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frame buffer

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun frame buffer has 1 sense
  1. frame buffer - (computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel
    --1 is a kind of
    buffer, buffer storage, buffer store

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Frame Buffer

Definition

A frame buffer, also known as a framebuffer, is a portion of random-access memory (RAM) or dedicated memory used by a computer to store pixel data for displaying images or videos on a display screen.

Senses/Usages

  1. Computer Graphics: In computer graphics, a frame buffer holds the color and intensity values of each pixel on a display screen. It acts as a temporary storage area that allows the computer to process and manipulate pixel data before it is sent to the display device.
  2. Virtual Reality: In virtual reality systems, a frame buffer is responsible for rendering and displaying real-time images or videos to create an immersive and interactive virtual environment.

Sample Sentences

  • The frame buffer of the graphics card is crucial for rendering high-quality images on the monitor.
  • Virtual reality headsets require a high-performance frame buffer to ensure smooth and realistic visuals.
  • His computer crashed because of a faulty frame buffer, causing the display to freeze.

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