Computer image production system utilizing first and second networks for separately transferring control information and digital image data
January 2, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3747087 3767901 3833757 3919640 Multiplicative multiplexer Apparatus and method for automatic coloration and/or shading of images Apparatus for generating signals representing operator-selected portions of a scene Method for dynamically viewing image elements stored in a random access memory array Speech and data communication network Device for the digital transmission and display of graphics and/or of characters on a screen InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 636544 filed on 01/02/1991US Classes:345/502, Plural graphics processors345/537Data transfer between memoriesExaminersPrimary: Lee, Thomas C.Assistant: Mohamed, Ayni Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG26F 013/42G26F 015/62 AbstractA computer image production system (2) for processing digital image data is disclosed. The computer animation production system (2) contains at least one information processing device (44-76) for enabling at least one user to develop, utilize and enhance digital image data. The information processing device (44-76) is associated with a first (4) and a second (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) global area network (4). The first global area network (4) is for communicating digital control information to at least one information processing device. The digital control information includes image database information. The second global area network (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) is for communicating the digital image data to the at least one information processing device (44-76). The digital image data includes pixel characteristic information for image reproduction on the information processing device. The second global area network (6, 8, 12 and 14) also includes a means for arbitrating (36, 38, 40, 42 or 43) access of the digital image data to the information processing device (44-76). Associated with the means for arbitrating is a temporary memory means (28, 30, 32, 34 or 35) for storing the digital image data likely to be accessed by the information processing device (44-76). A relational database management system (23) maintains the digital control information for production scheduling and tracking purposes.Other References
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