A class of trigonometric Bernstein-type basis functions with four shape parameters (Q2298955)

Summary: In this work, a family of four new trigonometric Bernstein-type basis functions with four shape parameters is constructed, which form a normalized basis with optimal total positivity. Based on the new basis functions, a kind of trigonometric Bézier-type curves with four shape parameters, analogous to the cubic Bézier curves, is constructed. With appropriate choices of control points and shape parameters, the resulting trigonometric Bézier-type curves can represent exactly any arc of an ellipse or parabola. The four shape parameters have tension control roles on adjusting the shape of resulting curves. Moreover, a new corner cutting algorithm is also proposed for calculating the trigonometric Bézier-type curves stably and efficiently.