Interactive $G^1$ and $G^2$ Hermite Interpolation Using Extended Log-aesthetic Curves

TL;DR

This paper introduces an interactive method for $G^1$ and $G^2$ Hermite interpolation using extended log-aesthetic curves, enabling flexible curve design with inflection points and cusps for aesthetic industrial applications.

Contribution

It presents a novel interpolation technique that incorporates extended log-aesthetic curves with $G^1$ and $G^2$ continuity, allowing for more versatile and controlled curve modeling.

Findings

The method effectively handles inflection points and cusps.

It achieves smooth $G^2$ continuity between curve segments.

The approach enhances aesthetic control in industrial design.

Abstract

In the field of aesthetic design, log-aesthetic curves have a significant role to meet the high industrial requirements. In this paper, we propose a new interactive $G^1$ Hermite interpolation method based on the algorithm of Yoshida et al. with a minor boundary condition. In this novel approach, we compute an extended log-aesthetic curve segment that may include inflection point (S-shaped curve) or cusp. The curve segment is defined by its endpoints, a tangent vector at the first point, and a tangent direction at the second point. The algorithm also determines the shape parameter of the log-aesthetic curve based on the length of the first tangent that provides control over the curvature of the first point and makes the method capable of joining log-aesthetic curve segments with $G^2$ continuity.