Patent ID: 6298159
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method of forming a character string image in a predetermined image area based on a plurality of character images each occupying an area for one character, each of said character images being formed of an actual character image and blank images arranged on horizontally opposite sides of said actual character image in a manner immediately adjacent thereto,the method comprising the steps of:taking out actual character images from said character images, respectively;arranging the thus taken-out actual character images in said predetermined image area according to a desired sequence, to thereby form said character string image;calculating a total sum of lengths of said actual character images; andreducing a size of each of said actual character images in a manner such that said total sum of lengths of said actual character images becomes equal to or smaller than a length of said predetermined image area, if said total sum of lengths of said actual character images is larger than said length of said predetermined image area.