WO2000024590A1 - Photo stamp - Google Patents
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- WO2000024590A1 WO2000024590A1 PCT/US1999/023522 US9923522W WO0024590A1 WO 2000024590 A1 WO2000024590 A1 WO 2000024590A1 US 9923522 W US9923522 W US 9923522W WO 0024590 A1 WO0024590 A1 WO 0024590A1
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- stamp
- image data
- digital image
- blanks
- digital
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
- B41M3/00—Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
Definitions
- the present invention allows for personalizing postage stamps by printing a photographic image onto a prepared stamp blank.
- the stamp blanks are preprinted with such required indicia as country of origin and denomination, but contain a blank area upon which a small photographic image can be printed.
- Several stamp blanks are arranged on a web, which may consist of either a long strip of stamps or a sheet of stamps. Each individual stamp blank has perforated or pre-cut edges so that it can be easily removed from the web.
- the stamps may be self- adhesive, or may contain a moisture sensitive adhesive layer that can be activated by licking the back of the stamp.
- the blank area on the stamp is filled by printing a photographic image on it.
- the photographic image may be obtained in a variety of ways and must be digitized so that it can be electronically sent to a printer.
- the photographic image can result from scanning a photograph or film negative to obtain digital image data.
- a photograph can be taken in a kiosk or similar environment and digitized to obtain digital image data.
- a consumer can provide a photograph that is digitized and stored on a digital medium such as a floppy disk or CD.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of the stamp blank.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a finished photo stamp.
- An image 30 has been printed in what was previously the blank area 26 leaving the pre-printed indicia 28 visible.
- the image 30 can be printed on the stamp blank 22 using dye sublimation printing, ink jet printing, or any other suitable printable method.
- Digital image data can also be obtained by having a photograph taken on site, either in a kiosk or similar environment. At the kiosk, the resulting photograph can be converted into digital image data, processed to prepare it for printing, and sent to a printer. Once printed, the photo stamps are dispensed to the customer at the kiosk. Alternatively, a digital camera could be utilized to collect digital image data, which would eliminate the need to digitize an image taken on a standard camera.
- Another possibility for collecting the necessary digital image data is for a customer to provide it in digital form initially.
- a customer could bring in a floppy disk or CD which contains digital image data for a photographic image which could then be processed and sent to a printer. It is likewise possible for a customer to email the digital image data to the photo stamp provider.
- the third step 14 in creating a photo stamp is to print the digital image data on a stamp blank 22.
- the digital image data Before being sent to the printer the digital image data may need to be processed to sharpen the image or adjust coloring.
- the digital image data may further need to be sized and shaped so that it does not obscure the pre-printed indicia 28 appearing on the stamp blank 22.
- the digital image data can be printed on the stamp blank 22.
- printer refers to any machines used to print the photo stamps.
- the most preferable method of printing is dye sublimation, though ink jet printing or other suitable methods can be used. Dye sublimation is superior because the printed image 30 is the most permanent. When printed with an ink jet printer, the image 30 may run if it is exposed to moisture.
- the stamp may be self-adhesive with the bottom surface 46 being coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. If self-adhesive, the stamp can simply be peeled from the backing surface 40 and adhered to a piece of mail.
- the backing surface 40 may be constructed from a material or coated with a substance to allow the stamp to remain in place, yet not stick too strongly to the backing surface 40 so that it is easy to peel the stamp from the backing surface 40.
- the backing surface 40 may be paper or plastic, and may vary in rigidity depending on the type of stamp web 20 used. If a long thin web 20 is used, the backing may be of a paper or plastic that is sufficiently flexible to allow the web 20 to be rolled into a coil.
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA002344472A CA2344472A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-08 | Photo stamp |
JP2000578172A JP2002528755A (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-08 | Photo stamp |
EP99951880A EP1152903A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-08 | Photo stamp |
BR9913605-8A BR9913605A (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-08 | Stamp with photo |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US17922998A | 1998-10-26 | 1998-10-26 | |
US09/179,229 | 1998-10-26 |
Publications (1)
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WO2000024590A1 true WO2000024590A1 (en) | 2000-05-04 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/US1999/023522 WO2000024590A1 (en) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-10-08 | Photo stamp |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP1152903A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2002528755A (en) |
BR (1) | BR9913605A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2344472A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000024590A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
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WO2005041150A2 (en) * | 2003-10-08 | 2005-05-06 | Burningham Leonard W | Apparatus, system, and method for postage generation |
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Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4923848A (en) * | 1986-04-11 | 1990-05-08 | Dai Nippon Insatsu Kabushiki Kaisha | Image formation on objective bodies |
US5344808A (en) * | 1992-09-09 | 1994-09-06 | Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. | Intermediate transfer medium and process for producing image-recorded article making use of the same |
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1999
- 1999-10-08 BR BR9913605-8A patent/BR9913605A/en unknown
- 1999-10-08 EP EP99951880A patent/EP1152903A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1999-10-08 WO PCT/US1999/023522 patent/WO2000024590A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1999-10-08 CA CA002344472A patent/CA2344472A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1999-10-08 JP JP2000578172A patent/JP2002528755A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4923848A (en) * | 1986-04-11 | 1990-05-08 | Dai Nippon Insatsu Kabushiki Kaisha | Image formation on objective bodies |
US5344808A (en) * | 1992-09-09 | 1994-09-06 | Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. | Intermediate transfer medium and process for producing image-recorded article making use of the same |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2005041150A2 (en) * | 2003-10-08 | 2005-05-06 | Burningham Leonard W | Apparatus, system, and method for postage generation |
WO2005041150A3 (en) * | 2003-10-08 | 2005-10-06 | Leonard W Burningham | Apparatus, system, and method for postage generation |
US7127434B2 (en) | 2003-10-08 | 2006-10-24 | Burningham Leonard W | Apparatus, system, and method for postage stamp generating |
CN114103381A (en) * | 2021-11-24 | 2022-03-01 | 浙江银之源贵金属有限公司 | Production process of metal composite stamp |
CN114103381B (en) * | 2021-11-24 | 2023-11-10 | 浙江银之源贵金属有限公司 | Production process of metal composite stamp |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP1152903A1 (en) | 2001-11-14 |
BR9913605A (en) | 2001-06-05 |
CA2344472A1 (en) | 2000-05-04 |
JP2002528755A (en) | 2002-09-03 |
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