SATO’s patented printer stores affixing position information for printing on items, displaying it based on item information. The technology allows precise printing on various surfaces, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in labeling and marking products. GlobalData’s report on SATO gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on SATO, Contactless verification was a key innovation area identified from patents. SATO's grant share as of April 2024 was 45%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Printer with affixing position info for print medium
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11964504B2) discloses a printer designed to print information on a print medium and affix it to an item. The printer includes a storage component to store affixing position information related to the position and direction of affixing the print medium to the item's surface. A processor in the printer receives item information, retrieves the corresponding affixing position information from storage, and displays it on a screen. Additionally, the processor can display operation instructions for affixing the print medium to the item based on the displayed information.
Furthermore, the printer can interact with RFID technology, with an RFID interrogator to write information on the RFID during printing. It also includes a communication interface to connect with a reader for code information input. The printer can display images of the item along with the affixing position information, ensuring accurate placement. Another aspect of the patent covers a computer-readable medium storing a program for the printer to perform the method of receiving item information, acquiring affixing position information, and displaying it. Additionally, the patent describes a printer capable of accessing a server storing affixing position information and item identification details, further enhancing the precision and efficiency of the printing process.
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