Method and apparatus for integrated graphical and textual character printing
US5233685A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/109
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for utilizing a digital computer to print characters of multiple fonts, both textually and graphically, on a single printer from within a single document [is disclosed]. Existing computer programs provide the capability of printing pre-defined textual characters or graphical characters separately, but not in an integrated manner as is disclosed. Thus, the invention enables printing of a variety of mixed characters, such as international alphabetic characters and complex mathematical characters, within a single document.
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