figure-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.
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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) :
For US/EP jurisdiction (English) :
Step 5: Generate Reference Numeral Index
Create a complete mapping:
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 :
Write patent/figures/numeral index.md :
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.