Method and apparatus for printing labels for medical applications
US8582171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1052
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a method and apparatus for generating a label for use in a medical application. Label content specified by a user that is to be applied to a surface of the label is received. The label content, which includes a machine-generated character, is printed on demand onto the surface of the label. The label bearing the label content is dispensed in a condition suitable for use in the sterile environment.
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