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Simulation of preprinted forms

US9052851B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/6072
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method for the simulation of preprinted forms is disclosed. The method includes receiving a first image as a back drop of a form, the image including a plurality of printable features corresponding to positions of the image. A second image is received as data to be filled in to the form, the second image including a second plurality of printable features corresponding to positions of the image, wherein the second plurality of printable features each have an assigned ink transparency. A feature of the first image is blended with a corresponding feature of the second image based on the assigned ink transparencies to form a blended feature. The blended features are combined to form a blended image that blends the first and the second images and is suitable for printing.

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