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Single-action three-dimensional model printing methods

US8579620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateMay 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2210/41
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and techniques of using 3D printers to create physical models from image data are discussed. Geometric representations of different physical models are described and complex data conversion processes that convert input image data into geometric representations compatible with third party 3D printers are disclosed. Printing templates are used to encapsulate complex geometric representations and complicated data conversion processes from users for fast and simple 3D physical model printing applications.

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