The Redefinition of B-spline Curve

Abstract

This paper proposes a new formula of B-spline curve. The new formula generates exact same shape as that of the original B-spline curve formula but has different basic functions and knot vector. This formula requires the number of knots to be the same as the number of control points. This property of the new formula enables us to select the knot vector automatically even in case of nonuniform and to generate spline with relative constant speed. Some experimental results demonstrate its usefulness and quality.