CPC B41J 3/4078 (2013.01) [B41J 29/393 (2013.01); C09D 11/50 (2013.01); D06P 5/30 (2013.01); G01N 21/6447 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of using an automated system to position a fabric piece, comprising:
printing a pattern onto the fabric piece with fluorescent ink;
detecting the fluorescent ink on the fabric piece, thereby acquiring a pattern signature;
storing the pattern signature in a control process of the automated system as a target pattern associated with a desired location of the fabric piece;
staging the fabric piece such that the fabric piece is moveable by the automated equipment;
comparing the position of the pattern signature on the fabric piece with the target pattern; and
using the results of the comparing step to generate control signals for the automated system to move the piece into the position of the target pattern.
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