.~.~ Minimize discontinuities in dot-matrix image data (i.e., connecting or merging the dots)
DEFINITION
Classification: 382/267
Minimize discontinuities in dot-matrix image data (i.e., connecting or merging the dots):
(under subclass 266) Subject matter including specific processing to reduce gaps or breaks in the borders of image objects such as by "filling-in" pixel*s which are closer than a predetermined distance to the edge of the object.
(1) Note. A specific application of this procedure is the merging or blending of the dots in dot-matrix lettering in order to create solid black lettering.
