Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Combining image portions
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-14
2009-02-03
Patel, Kanji (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Combining image portions
C273S15300J
Reexamination Certificate
active
07486841
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for producing a customized jigsaw puzzle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an image capturing mechanism, such as a camera, that captures one or more images of one or more individuals, animals, or objects or combinations of these posed against a background. A computer that is linked to the mechanism and to a printer is programmed to print an image on flexible sheets having a printable surface. Then a press, having a platen carrying a jigsaw puzzle cutting die, when activated uses pressure to laminate together the flexible sheet bearing the printed image and a foam sheet thicker and more rigid than he flexible sheets, setting pressure responsive adhesive material used as a binder to form a laminated product, and substantially simultaneously to cut the laminated product into jigsaw puzzle pieces.
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Patel Kanji
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