US5619635A
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Program controlled system for forms engineering
Assignee: INTERNET COMMERCE EXPRESS Inc
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Filing: 1995-11-07
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Granted: 1997-04-08
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Expires: 2015-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A data processing system directed to the preparation of complex forms. The system integrates a powerful graphics based form generator with embedded, form-specific logic and provides output of a form Specification Report. The system operates in an interactive manner allowing the user to review modifications to the form as it develops. The system then accesses embedded logic for selecting industry standards default values, compares the user modifications or set-up attributes to the industry standard values, and if need be, augments the user modifications or set-up attributes consistent with the industry standards for form production. Upon completion, the form includes specifications required to control a high speed printing operation. Various ancillary functions are provided, such as programmed strike positions for controlling subsequent fill-in by computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Millman
- 👤 Phillip Bolin
- 👤 Frank E. Haggar
- 👤 H. Richmond Ackerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/166; G06F40/174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A data processing system directed to preparation of a set of specifications governing the production of a form, comprising: an interactive input means for selective entry of form constraint data including form set-up attributes which comprise a form type, press type, number of pages, use of carbon, paper type and weight, and form bindery attributes; and data processing means for collecting said form constraint data, accessing embedded system logic for selecting industry-standard default values and based thereon, determining a set of form production specifications sufficient to dictate production of a form consistent with said form constraint data and said default values.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A data processing system directed to preparation of a set of specifications governing the production of a form, comprising: an interactive input means for selective entry of form constraint data including form set-up attributes which comprise a form type, press type, number of pages, use of carbon, paper type and weight, and form bindery attributes; and data processing means for collecting said form constraint data, accessing embedded system logic for selecting industry-standard default values and based thereon, determining a set of form production specifications sufficient to dictate production of a form consistent with said form constraint data and said default values.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a file access means for selective access of ported files for combination with said form constraint data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 2, wherein said ported files include symbol, bit image and encapsulated post script (EPS) image files.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said form bindery attributes are selected from the group consisting of envelope window, hole designation, perforation, fold, score, staple, adhesive, carbon patches, numbering, ply labelling and call-outs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said form constraint data comprises text information associated with form fill-in instructions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 5, wherein said form constraint data comprises graphics-based shapes and lines.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of generating a set of specifications governing the production of a form comprising the steps of: (a) interactively entering into a data processor specific form constraint data comprising text and graphic attributes, form set-up attributes and form bindery attributes; (b) generating an image display representation of a form based on said form constraint data; (c) editing said generated image display representation by modifying said form constraint data; (d) augmenting said form constraint data with industry standard default values to provide a complete set of form specifications governing production printing of the form; and (e) outputting a set of datablock strike positions for subsequent use to control automatic fill-in operation of said form.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of generating a set of specifications governing the production of a form comprising the steps of: (a) interactively entering into a data processor specific form constraint data comprising text and graphic attributes, form set-up attributes and form bindery attributes; (b) generating an image display representation of a form based on said form constraint data; (c) editing said generated image display representation by modifying said form constraint data; (d) augmenting said form constraint data with industry standard default values to provide a complete set of form specifications governing production printing of the form; and (e) outputting a set of datablock strike positions for subsequent use to control automatic fill-in operation of said form.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 7, wherein said datablock strike positions are associated with field address locations on said form defining a position of data entry during said automatic fill-in operation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A data processing system directed to preparation of a set of specifications governing the production of a form, comprising: an interactive input means for selective entry of form constraint data including form set-up attributes and form bindery attributes; and data processing means for collecting said form constraint data, accessing embedded system logic for selecting industry-standard default values and based thereon, determining a set of form production specifications sufficient to dictate production of a form consistent with said form constraint data and said default values.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
A data processing system directed to preparation of a set of specifications governing the production of a form, comprising: an interactive input means for selective entry of form constraint data including form set-up attributes and form bindery attributes; and data processing means for collecting said form constraint data, accessing embedded system logic for selecting industry-standard default values and based thereon, determining a set of form production specifications sufficient to dictate production of a form consistent with said form constraint data and said default values.
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