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Generation of color images

US8411120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C1/732
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for generating a color image are provided which include a multi-layer construction in which at least one of the layers is a thermally activatable layer that includes a thermally activatable composition. The thermally activatable composition includes a non-linear light to heat converter composition and a color forming compound. Upon activation with a light source an image forms.

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