Method and system for generating and finishing documents
US7333231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C1/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
For generating and finishing documents, a first data file in a first format, which describes the content of a document, is provided. The first data file is converted into a second data file (21-25; 121-125) in a second format, in which image defining instructions and other instructions for finishing the document occur. The second data file (21-25; 121-125) is processed into a processed second data file (21-25) with driving instructions for generating documents and associated driving instructions for finishing documents. Thereafter, in accordance with the driving instructions, a document is generated and finished in accordance with the driving instructions. Also disclosed are a system and a program structure for carrying out the proposed method. A considerable saving on the variety of software required for operating different operating systems and kinds of equipment is feasible, while information concerning the image such as it has been created in composing the document is maintained.
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