Patent ReferencesApparatus for reproducing graphic material Image magnification and demagnification system Method and apparatus for recording plural images with desired layout by an image reproducing scanner Method and apparatus of scanning and recording image Apparatus for performing a plurality of editing processes according to a predetermined order of priority while recording a composite image Image processing apparatus Color scanner having monitoring apparatus capable of displaying a plurality of originals in parallel Variable magnification image Automatic high speed publishing system Desktop publishing system and method of making up documents InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 370516 filed on 01/09/1995US Classes:715/517, Layout715/520, Area designation715/539Block controlExaminersPrimary: Burwell, Joseph R.Assistant: Hong, Stephen S. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 007/00AbstractThe present invention provides a method and apparatus for manipulating page layouts in a desktop publishing system. The present invention comprises an interactive computer-implemented productivity tool that is fast and easy to use and enhances the productivity of operators of the desktop publishing system. Once a two-page spread has been laid out on the monitor of the desktop publishing system, the present invention provides a number of different methods for manipulating the spreads.Other References
Field of SearchTemplate matching (e.g., specific devices that determine the best match)Combining image portions (e.g., portions of oversized documents) Separating document regions using preprinted guides or markings Distinguishing text from other regions Region labeling (e.g., page description language) | |