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This paper presents a novel approach to consider optimal multi-degree reduction of Bézier curve with G 1-continuity. By minimizing the distances between corresponding control points of the two curves through degree raising, optimal approximation is achieved. In contrast to traditional methods, which typically consider the components of the curve separately, we use geometric information on the curve to generate the degree reduction. So positions and tangents are preserved at the two endpoints. For satisfying the solvability condition, we propose another improved algorithm based on regularization terms. Finally, numerical examples demonstrate the effectiveness of our algorithms.
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Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60473130) and the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No. G2004CB318000)
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Lu, Lz., Wang, Gz. Optimal multi-degree reduction of Bézier curves with G 1-continuity. J. Zhejiang Univ. - Sci. A 7 (Suppl 2), 174–180 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.2006.AS0174
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