Showing papers on "Page layout published in 2006"

Method for inheriting a Wiki page layout for a Wiki page

Abstract: A method for inheriting a page layout for a page is provided. In response to receiving a request to show a current page from a client browser, a determination is made as to whether the current page has a set of ancestor pages. The set of ancestor pages are arranged such that a closest ancestor page in the set of ancestor pages appears first in a list of ancestor pages. A layout page associated with an ancestor page of the set of ancestor pages is identified. The identified layout page is combined with the current page to form a combined page. The combined page is sent to the client browser.

Method and system for placing layout objects in a standard-cell layout

Abstract: A method and system for detailed placement of layout objects in a standard-cell layout design are disclosed. Layout objects comprise cells and etch dummies. The method includes a programming based technique to calculate layout object perturbation distances for the layout objects. The method includes adjusting the layout objects with their corresponding layout object perturbation distances. This leads to improved photolithographic characteristics such as reduced Critical Dimension (CD) errors and forbidden pitches in the standard-cell layout.

Method and system to provide online application forms

Abstract: A system and method are provided to build an application form (e.g., an online application form). The method may comprise providing a graphical user interface (GUI) to a user, the GUI including page layout zone and page and a page type zone include a plurality of reference page types. User placement of selected reference page types in the layout zone is monitored and the selected reference page types are automatically interconnecting based on their relative placement in the layout zone. Interconnection data may define a sequence in which the selected pages are to be presented in the application form. Page data may be created by various wizards or by a page editor. Rules that are associated with each page may be defined by a rules editor.

Method for programmatically hiding and displaying Wiki page layout sections

Abstract: A method for configuring a page to conditionally show specific page components is provided. In response to receiving a request to show a current page from a client browser, page components are identified that maybe shown from a set of page components. In response to receiving a request to show a current page from a client browser, a layout page associated with the current page is determined. The current page is combined with the identified page components of the layout page to form a combined page. The combined page is sent to the client browser.

Optimisation of machining fixture layout under multi-constraints

Abstract: Fixture layout including locator layout and clamp layout plays a vital role in fixture performance. Current researches have been focused on fixtures for components with regular geometry, the results of which are not always applicable for components with complex geometry. This paper presents a methodology of fixture layout optimisation carried out in consideration of the repeatability, immobility and stability of fixturing. The locator layout is optimised based on the criteria of workpiece repeatability and location accuracy. The clamp layout optimisation offers a method to minimize the magnitude of the clamping force. The procedure of clamp optimisation is (1) to find the feasible clamping position in terms of the immobility requirement; (2) to get the best clamp among the feasible clamping positions under constraint of the stability. The optimal fixture layout is considered in a global range and is especially suitable for the workpiece with complex surfaces. A fixture layout design for the aerofoil of a turbine blade is analysed as an example, and the optimal fixture layout is demonstrated.

Dynamic From-Between Chart: a new tool for solving dynamic facility layout problems

Abstract: A manufacturing facility operates in a dynamic environment where the production rates and product mix are continuously changing. Hence, it is often necessary to analyse and redesign the layout. Existing methods for redesign use multiple, static, and tabular from-to charts. A new tool, 'Dynamic From Between Chart' (DFBC), for the analysis of redesign of layouts has been developed. This tool models the production rate changes using a continuous function. The development process of the new tool, the formulation of the cost function and its application to solving the dynamic layout problems for multiple time periods is presented.

Method and system for detailed placement of layout objects in a standard-cell layout design

Abstract: A method and system for detailed placement of layout objects in a standard-cell layout design are disclosed. Layout objects comprise cells and etch dummies. The method includes a programming based technique to calculate layout object perturbation distances for the layout objects. The method includes adjusting the layout objects with their corresponding layout object perturbation distances. This leads to improved photolithographic characteristics such as reduced Critical Dimension (CD) errors and forbidden pitches in the standard-cell layout.

Rapid Generation and Assessment of Aircraft Structural Topologies for Multidisciplinary Optimization and Weight Estimation

