Procedurally expressing graphic objects for web pages
CA 2563920 C · Owner: Louch, John · Inventors: Hyatt, David; Williamson, Richard; Louch, John
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A graphics object can be expressed using procedural language embedded in a markup language document. In an embodiment a drawing space is specified in , markup language. A drawing command to arbitrarily draw a graphics object into the drawing space is specified in procedural language. Interpretation of the markup and procedural language commands results in the rendering of the arbitrary graphics object. In another embodiment there is a browser , comprising a rendering engine an interpreter, and parser. The rendering engine is configured to interpret a markup language instruction that specifies a drawing space as well as drawing commands in procedural language for drawing an arbitrary …
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- Filed June 21, 2005 and granted December 17, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 21, 2025.
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