Mark J Novak

Address:

41866 Woodbridge Dr, Canton, MI 48188

VIN:

JM1BK32F581807500

Make:

MAZDA

Model:

MAZDA3

Year:

2008

US Patent:

49338781, Jun 12, 1990

Filed:

Aug 25, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/401577

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G09G 116
G06F 1520

US Classification:

364521

Abstract:

The graphics data processing apparatus which can logically combine the color data for two image arrays on a pixel by pixel basis, according to a nonlinear saturating function. Two examples of such functions are addition with saturation at the maximum value and subtraction with saturation at the minimum value. These functions can be employed to obtain computer graphics effects not feasible using other function, such as simulating spray painting and light mixing.

US Patent:

52838633, Feb 1, 1994

Filed:

Nov 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/797488

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1562

US Classification:

395157

Abstract:

A graphics data processor which includes the capability of determining whether a defined pixel location in a graphics display is within a window in an X Y coordinate system. The respective X and Y coordinates of the selected pixel are separately compared with the window limits. The window limits are preferable expressed as the X and Y coordinates of two diagonally opposite vertexes of a rectangular window. The results of this comparison are preferable available in two forms. In a first embodiment a single data processing instruction enables the generation of a digital data word which indicates the relation of the pixel to the window. This digital word includes a separate indication of the relationship of the pixel to the vertical and horizontal window limits. This indication can be used to generate a "trivial rejection" in determining whether a line or line segment passes through the window by ANDing the results for two points on the line. In a second embodiment the window compare capability is employed to determine whether or not a destination pixel is within the window.

US Patent:

59233400, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/485540

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Jerry R. Van Aken - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Golfe Juan, FR
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1206

US Classification:

345517

Abstract:

The graphics data processor of the present invention offers as a single instruction in its instruction set a draw and advance operation. A first data register stores a set of X and Y coordinates. In a first embodiment, a predetermined color code is stored at the pixel address of a bit mapped display memory indicated by the X and Y coordinates the first data register upon execution of the the draw and advance instruction. The X and Y coordinates stored in the first data register are then advanced by addition of X and Y coordinates stored in a second data register. A second embodiment is similar except that the color code stored at the X and Y coordinates of the first date register is recalled for combining with the predetermined color code and the combined result stored at that pixel location. The predetermined color code is preferrably stored in another data register. By proper selection of the X and Y coordinate data stored in the second data register either the X or the Y coordinate may be altered alone or both may by simultaneously changed.

US Patent:

54370116, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Feb 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/191885

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Jerry R. Van Aken - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Golfe Juan, FR
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

395162

Abstract:

The graphics data processor of the present invention offers as a single instruction in its instruction set a draw and advance operation. A first data register stores a set of X and Y coordinates. In a first embodiment, a predetermined color code is stored at the pixel address of a bit mapped display memory indicated by the X and Y coordinates the first data register upon execution of the draw and advance instruction. The X and Y coordinates stored in the first data register are then advanced by addition of X and Y coordinates stored In a second data register. A second embodiment is similar except that the color code stored at the X and Y coordinates of the first data register is recalled for combining with the predetermined color code and the combined result stored at that pixel location. The predetermined color code is preferably stored in another data register. By proper selection of the X and Y coordinate data stored in the second data register either the X or the Y coordinate may be altered alone or both may be simultaneously changed.

US Patent:

51627841, Nov 10, 1992

Filed:

May 10, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/522409

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Missouri City TX
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Mas les Pounes Chemin Des Mimosas, FR
Jerry R. Van Aken - Sugarland TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G09G 106

US Classification:

340724

Abstract:

The graphics data processor of the present invention offers as a single instruction in its instruction set a draw and advance operation. A first data register stores a set of X and Y coordinates. In a first embodiment, a predetermined color code is stored at the pixel address of a bit mapped display memory indicated by the X and Y coordinates the first data register upon execution of the the draw and advance instruction. The X and Y coordinates stored in the first data register are then advanced by addition of X and Y coordinates stored in a second data register. A second embodiment is similar except that the color code stored at the X and Y coordinates of the first date register is recalled for combining with the predetermined color code and the combined result stored at that pixel location. The predetermined color code is preferrably stored in another data register. By proper selection of the X and Y coordinate data stored in the second data register either the X or the Y coordinate may be altered alone or both may be simultaneously changed.

US Patent:

51426218, Aug 25, 1992

Filed:

Mar 21, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/498457

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Golfe Juan, FR
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1520

US Classification:

395164

Abstract:

The graphics processing apparatus of the present invention utilizes individual registers of a register file to store the X and Y coordinates of pixels. These X and Y coordinates though formed into a single data word are separable by, for example, having the most significant bits specifying the Y coordinate and the least significant bits specifying the Y coordinate. The graphics processing apparatus supports instructions which provide separate and independent data manipulation of these X and Y coordinates. These X Y coordinate manipulation instructions can provide for separate X Y arithmetic operations on two data words, separate X and Y compare operations, separate X and Y data move operations and a conversion between the X Y address form to the linear address form. This technique is highly useful for manipulation of X Y address coordinates in a visual display system employing bit mapped graphics.

US Patent:

53173333, May 31, 1994

Filed:

Jul 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/916302

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Jerry R. Van Aken - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Golfe Juan, FR
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G09G 106

US Classification:

345133

Abstract:

The graphics data processor of the present invention offers as a single instruction in its instruction set a draw and advance operation. A first data register stores a set of X and Y coordinates. In a first embodiment, a predetermined color code is stored at the pixel address of a bit mapped display memory indicated by the X and Y coordinates the first data register upon execution of the the draw and advance instruction. The X and Y coordinates stored in the first data register are then advanced by addition of X and Y coordinates stored in a second data register. A second embodiment is similar except that the color code stored at the X and Y coordinates of the first date register is recalled for combining with the predetermined color code and the combined result stored at that pixel location. The predetermined color code is preferrably stored in another data register. By proper selection of the X and Y coordinate data stored in the second data register either the X or the Y coordinate may be altered alone or both may be simultaneously changed.

US Patent:

53332610, Jul 26, 1994

Filed:

May 7, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/059006

Inventors:

Karl M. Guttag - Houston TX
Michael D. Asal - Sugarland TX
Neil Tebbutt - Golfe Juan, FR
Mark F. Novak - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Texas Instruments, Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1520

US Classification:

395162

Abstract:

The graphics processing apparatus of the present invention utilizes individual registers of a register file to store the X and Y coordinates of pixels. These X and Y coordinates though formed into a single data word are separable by, for example, having the most significant bits specifying the Y coordinate and the least significant bits specifying the Y coordinate. The graphics processing apparatus supports instructions which provide separate and independent data manipulation of these X and Y coordinates. These X Y coordinate manipulation instructions can provide for separate X Y arithmetic operations on two data words, separate X and Y compare operations, separate X and Y data move operations and a conversion between the X Y address form to the linear address form. This technique is highly useful for manipulation of X Y address coordinates in a visual display system employing bit mapped graphics.