src/main/java/org/apache/commons/math3/geometry/enclosing/SupportBallGenerator.java


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package org.apache.commons.math3.geometry.enclosing;

import java.util.List;

import org.apache.commons.math3.geometry.Point;
import org.apache.commons.math3.geometry.Space;

/** Interface for generating balls based on support points.
 * <p>
 * This generator is used in the {@link WelzlEncloser Emo Welzl} algorithm
 * and its derivatives.
 * </p>
 * @param <S> Space type.
 * @param <P> Point type.
 * @see EnclosingBall
 * @since 3.3
 */
public interface SupportBallGenerator<S extends Space, P extends Point<S>> {

    /** Create a ball whose boundary lies on prescribed support points.
     * @param support support points (may be empty)
     * @return ball whose boundary lies on the prescribed support points
     */
    EnclosingBall<S, P> ballOnSupport(List<P> support);

}