System and method for magnifying and editing objects
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1. An electronic method for magnifying and editing an object, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) receiving an image area defined as a portion of an object;
(b) generating an enlarged image based on the image area and a zoom level;
(c) receiving an instruction for activating an editing mode;
(d) activating the editing mode for editing the object through the enlarged image to obtain an edited object; and
(e) receiving one or more edit instructions for editing the object.
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Abstract
An electronic method for magnifying and editing an object. The method includes receiving an image area defined as a portion of a workspace or image. The method further includes generating an enlarged image based on the image area selected, and a current zoom level; receiving an instruction for activating an editing mode; activating the editing mode for editing the object through the enlarged image to obtain an edited object and receiving one or more edit instructions for editing the object. In certain embodiments, the method allows a user to view and edit areas of the work space under a simulated magnifying glass.
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23 Claims
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1. An electronic method for magnifying and editing an object, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving an image area defined as a portion of an object; (b) generating an enlarged image based on the image area and a zoom level; (c) receiving an instruction for activating an editing mode; (d) activating the editing mode for editing the object through the enlarged image to obtain an edited object; and (e) receiving one or more edit instructions for editing the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An electronic method for magnifying an object, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) selecting an image area defined as a portion of an object; (b) generating an area for enlargement based on the image area and a predetermined zoom level; (c) generating an enlarged image of the area for enlargement based on the predetermined zoom level; and (d) displaying the enlarged image superimposed on the object. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An electronic method for magnifying an object, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving an image area defined as a portion of an object; (b) receiving a viewing mode selected from the group consisting of a background viewing mode and a foreground viewing mode, wherein the object includes a background object and zero or more foreground objects; and (c) generating an enlarged image based on the image area, the viewing mode and a predetermined zoom level. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer system including a computer display for displaying an object that can be magnified, the computer system comprising:
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a computer having a central processing unit (CPU) for executing machine instructions and a memory for storing machine instructions that are to be executed by the CPU, the machine instructions when executed by the CPU implement the following functions; (a) receiving an image area defined as a portion of an object; (b) receiving a viewing mode selected from the group consisting of a background viewing mode and a foreground viewing mode, wherein the object includes a background object and zero or more foreground objects; and (c) generating an enlarged image based on the image area, the viewing mode and a predetermined zoom level.
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