Apparatus and method for automatic layout of sign text

Details Apparatus and method for automatic layout of sign text Apparatus and method for automatic layout of sign text

1986-04-30

1989-01-17

Harkcom, Gary V.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

364519, 400 76, G01D 938

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047991720

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for laying out a sign containing a plurality of lines of text performs and comprises the steps of entering into a computer information defining the sign text and the heights of the lines of text, providing a spatial factor which corresponds to a related level of openness of the sign, and positioning the lines of text relative to each other to yield balanced spacings between the lines which are a function of the spatial factor and one or more of the line heights. Provision for top, bottom and side margins may also be provided. The layed-out sign may be displayed or plotted and, if it is not satisfactory, the operator may select another spatial factor to provide another lay-out of differing openness.

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