Abstract: ‡Algorithms for rapid generation of moderate-fidelity structural finite element models of air vehicle structures to allow more accurate weight estimation earlier in the vehicle design process have been developed. Application of these algorithms should help to rapidly assess and generate many structural layouts before the start of the preliminary design phase and reduce weight penalties imposed when actual structure weights exceed those estimated during conceptual design. By defining the structural topology in a fully parametric manner, the structure can be mapped to arbitrary vehicle configurations being considered during conceptual design optimization. Recent enhancements to this approach include the porting of the algorithms to a platform-independent software language Python, and modifications to specifically consider morphing aircraft-type configurations. Two sample cases which illustrate these recent developments are presented. I. Introduction HE application of multidisciplinary optimization to aero-structural design of flight vehicle structures has been a topic of considerable attention in recent years. Computational mesh generation has advanced considerably and has been used to allow parametric aerodynamic design of vehicle shapes to be considered in this optimization process. However, the structural layout design has not been typically treated with the same level of detail. In most cases, the structural layout is fixed and only a structural sizing optimization is performed. In the few instances where the layout is considered as a variable itself, the model chosen is usually overly simplistic, not representative of actual vehicle designs, and suspect from an accuracy perspective. Aircraft manufacturers have very accurate structural models of existing vehicles, but these models take literally months to generate and are not suitable for rapid consideration of candidate designs. Thus, there is a need for a methodology to create structural models of at least intermediate fidelity while incorporating the ability to generate these models automatically based on a parametric description of the structural layout. This will facilitate the application of these models to rapid generation and assessment of candidate external vehicle shapes. As a first step towards developing this automatic model generation capability, an abstraction of the aircraft structural elements and their layout was constructed so that models could be created quickly for a given structural layout regardless of changes in external shape. This abstraction was based on a thorough study of structural design trends in modern aircraft of various types 1 . Based on this abstraction, some initial algorithms to allow mapping of parametric structural topologies to arbitrary wing shapes were developed. These algorithms allow a structural designer to specify a layout in parametric terms, specifying locations in percentages of span and chord rather than actual dimensions. This specification is independent of the aircraft geometry so that upon making a change to the

Digital image printing system, control method therefor, printing device, control method therefor, and computer product

Abstract: In a digital image printing system, an external device capable of storing digital image data, and a printing apparatus capable of printing the digital image data are mutually connectable, and capable of exchanging data The printing apparatus includes a paper feeding unit having a multi-tray structure The external device sends parameters, that is, paper size, paper type, page layout of the digital image data, and at least one digital image data to the printing apparatus, and the printing apparatus selects a tray from the paper feeding unit based on the parameters, and an aspect ratio of the digital image data, and prints the digital image data

Graphic Assembly Layout with Maximum Page Coverage and Minimum Content Removal

Abstract: A method for arranging a plurality of graphic elements on a page into a final page layout is described. The method includes identifying a maximum cropping factor (CF) that determines the maximum amount by which a graphic element on the page can be cropped, obtaining a preliminary layout for the graphic elements on the page by, assigning a final area on the page to the preliminary layout, allocating a final area on the page for each graphic element; and fitting each graphic element to its allocated final area.

A new heuristic approach for a computer‐aided facility layout

Abstract: Purpose – This paper seeks to apply a heuristic approach to solve the facility layout problem and the description of a new computer‐aided layout design system.Design/methodology/approach – The system utilizes a new approach for computing the adjacency scores, stacking of departments, and reserving or changing the department's shapes and dimensions. The system algorithms are based on calculating the minimal distance between departments and modified departmental closeness rating.Findings – The research addressed in this paper has resulted in developing FLASP (Facility LAyout Support Program) software. FLASP could reduce the number of iterations needed to reach the optimal solution of the layout problems by restricting the location for each department depending on the relationships between them.Practical implications – The system is built on a set of algorithms that are concerned with stacking, calculating the shortest rectilinear distances between departments, adjacency matrix system, modifications capabili...

Computation of electrical properties of an ic layout

Abstract: A system for calculating electrical properties of features to be created in an integrated circuit. All or a portion of a desired layout design is corrected for photolithographic or other process distortions using one or more resolution enhancement techniques. A simulated layout image of a corrected layout is used as an input to a field solver program that calculates the electrical properties of the features as they will be printed on a wafer.

Integrated circuit layout design system, and method thereof, and program

Abstract: There is provided an integrated circuit layout design method capable of performing LVS verification in an early stage of layout design. Placement and routing means provides wiring and outputs a layout in which short circuits are possibly left uncorrected. Short-circuit correcting means performs rewiring by using a newly defined tentative wiring layer in which short-circuit wiring portions are removed and outputs an inter-layer method for interconnecting the tentative wiring layer and the original wiring layer to an inter-layer connection information file. Layout verification means uses the corrected layout and an LVS rule file in which the inter-layer connection method is reflected to perform LVS on the layout in which the short circuit portions are modified to correct connections through use of the tentative wiring layer.

Integrated circuit design system

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated circuit design system, comprising providing a design system in a computer system, providing a layout design tool coupled to the design system, wherein the layout design tool creates an interconnect structure to satisfy electromigration criteria, and manipulating a design database within the design system.

Signalling Layout for Fixed-block Railway Lines with Real-coded Genetic Algorithms

Abstract: Signalling layout design is one of the keys to railway operations with fixed-block signalling system and it also carries direct effect on overall train efficiency and safety. Based on an analysis to system objectives, this paper presents an optimization model with two objectives in order to devise an efficient signalling layout scheme. Taking into account the present railway line design practices in China, the paper describes steps of the computer-based signalling layout optimisation with realcoded genetic algorithms. A computer-aided system, based on train movement simulator, has also been employed to assist the optimisation process. A case study on a practical railway line has been conducted to make comparisons between the proposed GA-based approach and the current practices. The results illustrate the improved performance of the proposed approach in reducing signal block joints and shortening minimum train service headway.

