EP0814425A2
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Method for creating complex layouts with variable data for high speed printing systems
Assignee: Kodak Versamark Inc
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Filing: 1997-06-16
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided for creating complex document layouts with variable data. The document layouts are placed on a web template associated with a high speed printing system. A merged data stream is generated, containing fixed and variable data as input job data, and is output on the high speed printing system. Initially, multiple layouts of document formats are created. Insertion of variable data placeholders into the multiple layouts is specified. The variable data is then merged into an appropriate one of the multiple layouts at the location of the placeholders.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Desautels
- 👤 John S. Hickey
- 👤 Richard L. Pratt
- 👤 David G. Reichard
- 👤 Charles M. Somerville
- 👤 Eugene W. Kochanowsky
- 👤 Minton L. Brooks
- 👤 Mark A. Alexander
- 👤 Brian F. Hern
- 👤 Eric M. Brunson
- 👤 Warwick A. Tobin
- 👤 Young A. Shin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:15
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K15/00; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/166; G06F40/174; G06K2215/00; G06K2215/0082; G06K2215/0088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for creating complex documents for placement on a web to output on a high speed printing system, the method comprising the steps of: creating multiple layouts of document formats; specifying insertion of variable data placeholders, indicating selected locations for variable data, into the multiple layouts; and merging the variable data into an appropriate one of the multiple layouts at the location of the placeholders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 further comprising the steps of: generating a merged data stream containing fixed and variable data, wherein the fixed and variable data comprises input job data, using web layout and page composition units to export the input job data to a work station, wherein the web layout and page composition units are integratable with data merge units and the data merge units are usable to create a fixed file; and inputting the merged data stream to the high speed printing system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of creating multiple layouts comprises the step of using desktop publishing tools.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of creating multiple layouts further comprises the step of creating multiple layouts of document formats on a blank background.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of creating multiple layouts further comprises the step of creating multiple layouts of document formats relative to a preprint that has been stored as a bitmap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 further comprising the step of placing the multiple layouts on a web template associated with the high speed printing system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for creating complex documents as claimed in claim 1 further comprising the steps of: positioning printheads relative to a representation of the web; and placing the multiple layouts on a web template.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for allowing a printing system user to create complex layouts, the method comprising the steps of: designing a plurality of layouts; specifying insertion of variable data into the plurality of layouts; and merging the variable data with the plurality of layouts from end-user supplied data bases.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for allowing a printing system user to create complex layouts as claimed in claim 8 further comprising the step of using desktop publishing tools to create the plurality of layouts and insert the variable data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for allowing a printing system user to create complex layouts as claimed in claim 8 further comprising the step of using a graphical user interface to place the plurality of layouts on a web template.
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