Systems and methods for printing by using a position-coding pattern
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1. A pen for printing graphical information on a surface, the pen comprising:
- an inkjet printhead for printing on the surface;
an image sensor for recording an image of the surface, wherein the surface contains a position-coding pattern that identifies a position on the surface; and
a processor configured for;
determining the position of the pen using the recorded image;
identifying a predetermined attribute for the printhead, said predetermined attribute being associated with said position; and
wherein an output of said inkjet printhead is controlled in accordance with said predetermined attribute.
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Abstract
An apparatus for printing graphical information on a surface is provided. The apparatus comprises a printhead for printing on the surface, an image sensor for recording an image of the surface, and a processor for determining the position of the apparatus using the recorded image. The surface contains a position-coding pattern that identifies a position on the surface. Further, for at least one predetermined position, the printhead prints onto the surface in accordance with a predetermined attribute. The attribute is associated with the predetermined position.
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1. A pen for printing graphical information on a surface, the pen comprising:
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an inkjet printhead for printing on the surface; an image sensor for recording an image of the surface, wherein the surface contains a position-coding pattern that identifies a position on the surface; and a processor configured for; determining the position of the pen using the recorded image; identifying a predetermined attribute for the printhead, said predetermined attribute being associated with said position; and wherein an output of said inkjet printhead is controlled in accordance with said predetermined attribute. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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