Chinese font composition method based on algebraic system of geometric shapes

doi:10.1016/S0097-8493(97)00009-5

Computers & Graphics

Volume 21, Issue 3, May–June 1997, Pages 321-328

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Abstract

Font Composition may be used to generate multiple kinds of Chinese font to satisfy the requirements of desktop publishing, advertising and graphics arts. In this paper, we employ shape operation in algebra of geometric shapes to combine the styles of multiple fonts. We decompose the Chinese characters into individual strokes and perform composition. With this method, the part number of corresponding character and the tracing direction of individual contours are the same. In addition, the start points in contours have consistent relation and the quality of composed characters is improved. This method may also be used to simulate handwritten characters, generate dynamic Chinese font and morph 2-D geometric shapes.

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Chinese font composition method based on algebraic system of geometric shapes

Abstract

CVGIP

Intelligent font design technique and an experimental system

Journal of Chinese Information

The automatic generation algorithm of high quality outline font based on Bezier curve description

Acta Automation, Sinica

The derivation method of SongTi typeface based on stroke feature

Computer Engineering

The design and implementation of a font generation system for variation of Heiti

Journal of Chinese Information

An automatic method for changing Heiti to Lisuti

Journal of Software

An automatic generation method for Chinese font Hupo

Journal of Software