Patent Document ID: 5434960
Application ID: 07873016

Base Claim:
1. A graphic data output apparatus for outputting graphic data including text, comprising: a superimposed text extracting means for extracting a text item superimposed on one or more other text items; a frequency measuring means for measuring a frequency of superimposition of the text item on the other text items at each of a plurality of prescribed angles of the superimposed text item; and a text angle changing means for changing an angle of the text item so as to minimize the frequency of superimposition of the text item.

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Claim 5:
5. A graphic data output apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frequency measuring means includes a text detecting means for detecting whether the text item is superimposed on an origin of one or more of the other text items at any of said prescribed angles and identifying the text item and a prescribed angle which includes an origin.