Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Character generating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Character generating
C345S443000, C345S467000, C345S471000, C345S472100, C345S698000, C345S699000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09755902
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for Font Emulation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises stripping a first portion from a first font to emulate a second font upon request for such a second font. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus comprises a processor and a memory, the processor stripping a first portion from a first font to emulate a second font. The method and apparatus may further include stripping a second portion from a first font, and such may be performed by the processor. Alternatively, the method may include copying a first font into memory.
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Nguyen Kimbinh T.
Silicon Motion Inc.
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