Dynamic updating method and system for page layout background

Abstract: The invention relates to a page background dynamic refresh method and relative system, belonging to the communication technique. Wherein, said method comprises: A, storing the template and relative several backgrounds as catalog format in the web server, and according to memory addresses of said template and backgrounds, they are be used from the catalog, to generate the page; B, without interrupting the system, transferring other background of page template to replace present background to dynamically refresh the page background; the invention can avoid adding hardware and software into network system to realize the dynamic background refresh, without interrupting service and affecting the application of user.

An efficient, effective, and robust decoding heuristic for metaheuristics-based layout optimization

Abstract: This paper proposes a new effective and robust algorithm for solving the classic NP-complete rectangle packing problem that is often encountered in various layout design work domains. The complexity and subjectivity in most layout design applications indicate the need for providing advanced design and analysis support to layout designers in order to facilitate the procurement of a superior solution in a timely manner. An automated system for providing efficient and easy ways of generating and analysing superior layout alternatives seems to be a logical choice in this direction. In this regard, various metaheuristics are known to be effective solution techniques. However, the efficiency of such techniques is largely determined by the efficiency and efficacy of the decoding placement algorithms employed. Here we propose an efficient and robust placement algorithm and compare it with some popular existing algorithms. Various quantitative fitness metrics and subjective evaluation of the aesthetic value of lay...

Web Layout Mining (WLM): A New Paradigm for Intelligent Web Layout Design

Abstract: The problem in designing of modern Website projects is to produce contents according to the latest trends and styles. The common Website editors just help to draw the intended layouts but the problem is to design the accurate Web layout according to the demand and latest trends and style. This approach is useful when the user has a specific layout already in mind and is familiar with the Web page layout principles as to what kinds of layouts are possible. It is intrinsically difficult for particularly those who have limited artistic and creative abilities to design good layout from scratch which is acceptable in every respect. An automated system is required that has ability to mine the layouts of the desired type of Websites. The designed system for "Web layout mining (WLM)" helps to mine the most popular web-layouts from the Internet database and design a Web-layout that is near to acceptable and have all the marks and features of modern requirements. The designed system actually bases on a rule based algorithm which helps the user to search out some samples related to his Website category and afterwards the user himself chooses a desired Web-layout and designs its own one with proper implications and variations according to his own requirements.

Enhanced Constrained Run-Length Algorithm for Complex Layout Document Processing

Abstract: The Constrained Run-Length Algorithm (CRLA) is a well-known technique for page segmentation. The algorithm is very efficient for partitioning documents with Manhattan layouts but not suited to deal with complex layout pages, e.g. irregular graphics embedded in a text paragraph. Its main drawback is to use only local information during the smearing stage, which may lead to erroneous linkage of text and graphics. This paper presents a solution to this problem by adding global information into the process of the CRLA. This enhanced CRLA can be applied to non-Manhattan page layout successfully. It can also extract text surrounded by a box. Both cases cannot be processed by the original CRLA.

Data-driven page layout

Abstract: Data driven page layout is disclosed. In some embodiments, an instance of a display page is created based at least in part on a display page structure derived from a previously-created display page at least in part by extracting from the previously-created display page one or more structural objects of the previously-created display page and one or more structural relationships between them, but not corresponding content of the previously-created display page, and an editing interface is provided that is configured to enable the instance of the display page to be edited at least in part by manipulating, within a graphical representation of a current structure of the display page, a graphical representation of a structural object comprising the display page.

Method for collecting information of business cards in a mobile communication device

Abstract: In a method for collecting information of business cards in a mobile communication device including an image capturing unit, a recognition software and a page layout database having a plurality of page layout formats. The image capturing unit captures and converts a traditional business card into an image of a business card, and the recognition software optimizes the image to facilitate recognizing the image. The mobile communication device uses the recognition software and page layout database to analyze and recognize the image of business card according to the page layout database to choose a page layout format from the page layout database that matches the image of business card and, if the page layout format exists, identifies a character from the image of business card, and inputs and stores the character into a business card database in the mobile communication device according to the page layout format, so as to complete the data collection for the traditional business card.

