Patch Types 2, 3 and T ⎯ these patch types are used for image addressing. When the Patch Reader detects a patch, it automatically assigns a new image address to the new document. This eliminates the task of trying to determine where one document stops and the next starts when you are viewing electronic images. It provides a hierarchical document structure and offers an
The Patch Reader controls document level changes by automatically sensing a predefined patch code and changing the document level accordingly.
IMPORTANT: Do not use these illustrated patches for production – they are not to spec.
Patch 2 ⎯ assigns a Level 2 to the current document
Patch 3 ⎯ assigns a Level 3 to the current document
Patch T/Transfer Patch ⎯ assigns a predetermined level to the next document
The Transfer Patch Definition is also defined by the application. The Transfer Patch Definition controls the level assigned to the next document when a Transfer Patch is used. For example, if the Transfer Patch Definition for the current operation is defined as Level 3 and a Transfer Patch is used, the next document will be assigned Level 3.
Patch code placement Patches must appear parallel to the leading edge of the document:
Leading Edge
(fed into the transport first)
