Patent ID: 7291364
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: G06T,G09B

Abstract:
1. An automated system for dispensing ink onto a hi-accuracy three-dimensional topographical model, comprising: a data translator that receives topological data pertaining to said hi-accuracy three dimensional topographical model, and determines adjacent and parallel two-dimensional ink-imaging paths within a spaced proximity to the topographical model based on said topographical data; said data translator also receiving printable image content data and scaling the printable image content proportionate to the topography of the model; an ink dispensing means positionable in accordance with said parallel and adjacent two-dimensional ink-imaging paths; said ink dispensing means being responsive to said data translator to time the dispensing of ink in precise registration with existing surface features of said hi-accuracy three-dimensional topographical model and in accordance with the scale of said printable image content; a multi-axis driving device for driving said ink dispensing means in accordance with said adjacent two-dimensional ink imaging paths; and wherein the distance between said ink dispensing means and said topography is controlled when said multi-axis driving device drives said ink dispensing means in order to provide an optimum ink dispensing accuracy relative to the topographical complexity of each adjacent two-dimensional ink imaging path to maintain the precise registration.