U.S. patent application number 16/717365 was filed with the patent office on 2020-06-25 for for-display advertisement product and related method.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jackson L. Crisp. Invention is credited to Jackson L. Crisp.
Application Number | 20200202185 16/717365 |
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Family ID | 50475093 |
Filed Date | 2020-06-25 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200202185 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Crisp; Jackson L. |
June 25, 2020 |
FOR-DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCT AND RELATED METHOD
Abstract
Disclosed is an advertisement product and method that allows a
user of said product to create durable, weatherproof and
professional signage and similar type product, more specifically
advertisement signage. A single said advertisement product and
related methods provide the user with several custom and/or
standard signage creation options; whereby signs are created by
printing predefined and in some cases customizable data group data
to durable sign stock. Another disclosed and said advertisement
product and method provides the user with an option of creating
custom sized and printed labels for application to specific areas
of related third party advertisement products, displays,
apparatuses and signage, and in doing so creating a professional
looking and legible advertisement display products. Further
disclosed is a method and process by which system linked contact
information as applied to said created advertisement products make
available powerful system services to aid in advertising
processes.
Inventors: |
Crisp; Jackson L.;
(Moorcroft, WY) |
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Crisp; Jackson L. |
Moorcroft |
WY |
US |
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Family ID: |
50475093 |
Appl. No.: |
16/717365 |
Filed: |
December 17, 2019 |
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13652446 |
Oct 15, 2012 |
10552715 |
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16717365 |
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61589387 |
Jan 22, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G09F 2003/0201 20130101;
G06Q 30/0276 20130101; G09F 23/00 20130101; G06K 15/18 20130101;
G09F 3/10 20130101; G09F 3/02 20130101 |
International
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G06K 15/02 20060101
G06K015/02; G09F 3/10 20060101 G09F003/10; G09F 23/00 20060101
G09F023/00; G06Q 30/02 20060101 G06Q030/02; G09F 3/02 20060101
G09F003/02 |
Claims
1. A made for retail advertisement product and method, where said
product contains at least one print ready sheet of print stock,
print stock such as that selected from label stock, sign stock,
weatherproof stock, waterproof stock, tear resistant stock and
combinations and variations thereof; and product instruction;
whereas said instructions instruct a consumer of said product on
how to access at least one said product related electronic
templates; and whereas said electronic template related data group
output is intended for print onto said printable material; and
whereas said printable material is intended for display.
2. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 1,
where said electronic template is customizable by said
consumer.
3. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 1,
where said printable material is a type of label stock.
4. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 3,
where at least some portion of at least one said printed label
stock sheet is intended for application to a third party
product.
5. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 4,
where at least one said printed label stock portion includes a cut
here line surrounding said data group contained therein; and where
said portion is cut away at said cut here line and the label
backing is removed, said label portion with backing removed is
sized to specifically fit to at least one designated placement area
on said third party product.
6. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 1,
where at least some portion of the data group is a type of contact
information.
7. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 6,
where at least some portion of the data group is system linked
data, that when used to interact with said system initiates a
predestinated said system action.
8. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 1,
where said printable material is a type of sign stock.
9. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 4,
where said third party product is a type of sign, such as the
following sign types of signs, for sale sign, for lease sign, for
rent sign, for information sign, garage sale sign, yard sale sign,
yard sign, caution sign, private access sign and variations and
combinations thereof.
10. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 8,
where said printed data is of a signage artwork type, such as the
following signage art types, for sale sign, for lease sign, for
rent sign, for information sign, garage sale sign, yard sale sign,
yard sign, caution sign, private access and variations and
combinations thereof.
11. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 8,
where said printable material is a type of sign stock as selected
from, adhesive backed sign stock with peel-away backing, magnetic
backed sign stock with peel-away backing, static-cling type sign
stock with peel-away backing, Velcro backed sign stock with
peel-away backing, and variations and combinations thereof.
12. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 1,
where said printable material is sized as such, including
thickness, so as to be printable by standard printer.
13. The advertisement product as defined in claim 1, where some
portion of said printable material is preconfigured graphics.
14. The advertisement product as defined in claim 13, where said
graphics are of a type as related advertisement signs, such as yard
signs, caution signs, prohibitive signs, private access signs and
variations and combinations thereof.
15. The advertisement product as defined in claim 1, where said
printed material is intended for application to a display related
object.
16. The advertisement product as defined in claim 15, where object
is an advertisement display related object.
17. The advertisement product as defined in claim 3, where said
label is intended for application to any one of the following
objects, including, windows, walls, sign posts, nameplates, items
for label (by owner, group, placement area, etc.), sleeves,
tag-sleeves, containers, books, post cards, fliers, pamphlets,
booklets, documents, magazines, menus, pamphlets, notebooks,
notebooks, planners, information signs, for sale signs, for rent
signs, for lease signs, yard sale signs, organization informational
signs, event information signs, service information signs, product
information signs, hiring information signs, space available signs,
no trespassing signs, open/closed signs, open house signs, house
for sale signs, for sale by owner signs, private road signs,
vacancy information signs, general information signs, location
information signs, generic signs, advertisement signs, signs,
boxes, moving boxes, packaging, product packaging, products,
luggage, envelopes, briefcases, backpacks, purses, wallets, garnet
bags, gym bags, personal bags, any bag, document containers,
product cases, PDAs, phones, mobile computers, electronic books,
tablet computers, music players, protective cases, bulletin boards,
cards, key chains, dog collars, kid bracelets, jewelry, display
boards, floor/counter displays, sign holders, counter display sign
holders, floor display sign holders, hanging sign holders, product
displays, services/information/event displays, displays, personal
accessories, skates, roller blades, sporting equipment, electronic
equipment, mobile electronic equipment, tools, motorized tools,
home furnishings, furniture, kitchen items, desk/office items,
sales items, items that could be lost or stolen, motorized
vehicles, bikes, scooters, non-motorized vehicles, advertisement
objects/items and variations and combinations thereof.
18. A made for retail many signs in one advertisement signage
product and method, where said product contains at least one print
ready and weatherproof sign stock sheet, and product instruction;
whereas said instructions instruct a consumer of said product on
how to access at least one said product related signage specific
electronic templates; and whereas said electronic template related
data group output is intended for print onto said sign stock sheet,
allowing said consumer to instantly create weatherproof,
professional and optionally customizable signs intended for
display.
19. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 18,
where at least some portion of the data group is a type of contact
information.
20. The advertisement product and method as defined in claim 18,
where at least some portion of the data group is system linked
data, that when used to interact with said system initiates a
predestinated said system action.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S.
Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 13/652,446, filed Oct. 15,
2012, entitled PERSONALIZED PRINTED PRODUCT AND RELATED METHOD,
which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.
61/589,387, filed Jan. 22, 2012, entitled A FOR-DISPLAY
ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCT AND METHOD and to U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/632,397, filed Oct. 15, 2011, entitled
SYSTEM-LINKED FOR INFORMATION PRODUCT INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION,
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING METHODS.
[0002] All the applications listed in the preceding paragraph are
incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention is in the field of advertisement
products such as AD SIGNS (i.e. FOR SALE SIGNS. GARAGE SALE SIGNS,
FOR RENT SIGNS, etc.), more specifically the invention makes
available an advertisement product (or AD PRODUCT) and related
method by which a user can quickly create customized and
professional looking SIGNS and similar type products.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Typically, when a user wants to advertise an item/event
using an AD SIGN (e.g. FOR RENT SIGNS, FOR SALE SIGNS, GARAGE SALE
SIGNS, FOR INFORMATION SIGNS, ADVERTISEMENT SIGNS, etc.) and/or
similar product there are few options available. OPTION (1), a
create-it-yourself website is looked-up and utilized to create an
AD SIGN online, where next said sign can be printed to paper using
a local printer; OPTION (2), a create-it-yourself website is
looked-up and used to create an AD SIGN, to next be remotely
manufactured and shipped to user for use; OPTION (3), a standard
retail store AD SIGN is purchased from a retailer and configured by
a user with custom information; OPTION (4), an AD SIGN is purchased
online and shipped to related user, where it can be configured with
custom (contact) information; and OPTION (5), a handmade AD SIGN is
created by a user, typically using available materials.
[0005] There are many DISADVANTAGES with the previously
stated/existing OPTIONS, wherein the main disadvantage with OPTIONS
(2-5) is the time involved by the user to first obtain the AD SIGN,
time delays due to design/build/shipping related issues; as related
to OPTION (1), unless the user has in-depth materials knowledge and
knows where to obtain (weatherproof) printable durable sheet
material, users typically print the AD SIGN to standard and easily
damaged paper, where additionally a user could take several extra
steps and time to laminate said printed AD SIGN, however this
solution is neither cost and/or time effective; as related to
OPTION (2), this option can be costly after you factor in the
made-to-order manufacturing process, materials and shipping, it is
also time consuming in that the user, as a standard, is forced to
wait for delivery of said AD SIGN before said sign can be used; as
related to OPTIONS (3-4), since the AD SIGN is standard, the user
is typically required to manually apply custom information to the
AD SIGN, a process that can be both time consuming and costly, due
to the time involved by said user to clearly and legible configure
said AD SIGN with customized (contact) information, a process
achieved by the application of expensive stick-on numerals/letters
and/or by information being directly scribed onto said AD SIGN,
resulting in a customization process that often produces an
unprofessionally made and hard to read AD SIGN; as related to
OPTION (5), this option is very time consuming and costly due to
the time and/or materials involved to create said AD SIGN, also
typically providing unprofessional results.
[0006] The current invention makes available a retail-ready AD
PRODUCT and related method from which a user can instantly create
custom (weatherproof/durable/professional) AD SIGNS and similar
type advertisement products.
DISCUSSION OF KNOWN ART
[0007] Initial search, no similar art found. Further search
required.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] It is a primary object of the present invention to make
available an AD PRODUCT and method that allows users thereof to
instantly create a custom (printed), professional, durable and/or
weather/water proof AD SIGN made immediately available for use;
wherein some invention embodiments, said custom printed information
includes system linked contact information, making available
powerful and helpful services when contacted.
[0009] It is an object of the present invention to make available
an AD PRODUCT and method that allows users thereof to instantly
create a custom (printed), professional, durable and/or
weather/water proof printed LABEL, correctly sized as such so as to
assure proper application onto a third party standard AD SIGN
related information placement area(s), third party AD SIGNS such
as, FOR SALE SIGNS. FOR LEASE SIGNS, FOR RENT SIGNS, GARAGE SALE
SIGNS, FOR INFORMATION SIGNS, etc; wherein some invention
embodiments, said custom printed information includes system linked
contact information, making available powerful and helpful services
when contacted.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The forgoing objects have been met in the present invention
wherein an advanced, retail ready AD PRODUCT and method that allow
a user to instantly create a professional, durable and customized
AD SIGN, of which a system linked version also known as a type of
FIP, is now made available.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The above and further objects, features and advantages of
the present invention will be more fully understood from the
following description taken with the accompanying drawings in which
several of the drawings represents an embodiment or a component of
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 1A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising an AD SIGN
configured with a heading and information area; and LABEL STOCK
configured with (2) peel away PRE-PRINTED LABELS, each containing a
sign heading type; wherein FIG. 1B one of said peel away labels is
adhered to said sign in said information area.
[0013] FIG. 2A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising an AD SIGN
configured with a heading and information area; and LABEL STOCK
configured with (2) clear peel-away PRE-PRINTED LABELS, each
containing a reverse-image printed sign heading type; wherein FIG.
2B one of said peel away labels is adhered to said AD SIGN in said
information area.
[0014] FIG. 3A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising an AD SIGN
configured with an information area; and LABEL STOCK configured
with one (blank) peel away LABEL; wherein FIG. 3B said peel away
LABEL is applied to AD SIGN, said LABEL now configured with a
(printed text) DATA GROUP.
[0015] FIG. 4A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising an AD SIGN
configured with a heading and an information area; and LABEL STOCK
configured with two blank peel away LABELS; wherein FIG. 4B said
peel away labels are applied to AD SIGN, said LABELS now configured
with a (printed text) DATA GROUP.
