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Graphic alignment for printing to an article using a first display device and a second display device

US9070055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K15/027
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible manufacturing system for an article of footwear includes a printing system for printing graphics onto the footwear. The flexible manufacturing system includes a first display device that is transparent and which may be used to superimpose graphics over an article to align the article with the printing system. An optical device and a second display device provide a fixed viewing angle for a user aligning the article under the first display device.

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