Method of utilizing wasted nested space
US6501531B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2555/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A photofinishing system and method for utilizing otherwise wasted space on a sheet of photographic paper. The system includes a printer such as an ink jet printer, laser printer or digital silver-halide system for printing a set of desired images on a larger sheet of photographic paper. The system nests the images on the larger sheet so as to minimize wasted space. The amount of wasted space is determined and, if the space is large enough, the system prints an extra image in the space. The extra image can comprise a diagnostic pattern, promotional literature or an additional copy of at least one of the desired images.
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