Computer systems and processes for fabricating define an image using structured objects with variable edge characteristics

摘要

(57) image representation using [Abstract] structured object may be readily manipulated by a computer. This image representation can represent more complex images, in this case, a structured object defines a boundary is defined by a function called an edge characteristic function, the image values ​​near the boundary region. To apply the edge characteristic function, determines a point on the boundary closest to each point in the region, referred to as anchor, for a given point and the distance to the point. It can be assigned to different points along the boundary, the edge characteristic function different. In one embodiment, it is selected for characteristic points on the boundary edge characteristic function assigned. It is possible by interpolating the edge characteristic function of these, to provide edge characteristic functions for remaining points along the boundary. According to edge characteristic function of the point on the boundary closest to it, and each point not on the boundary will be processed according to the distance to the point. Further, edge characteristic function may be a function of other factors. This image representation provides many advantages, among them, the conversion from different image formats is possible or that generates a more complex picture, to further facilitate the operation is further included. One mode of operation is the interpolation with respect to time. In the image synthesis, the image representation is also possible to easily attenuated while controlling the various effects over several regions.