[0016] FIG. 5A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising LABEL
STOCK; wherein FIG. 5B one of said LABEL STOCK related sheets is
now configured with (3) DATA GROUPS, each of a type phone number,
wherein FIG. 5C one of said LABEL STOCK related sheet is now
configured with (4) DATA GROUPS, consisting of (2) phone numbers, a
portion of each number printed in each of (2) data-group outlined
areas; and wherein FIG. 5D one of said LABEL STOCK related sheets
is now configured with (4) DATA GROUPS, consisting of (1) phone
number with a portion of said number printed in (2) data-group
outlined areas, and (1) web address also with a portion of said
address printed in (2) data-group outlined areas; and where FIG. 5E
shows an AD SIGN with a FIG. 5B cutaway DATA GROUP portion of LABEL
STOCK (label backing removed) applied thereto; and where FIG. 5F
shows an AD SIGN with FIG. 5C cutaway DATA GROUP portions of LABEL
STOCK (label backing removed) applied thereto; and where FIG. 5G
shows an AD SIGN with FIG. 5D cutaway DATA GROUP portions of LABEL
STOCK (label backing removed) applied thereto.
[0017] FIGS. 5G-I through 5G-3 depict a process where a USER first
enters (looks-up) a SIGN related UPC code to a system via a webpage
form (as shown in FIG. 5G-I), next being presented with said SIGN
related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES in which to select from (as shown in
FIG. 5G-2), next entering phone numbers to webpage form (as shown
in FIG. 5G-3), followed by submitting the form in order to print
said phone number to available LABEL STOCK for application to a
SIGN (as shown in FIG. 5C)
[0018] FIG. 6 depicts process steps as related to FIGS. 1 and
2.
[0019] FIG. 7 depicts process steps as related to FIGS. 3 and
4.
[0020] FIG. 8 depicts process steps as related to FIG. 5.
[0021] FIG. 9A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising blank SIGN
STOCK; wherein FIG. 98 said SIGN STOCK is additionally configured
with printed material, creating a PRINTED SIGN
[0022] FIG. 10A depicts an AD PRODUCT bundle, comprising
pre-printed SIGN STOCK; wherein FIG. 10B said SIGN STOCK is
additionally configured with printed material, creating a PRINTED
SIGN.
[0023] FIG. 11 depicts process steps as related to FIGS. 9 and
10.
[0024] FIG. 12 depicts AD PRODUCT related instructions as could be
related to FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0025] FIG. 13 depicts AD PRODUCT related instructions as could be
related to FIGS. 3 and 4.
[0026] FIG. 14 depicts AD PRODUCT related instructions as could be
related to FIG. 5.
[0027] FIG. 15 depicts AD PRODUCT related instructions as could be
related to FIGS. 9 and 10.
[0028] FIGS. 16A/B respectively depict a front and/back view of a
packaged AD PRODUCT (similar to that of FIG. 5), showing a clear
document bag (w/hang hole) containing a marketing insert (as seen
in front view FIG. 16A) and instructional insert (as seen in back
view FIG. 16B), and not seen is (weatherproof) LABEL STOCK material
is located between said inserts.
[0029] FIGS. 17A/B depict a front and back view of a packaged AD
PRODUCT (similar to that of FIGS. 9-10), showing a clear document
bag (w/hang hole) containing a marketing insert (as seen in front
view FIG. 17A) and instructional insert (as seen in back view FIG.
178), and not seen is (weatherproof) SIGN STOCK material is located
between said inserts.
[0030] FIG. 18A/B depicts a visual contrast, with regards to retail
space required; to display a standard signage plan-o-gram as
compared to (a single) replacement, signage centric, AD PRODUCT.
FIG. 18A depicts said AD PRODUCT and FIG. 18B depicts said standard
(retail store) signage plan-o-gram display.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The following paragraphs describe in detail several
invention embodiments, also called advertisement products or simply
AD PRODUCTS, ideally made available through retail related
channels/stores. As depicted in FIGS. 3-5 & 9-10, each related
AD PRODUCT typically contain instructions and (intended for print)
printable media, where said media typically consist of printable
SIGN STOCK material and/or printable LABEL STOCK material;
whereupon obtaining said AD PRODUCT a USER would then access a
related (customizable/standard) ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE, next printing
said TEMPLATE related data to said SIGN/LABEL STOCK for
advertisement/display purposes; wherein said printed SIGN STOCK
would typically be intended for mount and display; and wherein said
printed LABEL STOCK would typically be intended for application to
surfaces such as SIGNS, advertisement display products/items,
windows, walls, etc.
[0032] Invention ADVANTAGES as related to an AD PRODUCT that is
used to create printed SIGNS (similar to those depicted in FIGS.
9-10) include, ADVANTAGE (1), said AD PRODUCT can be mass produced
and stocked for purchase in retail store locations, making it easy
and convenient for a potential USER to acquire; ADVANTAGE (2), said
AD PRODUCT related SIGN STOCK can be made from durable
weather/water/chemical proof sheet/film/plastic (ink steadfast)
material, allowing a USER to create durable SIGN(s); ADVANTAGE (3),
said SIGN STOCK can be sized and engineered as such so as to be
printable by a standard home/office printer, allowing a USER the
option of locally and instantly creating SIGN(s); ADVANTAGE (4),
said SIGN STOCK can be made available in clear and/or in any number
of colors/patterns, allowing a USER the option of creating a wide
variety and styles of printed SIGN(s); ADVANTAGE (5), said SIGN
STOCK can be blank (free of graphics) and/or can include
pre-configured graphics, art, text, pictures, etc., again providing
a USER with a wide variety of printed SIGN options; ADVANTAGE (6),
the number of potential ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES of both standard
and/or customizable are many, with related and printed data varying
in any one too many aspects, including, textual, graphical, image
type, location, arrangement, configuration, etc., again providing a
USER with options to create a wide variety of printed SIGNS;
ADVANTAGE (7), said AD PRODUCTS provide a USER with an option of
instantly creating customizable, crisp, clear, legible, durable and
professional looking SIGNS; ADVANTAGE (8), a single and said AD
PRODUCT provides a USER with options of creating any one of many
printed SIGNS, of similar and/or different design.
[0033] Printed LABEL STOCK (as depicted in FIGS. 3-5, 9-10) have
similar ADVANTAGES to those of printed SIGN STOCK, but additionally
can be applied to applicable objects, items, displays, products,
surfaces (e.g. signs, windows, walls, etc.), etc.
