Abstract: A system and method for consistent print product generation that converts aspects of a print job from a first print shop in a first print shop terminology to a standard terminology using a mapping scheme generated by the first print shop such that for a second print shop selected to execute the submitted print job, the standard terminology is converted to the second print shop's terminology by using a mapping scheme generated by the second print shop. The system and method of the inventive subject matter can use feedback to improve the accuracy of the mapping schemes.

Abstract: A guidance system provides step-wise, real-time or near real-time video guidance to a cutting machine operator to efficiently cut up a lift into multiple products, where determining an efficient sequence of steps is laborious for an ordinary operator. The display can advantageously show the operator where to temporarily store various “logs” that are cut off from the lift, and how and when to reinsert them into the cutting machine for further cuts, whether by themselves, in side-by-side manner, and/or in stacks. Camera feedback can be used to ensure that the operator is properly positioning and orienting the lift/logs. The display can alternatively or additionally use simulation to guide the operator.

Abstract: A system and method for consistent print product generation that converts aspects of a print job from a first print shop in a first print shop terminology to a standard terminology using a mapping scheme generated by the first print shop such that for a second print shop selected to execute the submitted print job, the standard terminology is converted to the second print shop's terminology by using a mapping scheme generated by the second print shop. The system and method of the inventive subject matter can use feedback to improve the accuracy of the mapping schemes.

Abstract: A guidance system provides step-wise, real-time or near real-time video guidance to a cutting machine operator to efficiently cut up a lift into multiple products, where determining an efficient sequence of steps is laborious for an ordinary operator. The display can advantageously show the operator where to temporarily store various “logs” that are cut off from the lift, and how and when to reinsert them into the cutting machine for further cuts, whether by themselves, in side-by-side manner, and/or in stacks. Camera feedback can be used to ensure that the operator is properly positioning and orienting the lift/logs. The display can alternatively or additionally use simulation to guide the operator.

Abstract: An augmented reality building construction apparatus and system is provided. The apparatus and system has a transparent display, a positioning receiver operatively coupled to the display. Additionally, the apparatus and system has an electronically coupled ground-based positioning system, a microprocessor that displays an electronic content on the transparent display and allows for alignment of the electronic content with images in the real world to produce an augmented reality.

Abstract: A system and a method for catch-up streaming of data to an end user. The system utilizes a rapid, high content transmission of streaming data which may be easily de-compressed and viewed by the end user almost instantaneously from the time of selection of that data. The high content, rapid content is sent upfront to the end user such that the lag and/or delay time from onset of data retrieval may be eliminated. The system then transmits the remaining data from the streaming data at normal transfer speeds after the large, high content rapid transmission has been completed allowing for the continuous data stream transmission and eliminating un-satisfactory reviewing of the transmitted data to the end user.

Abstract: A system and method for making business cards available for free, or at greatly reduced prices to customers is provided. The system and method for providing business cards to be made available to a customer at a greatly reduced cost, or for free is provided wherein if the customer is willing to allow their business cards to be co-branded with the information from a third party. Additionally, the third party may pay for a portion of the costs to print the cards and whereby the third party may have their information located on some portion of the cards that are printed for the end customer. Moreover, the system and method may provide a efficient way to couple, either randomly or through specific guidelines, how the third parties and the customers are paired together to produce the business cards.

Abstract: A system and method is provided in which business cards are stored in pockets of a sheeted material. More specifically, the present invention relates to a business card holder wherein at least one of the pockets is positioned such that at least one of the cards is allowed to extend away from the pocket and to extend away from the outside edge of the material and/or the business card holder.