Method for realizing information and application service for mobile instant communication

Abstract: The method includes client end and server end Characters are that the server end implements configuration and management of information and application service channel, and the implementation includes following steps: (1) logging on client end, user subscribes needed information and application service channel from the server end, or the server end reads out subscribed information and application service channel; (2) all information and application service channel are displayed on an individual page layout ie page of service channel for user to use all services; (3) all message generated in using information and application service procedure by user is managed unitedly on individual another page layout ie page of channel message The method simplifies management of information and application service channel and mode of use

Vehicle Component Layout With Shape Morphing: An Initial Study

Abstract: This work focuses on incorporating component shape design into a vehicle configuration design or layout process. A concurrent design process consisting of performing layout design and simultaneous shape morphing of some select components is adopted to replace the traditional sequential design approach. The objective is to improve design efficiency and reduce design cost. Two important issues in the packing optimization with shape morphing problem are identified and studied: the morphing and the optimization. A parameterization-based morphing method and a mesh-based morphing method are implemented, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. To efficiently solve this complex problem, it is proposed to decompose it into a bi-level formulation: system level and component level. At the system level, the given functional objectives of the layout design problem are optimized with respect to component positions and orientations. At the component level, the shape of select components is morphed to minimize the overlap with other objects and the enclosure. By iterating between these two levels, the original problem is solved. This bi-level approach is intended to overcome the complexity of performing the placement simultaneously with the shape morphing.Copyright © 2006 by ASME

Apparatus and method for implementing flexible page layout

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for implementing a flexible page layout. The apparatus includes: a page presentation unit, for providing at least one presentation mode of the page layout; a page control unit connected with the page presentation unit, for selecting resources supported by the user terminal, loading the resources to the page presentation unit, and generating a display page for providing to the user. The method includes: providing at least one presentation mode of the page layout; selecting resources supported by the user terminal, loading the resources according to the at least one presentation mode, and generating a display page. According to the invention, page layout diversification may be realized and various types of contents may be loaded in a page flexibly.

Building layout design support system, method and program

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To contribute to reduction in load of layout design by supporting a detailed layout design for buildings, in consideration of construction constraints. SOLUTION: A layout editing unit 120 causes an interface part 110 to display a layout design data editing screen, receives an editing instruction inputted to the screen, and edits layout design data according to the editing instruction. The layout editing unit 120 classifies the layout design data into five data types, i.e. building data, equipment arrangement data, equipment connection element data, equipment connection path data, and user-specified area data, and edits the data of each data type individually. A storage unit 130 stores the editing results of the layout design data. A CAD conversion unit 150 converts the layout design data into a two-dimensional CAD drawing or a three-dimensional CAD model, and causes the interface unit 110 to display the two-dimensional CAD drawing or three-dimensional CAD model on a screen. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Plant equipment layout design system

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem in an equipment layout design system for a plant consisting of a plurality of floors by three-dimensional CAD wherein vertical equipment position adjustment is troublesome. SOLUTION: A reference layout rule database predetermining positions on a three-dimensional space of equipment constituting the plant is stored in an arithmetic processor. Plant basic plan information such as plant output, height of each floor, equipment configuration and building dimension is inputted to the arithmetic processor. A basic coordinate system is set on the three-dimensional space based on information for standard structural materials contained in the plant basic plan information. According to the reference layout rule, equipment/piping/passage and a software volume of each floor are set as equipment layout positions on the coordinate system to form an equipment layout design drawing. According to this, even a less experienced person can easily perform equipment layout design while hardly causing interferences. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Layout Design For Service Operation Of Mass Customization: A Case Of Chinese Restaurant

Abstract: The paper explores the key issues on operation with special concern on layout design in service mass customization by conducting a case study in Chinese restaurant. Findings are given in terms of the relationships in between the product modularity, layout flexibility and the effectiveness of LAYSPLT method. It revealed that layout planning as an important part of the process design should meet the requirement of the product modularity for achieving flexibility in mass customization. And the method of LAYSPLT could be effective in layout design if the decision for which department to be split could be made and relatively independent "production cells" could be formed. Moreover the distinctive features of service should also be taken into account in layout design of mass customization.

Programmatically hiding and displaying Wiki page layout sections

Abstract: Configuring a page to conditionally show specific page components is provided. In response to receiving a request to show a current page from a client browser, page components are identified that may be shown from a set of page components. In response to receiving a request to show a current page from a client browser, a layout page associated with the current page is determined. The current page is combined with the identified page components of the layout page to form a combined page. The combined page is sent to the client browser.

Layout design method and system for semiconductor integrated circuit

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a layout design method and a layout design system capable of reducing noises such as an EMI without increasing a labor in the circuit diagram and layout design of a semiconductor integrated circuit. SOLUTION: The layout design method has a step S2 where a third cell is prepared by adding at least one second cell for realizing a power capacity to a first cell for realizing the function of a logic-circuit block and the third cell is registered and stored in a library. The layout design method further has the step S6 where the layout design of the semiconductor integrated circuit is conducted by performing an arrangement/a wiring, by selecting a plurality of the cells containing the third cell from a plurality of kinds of the cells registered in a library. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI