Patent ID: 6252196
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B23K,B41M,D06B,D06C,D06M,D06P,D06Q,G06K

Abstract:
A system which operates to form a simulated pattern on a material, comprising:a working surface, having an area for holding the material on which the simulated pattern is to be formed;a controllable laser, having command elements which command movement of an output of said laser to different locations on said working surface;a controller, storing a pattern which when output on said material will cause the simulated pattern, said controller operating to produce outputs indicative of the pattern, said outputs controlling said controllable laser to control a position of marking thereof according to said simulated pattern;wherein said simulated pattern is a simulated pattern of alternating untreated areas and areas which have been written by said laser beam so as to be faded; andwherein said pattern is a pattern of filled-in outline areas.