-Lightweight fonts suitable for displaying various IoT device screens-
Fontworks Inc. has started offering "Lightweight fonts for ultra-small screen devices (Type-Ds)" and "Lightweight fonts for ultra-small screen devices (Type-Dxs)", which are lighter fonts for ultra-small screen devices "Type-D". Did.
The "Font for ultra-small screen devices (Type-D)", which is the basis of this product, is excellent in
In addition, the new product "Lightweight fonts for ultra-small screen devices (Type-Ds)" is lightweight because it is exclusively used for embedded devices, and while maintaining the readability and aesthetics of fonts for ultra-small screen devices (Type-D), The data capacity is reduced to about half that of the outline font.
The second new product, "Lightweight fonts for ultra-small screen devices (Type-Dxs)," is a product that has been further reduced in weight so that it can be incorporated into low-spec ultra-small screen device devices where the font capacity cannot be allocated. is. The data capacity is reduced to about 1/4 compared to normal outline fonts. We provide it as a set with the FW font engine.
The future of IoT that Fontworks aims for
It is expected that our lives will be more and more wrapped in IoT in the future. Due to the multi-functionalization of technology, the miniaturization of devices, and the high definition of liquid crystal, fonts are more than just digital graphic tools and become an important element of IoT. We aim to express beautiful and easy-to-read characters on various devices and screens, such as size and specifications, and to contribute to new communication in the future of the IoT.
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"Fonts for very small screen devices" Reasons for readability
1. Developed based on Universal Design font
Based on the Universal Design font, which boasts high performance in terms of “readability”, “visibility” and “discrimination”, it has been optimized for even smaller screens.
2. Conducted joint experiments with Kyushu University to find that the font is optimal for ultra-small screen devices
Fontworks' fonts for ultra-small screen devices have been tested in joint research with Kyushu University and have demonstrated high
Product Summary
| Product name | Lightweight font (Type-Ds) for very small screen devices |
|---|---|
| Font name | TypeDs-UD Kakugo_Small M |
| Base font | UD Kakugo_Small M |
| capacity | 1.3 MB (55% less than Type-D capacity) |
| Font format | TrueType font |
| Character Sets | JIS X 0208:1990+IBM Gaiji |
| encoding | Unicode |
| Use | Wearables such as smart watches, smart speakers, and other small appliances such as home appliances |
| price | Contact Us us |
| Product name | Lightweight font (Type-Dxs) for very small screen devices |
|---|---|
| Font name | TypeDxs-UD Kakugo_Small M |
| Base font | UD Kakugo_Small M |
| capacity | 0.58MB (about 1/4 of Type-D capacity) |
| Font format | Original format |
| Character Sets | JIS X 0208:1990+IBM Gaiji |
| encoding | Unicode |
| Corresponding engine | Compatible with FW font engine only (must be purchased at the same time) |
| Use | Wearable devices such as smart watches, smart speakers, and other home appliances such as ultra-small screen low-spec embedded devices |
| price | Contact Us us |
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Fontworks Inc.
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