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Method for comparing computer-generated drawings

US8155449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2007
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/40
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for comparing a first drawing and a second drawing generated by a shape-based computer system includes: (a) In no particular order: (1) identifying shapes present in the first drawing; and (2) identifying shapes present in the second drawing. (b) In no particular order: (1) identifying deleted shapes; the deleted shapes being present in the first drawing and not present in the second drawing; and (2) identifying new shapes; the new shapes being present in the second drawing and not present in the first drawing. (c) In no particular order: (1) indicating the deleted shapes in the first drawing; and (2) indicating the new shapes in the second drawing.

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