Approximation using hidden variable fractal interpolation function (Q2344488)

Given a vector-valued function \(f:I\to \mathbb{R}^2\), where \(I\) denotes a compact interval in \(\mathbb{R}\), and a family of upper triangular \(2\times 2\)-matrix \(\{A\}_{n = 0}^{N-1}\), \(1 < N\in \mathbb{N}\), the authors associate with the pair \((f,A)\) hidden variable fractal interpolation functions denoted by \(f[A]\). The entries in the matrices \(A_n\) determine the regularity properties of the ensuing hidden variable fractal function \(f[A]\). Estimates for the approximation error between \(f\) and \(f[A]\) are derived and suitable values for the entries in the matrices \(A_n\) identified to ensure the preservation of monotonicity and \(C^1\)-continuity of \(f\).