[0034] FIG. 1A, shows an AD PRODUCT 1 bundle, comprising SIGN STOCK
1A, configured with HEADING AREA 1C and AD AREA 1B; and preprinted
LABEL STOCK 1L, configured with a FOR RENT peel-away PRE-PRINTED
LABEL 1L-1 and FOR SALE peel-away PRE-PRINTED LABEL 2L-2; wherein
(as depicted in FIG. 6) USER 500 in STEP 600, preferably reads
(optionally available) INSTRUCTIONS ID, which in STEP 610, instruct
USER 500 to remove one of said peel-away pre-printed labels,
placing it into HEADING AREA 1C (as depicted in FIG. 1B); wherein
STEP 620, USER 500 would place/scribe custom information (e.g.
contact info, advertisement into, etc) into AD AREA 2B; wherein
STEP 630, USER 500 then displays assembled AD PRODUCT 1 or AD SIGN
1Z for advertisement purposes. AD PRODUCT 1 provides a practical
alternative to a USER in that it provides an option to create any
one of many SIGNS using a single AD PRODUCT. AD PRODUCT 1 is
non-limiting in the number/type of pre-printed heading labels (e.g.
GARAGE SALE, YARD SALE. FOR INFORMATION, etc) and SIGN STOCK
pieces.
[0035] FIG. 2A, shows an AD PRODUCT 2 with similar methods and
processes used as those of FIG. 1, but different in that peel-away
PRE-PRINTED LABELS 2L-1 and 2L-2 are fabricated from transparent
material and instead of being configured with standard printed text
said LABELS are configured with negatively printed text, a process
by which the background of the text is printed as opposed to the
text characters themselves, where when LABEL 2L-1 is applied to
SIGN STOCK 2A, as shown in FIG. 2B, where the BACKGROUND AREA 2C,
as seen through the said transparent non-printed text area, appears
as the text color. In a preferred embodiment, said BACKGROUND AREA
2C surface could be reflective and/or be made from reflective
material, so as to make said background outlined text (along with
any uncovered background area) appear reflective when configured
SIGN STOCK 2A (as seen in FIG. 28) as displayed in the dark is lit
by an external light source.
[0036] FIG. 3A, shows an AD PRODUCT 3 bundle, comprising SIGN STOCK
3A, configured with AD AREA 3B; and LABEL STOCK 3L configured with
LABEL 3L-1; where, as depicted in FIG. 7. USER 500 in STEP 700,
reads available INSTRUCTIONS 3D, which in STEP 710, instruct USER
500 to look-up a provided web-address related webpage; wherein STEP
720, said webpage allows USER 500 to access at least one AD PRODUCT
3 related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE, selecting one; wherein STEP 730,
USER 500 sets/enters general/custom (contact) data to said
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE; wherein STEP 740, USER 500 loads one sheet of
LABEL STOCK 3L to a preferably local printer and prints said
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE related DATA GROUP to LABEL 3L-1; wherein STEP
750. USER 500 peels-away now printed LABEL 3L-1 next applying it to
AD AREA 38, as shown in FIG. 3B; wherein STEP 760, USER 500 then
displays assembled AD PRODUCT 3 or newly configured AD SIGN 3Z for
advertisement purposes; in (an optional) STEP 770, if AD PRODUCT 3
contained multiple SIGN/LABEL STOCK sheets. STEPS 700 thru 770
could then be repeated, creating additional AD SIGNS.
[0037] FIG. 4A, shows an AD PRODUCT 4 bundle, comprising SIGN STOCK
4A, configured with a HEADING AREA 4C and AD AREA 4B; and LABEL
STOCK 4L, configured with peel-away LABELS 4L-1 & 4L-2;
wherein, steps similar to those depicted in FIG. 3 apply to FIG. 4,
but differ in that LABEL STOCK 4L is configured with two peel-away
labels as opposed to one, and the related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE
allows USER 500 the option to set-for-print SIGN header data (e.g.
FOR SALE, GARAGE SALE, YARD SALE. FOR RENT, FOR INFO) as seen in
FIG. 4B, where now printed LABELS 4L-1 & 4L-2, containing
custom contact information, is applied to SIGN STOCK 4A.
[0038] FIG. 5A, shows an AD PRODUCT 5 bundle (as similarly depicted
in FIG. 16), comprising LABEL STOCK 5L; whereas depicted in FIG. 8,
USER 500 in STEP 800, reads available INSTRUCTIONS 5D, which in
STEP 810, instruct USER 500 to look-up a provided web-address
related webpage; wherein STEP 820, upon USER 500 entering a
qualifying (previously system entered) AD SIGN 5Y related UPC CODE
5X (seen in FIG. 5D) to said system (via said webpage) at least one
AD SIGN 5Y (previously system designed/set) related ELECTRONIC
TEMPLATE is made available; wherein STEP 830, USER 500 selects one
of said and previously presented ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES; wherein STEP
840, USER 500 sets/enters general/custom (contact) data to said
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE; wherein STEP 850, USER 500 loads one sheet of
LABEL STOCK 3L to a preferably local printer and prints said
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE related FIG. 8 depicted DATA GROUP(s) 5L-1,
5L-2 and 5L-3 onto LABEL STOCK 5L; wherein STEP 860, USER 500,
using printed CUT HERE LINE 5C-2 as reference, cuts out printed
DATA GROUP 5L-2 from LABEL STOCK 5L; wherein STEP 870, USER 500
peels away said DATA GROUP 5L-2 cut-away LABEL STOCK 5L portion
backing, next applying the LABEL to AD SIGN 5Y, as shown in FIG.
5E, where said cut-away LABEL is specifically designed/sized to fit
into AD SIGN 5Y related INFORMATION PLACEMENT AREA(s) as shown;
wherein STEP 880. USER 500 displays configured AD SIGN 5Y for
advertisement purposes; in (an optional) STEP 890, if AD PRODUCT 5
contained multiple LABEL STOCK sheets, STEPS 800 thru 890 could
then be repeated. Additionally instead of the printed LABEL STOCK
portion being intended for placement onto an AD SIGN it could
instead be intended for placement onto an AD DISPLAY/PRODUCT,
furthermore AD PRODUCT 5 or components thereof could be packaged
with said AD DISPLAY/PRODUCT.
[0039] FIGS. 5G-1 thru 5G-3 show a webpage screenshot similar to
one that might be seen by USER 500 during the FIG. 8 set-up
process, wherein FIG. 5G-1 a USER would enter a qualifying SIGN
related UPC CODE; and wherein FIG. 5G-2, a USER would then select
an ELECTRONIC 1 TEMPLATE; and wherein FIG. 5G-3, the USER would
then enter the phone numbers to ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE, next
submitting to print the LABEL STOCK, where then preferably a
preview of the DATA GROUPS to be printed would be made available
for the USER to approve, followed by printing said DATA GROUPS to
said LABEL STOCK (as similarly shown in FIGS. 5B, 5C and 5D).
