Batch Rendering of 3D Virtual Entities for Game Performance

The patent merges multiple 3D character models into a single composite mesh structure, allowing the rendering system to process groups of characters as unified objects rather than individual entities. This combining approach maintains visual realism through varied appearances while dramatically reducing the computational overhead of rendering each character separately, thus resolving the contradiction between visual quality and game performance.

The patent segments the character rendering process into two distinct phases: an offline preparation phase where complex 3D models are processed and simplified into batch-renderable formats, and a runtime phase where pre-processed batches are efficiently rendered. This segmentation allows the system to achieve both high visual realism through sophisticated offline modeling and excellent runtime performance through optimized batch processing, effectively resolving the contradiction between visual quality and performance.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-processing character models offline to create simplified batch representations that capture essential visual characteristics. During runtime, the system only needs to apply pre-computed transformations and lighting to these simplified models, dramatically reducing the computational complexity and resource requirements while maintaining visual realism. This advance preparation resolves the contradiction between detailed visual appearance and resource constraints.