Edouard Landau is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of graphics rendering technology, holding 2 patents that enhance the visual quality of images generated by computer systems. His work focuses on improving the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional displays.
Latest Patents
One of Edouard Landau's latest patents involves identifying silhouette edges of objects to apply anti-aliasing. This graphics rendering system creates images based on objects constructed of polygonal primitives, which can generate the perception of three-dimensional objects displayed on a two-dimensional device. An anti-aliasing operation is applied to silhouette edges of the objects, which are the edges of primitives displayed at the perimeter of an object. A silhouette edge can be identified by determining how many times an edge is rendered, with each instance of the rendering corresponding to a primitive that adjoins the edge. An edge rendered exactly once is interpreted as a silhouette edge. Another technique for identifying a silhouette edge can be applied to closed objects by determining whether a first primitive adjoining an edge is hidden from view by other primitives and a second primitive also adjoining the edge is viewable. Once the silhouette edges are identified, the anti-aliasing operation is applied.
Another patent by Landau focuses on object-based anti-aliasing. This system creates an image based on objects constructed of polygonal primitives. Aliasing effects in the image are reduced by applying an anti-aliasing scheme to the areas of the image representing silhouette edges of the objects. The silhouette edges are anti-aliased by creating anti-aliasing primitives that vary in opacity. These anti-aliasing primitives are joined to the silhouetted edges, creating a region in the image where the objects appear to blend into the background.
Career Highlights
Edouard Landau is currently employed at WebTV Networks, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of graphics technology. His work has had a significant impact on how images are rendered and perceived in digital environments.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Adrian Sfarti and Adam Malamy, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Edouard Landau's contributions to graphics rendering technology through his patents demonstrate his