Location History:
- Forestville, AU (2013)
- Lindfield, AU (2016 - 2019)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2019
Title: Innovations by Albert Chang
Introduction
Albert Chang is a notable inventor based in Lindfield, Australia. He has made significant contributions to the field of font modification and character rendering, holding a total of six patents. His work focuses on enhancing the visual representation of font characters through innovative methods and systems.
Latest Patents
One of Albert Chang's latest patents is a method, system, and apparatus for modifying a font character. This invention involves receiving an outline of a font character, which is a vector representation. A slant angle parameter is applied to the font outline, specifying the amount of shearing to be applied. The modified stroke width is determined for each segment of the font outline based on the initial angle and the slant angle. This allows for adjustments to the initial stroke width to compensate for changes caused by the slant angle. The font character is then rendered using the modified stroke width of the segments.
Another significant patent by Chang is related to emboldening outline fonts. This invention describes methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media for increasing the weight of a character. The method includes receiving a vector character description and an emboldening parameter. Vertices of an emboldened representation are calculated by moving each vertex based on the emboldening parameter and stroke width. This results in a thickened representation of the initial character, enhancing its visual weight.
Career Highlights
Albert Chang is currently employed at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, where he continues to innovate in the field of font technology. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced methods for character rendering, which are widely applicable in various digital platforms.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Michael Gerard McCosker and Bin Liao. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the innovative environment at Canon, fostering advancements in font technology.
Conclusion
Albert Chang's contributions to font modification and character rendering demonstrate his expertise and creativity in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing visual communication through innovative technology.