公开(公告)号：US6056199A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US64886

申请日：1998-04-20

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/0004 ,  G06K17/0022 ,  G06K2017/0045

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing, reading, and updating information abode a plurality of target objects. The apparatus includes a data reader and a plurality of readable and writable tags, each tag including a memory. The reader produces a modulated interrogation signal or beam for activating and writing to the tag. The detector within the tag detects the modulated interrogation signal and, in response thereto, accesses the memory for reading or writing. The tag also includes an emitter so that the tag may be read by the reader. During reading, data is retrieved from the memory and the emitter within the tag is modulated to produce a data signal representing the retrieved data. The tags also include optically readable symbols that supply control information for use by the reader in reading from and writing to the memories of the tags. In one embodiment, the tag takes the form of a photonic tag, the interrogation signal being formed as a modulated optical beam. In another embodiment, the tag is provided in the form of an RF tag, the interrogation signal comprising a modulated RF transmission.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储，读取和更新多个目标对象的信息的方法和装置。 该装置包括数据读取器和多个可读写标签，每个标签包括存储器。 读取器产生调制询问信号或波束以激活和写入标签。 标签内的检测器检测调制询问信号，并响应于此，存取存储器进行读取或写入。 标签还包括发射器，使得标签可以被读取器读取。 在读取期间，从存储器检索数据，并且调制标签内的发射器以产生表示检索到的数据的数据信号。 标签还包括提供控制信息的光学可读符号，供阅读器读取和写入标签的存储器时使用。 在一个实施例中，标签采用光子标签的形式，询问信号被形成为调制光束。 在另一个实施例中，标签以RF标签的形式提供，询问信号包括调制的RF传输。

公开(公告)号：US5625399A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-29

申请号：US830310

申请日：1992-01-31

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Thomas A. Sweet

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Thomas A. Sweet

IPC: B41J2/35 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/365 ,  B41J2/37

CPC classification number: B41J2/355

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a thermal printhead. In response to a sequence of print commands, the method and apparatus generate an energization signal for each thermal print element in the printhead. In one embodiment, the energization is a function of at least the present print command and a future print command. In certain embodiments, the energization signal may also be a function of a past print command, print commands for at least one adjoining print element, and other parameters. Each print element in the printhead can, accordingly, be maintained at a proper temperature to ensure long printhead life and cause the printhead to generate sharp images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制热打印头的方法和装置。 响应于打印命令的顺序，该方法和装置为打印头中的每个热敏打印元件产生通电信号。 在一个实施例中，通电是至少当前打印命令和未来打印命令的功能。 在某些实施例中，通电信号还可以是过去的打印命令，至少一个邻接的打印元件的打印命令和其他参数的功能。 相应地，打印头中的每个打印元件可以保持在适当的温度，以确保长的打印头寿命，并使打印头产生清晰的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07530498B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11725989

申请日：2007-03-19

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Scott A. Ellerthorpe

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Scott A. Ellerthorpe

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/0004

Abstract: A portable end device, such as a bar code scanner, may be equipped with auxiliary interfaces. The auxiliary interfaces may be easily added to the end device as a replaceable cover, such as a replaceable battery door. A signal path conducts signals to and from the replaceable cover. One auxiliary interface is a Bluetooth radio. Data integrity protocols may be selected to guarantee delivery and guarantee no duplicate deliveries. Host pairing algorithms may provide standard or strong pairing with a host computer. Ergonomic interface features allow a user to control and monitor the operation of the end device and the data link with minimal hardware cost and battery life impact. Host software programs provide data routing, automatic reestablishment of the data link, and other functions. The system is adaptable to a wide array of use environments through the selection of timer parameters in the end device.

Abstract translation: 诸如条形码扫描器的便携式终端设备可以配备辅助接口。 辅助接口可以容易地添加到终端设备中作为可替换的盖，例如可更换的电池门。 信号路径向可替换盖传导信号。 一个辅助接口是蓝牙无线电。 可以选择数据完整性协议来保证交付并保证没有重复的交付。 主机配对算法可以提供与主机的标准或强配对。 人机工程学界面功能允许用户以最小的硬件成本和电池寿命影响来控制和监视终端设备和数据链路的操作。 主机软件程序提供数据路由，自动重建数据链路等功能。 该系统通过选择终端设备中的定时器参数，适应各种使用环境。

