[comp.graphics] Intersection of a line and parametric curve

turk@Apple.COM (Ken "Turk" Turkowski) (02/01/91)

In article <1991Jan9.182926.16492@silma.com> reddy@.UUCP () writes:
> I am looking for an efficient algorithm to find intersection of a line
> (2D) and >a parametric curve (2D).  I want intersecting point and the
> parameter value (t) at this >point.  Speed is the criteria here.  >
> >Pointer to any references is appreciated.  > >Thanks in advance > >
> Ravindar Reddy - e_mail - reddy@silma.com

Convert the curve to Bezier and use subdivision to zero in.
You can use Sederberg's focus method to increase the convergence rate.
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