Personalized graphics and text materials, apparatus and method for producing the same
AssigneeComputer Humor Systems, Pty, Ltd
InventorsFenton Rosewarne, Sean F. O'Donnell
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for generating and combining for reproduction on a single format, standardized text, standardized graphics, personalized text and personalized graphics. The apparatus employs a computer into which personalized text and personalized graphics information is introduced. A variety of graphics are stored in the computer and compared with the personalized graphics information introduced into the computer. The apparatus combines the standardized text and graphics with the personalized text and graphics to provide a personalized text and graphics output.
Claims28
An apparatus for producing a personalized drawing of a user within preprinted background material comprising:
- a means for recording a plurality of factors affecting the user's appearence;
- a means for selecting at least two predesigned visual features most fitting to the user from a plurality of predesigned visual features in accordance with the plurality of factors affecting the user's appearance;
- a means for automatically controlling a plotter to draw the at least two predesigned visual features most fitting to the user within the preprinted background material to produce a continuous and personalized drawing of the user.
A method of producing a personalized drawing of a user within preprinted background material comprising the steps of:
- recording a plurality of factors affecting the user's appearance;
- selecting at least two predesigned visual features most fitting to the user from a plurality of predesigned visual features in accordance with the plurality factors affecting the user's appearance;
- automatically controlling a plotter to draw the at least two predesigned visual features most fitting to the user within the preprinted background material to produce a continuous and personalized drawing of the user.
Apparatus for producing a personalized pictorial and text document from standardized text material and pictorial background and personal data comprising:
- a standardized document including text and pictorial background, each of which include blank portions therein;
- computer means for:
- (a) storing the locations of the blank positions in said standardized document;
- (b) storing selected personalized data introduced into to the computer;
- (c) converting the stored selected personalized data into the personalized text and pictorial representations and the intended location thereof;
- (d) controlling the movement of an impression producing device for producing the personalized text and pictorial representations on the standardized document in the appropriate locations on the standardized document;
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- an impression producing device for reproducing on said standardized document, the personalized text and pictorial representations.
The method for producing a personalized pictorial and text presentation comprising the steps of;
- storing selected personal information and physical data of a person;
- storing pictorial background information to be used in the preparation of the presentation;
- storing standardized textual information compatable with the pictorial background information;
- converting the stored personal and physical data to a pictorial representation of a person;
- combining the standardized textual information with the personal information to provide personalized text information;
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- reproducing a personalized pictorial rendition against the stored pictorial background accompanied by personalized text.
A personalized text and pictorial printed presentation produced by the process of:
- storing a plurality of segments of the facial features of various types;
- storing a plurality of hair styles;
- storing a plurality of clothing styles;
- introducing personal data of a person to be characterized into a storage means, said personal data including age, category, sex and race;
- introducing personal data of a person including name into a storage means;
- selecting facial features, hair style and clothing as a function of the personal data introduced into said storage means;
- plotting a combination of facial features, hair style and clothing as selected to produce a pictorial printed presentation of the person;
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- printing personal data such as the person's name along with the pictorial printed presentation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.