Image correction with 3D printing
US9457589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4073
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for three-dimensional printing directly onto an article of apparel. Disclosed is a method and system for direct three-dimensional printing onto an article of apparel, including receiving an undistorted three-dimensional pattern for display on the article, the undistorted three-dimensional pattern configured for placement on an irregular three-dimensional surface; creating a predistorted three-dimensional pattern from the undistorted three-dimensional pattern for printing onto a simple three-dimensional shaped object; receiving the predistorted three-dimensional pattern in a three-dimensional printing system; and printing the predistorted three-dimensional pattern onto the article.
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