Patent ID: 6969134
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: B41J,B65C,B65H,G06K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A media processing a system with printing and converting capability, comprising: a. an on demand print device receiving a series of media samples, said print device responding to a set of form and content print instructions which direct the print device regarding what and where to print on selected media samples; b. an on demand converting system having an applicator receiving said series of media samples and a series of value-adding elements on a liner, said applicator responding to a set of application instructions which direct the applicator to apply or not apply a value-adding element comprising an RFID transponder, transponder antenna or transponder integrated circuit to selected media samples with the objective that some media samples will be “smart” and others “dumb”, said converting system including a peeler receiving the series of value-adding elements and being configured to delaminate selected value-adding elements from the liner, said peeler being adjustable on a sample by sample basis between a first state wherein it is ineffective to delaminate a value-adding element from said liner and a second state wherein it is effective to delaminate a value-adding element from said liner; and a first print device configured to print said media samples before being received by said converting system, and a second print device configured to print media samples after a selected value-adding element has been applied.