Methods of looking up and providing information for print through
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES should be considered non-limiting and can be
achieved using any number of methods and user/system interfaces,
for example the ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE could be a print ready PDF
document with/without customizable forms/fields. Methods similar to
those depicted in FIGS. 5G-1-5G-3 could also apply to processes us
described in FIGS. 3-4, 9-10, 16-17.
[0040] As related to FIG. 5E, instead of DATA GROUP 5L-2 being
cut-away and applied to AD SIGN 5Y, either DATA GROUP 5L-1 or 5L-3
could have instead been used; in another option DATA GROUP 5L-1
and/or 5L-3 could have been applied to another AD SIGN configured
with an AD AREA similar to AD SIGN 5Y. In alternative options, the
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE output data can be organized into other
pre-defined DATA GROUP(s), for purposes that allow the USER to
arrange and apply printed DATA GROUP cutaway LABELS onto related
SIGN, for example, configured AD SIGN 5Y', as shown in FIG. 5F,
shows FIG. 5C DATA GROUP 5L'-3 and 5L'-4 cutaway labels pieced
together and applied, as a one larger-font phone-number label, to
AD SIGN 5Y'; in another example, configured AD SIGN 5Y'', as shown
in FIG. 5G, shows all FIG. 5D DATA GROUP cutaway LABELS pieced
together and applied, as one large-font contact information label,
including phone number and web-address, to AD SIGN 5Y''. In other
embodiments, multiple DATA GROUPS intended for application to a
given and/or multiple SIGN(s) could be printed on more than one
LABEL STOCK sheet, as similarly depicted in FIGS. 5F-5G. One
primary advantage as related to the invention embodiments as
discussed in FIG. 5 is that a single AD PRODUCTS in combination
with any one of/too many ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES can be used to create
custom LABELS (contact/advertisement information labels) for
several different SIGN types/sizes. As an alternative to said LABEL
STOCK being comprised of peel-away adhesive LABEL, it could instead
be comprises of (peel-away) static cling film; whereas said static
cling film or portions thereof could be applied to any applicable
surface, including, signs, windows, walls, white boards, etc. In
another alternative said LABEL STOCK could instead comprise a
printable substrate/surface with magnetic backing; whereas said
magnetic label stock or portions thereof could be applied to
applicable surfaces, i.e. metallic appliances and other metallic
surfaces. Furthermore said LABEL STOCK could be used to create
printed LABEL-SIGN(s), using methods similar to those depicted in
FIGS. 9 and 10, where said LABEL-SIGN could be applied to any
applicable surface for display, e.g. windows, walls, vehicles,
etc.; and where, said LABEL-SIGN could be a type of advertisement
sign, similar to product sale signs, event promotion signs, service
center promotion signs, other outdoor/indoor related signage, etc.
In cases of double sided AD SIGN(s) the ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE, could
be designed to produce printed LABELS for application to both sides
of said double sided AD SIGN.
[0041] In FIG. 5, as an alternative to the UPC CODE being entered
in order to present matching ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE(s), instead
dimension data (e.g. height, width, shape, etc) of the intended
label placement area(s) could be entered, in order to retrieve
qualifying ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE(s); and/or product related names,
descriptions and/or associated id(s) could be entered to retrieve
qualifying ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES. In another alternative. AD PRODUCT
5, including related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES, could be intended for
LABEL creation as specific to an AD SIGN, sign, line of signs,
product, line of products and/or combinations/variations thereof.
AD PRODUCT 5 makes available a product and method that allows a
USER to create professional, legible and cut-to-size labels
intended for application to related (SIGN) products, e.g. SIGNS,
FOR SALE SIGNS. GARAGE SALE SIGNS, YARD SALE SIGNS. FOR RENT SIGNS,
FOR INFORMATION SIGNS and other For Display products.
[0042] FIG. 9A, shows an AD PRODUCT 9 bundle comprising SIGN STOCK
9A, preferably made from weather/water/UV resistant material (e.g.
PE, PS, Vinyl, plastic, etc) and sized as such so as to be standard
printer printable; wherein steps, as depicted in FIG. 11, USER 500
in STEP 1100, reads available INSTRUCTIONS 11D, which in STEP 1110,
instruct USER 500 to look-up a provided web-address related
webpage; wherein STEP 1120, said webpage allows USER 500 access to
at least one, SIGN STOCK 9A related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE; wherein
STEP 1130, USER 500 would set/enter standard/custom (contact) data
to said ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE; in STEP 1140, wherein STEP 740, USER
500 loads at least one sheet of LABEL STOCK 3L to a preferably
local printer and prints said ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE related DATA
GROUP 9L onto LABEL STOCK 9A; wherein STEP 1150, USER 500 displays
configured SIGN STOCK 9A, a type of PRINT DIRECT SIGN, for
advertisement purposes; in (an optional) STEP 1160, if AD PRODUCT 9
contained multiple SIGN STOCK sheets, STEPS 1100 thru 1160 could
then be repeated.
[0043] FIG. 10A, shows an AD PRODUCT 10 bundle comprising SIGN
STOCK 10A that is pre-configured with INFO AREAS 10B and 10B';
whereas, similar steps as those depicted in FIG. 9 would apply to
FIG. 10, except FIG. 10 related DATA GROUP information is printed
to INFO AREAS 10B and 10B', as shown in FIG. 10B. This option as
compared to the option presented in FIG. 9 allows for SIGN STOCK to
already be pre-configured with (standard, reflective, special ink,
etc) text/graphics. Alternatively, INFO AREAS could vary in number,
type, configuration, shape, size, arrangement and/or in
complimentary graphics/text. In other embodiments, said
pre-configured graphics/text/information could include
instructional, marketing, advertising and/or promotional type
information; for example, AD PRODUCT related SIGN STOCK could be
pre-configured as a generic GARAGE SALE SIGN, complete with blank
AD AREA (similar to FIG. 3, AD SIGN 3A) and optional
(bundled/direct-printed) INSTRUCTIONS, where INSTRUCTIONS could
advise a USER of the options to either manual configure
(contact/sales) information to said AD AREA and/or lookup an
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE to directly print (custom) information to said
pre-configured SIGN STOCK sheet, with the printed option instantly
making available a durable, legible and professional looking
(custom) GARAGE SALE SIGN.
