Apparatus and method for volume graphics display.

摘要

Apparatus for real time volume graphics display is provided, which comprises a light source (110) for generating a light beam (111). Further included is a graphics processor (13) which receives graphics data and produces light beam modulation and positioning information therefrom. A modulator (19) is coupled to the graphics processor (13) for receiving the modulation information and modulating the intensity of the light beam (111) in response to the modulation information. A scanner (18) is coupled to the graphics processor (13) for receiving the positioning information to receive the modulated light beam and position the X and Y positions thereof in response to the positioning information. The modulated and positioned light beam intersects a rotating display surface and produces a volume display. <IMAGE>