Method and apparatus for painting on a computer

Details Method and apparatus for painting on a computer Method and apparatus for painting on a computer

1990-01-10

1993-01-26

Brier, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

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340701, 340709, G09G 302

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for painting in a computer controlled video display system is described. A current shape of a brush stroke is determined. A current direction of the brush stroke is determined. A current position is determined. A current color is set equal to a color at the current position. The step of drawing the brush image on the display comprises the steps of setting a color of the brush image equal to the current color, setting a position of the brush image equal to the current position, and setting a direction of the brush image equal to the current direction of the brush stroke.

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