ONLINE EXCHANGE FOR 3-D PRINTABLE PRODUCTS
First Claim
1. A method for facilitating exchange of electronic files of three-dimensional printable products, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving at least one electronic file from each of a plurality of suppliers of electronic files of three-dimensional printable products;
displaying the three-dimensional printable products to consumers of the three-dimensional printable products;
receiving selections of the displayed three-dimensional printable products from consumers; and
transmitting the corresponding electronic files of the received selection of three-dimensional printable products to the consumers.
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Abstract
A method and system for eliminating storage and transportation of products within a product distribution system is disclosed saving money and time since businesses do not need to have products shipped and stored. The method and system includes an online store through which designers can upload electronic files of printable products and consumers can view the printable products for purchase, download and printing on a 3D printer. The method and system also allows for implementation of protection systems for designers with the option of insuring the final design is not tampered with by anyone other than the designer.
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10 Claims
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1. A method for facilitating exchange of electronic files of three-dimensional printable products, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving at least one electronic file from each of a plurality of suppliers of electronic files of three-dimensional printable products; displaying the three-dimensional printable products to consumers of the three-dimensional printable products; receiving selections of the displayed three-dimensional printable products from consumers; and transmitting the corresponding electronic files of the received selection of three-dimensional printable products to the consumers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A just-in-time inventory control method, the method comprising the steps of:
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tracking inventory for a plurality of three-dimensional printable products; printing one or more three-dimensional printable products when the tracking step indicates a low quantity of the one or more three-dimensional printable products.
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9. A digital rights management method comprising the steps of:
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providing a tool path instruction into a file to be transmitted to an end user for printing a 3D object; incorporating an insignificant marker in the tool path instruction; and transmitting the tool path instruction to the end user. - View Dependent Claims (8, 10)
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