公开(公告)号：US6025861A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US869804

申请日：1997-06-04

Applicant: Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/52 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/52 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/028

Abstract: A printhead having multiple print lines of conventional design and a printhead control system for using the multiple print lines in a variety of operations. In one embodiment, the printhead control system prints an image by superimposing the printing from multiple print lines. In another embodiment, the image is printed by alternating the energization of one print line so that each print line is used to print only 1/3 of the image lines. As a result, the print lines are allowed a relatively long time to cool, thus allowing the printhead to be operated at a faster speed. In another embodiment, the printing elements of each print line print with a different image density, and images printed by superimposing the printing elements in the print lines with a variety of combinations depending upon the desired magnitude of the image density. In still another embodiment of the printhead control system, the resistance of each printing element is checked and, if found to be unacceptably high, corresponding printing elements of other print lines are used for printing.

Abstract translation: 具有多个常规设计的打印线的打印头和用于在各种操作中使用多个打印线的打印头控制系统。 在一个实施例中，打印头控制系统通过从多个打印行叠加印刷来打印图像。 在另一个实施例中，通过交替的一个打印行的通电来打印图像，使得每个打印行仅用于打印图像行的+ E，fra 1/3 + EE。 结果，打印线允许相对长的时间冷却，从而允许打印头以更快的速度运行。 在另一个实施例中，每个打印行的打印元件以不同的图像浓度打印，并且通过根据图像浓度的期望大小以各种组合将打印元素叠加在打印行中来打印图像。 在打印头控制系统的另一个实施例中，检查每个印刷元件的电阻，并且如果发现其不可接受地高，则使用其它印刷线的相应印刷元件进行印刷。

公开(公告)号：US06175376B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09339337

申请日：1999-06-23

Applicant: Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J236

CPC classification number: B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/52 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/028

Abstract: A printhead having multiple print lines of conventional design and a printhead control system for using the multiple print lines in a variety of operations. In one embodiment, the printhead control system prints an image by superimposing the printing from multiple print lines. In another embodiment, the image is printed by alternating the energization of one print line so that each print line is used to print only ⅓ of the image lines. As a result, the print lines are allowed a relatively long time to cool, thus allowing the printhead to be operated at a faster speed. In another embodiment, the printing elements of each print line print with a different image density, and images printed by superimposing the printing elements in the print lines with a variety of combinations depending upon the desired magnitude of the image density. In still another embodiment of the printhead control system, the resistance of each printing element is checked and, if found to be unacceptably high, corresponding printing elements of other print lines are used for printing.

Abstract translation: 具有多个常规设计的打印线的打印头和用于在各种操作中使用多个打印线的打印头控制系统。 在一个实施例中，打印头控制系统通过从多个打印行叠加印刷来打印图像。 在另一个实施例中，通过交替一个打印行的通电来打印图像，使得每个打印行仅用于打印1/3的图像行。 结果，打印线允许相对长的时间冷却，从而允许打印头以更快的速度运行。 在另一个实施例中，每个打印行的打印元件以不同的图像浓度打印，并且通过根据图像浓度的期望大小以各种组合将打印元素叠加在打印行中来打印图像。 在打印头控制系统的另一个实施例中，检查每个印刷元件的电阻，并且如果发现其不可接受地高，则使用其它印刷线的相应印刷元件进行印刷。

公开(公告)号：US07377441B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US10794159

申请日：2004-03-05

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Scott A. Ellerthorpe

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Scott A. Ellerthorpe

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/0004

Abstract: A portable end device, such as a bar code scanner, may be equipped with auxiliary interfaces. The auxiliary interfaces may be easily added to the end device as a replaceable cover, such as a replaceable battery door. A signal path conducts signals to and from the replaceable cover. One auxiliary interface is a Bluetooth radio. Data integrity protocols may be selected to guarantee delivery and guarantee no duplicate deliveries. Host pairing algorithms may provide standard or strong pairing with a host computer. Ergonomic interface features allow a user to control and monitor the operation of the end device and the data link with minimal hardware cost and battery life impact. Host software programs provide data routing, automatic reestablishment of the data link, and other functions. The system is adaptable to a wide array of use environments through the selection of timer parameters in the end device.

