[en] In this paper, we review issues related to the existing hieroglyphic sign-lists, focusing especially on the problematic aspects of the 'Manuel de Codage' (1988) and of the so-called 'Hieroglyphica' (2000) for font-designers and users alike. We propose and discuss a data model for the Thot Sign-List (TSL, in prep.). This data model shall lead to the implementation of a structured and systematically referenced hieroglyphic repertoire, which should ultimately allow a sound extension of the Egyptian Hieroglyphs in Unicode.
Disciplines :
Computer science Classical & oriental studies
Author, co-author :
Polis, Stéphane ; Université de Liège > Département des sciences de l'antiquité > Egyptologie
Rosmorduc, Serge
Language :
English
Title :
Hieroglyphic encoding: The Thot Sign-List (TSL) data model and the hieroglyphic signs in Unicode
Publication date :
11 July 2016
Number of pages :
32 slides
Event name :
1st Cambridge IT in Egyptology Workshop
Event organizer :
N. Strudwick
Event place :
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Event date :
11 July 2016
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Funders :
F.R.S.-FNRS - Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique [BE]