Generation of an image from text

Details Generation of an image from text Generation of an image from text

2006-06-12

2010-02-09

Brier, Jeffery A (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Graphic manipulation

C345S467000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07659914

ABSTRACT:
This invention consists of processes that cause text that is placed on a surface to be selectively scaled, thickened or thinned to achieve the overall appearance of lightness or darkness, thereby forming the approximation of an image. A target image can be used whereby each character's modification in the text will be based on the grayscale value of the corresponding sections of the target image in order to best represent and approximate it. Multiple techniques for implementing this invention are described, including techniques for selectively modifying the text. Novel techniques are also explained for thickening or thinning graphical elements such as text to approximate a target image.

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