Intermediate Character Library for Font Component Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current font creation tools face inefficiencies when modifying or processing multiple single-contours of a character, as operations require selecting and processing each contour point individually, leading to increased time and error rates, especially when dealing with complex characters composed of multiple single-contours.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for building an intermediate character library by acquiring and dividing characters into components, storing their contour and structure information, allowing for simultaneous selection and processing of multiple single-contour components, thereby simplifying operations and improving efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple single-contours are selected and processed one by one using traditional font creation tools, then the operation can be completed, but the operation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The character is segmented into multiple single-contour components, each with unique identifying features. The system automatically identifies and segments contours based on geometric characteristics, allowing independent selection and processing of each contour without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediate character library is introduced as a mediator between the original character library and the final font. This intermediate library stores pre-processed contour information with structural relationships, enabling efficient retrieval and batch processing of multiple contours simultaneously.
2Ease of operation
If multiple single-contours are selected and processed individually, then precise control over each contour is achieved, but the operation becomes more troublesome and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate character library serves multiple functions: storing contour geometric information, maintaining structural relationships between contours, enabling batch selection, and supporting various processing operations. This multi-functional system simplifies the user interface and操作流程 while handling complex contour relationships automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing of contour information during the library building phase, organizing contours with their structural relationships before actual font creation or modification. This pre-organization enables rapid selection and processing during subsequent operations without complex manual steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional font creation tools are used without intermediate library, then the system structure remains simple, but the processing of multiple contours simultaneously is not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate character library is nested within the existing font creation system architecture. It contains the original character library while adding an intermediate processing layer. The nested structure allows the system to maintain original functionality while adding advanced batch processing capabilities through the intermediate library that stores detailed contour decomposition information.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus of building an intermediate character library are provided. The method comprises: acquiring an original character library which stores contour information of characters therein; dividing the characters in the original character library into character components, so as to acquire contour information of character components after division; and storing the contour information of the character components into the original character library so as to build an intermediate character library on the original character library. With the intermediate character library constructed by the method of the present invention, the font creation person can perform selecting and processing simultaneously on multiple single-contour components of a single character during creating of fonts, so that the operation process is simplified and the operation efficiency is improved.