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System and method for automatic layout of printed material on a three-dimensional structure

US9082207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2009
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T19/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for printing content on a three dimensional structure, select a first graphical design style sheet for a first facet of the structure. A graphical design layout renderer to apply semantic structural design data to the style sheet until a graphic design template is prepared. Graphical content is linked to the structure and printed on the substrate using the design data. The system determines the location by facet of the content, and ensures that larger content items are distributed among multiple facets of the structure.

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