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Computer generation of documents using layout elements and content elements

  • US 7,984,374 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2006
  • Issued: 07/19/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine-based method comprising:

  • using an application program to create individual content elements for use in documents, storing the individual content elements in a format native to the application program,forming a content portfolio, based on the stored individual content elements, by storing unique binding site names associated with respective content elements, and storing information with each of the content elements that aids a formatter in generating documents based on a binding specification, the individual content elements and on individual layout elements stored in a layout portfolio, wherein generating the documents includes combining the content and layout elements according to at least one binding included in the binding specification, and, the binding specification is stored separately from both the content and layout elements.

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