Patent · US Expired

Point erasing

US7427984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0488
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for erasing ink is described. Using an erasing contour, the system determines closest points which come close to or contacts the erasing contour when it encounters an ink stroke. Portions of an ink stroke may then be erased when the erasing contour contacts the ink stroke.

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