Process for creating and printing customized document at end user computer and printer
First Claim
1. A process for creating a customized document at an end user computer, comprising the steps of:
- accessing a memory device having a database of pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts;
creating a customized document request utilizing a plug-in program installed within a web browser of an end user local computer by selecting a pre-prepared and unalterable layout and document content, including selecting at least one of a graphics image, text, and image and text orientation;
using the plug-in to interface with the memory device and retrieve the document layout according to the customized document request;
fulfilling the document request using the selected document layout and content to create a customized document; and
providing the end user the option of saving the customized document at the end user local computer, e-mailing the customized document, or printing the customized document using a printer connected to the end user local computer.
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Abstract
A customized document is created at an end user local computer by utilizing a plug-in program installed within a web-browser of the local computer to access and request from a memory device, such as an Internet server, a pre-prepared and unalterable document layout and desired pre-prepared document content, including a graphics image, text, and image and text orientation. The end user in some instances is able to specify the text, select its font type and size, and import end user provided digital image. The graphic image may be edited at the local computer. The document request is fulfilled using the plug-in to interface with the memory device and retrieve the necessary document layout and content, and the user is provided the option of saving the document at the local computer-e-mailing the document, or printing the document using a printer connected to the local computer.
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27 Claims
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1. A process for creating a customized document at an end user computer, comprising the steps of:
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accessing a memory device having a database of pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts;
creating a customized document request utilizing a plug-in program installed within a web browser of an end user local computer by selecting a pre-prepared and unalterable layout and document content, including selecting at least one of a graphics image, text, and image and text orientation;
using the plug-in to interface with the memory device and retrieve the document layout according to the customized document request;
fulfilling the document request using the selected document layout and content to create a customized document; and
providing the end user the option of saving the customized document at the end user local computer, e-mailing the customized document, or printing the customized document using a printer connected to the end user local computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15)
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13. The process of 11, wherein the pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts are retrieved from the memory device and the digital image remains in the end user local computer during the creating step.
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16. A process for creating a customized document at an end user computer, comprising the steps of:
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downloading a plug-in program into a web browser of an end user local computer;
accessing an Internet server having a database of pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts;
creating a customized document request utilizing the plug-in by selecting a pre-prepared and unalterable layout from the server database and document content, including selecting at least one of a graphics image from the server database, an end user imported graphics image, text from the server database, end user specified text, image and text orientation, or selection of text attributes;
using the plug-in to interface with the server and retrieve the document layout according to the customized document request;
fulfilling the document request using the selected document layout and content to create a customized document;
sending components of the fulfilled customized document request from the server to the end user local computer; and
providing the end user the option of saving the customized document at the end user local computer, e-mailing the customized document, or printing the customized document using a printer connected to the end user local computer;
wherein the components sent from the server include graphics images selected from the server database that are displayed at a first resolution on an end user monitor during the creating step, wherein corresponding graphic images having a higher second resolution are sent to the end user local computer for saving, e-mailing, or printing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 21, 22)
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20. The process of 18, wherein the pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts are retrieved from the server and the digital image remains in the end user local computer during the creating step.
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23. A process for creating a customized document at an end user computer, comprising the steps of:
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downloading a plug-in program into a web browser of an end user local computer;
accessing an Internet server having a database of pre-prepared and unalterable document layouts;
creating a customized document request utilizing the plug-in comprising the steps of;
selecting a pre-prepared and unalterable layout from the server database;
importing an end user provided digital image into the selected pre-prepared and unalterable document layout at the end user computer, wherein the pre-prepared and unalterable document layout is retrieved from the server and the digital image remains at the end user local computer;
adding text or graphics into the pre-prepared and unalterable document layout, including selecting at least one of a graphics image from the server database, an end user imported graphics image, text from the server database, end user specified text, image and text orientation, or selection of text attributes;
using the plug-in to interface with the server and retrieve the document layout according to the customized document request;
fulfilling the document request using the selected document layout and imported digital photograph and text or graphics to create a customized document;
sending components of the fulfilled customized document request from the server to the end user local computer; and
providing the end user the option of saving the customized document at the end user local computer, e-mailing the customized document, or printing the customized document using a printer connected to the end user local computer;
wherein the components sent from the server include graphics images selected from the server database that are displayed at a first resolution on an end user monitor during the creating step, and wherein corresponding graphic images having a higher second resolution are sent to the end user local computer for saving, e-mailing, or printing. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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