Methods for providing an accurate visual rendition of a text element formatted with an unavailable font
US7478325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/109
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems permit rendering a text element formatted using unavailable or restricted fonts. In one embodiment, when producing a document that contains a restricted font, text portions formatted with the restricted font are processed into an alternate representation. A textual representation for the text portions and the additional representation(s) are embedded in a document or container. A unique representation for the restricted font file allows a consuming computing system to attempt to find the restricted font locally. Each textual representation is rendered using its corresponding restricted font, if the restricted font file is found. Otherwise, the additional representation(s) are used.
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