Vector graphics based live sketching methods and systems
US10521937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V30/347
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Vector format based computer graphics tools have become very powerful tools allowing artists, designers etc. to mimic many artistic styles, exploit automated techniques, etc. and across different simulated physical media and digital media. However, hand-drawing and sketching in vector format graphics is unnatural and a user's strokes rendered by software are generally unnatural and appear artificial. In contrast to today's hand-drawing and sketching which requires significant training of and understanding by the user of complex vector graphics methods embodiments of the invention lower the barrier to accessing computer graphics applications for users in respect of making hand-drawing or sketching easier to perform. Accordingly, the inventors have established a direct vector-based hand-drawing/sketching entry format supporting any input methodology.
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