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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2005
Cynthia D. Wessling, Redmond, WA (US);
David J. Siedzik, Seattle, WA (US);
Juraj Gottweis, Bellevue, WA (US);
Sumi N. Singh, Redmond, WA (US);
Cynthia D. Wessling, Redmond, WA (US);
David J. Siedzik, Seattle, WA (US);
Juraj Gottweis, Bellevue, WA (US);
Sumi N. Singh, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
The techniques and mechanisms described herein are directed to a method for creating an identity that defines a visual appearance for output generated by multiple applications. The identity may include a base design, an effects scheme, a color scheme, a font scheme, a logo, and business information. The identity being saved in a form that is accessible by the multiple applications so that when accessed, the application applies the identity to a document to give the document a consistent visual appearance with output from other applications.