[0044] FIG. 12 shows INSTRUCTIONS similar to what could be included
with AD PRODUCTS as depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0045] FIG. 13 shows INSTRUCTIONS similar to what could be included
with AD PRODUCTS as depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4.
[0046] FIG. 14 shows INSTRUCTIONS similar to what could be included
with AD PRODUCTS as depicted in FIGS. 5 and 16.
[0047] FIG. 15 shows INSTRUCTIONS similar to what could be included
with AD PRODUCTS as depicted in FIGS. 9, 10 and 17.
[0048] FIG. 1-4 related AD SIGN headings should be considered
non-limiting and could include headings such as, FOR SALE. FOR
LEASE. FOR RENT, FOR INFORMATION, NO TRESPASSING, YARD SALE, GARAGE
SALE. ITEMS FOR SALE, OPEN/CLOSED, OPEN HOUSE, HOUSE FOR SALE, FOR
SALE BY OWNER, etc.
[0049] The AD PRODUCTS as depicted in FIGS. 1-2,4, 9-10 are a
practical product alternative for retailers, who instead of
displaying multiple AD SIGN types (taking up valuable retail space)
could rather stock to display (a single) AD PRODUCT, a product that
makes a plethora of signage-type products available for the end
consumer to create.
[0050] As related to FIG. 3-4, 9-10, in STEPS 720/1120, alternative
to ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES being made available to USER 500 for
selection at said website, said AD PRODUCT related INSTRUCTIONS
could contain at least one id (e.g. id, unique id, barcode human
readable id, product id, referral id, activation id, id, etc) as
related to at least one ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE; whereas said
INSTRUCTIONS would instruct USER 500 to enter at least one of said
ids to said website to retrieve said ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE(s), i.e.
AD PRODUCT related INSTRUCTIONS similar to those depicted in FIG.
15 as related to FIG. 9 could rather instruct the USER to enter
(10) to retrieve FOR SALE SIGN related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES or (20)
to retrieve GARAGE SALE SIGN related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES, which
upon entry the USER would then select/set ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE and
print related sign for display. Furthermore, said INSTRUCTION
related/embedded ids could double as and/or independently act as a
referral/credit tracking type of elements.
[0051] FIG. 16A/B shows a front and back of a packaged AD PRODUCT,
similarly to that of FIG. 5a, showing a clear document bag (w/hang
hole) which contains a marketing insert (as seen in the front view
FIG. 16A) and an instructional insert (as seen in the back view
FIG. 168), it is assumed that LABEL STOCK material is located
between both said inserts. In an effort to explain to a potential
USER how the invention works, marketing insert as shown in FIG. 16A
shows an example of a typical for sale SIGN complete with hand
scribed contact information, including some corrections (which when
using permanent marker/pen is typical), as compared to the bottom
picture, which shows a SIGN configured using said AD PRODUCT, where
a clearly printed LABEL containing printed contact information is
configured onto said SIGN, via a process similar to that described
in FIGS. 5 and 15. The instructional insert, as shown in FIG. 16B,
instructs on how to use the AD PRODUCT enclosed LABEL STOCK and
related online ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES to create a custom LABEL(s) for
application to any one of many third party (advertising)
signage/products/surfaces.
[0052] FIG. 17A/B depicts a font and back of a packaged AD PRODUCT,
similarly to that depicted in FIGS. 9 and 10, showing a clear
document bag (w/hang hole) which contains a marketing insert (as
seen in the front view FIG. 17A) and instructional insert (as seen
in the back view FIG. 17B), it is assumed that SIGN STOCK material
is located between both said inserts. In an effort to explain to a
potential USER how the invention works the marketing insert shown
in FIG. 17A shows several samples of SIGNS that can be made using
said AD PRODUCT and then goes on to explain that many other SIGNS
and products can also be made using same said AD PRODUCT. The
instructional insert, as shown in FIG. 178, instructs on how to use
the AD PRODUCT enclosed SIGN STOCK and related online ELECTRONIC
TEMPLATES to create (custom) weatherproof signage/documents, some
as detailed in the instructional insert.
[0053] As related to an AD PRODUCT similar to that depicted in FIG.
17A/B. It is well known that weatherproof printable sheet-stock can
be purchased in bulk (typically at quantities of 50 or more sheets)
with a manufacturing cost of upwards to a US-Dollar per sheet which
can be very pricey, especially for an end user just looking to make
a couple signs, a problem solved by said AD PRODUCT, which makes
available a product and method consisting of very specific
instructions, a small quantity of weatherproof sheet-stock and
electronic templates all packaged in a mass-produce-able and retail
ready product providing the end user with an inexpensive
(comparable pricing to existing for sale/advertising signs) AD
PRODUCT that allows them to instantly and conveniently create any
one of several professional/durable signage products. A similar
problem/solution statement, as previously explained, could also be
applied for LABEL STOCK related AD PRODUCTS such as that depicted
in FIG. 16A/B.
[0054] A PROBLEM STATEMENT--retail space for any store is a
premium, but especially so for smaller stores, and the competition
by suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to place product in said
retail spaces is fiercely competitive, especially with signage
related products, because there are so many different
types/variations of signage products and related accessories
available; also, signage products are typically not fast moving in
terms of high-volume (turn around) sales, resulting in many stores
opting to either carry a very limited signage offering, or in many
cases, deciding not to carry signage products at all. AD PRODUCT
180A, as similarly depicted in FIGS. 15 and 7A/B, makes available a
powerful solution to the previously said PROBLEM STATEMENT, by
making available a product with related methods that provide
(retailers) distributors the option of carrying a single and highly
versatile product that allows the end consumer to create a plethora
of signage products, including signage products as seen in
PLAM-O-GRAM 180B. The adhesive numerals seen in PLAN-OGRAM 180B are
no longer needed when using AD PRODUCT 180A, because the numerals
are added to the PRODUCT 180A related SIGN STOCK sheet during the
printing process. Various and complimentary versions of AD PRODUCT
180A, varying in areas such as SHEET STOCK size and counts; related
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES and (display) accessories, etc., could also be
carried by (retailers) distributors, expanding their product
offering while still maximizing retail/stock space.
