A deferred shading graphics pipeline processor and method are provided encompassing numerous substructures. Embodiments of the processor and method may include one or more of deferred shading, a tiled frame buffer, and multiple?stage hidden surface removal processing. In the deferred shading graphics...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7808503?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7808503 - Deferred shading graphics pipeline processor having advanced features