Abstract
Let ℱ∪{U} be a collection of convex sets in ℝd such that ℱ covers U. We prove that if the elements of ℱ and U have comparable size, then a small subset of ℱ suffices to cover most of the volume of U; we analyze how small this subset can be depending on the geometry of the elements of ℱ and show that smooth convex sets and axis parallel squares behave differently. We obtain similar results for surface-to-surface visibility amongst balls in three dimensions for a notion of volume related to form factor. For each of these situations, we give an algorithm that takes ℱ and U as input and computes in time O(|ℱ|*|ℋ ε |) either a point in U not covered by ℱ or a subset ℋ ε covering U up to a measure ε, with |ℋ ε | meeting our combinatorial bounds.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
