ISSN:
1432-0541
Keywords:
Computational geometry
;
Curves
;
Simplicity testing
;
Intersection detection
;
Monotone decomposition
;
Convex decomposition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract A splinegon is a polygon whose edges have been replaced by “well-behaved” curves. We show how to decompose a simple splinegon into a union of monotone pieces and into a union of differences of unions of convex pieces. We also show how to use a fast triangulation algorithm to test whether two given simple splinegons intersect. We conclude with examples of splinegons that make the extension of algorithms from polygons to splinegons difficult.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01762127