Method of generating multiple-master typefaces

Details Method of generating multiple-master typefaces Method of generating multiple-master typefaces

1997-08-06

1999-11-30

Mengistu, Amare

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Light pen for fluid matrix display panel

345195, G09G 524

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ABSTRACT:
A method of displaying predefined characters contained in a font which maintain their artistically pleasing shapes as font design properties change over a font design axis (which defines a variable font design property) including the steps of:

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