figure-description

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