Abstract

A method, implemented at least in part by computer hardware and software, in combination, includes: (A) obtaining a pattern image; (B) determining a set of components for a product, each of the components having a corresponding component shape, wherein at least some parts of at least some of the components are adjacent each other in the product; (C) determining a desired pattern flow of the pattern image across the product; (D) determining a set of jigs corresponding to the set of components, wherein each particular jig corresponding to each particular component in the set of components; (E) determining a jigs image comprising the set of jigs; and (F) repeating at least part of the pattern image across the jigs in the jigs image in accordance with the desired pattern flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41H 3/08 - Patterns on the cloth, e.g. printed
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B41J 11/66 - Applications of cutting devices
• B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
• B41J 5/30 - Character or syllable selection controlled by recorded information