Method and apparatus for printing in a distributed communications network

a communication network and distribution network technology, applied in the direction of digital output to print units, instruments, data processing applications, etc., to achieve the effect of cost-effectiveness and large capital investmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-31
MIMEO COM
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[0009]According to one aspect of the present invention, a global print platform is provided that enables commercial printers and graphic design firms to provide last-mile print production for their enterprise clients. In such a global system, local providers are transformed into global providers, permitting them to fulfill printing requests in an automated fashion. By eliminating the large capital investment necessary to create a private global print network, these local providers are able to leverage their excess capacity to meet global production needs. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an architecture is provided that permits local providers to cost-effectively produce print products for consumers of a global print network.

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These are a few of the many issues that currently prevent mass corporate adoption of print on demand.

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[0071]In one embodiment, the GSF workflow is a process used by a GSF to estimate pricing provided to their Enterprise customers (ECs).

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[0072]1 EC requests new product and pricing from GSF[0073]2 GSF calculates pricing[0074]a GSF uses HC price wizard to estimate regional wholesale pricing for[0075]i Specified product type based on formula elements[0076]ii Requested quantity breaks[0077]b GSF develops regional wholesale prices per quantity break for all regions (regional pricing is tagged with the appropriate regional code negotiated with Printable Technologies) and delivers this data in a downloadable spreadsheet (e.g., a Microsoft Excel file) to the GSF[0078]c GSF adjusts the spreadsheet by adding a retail margin to wholesale prices[0079]d GSF uploads the spreadsheet file into the Printable Technologies system[0080]e Printable Technologies system inputs and stores pricing for the item

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[0081]The GSF defines regional prices (for example, there co...

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Abstract

A method and system is provided for printing jobs received from enterprise customers through a global printing network. One aspect relates to an architecture that interfaces customers, communication service firms (CSFs), and downstream digital print service providers (PSPs) in a global communications network. Such an architecture permits last-mile production functions that allow the distribution of print jobs to be optimized, containing costs, maintaining quality, and performing billing functions that improve the quality of such networks and make a global print network feasible. As a result, Enterprise customers benefit from lower costs and global sourcing while print service providers and graphics service firms benefit from increased revenue due to increased utilization of the overall global network.7

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 698,270, filed Jan. 25, 2007, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING IN A DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK” by Toby LaVigne, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The field of the invention relates to digital printing systems, and more specifically, to distributed printing systems coupled by a communications network.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Fortune 1000 companies spend approximately $800B annually to fuel their print communications supply chain, delivering projects ranging from internally published training manuals, to branded marketing collateral. Generally, the supply chain spans a set of functions including creative, administration, warehousing and distribution. Communications and marketing professionals are continuously being tasked with finding more eff...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B41B1/02
CPCG06F3/1203G06Q10/06G06F3/126H04N1/00244Y04S10/50H04N1/6033G06F3/1205G06F3/1285G06F3/1296
Inventor LAVIGNE, TOBYWELLS, CHRISTOPHER DAVIDBLUME, ARON
Owner MIMEO COM
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