figure-description

name	figure-description
description	Process user-provided patent figures and generate formal drawing descriptions. Use when user says "附图处理", "figure description", "附图说明", "drawings description", or wants to describe patent figures with reference numerals.
argument-hint	["figure-directory-or-figure-list"]

Web-side execution adapter

• This skill is workflow guidance for the ChatGPT web-side connector.
• Loading this SKILL.md is only the setup step; it does not mean the task is complete.
• After loading, continue to execute the workflow, constraints, and output format below before answering.
• Mentions of local automation, local file operations, local command execution, or external integrations are descriptive only. Use capabilities available in the current ChatGPT session, or ask the user for needed files/links.
• For literature search, current facts, factual verification, source tracing, numeric values, material properties, legal/medical/financial/current information, or any evidence-heavy claim: use available search/browsing tools first and cite verifiable sources. Do not answer such tasks only from memory.
• Preserve the original workflow and scope unless the user explicitly asks for changes.

Figure Description for Patents

Process patent figures and generate drawing descriptions based on: $ARGUMENTS

Unlike paper-figure skill which generates data plots, this skill processes user-provided technical diagrams and assigns reference numerals.

Constants

• FIGURE_DIR = "patent/figures/" — Output directory for figure descriptions
• REFERENCE_NUMERAL_PREFIX = 100 — Starting numeral for first figure's components
• NUMERAL_SERIES = 100 — Each figure uses a separate 100-series (Fig 1: 100-199, Fig 2: 200-299, etc.)

Inputs

1. User-provided figures (PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF) — search for them in the project directory
2. patent/INVENTION_DISCLOSURE.md — for understanding what components to identify
3. patent/CLAIMS.md — for mapping numerals to claim elements

Workflow

Step 1: Discover Figures

1. Search the project directory for figure files:
   • Check patent/figures/, figures/, root directory
   • Look for PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF files
   • Check INVENTION_BRIEF.md or INVENTION_DISCLOSURE.md for figure references
2. List all discovered figures with their paths
3. If figures are missing that claims require, note them as [MISSING: description needed]

Step 2: Analyze Each Figure

For each figure found:

1. Read the image using the Read tool (supports image files)
2. Identify components: What labeled or visually distinct components are shown?
3. Identify connections: How do components relate to each other?
4. Identify flow: If it's a flowchart or sequence, what is the step order?

Step 3: Assign Reference Numerals

For each figure, assign numerals using the series convention:

Figure	Numeral Range
FIG. 1	100-199
FIG. 2	200-299
FIG. 3	300-399

For each identified component:

• Assign the next available numeral in the series
• Cross-reference to the claim elements it supports
• Note if a component appears in multiple figures (use same numeral across figures)

Step 4: Generate Drawing Descriptions

Write formal drawing descriptions (附图说明):

For CN jurisdiction (Chinese):

图1是[发明名称]的系统结构示意图；
图2是[发明名称]的方法流程图；
图3是[具体组件]的详细结构示意图；

For US/EP jurisdiction (English):

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the system architecture according to one embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the method steps according to one embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the processing module of FIG. 1;

Step 5: Generate Reference Numeral Index

Create a complete mapping:

## Reference Numeral Index

| Numeral | Component Name | Figure(s) | Claim Element |
|---------|---------------|-----------|---------------|
| 100 | System | FIG. 1 | Claim X preamble |
| 102 | Processor | FIG. 1 | Claim X, element 1 |
| 104 | Memory | FIG. 1 | Claim X, element 2 |
| 106 | Communication bus | FIG. 1 | Claim X, element 3 |
| 200 | Method | FIG. 2 | Claim 1 preamble |
| 202 | Receiving step | FIG. 2 | Claim 1, step 1 |
| 204 | Processing step | FIG. 2 | Claim 1, step 2 |

Step 6: Cross-Reference to Claims

Verify that every claim element has at least one reference numeral:

Claim Element	Figure	Numeral	Status
[element]	[which fig]	[numeral]	Covered / [MISSING]

If any claim element has no corresponding figure or numeral, flag it:

• [MISSING FIGURE: Need a diagram showing {element description}]
• [MISSING NUMERAL: Component {name} in figure {X} needs a numeral]

Step 7: Output

Write patent/figures/figure_descriptions.md:

## Figure Descriptions

### FIG. 1 — [Description]
[Formal one-paragraph description with all reference numerals]

### FIG. 2 — [Description]
[Formal one-paragraph description with all reference numerals]
...

Write patent/figures/numeral_index.md:

## Reference Numeral Index

[Complete table of all numerals, components, figures, and claim mappings]

Key Rules

• Every component in every figure must have a reference numeral.
• Every reference numeral must be explained in the specification.
• Numeral series must be consistent: 100-series for FIG. 1, 200-series for FIG. 2.
• If the same component appears in multiple figures, use the SAME numeral.
• Do NOT modify user-provided figures -- only describe them.
• Flag missing figures that the claims require but the user has not provided.
• Drawing descriptions are one sentence each, in a consistent format.