US 5,459,819 A · System for custom imprinting a variety of articles with images obtained from a variety of different sources

Abstract

A system and method for combining a first digital generated image and one or more prestored digital images. The system include means for selecting one of the prestored digital images for and the steps of selecting an output format for printing the first digital generated image and the selected prestored image, providing the first digital generated image, combining the first digital generated image with the selected prestored digital image such that the generated image is placed in the predetermined location so as to form a merged image in accordance with the requirements of the selected output format, and for printing out the merged image in a desired format.

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Dependent claims

A method of combining a first generated digital image with one or more second prestored digital images, comprising the steps of:

a) selecting one of said second prestored, digital images, each of said second prestored digital images having at least one predetermined location wherein said first generated digital image may be placed,
each of said second prestored digital image is derived by combining a plurality of prestored individual design elements such that when combined together they will form said prestored digital image with said at least one predetermined location;
b) combining said first generated digital image with said selected second prestored digital image such that said first generated image is placed in said predetermined location so as to form a merged image;
and
c) displaying, storing, transmitting, or printing said merged image.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

System for custom imprinting a variety of articles with images obtained from a variety of different sources

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System for custom imprinting a variety of articles with images obtained from a variety of different sources

Life of this patent

Abstract

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