Patent ID: 6232597
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G01Q,G02B,G03F,G11B,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer readable memory for directing a computer that is connected to a display and a pointing device to process first image data representing a first image, the computer readable memory comprising:an angle measuring tool routine stored thereon and configured to:generate second image data representing a second image of an angle measuring tool projected on the first image in response to the first image data, the angle measuring tool including endpoint cursors that can be manipulated with the pointing device to position the angle measuring tool on the first image to form an angle,measure the formed angle; andgenerate angle data representing angle information about the measured angle; anda data formatting routine stored thereon and configured to:format the second image data for display of the second image on the display; andformat the angle data for display of the angle information on the display.