Method and system using carrier identification information for tracking printed articles
US6746164B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K17/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for tracking printed articles. Input indicating that a first carrier is being mounted to take up printed articles is read, and an ID of the first carrier is read in. A record associating the printed articles with the first carrier is made. In a preferred embodiment, the ID of the first carrier is read in by reading a bar code of the first carrier. Also provided is a system for producing custom printed articles.
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