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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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stamp
image data
digital image
blanks
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James A. Truc
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Pakon Inc
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Pakon Inc
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Priority to EP99951880A priority Critical patent/EP1152903A1/fr
Priority to JP2000578172A priority patent/JP2002528755A/ja
Priority to CA002344472A priority patent/CA2344472A1/fr
Priority to BR9913605-8A priority patent/BR9913605A/pt
Publication of WO2000024590A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000024590A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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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
    • 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

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  • 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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Abstract

Cette invention se rapporte à un procédé permettant deroduire des timbres-poste personnalisés, ce procédé consistant d'abord à produire des ébauches de timbres (22) ne contenant que des indications requises (28), telles que la valeur nominale et le pays d'origine. On imprime ensuite sur les ébauches de timbres (22) une image photographique (30), pour que le timbre final comporte à la fois les indications requises (28) et une photographie personnalisée (30). La photographie personnalisée (30) est imprimée sur l'ébauche de timbre (22) à l'aide d'une imprimante à jet d'encre, c'est pourquoi l'image photographique (30) doit être convertie en données d'image numérique, pour pouvoir être envoyée à l'imprimante. Ces données d'image numérique peuvent être saisies soit par balayage d'un film négatif ou d'une photographie soit par utilisation d'un appareil photographique numérique.
PCT/US1999/023522 1998-10-26 1999-10-08 Timbre avec photographie Ceased WO2000024590A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP99951880A EP1152903A1 (fr) 1998-10-26 1999-10-08 Timbre avec photographie
JP2000578172A JP2002528755A (ja) 1998-10-26 1999-10-08 写真切手
CA002344472A CA2344472A1 (fr) 1998-10-26 1999-10-08 Timbre avec photographie
BR9913605-8A BR9913605A (pt) 1998-10-26 1999-10-08 Selo com fotografia

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US17922998A 1998-10-26 1998-10-26
US09/179,229 1998-10-26

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WO2000024590A1 true WO2000024590A1 (fr) 2000-05-04

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JP (1) JP2002528755A (fr)
BR (1) BR9913605A (fr)
CA (1) CA2344472A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2000024590A1 (fr)

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WO2005041150A3 (fr) * 2003-10-08 2005-10-06 Leonard W Burningham Dispositif, système et procédé de création d'affranchissements
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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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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 (4)

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WO2005041150A3 (fr) * 2003-10-08 2005-10-06 Leonard W Burningham Dispositif, système et procédé de création d'affranchissements
US7127434B2 (en) 2003-10-08 2006-10-24 Burningham Leonard W Apparatus, system, and method for postage stamp generating
CN114103381A (zh) * 2021-11-24 2022-03-01 浙江银之源贵金属有限公司 一种金属复合邮票生产工艺
CN114103381B (zh) * 2021-11-24 2023-11-10 浙江银之源贵金属有限公司 一种金属复合邮票生产工艺

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JP2002528755A (ja) 2002-09-03
EP1152903A1 (fr) 2001-11-14
CA2344472A1 (fr) 2000-05-04

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