Method for designing two-dimensional graphics for use on three-dimensional cartons bearing such graphics
US7599088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/021
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Planar substrates are printed, cut, and folded to form three-dimensional cartons. Given graphics intended to appear on a carton surface or panel, printed graphics are laid-out and automatically positioned and manipulated using structural information associated with the cartons. Preferably a single computer-generated graphics file is created for use in printing the various panels and flaps. The graphics design can be overlaid on a computer image of the substrate, and graphic portions can be rotated, scaled, and aligned to properly fit printing areas on what will be panels and flaps (after cutting occurs). A computer generated three-dimensional image of the carton showing graphics printed on the panels and flaps can be manipulated by a graphics artist to confirm accuracy of the graphic file data before actual printing occurs.
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