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A Scan Conversion Algorithm with Reduced Storage Requirements.

Authors :
Jordan Jr., B.W.
Barrett, R.C.
Source :
Communications of the ACM; Nov73, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p676-682, 7p, 4 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
1973

Abstract

Describes a scan conversion algorithm that uses a linked list data structure to process the lines of the drawing in strips corresponding to groups of scan lines. Form of display file of most graphic systems using a raster scan output device; Translation of the picture description from the XY format to the raster format; Memory buffer area used to accumulate the binary image for a group of scan lines; Line drawing analysis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
16
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5243654
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/355611.362537