Methods and systems for encoding information about variable data print files
US12099764B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1243
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for preparing a variable data print file for printing includes receiving a variable data print file that includes at least one repeating portion and at least one repeat length embedded in at least one data structure in the variable data print file, each repeat length is associated with a different repeating portion of the variable data print file, wherein either a) the at least one repeat length is a plurality of repeat lengths with at least two of the repeat lengths being different in length or b) the variable data print file further includes at least one non-repeating portion; reading the at least one repeat length from the data structure in the variable data print file; and using the at least one repeat length to determine an order in which pages from the at least one repeating portion are submitted for processing in preparation for printing.
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