Sketch Creation utilizing Shape Matching Techniques

This paper shows the potential of using a shape outline matching technique that is based on the Turning Function distance measure in the process of creating 2D graphics. The user of a sketch-designing application is able to utilize shape-matching technology to increase the ease and correctness of the multimedia product, which is the resulting sketch or image. The shape-matching method described is the Turning Function Difference method and it is used to present the shape designer with possible replacements for individual elements of the drawn sketch. While the designer may create graphics, s/he can also add to the final work shape elements that are either selected manually or proposed by the underlying shape matching engine. 1