Table Intersection Rendering with Attribute Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing design creation tools face challenges in rendering table intersections with varying border attributes, leading to aesthetically inferior results due to partially visible and obscured borders.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method for rendering tables, where the method determines attribute values for intersections based on matching values of attributes such as color and line weight among intersecting lines, prioritizing lines with higher positional dominance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional rendering methods are used for table intersections, then rendering process is simple, but border continuity and aesthetic quality deteriorate due to partially visible and obscured borders
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the rendering parameters by determining attribute values (color, line weight) for each line at the intersection based on positional dominance relationships. This parameter-based approach ensures that borders are rendered with consistent visual weight and color, achieving continuous border appearance without complex manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary determination of attribute values for all lines at an intersection before actual rendering. By pre-calculating which lines have higher positional dominance and assigning them appropriate attribute values, the system ensures continuous border appearance without needing complex real-time rendering adjustments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If border attributes are varied for different lines, then design flexibility is improved, but visual consistency at intersections deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different attribute values (color, line weight) for different lines based on their positional dominance at each intersection. Each line's attributes are determined locally according to its specific position and dominance relationship, enabling design flexibility while maintaining visual consistency through systematic attribute assignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent systematically changes parameters (color, line weight) for different lines at intersections based on their positional dominance. This parameter-based differentiation allows various border styles to coexist while maintaining visual consistency through rule-based attribute assignment rather than arbitrary variations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If lines with different attributes are rendered at intersections, then design expressiveness is improved, but border obscuration and visual clarity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary determination of attribute values for all lines at an intersection based on positional dominance before rendering. This pre-calculation ensures that lines with higher dominance are assigned appropriate attributes that prevent obscuration, maintaining border visibility and visual clarity while still allowing design expressiveness through attribute variation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes (color, line weight) to differentiate lines at intersections while maintaining visibility. By systematically adjusting parameters based on positional dominance, the patent ensures that important borders remain visible and clear, preventing obscuration while preserving design expressiveness.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method for rendering a table is described. The table includes intersections formed by a plurality of lines, each of the plurality of lines associated with at least a first attribute. The method includes, for one or more of the intersections, matching a value of the first attribute of a first line of the plurality of lines with a value of the first attribute for at least a second line of the plurality lines, wherein the second line is different to the first line and based on the matching, rendering a displayed area of the intersection with a value for the first attribute that matches the value of the first attribute of the first line. The value of the first attribute defines an appearance of the line, for example the line fill colour, when the table is rendered on a display device.