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Embossing control method, program, braille-embossing apparatus, and character-information-processing apparatus

US7556444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2005
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/32
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embossing control method used in a braille-embossing apparatus includes an embossing head that embosses a braille string on a tape fed along a tape-conveying path, the braille string being embossed in an area biased to one of upper and lower sides of the tape along the width of the tape without changing the upper and lower direction of the braille string. The embossing control method includes the steps of designating the area biased to one of the upper and lower sides of the tape along the width of the tape as a braille-embossing area in which braille embossing is to be performed and embossing the braille string in the designated braille-embossing area.

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