Printing utilizing a virtual mask
US10357962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06Q1/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for printing on an article are disclosed. An embodiment of a method may include the generation of a virtual mask that can designate areas for printing and/or designate areas to exclude from printing. A method may include utilization of the virtual mask during either 2D or 3D printing such that a print design is printed in areas designated for printing by the virtual mask.
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