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# Figure Description for Patents Process patent figures and generate drawing descriptions based on: **$ARGUMENTS** Unlike `/paper-figure` 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: ```markdown ## 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`: ```markdown ## 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`: ```markdown ## 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.