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The document provides an overview of scan conversion in computer graphics, defining it as the process of representing graphics objects through a collection of pixels. It discusses the advantages of developing algorithms for scan conversion, such as faster graphics generation and efficient memory usage, and lists various objects that can be scan converted. Additionally, it explains the concept of pixels and the methods for scan converting points and straight lines.

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The document provides an overview of scan conversion in computer graphics, defining it as the process of representing graphics objects through a collection of pixels. It discusses the advantages of developing algorithms for scan conversion, such as faster graphics generation and efficient memory usage, and lists various objects that can be scan converted. Additionally, it explains the concept of pixels and the methods for scan converting points and straight lines.

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University Institute of Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE


& ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering)
Subject Name: Computer Graphics with lab
Subject Code: 22CSH-352/22ITH-352
Prepared by:
Er. Puneet Kaur(E6913)

Scan conversion a line DISCOVER . LEARN . EMPOWER

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Scan Conversion Definition


Scan Converting a Point Scan
Converting a Straight Line

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Scan Conversion Definition

• It is a process of representing graphics objects a collection of pixels. The


graphics objects are continuous. The pixels used are discrete. Each pixel
can have either on or off state.
• The circuitry of the video display device of the computer is capable of
converting binary values (0, 1) into a pixel on and pixel off information. 0
is represented by pixel off. 1 is represented using pixel on. Using this
ability graphics computer represent picture having discrete dots.
• Any model of graphics can be reproduced with a dense matrix of dots or
points. Most human beings think graphics objects as points

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Advantage of developing algorithms for scan


conversion
• Algorithms can generate graphics objects at a faster rate.
• Using algorithms memory can be used efficiently.
• Algorithms can develop a higher level of graphical objects.

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Examples of objects which can be scan converted

• Point
• Line
• Sector
• Arc
• Ellipse
• Rectangle
• Polygon
• Characters
• Filled Regions

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Pixel or Pel

• The term pixel is a short form of the picture element. It is also called
a point or dot. It is the smallest picture unit accepted by display
devices. A picture is constructed from hundreds of such pixels.
Pixels are generated using commands. Lines, circle, arcs, characters;
curves are drawn with closely spaced pixels. To display the digit or
letter matrix of pixels is used.
• The closer the dots or pixels are, the better will be the quality of
picture. Closer the dots are, crisper will be the picture. Picture will
not appear jagged and unclear if pixels are closely spaced. So the
quality of the picture is directly proportional to the density of pixels
on the screen.
• Pixels are also defined as the smallest addressable unit or element of
the screen. Each pixel can be assigned an address as shown in fig:

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PIXEL

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Scan Converting a Point

• Each pixel on the graphics display does not represent a mathematical


point. Instead, it means a region which theoretically can contain an
infinite number of points. Scan-Converting a point involves illuminating
the pixel that contains the point.
• Example: Display coordinates points as shown in fig would both be
represented by pixel (2, 1). In general, a point p (x, y) is represented by
the integer part of x & the integer part of y that is pixels [(INT (x), INT
(y).

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Scan Converting a Straight Line

• A straight line may be defined by two endpoints & an equation. In fig the
two endpoints are described by (x1,y1) and (x2,y2).
• The equation of the line is used to determine the x, y coordinates of all
the points that lie between these two endpoints.

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REFERENCES

1. Hearn, D., Baker M. P. ,”Computer Graphics”, Pearson


education.
2. Newman, William M., Sproull, Robert F., “Principles of
Interactive Computer Graphics”, Tata McGraw Hill
Company, 2nd Edition.
3. Nptel
Link https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/106/106106090
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