Device Independence

In this module, we

• Consider display devices for computer graphics:
  • Calligraphic devices
  • Raster devices
  • CRT's
  • Direct vs. pseudocolour frame buffers
• Discuss the problem of device independence:
  • Window-to-viewport mapping
  • Normalized device coordinates

 
• Calligraphic and Raster Devices
• How a Monitor Works
• Window to Viewport Mapping
• Normalized Device Coordinates