Printer Register Holographic Images for Lottery Tickets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current holographic images on lottery tickets, created using wallpaper patterns, do not allow for precise alignment of printed elements with corresponding holographic elements, limiting design possibilities and marketability.
Innovation Solution
The use of printer register holographic images with individually placed and uniformly spaced design elements, along with markers to assist in precise printing, enables alignment and placement of printed elements relative to holographic elements on a substrate, allowing for a wider range of designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wallpaper pattern holographic images are used, then the holographic images are attractive and create salable tickets, but the alignment of printed elements with corresponding holographic elements is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The holographic image is divided into multiple discrete holographic elements distributed across the substrate, rather than using a continuous wallpaper pattern. Each holographic element can be independently positioned and aligned with corresponding printed elements, enabling precise registration while maintaining visual appeal.
2Ease of manufacture
If wallpaper style holographic images are used, then the production process is simple, but the range of potential designs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The holographic element positions and spacing are designed to be adjustable and adaptable to different design requirements. The system allows for flexible configuration of holographic elements on the substrate, enabling various design arrangements while maintaining the simplicity of the transfer lamination process.
3Manufacturing precision
If individually placed holographic design elements are used with markers, then printer register tolerances are tightened and design variety is increased, but the complexity of the substrate preparation is increased
Solution Approach 1:
Holographic markers are pre-positioned on the substrate during the holographic image application process, before the printing step. These markers serve as alignment references for the printing system, enabling precise register without requiring complex real-time alignment procedures during production.
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AI summary
A method of creating a substrate containing multiple holographic images. The method includes dividing the substrate into a plurality of equally sized print surfaces and placing a holographic image on each of the print surfaces. Wherein the holographic image is placed at substantially the same location on each of the print surfaces.