G06T - Definition 
Definition statement
This subclass covers:
Processor architectures or memory management for general purpose image data processing.
Geometric image transformations.
Image enhancement or restoration.
Image analysis.
Image coding.
Two-dimensional image generation.
Animation.
Three-dimensional image rendering.
Three-dimensional modelling for computer graphics.
Manipulating three-dimensional models or images for computer graphics.
Relationship between large subject matter areas
G06T is the functional place for image data processing or generation. Image data processing or generation specially adapted for a particular application is classified in the relevant subclass. Documents which merely mention the general use of image processing or generation without detailing of the underlying details of such, are classified in the application place. Where the essential technical characteristics of an invention relate both to the image processing or generation and to its particular use or special adaptation, classification is made in both G06T and the application place.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass does not cover:
Image data processing or generation specially adapted for particular applications | See relevant subclasses, e.g. A61B, G01C, G01N, G01R, G06K, G09G, H04N |
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Apparatus for radiation diagnosis | A61B 6/00 |
Aspects of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions | A63F 13/00 |
Measuring, by optical means, length, thickness or similar linear dimensions, angles, areas, irregularities of surfaces or contours | G01B 11/00 |
Photogrammetry or videogrammetry | G01C 11/00 |
Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infra-red or ultra-violet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from them | G03H 1/00 |
Synthesising holograms | G03H 1/08 |
Computer-aided design | G06F 17/50 |
Reading or recognising printed or written characters or recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints | G06K 9/00 |
Traffic control systems for road vehicles | G08G 1/00 |
Simulators for teaching or training purposes | G09B 9/00 |
Displaying; Advertising; Signs; Labels or Name-plates; Seals | G09F |
Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory | G09G 5/36 |
Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like | H04N 1/00 |
Television cameras | H04N 5/225 |
Television systems; Colour television systems | H04N 7/00, H04N 11/00 |
Glossary of terms
In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
| 2D | two-dimensional |
| 3D | three-dimensional |
Synonyms and Keywords
In patent documents the following abbreviations are often used:
| CAD | Computer-Aided Design |
| DCT | Discrete Cosine Transform |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| AR | Augmented Reality |
| MR | Mixed Reality |
| VR | Virtual Reality |