Title :
Switching functions and solid geometrical modeler
Author_Institution :
Technion--Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
A novel, set-operations rather than geometry-oriented, solid geometrical modeler is proposed. The modeler is based upon the representation of objects by switching functions and thus is capable to perform the set (Boolean) operations very efficiently. The graphical support and communication with the real world are provided via the extended three-dimensional Karnaugh map.
Keywords :
Algebra; Application software; CADCAM; Communication switching; Computer aided manufacturing; Manufacturing processes; Manufacturing systems; Productivity; Solid modeling; Technology transfer;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1984.12828
