Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1994-1997
Title: The Innovations of Roland M. Hochmuth
Introduction
Roland M. Hochmuth is a notable inventor based in Woodstock, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer graphics, holding 2 patents that showcase his innovative approaches to rendering and processing graphics data.
Latest Patents
Hochmuth's latest patents include a method and apparatus for reducing illumination calculations in computer graphics systems. This invention reduces the number of lighting calculations required to render a scene by classifying each primitive as either hidden or visible using a z-buffer. In one approach, only one pass is made through the display list of primitives, performing lighting calculations solely for visible primitives. In another approach, two passes are made, with the first pass setting up the z-buffer without any lighting calculations. The second pass classifies each primitive and performs lighting calculations for visible ones, utilizing either Gouraud or Phong shading techniques.
Another significant patent by Hochmuth involves a method and system for processing a graphics data stream in a parallel processing system. This invention associates tags with elements in a graphics data stream, indicating the display order for each element. The processed elements are rasterized in a selected sequence to produce new pixel data sets, which are then displayed in the order indicated by the associated tags, forming a coherent image.
Career Highlights
Hochmuth has had a distinguished career at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has contributed to various projects in computer graphics. His work has been instrumental in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of graphics rendering techniques.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hochmuth has collaborated with notable colleagues, including William Louis Luken and Douglas P. Moore. These collaborations have further enriched his contributions to the field of computer graphics.
Conclusion
Roland M. Hochmuth's innovative patents and contributions to computer graphics have significantly impacted the industry. His work continues to influence the development of efficient rendering techniques and parallel processing systems.