Multiple Matching of Rectangular Patterns

We describe the first worst-case efficient algorithm for simultaneously matching multiple rectangular patterns of varying sizes and aspect ratios in a rectangular text. Efficient means significantly more efficient asymptotically than applying known algorithms that handle one height (or width or aspect ratio) at a time for each height. Our algorithm features an interesting use of multidimensional range searching, as well as new adaptations of several known techniques for two-dimensional string matching. We also extend our algorithm to a dynamic setting where the set of patterns can change over time.

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