Systems and methods for printing on large surface with portable printing devices
US9849693B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/407
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Computerized systems and computer-implemented methods that enable printing on a large solid surface, such as a floor, wall, or ceiling using mobile printer heads guided by coded light. In one implementation, a user points a projector onto the printing surface to project a sequence of images with a unique temporal identifier (ID) for each pixel, wherein different space partitions are associated with different pixel IDs. The mechanical transmissions of the conventional printers are replaced with the aforesaid coded light used in conjunction with small mobile printer heads equipped with light sensors, while the coded light is used to guide the printer heads' movements during the printing process.
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