[0055] ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES, as applicable, should be considered
non-limiting with regards to the type; configuration; arrangement;
data stored therein; data provided therein; related user GUI(s);
data request forms; calculations performed and any resultant data
outputs; graphics/text; related instructions; provided file(s);
related data manipulations, etc. ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE related and
printed DATA GROUP(s), as applicable, should be considered
non-limiting with regards to, number of groups produced; content
and/or arrangement as stand-alone or in relation to one another.
How ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE(s) is/are accessed, as applicable, should
be considered non-limiting with regards to how they are accessed,
including access by way of, a service website; bundled software;
sent software; downloaded software; computing terminals; (mobile)
application; etc. ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES (in the form of TEMPLATE-SW
and/or instructions/links on how to receive TEMPLATE/TEMPLATE-SW)
could be sent/retrieved by way of, text-message; SMS; email; fax;
mail; call-in services; etc.
[0056] Furthermore, DATA GROUP(s) should not be considered limited
with regards to related, text type; style; content/arrangement;
graphics/pictures; shape/size; etc. Also, as related to invention
embodiments where DATA GROUP(s) are printed and cut from LABEL
STOCK, such as depicted in FIG. 5, related CUT HERE LINE(s) could
instead be omitted or be configured in a different style/shape,
with/without cutting instructions.
[0057] The AD PRODUCTS related LABEL/SIGN STOCK, as applicable,
should be considered non-limiting with regards to, piece count;
type; shape; material type/composition (e.g. weather/water proof,
UV-resistant, polystyrene, polypropylene, vinyl, plastic sheeting,
paper, chemical treatment, plastic blends, static cling film,
surface treated film, film, etc); pre/post print inks/dies/etc
(i.e. printed inks could be fluorescent, reflective, UV-resistant,
water resistant, weatherproof, etc.); surface treatments;
score/perforation lines; design; peel-away label
types/counts/shapes; pre-configured graphics, text, pictures, etc;
adhesive (i.e. label adhesive could be made to be removable,
permanent, temporary, weatherproof, waterproof, heat/cold
resistant, chemical resistant, etc.). Furthermore LABEL/SIGN STOCK
could instead be (treated) card/paper stock, etc. Also LABEL/SIGN
STOCK related material could be as such so as to allow a USER, to
write/scribe thereto, using implements such as
markers/pens/pencils; and still LABEL/SIGN STOCK related and
printed DATA GROUPS could include dedicated areas intended to be
written to and/or have labels or other items applied to.
[0058] Alternatively. SIGN/LABEL STOCK, as applicable could include
portions intended for a USER to scribe on, where said surface
portion could be treated as such so as to allow for erase/rewrite
of scribed material/inks/lead. SIGN/LABEL STOCK in another
alternative could vary in size, including standardized print/paper
sizes, e.g. 8.5'' by 14'', 11'' by 17'', A1-A4, B and C Sizes, etc.
Furthermore, SIGN STOCK, as applicable could include portions
intended for placement of removable items (e.g. labels, tags,
stickers objects, accessories, etc), where said items could attach
to said portion by way of mechanical attachment, static cling,
magnetic attraction, Velcro, etc.; and/or said SIGN STOCK could be
pre-configured with at least one score/perforation line, allowing
for SIGN STOCK portions to bend/break-off about at least one said
line; wherein embodiments where said portions bend about said line
it is preferred that the material be resilient (less prone to
fracture); and wherein embodiments where said portions break off
about said line it is preferred that the material be prone to
fracture when a tearing force (or transverse force) is applied but
resilient when flexion forces (forces as would be seen during the
printing process when SIGN STOCK sheets are moved through printer
rollers) are applied.
[0059] As an alternative to LABELS being intended for application
to signs, said labels could instead be intended to be applied to
objects, items, surfaces, etc., i.e. plaques, easels, displays,
walls, vehicles, appliances, windows, etc. Furthermore LABELS could
be reverse printed onto clear film adhesive/static-cling label
stock so when applied to and inside clear surface, such as a window
or plastic the LABEL image appears normally as seen from an outside
view of said surface.
[0060] In alternative embodiments AD PRODUCT related INSTRUCTIONS
could instead instruct a USER to use available software to access
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES; and/or they could instruct said USER on how
to obtain said software by electronic transmission (e.g. email
mail, text message, via an application, etc), internet download,
regular mail, etc. Furthermore, said INSTRUCTIONS could instruct a
USER to use/obtain specific software in order to access ELECTRONIC
TEMPLATES and/or create DATA GROUP(s) for print to LABEL/SIGN
STOCK. Furthermore still, said INSTRUCTIONS could communicate
different ideas, creation ideas, ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES, etc., i.e.
they could instruct a USER on how to create custom and standard
labels/signs and/or labels/signs intended for placement onto
certain objects and/or other advertisement items and/or surfaces
(e.g. walls, windows, etc.). Additionally, said INSTRUCTIONS could
be bundled with AD PRODUCT, configured onto items contained in AD
PRODUCT, configured onto AD PRODUCT related packaging, etc. In
other embodiments INSTRUCTIONS could simply refer a user to a
site/location, i.e. a website, to access more detailed
instructions.
[0061] As related to FIGS. 6-8, 11-12 and/or any other process
related FIG(s) as presented in the current application, it is noted
and as appropriate, the steps described could be re-arranged,
collapsed, expanded, removed, occur concurrently, occur
simultaneously, have other steps added, be further broken down into
sub-steps, etc, to achieve the same generally intended process
and/or outcome.
[0062] In an alternative embodiment when a USER is setting an
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE an additional step could be added, requiring a
USER to first enter the AD PRODUCT type and/or a related ID so as
only to have presented said AD PRODUCT specific web content, i.e.
ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES.
[0063] As an another option instead of the ELECTRONIC TEMPLATES
allowing a USER to set custom data/information instead the
templates could already be set and made to be non-editable,
creating predefined LABELS/SIGNS such as selected from the
following sign types, open/close, keep out, keep off grass, no
parking, reserved parking stop, exit, help wanted, restroom,
gentleman, women, ladies, men, pull, employees only, no
solicitation, no smoking, private, fire extinguisher, no parking,
apartment for rent, no trespassing/hunting/fishing, etc.
