Vectorizing method
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1. A vectorizing method comprising the steps of:
- (a) generating an original train of codes, the values of said codes specifying boundary pixels of a configuration;
(b) identifying a pattern of code values in said original train, said pattern indicating a sequence of codes to be modified;
(c) generating a revised train of codes by modifying code values of said indicated sequence; and
(d) extracting vector points defining the borders of said configuration from said revised train of codes.
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Abstract
A vectorizing method generates an original train of codes for specifying boundary pixels. A revised train of codes is generated solely from the original codes. The revised train may includes points omitted from the original train. Vector points defining boundaries are selected from the revised train of codes.
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1. A vectorizing method comprising the steps of:
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(a) generating an original train of codes, the values of said codes specifying boundary pixels of a configuration; (b) identifying a pattern of code values in said original train, said pattern indicating a sequence of codes to be modified; (c) generating a revised train of codes by modifying code values of said indicated sequence; and (d) extracting vector points defining the borders of said configuration from said revised train of codes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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