GRAPHICS EFFECT DATA STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A graphics effect data structure and method of use thereof. One embodiment of the graphics effect data structure is embodied in an effect processing system, including: (1) a memory configured to store an effect data structure that describes a graphics effect implemented by a plurality of passes and shader code modules contained in the effect data structure, (2) a graphics processing unit (GPU) operable to render the graphics effect according to a shader program based on the shader code modules, assembled according to the plurality of passes, and (3) a central processing unit (CPU) configured to execute an application that employs the graphics effect and to gain access to the effect data structure during run time, at which time the shader program is passed to the GPU for processing.

主权项

1. An effect processing system, comprising:
a memory configured to store an effect data structure that describes a graphics effect implemented by a plurality of passes and shader code modules contained in said effect data structure; a graphics processing unit (GPU) operable to render said graphics effect according to a shader program based on said shader code modules, assembled according to said plurality of passes; and a central processing unit (CPU) configured to execute an application that employs said graphics effect and to gain access to said effect data structure during run time, at which time said shader program is passed to said GPU for processing.