[0064] As further alternatives, LABEL/SIGN STOCK could be intended
for placement onto and/or (inserted) into another (advertisement
display) item, and/or said item/product configured designated
placement-area, items such as, nameplates, display, sleeves,
containers, books, post cards, fliers, pamphlets, booklets,
documents, magazines, menus, pamphlets, notebooks, notebooks,
planners, information signs, for sale signs, for rent signs, for
lease signs, yard sale signs, organization informational signs,
event information signs, service information signs, product
information signs, hiring information signs, space available signs,
no trespassing signs, open/closed signs, open house signs, house
for sale signs, for sale by owner signs, private road signs,
vacancy information signs, general information signs, location
information signs, generic signs, advertisement signs, signs, score
cards, instruction sheets, outdoor signage, maps, charts, menus,
business cards, boxes, luggage/plant tags, rulers, bookmarks,
greeting cards, calendars, photo/collages, moving boxes, packaging,
product packaging, products, luggage, envelopes, briefcases,
backpacks, purses, wallets, garnet bags, gym bags, personal bags,
any bag, document containers, product cases, PDAs, phones, mobile
computers, electronic books, tablet computers, music players,
protective cases, bulletin boards, cards, key chains, dog collars,
kid bracelets, jewelry, display boards, floor/counter displays,
sign holders, counter display sign holders, floor display sign
holders, hanging sign holders, product displays,
services/information/event displays, displays, advertisement
displays, personal accessories, skates, roller blades, sporting
equipment, electronic equipment, mobile electronic equipment,
tools, motorized tools, home furnishings, furniture, kitchen items,
desk/office items, sales items, items that could be lost or stolen,
motorized vehicles, bikes, scooters, non-motorized vehicles, scrap
books, scrapbook pages, photos, photo pages, photo album, catalog,
catalog pages, book, booklet, booklet pages, inserts, brochures,
documents, literature objects, advertisement objects/items,
objects/items and/or combinations and/or variations thereof;
furthermore, in alternative embodiments, any applicable and
previously said item could also be created using any of the
invention related products/methods described in the current
application.
[0065] AD PRODUCTS, as appropriate, alternatively: [0066] 1. Are
non-limiting in package type and configuration. [0067] 2. Could
comprise any number of parts/processes as depicted in any of the
invention embodiments. [0068] 3. Could be bundled with other parts
and/or contain multiple parts. [0069] 4. Could be bundled with
accessories, some of which could be intended for assembly by USER.
[0070] 5. Could be comprised of many packaged/bundled parts
intended for assembly and/or include part(s) intended for use
separately, e.g. display related accessories. [0071] 6. Could be
bundled with other AD PRODUCTS, whereas said other AD PRODUCTS
could be intended for use interdependently and/or independently.
[0072] 7. Could contain at least one part, where said part could be
fabricated from paper-based product, plastics, metals, composites,
chemicals/compounds and variations and combinations thereof;
furthermore and more specifically said part could be fabricated
from polymers, rubbers, magnets, magnetic strips, static cling
material, Velcro.RTM., static film material, peel-away adhesive
backed materials, writable materials, re-writable/erasable
materials and variations and combinations thereof; furthermore
still, said part could be any form of software media. [0073] 8.
Could consist of at least one component/part as selected from a
group of mechanical components, electric components, computing
components, chemical components and variations and combinations
thereof. [0074] 9. Related packaging/items could additionally be
configured with and/or contain any arrangement of complementary
graphics, including art, attached objects, marketing/advertising
information, information, instructions, text and/or variations
and/or combinations thereof. [0075] 10. Could be bundled with
accessory parts such as, (peel-and-stick) alpha-numeric characters;
labels and/or tags that could either be permanently, temporarily or
re-attach-ably applied; alpha-numeric stencils; various packaging
related materials; writing utensils, such as Dry Erase.RTM. pens;
software, such as label creation software; print ready label stock;
pre-printed label stock; mounting and display materials/parts;
tools, equipment and/or hardware; other accessories; other products
and variations and combinations thereof. [0076] 11. Could have at
least one product barcode located on AD PRODUCT associate
packaging/contents, or product barcode(s) could be omitted all
together. [0077] 12. Could comprise contents configured with
graphics and dedicated areas for a USER to include custom
graphics/text/objects/items/etc. [0078] 13. Could be bundled with
(ideally related) third part signage, displays, advertisement
displays, advertisement products, products, objects, items and
variations and combinations thereof.
[0079] Alternatively, any of the configured SIGNS/LABELS as created
using any of the presented AD PRODUCT embodiments could instead be
manufactured as such, to be made available for
sale/distribution.
[0080] Alternative embodiments are also created by mix and matching
concepts, methods and/or components from any of the
embodiments/methods/alternatives as described in the current
application.
[0081] An alternative and next generation AD PRODUCTS, also known
as FOR INFORMATION PRODUCTS would incorporate both SYSTEM LINKED
and CONTACT ELEMENT GROUP related ELECTRONIC TEMPLATE and/or DATA
GROUP data/processes, where CONTACT ELEMENTS such as those
similarly depicted on the FIG. 17A marketing insert, showing a
GARAGE SALE SIGN example that includes a SYSTEM LINKED look-up
web-address and related ID, and a FOR RENT SIGN that includes a
SYSTEM LINKED QR Code. Supporting specifications for these
alternative invention embodiments, including other types of FOR
INFORMATION PRODUCTS are disclosed in U.S. Provisional Application
No. 61/632,397, filed Oct. 15, 2011, entitled SYSTEM LINKED FOR
INFORMATION PRODUCT INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION, MARKETING AND
ADVERTISING METHODS, of which an application summary/abstract is as
follows: [0082] A for information product or FIP, such as a for
sale sign and advertisement signs/products, configured with system
(services) linked contact information that make available powerful
applications and/or services that provide FIP related
computing-system centric tools, mechanisms and/or media which aid
said FIP related administrators. [0083] Also disclosed is a method
of crediting FIP distributors for system services (accounts) set
and as related to said distributor distributed FIP. [0084] Further
disclosed is a method by which a picture is taking of a FIJI and
submitted for processing to initiate pre-defined system
response(s). [0085] Still further disclosed is a method by which
vendor displayed FIP(s), configured with referral information, can
be referenced by viewers to initiate system response(s), and
whereby credit as related to a said viewer referral is preferably
tracked as related to up-line distributors, including said
vendor.
[0086] The invention may be embodied and practiced in other
specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential
characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to
be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive,
the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims
rather than by the foregoing description; and all variations,
substitutions and changes which come within the meaning and range
of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced
therein.
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