Abstract translation: 诸如条形码扫描器的便携式终端设备可以配备辅助接口。 辅助接口可以容易地添加到终端设备中作为可替换的盖，例如可更换的电池门。 信号路径向可替换盖传导信号。 一个辅助接口是蓝牙无线电。 可以选择数据完整性协议来保证交付并保证没有重复的交付。 主机配对算法可以提供与主机的标准或强配对。 人机工程学界面功能允许用户以最小的硬件成本和电池寿命影响来控制和监视终端设备和数据链路的操作。 主机软件程序提供数据路由，自动重建数据链路等功能。 该系统通过选择终端设备中的定时器参数，适应各种使用环境。

公开(公告)号：US5675370A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US156266

申请日：1993-11-22

Applicant: Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  David S. Nierescher ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/52 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/36 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J2/52 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/028

Abstract: A printhead having multiple print lines of conventional design and a printhead control system for using the multiple print lines in a variety of operations. In one embodiment, the printhead control system prints an image by superimposing the printing from multiple print lines. In another embodiment, the image is printed by alternating the energization of one print line so that each print line is used to print only 1/3 of the image lines. As a result, the print lines are allowed a relatively long time to cool, thus allowing the printhead to be operated at a faster speed. In another embodiment, the printing elements of each print line print with a different image density, and images printed by superimposing the printing elements in the print lines with a variety of combinations depending upon the desired magnitude of the image density. In still another embodiment of the printhead control system, the resistance of each printing element is checked and, if found to be unacceptably high, corresponding printing elements of other print lines are used for printing.

Abstract translation: 具有多个常规设计的打印线的打印头和用于在各种操作中使用多个打印线的打印头控制系统。 在一个实施例中，打印头控制系统通过从多个打印行叠加印刷来打印图像。 在另一个实施例中，通过交替的一个打印行的通电来打印图像，使得每个打印行仅用于打印图像行的+ E，fra 1/3 + EE。 结果，打印线允许相对长的时间冷却，从而允许打印头以更快的速度运行。 在另一个实施例中，每个打印行的打印元件以不同的图像浓度打印，并且通过根据图像浓度的期望大小以各种组合将打印元素叠加在打印行中来打印图像。 在打印头控制系统的另一个实施例中，检查每个印刷元件的电阻，并且如果发现其不可接受地高，则使用其它印刷线的相应印刷元件进行印刷。

公开(公告)号：US5623297A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-22

申请号：US088846

申请日：1993-07-07

Applicant: Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Pixie A. Austin ,  Edward M. Millet ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J2/365 ,  B41J2/36

CPC classification number: B41J2/365

Abstract: A system for controlling the temperature of the printing elements of a thermal printhead. The printhead is provided with a plurality of spaced apart temperature sensor that measure the temperature at various locations on the printhead. A processor receiving outputs from the sensors determines the approximate temperature of each printing element based upon its proximity to at least one temperature sensor and the temperature sensor outputs. The processor then uses the approximate temperature of the printing elements to formulate either a strobe signal or a serial data stream that is applied to the respective printing element. Each printing element thus receives a quantity of energy that is a function of whether the printing element will contribute to the printing of an image during a scan line as well as the approximate temperature of the printing element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制热打印头的打印元件的温度的系统。 打印头设置有多个间隔开的温度传感器，其测量打印头上各个位置处的温度。 从传感器接收输出的处理器基于其与至少一个温度传感器和温度传感器输出的接近度来确定每个打印元件的近似温度。 然后，处理器使用打印元件的近似温度来制定施加到相应打印元件的选通信号或串行数据流。 因此，每个打印元件接收一定量的能量，该能量是打印元件是否有助于在扫描行期间打印图像以及打印元件的近似温度的函数。

公开(公告)号：US5548688A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-20

申请号：US172859

申请日：1993-12-23

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Edward M. Millet

IPC: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36

CPC classification number: B41J2/3555 ,  B41J2/355

Abstract: A method of supplying an energization signal to a selected element in an array of print elements. Printing activity of the selected element and neighboring elements is determined, compressed and stored to memory. Based on the stored compressed printing activity data, an energization schedule for the selected element is determined using a look-up table technique. The data in the look-up table may also be compressed reducing the memory required by the energization data. Further reductions in memory are achieved by grouping portions of the printing activity data to identify common energization schedules for differing printing activities. The printing activity data may relate to temporal distributions and/or spatial distributions of printing activity of elements in the array. The method may be applied to linear or two-dimensional arrays of print elements.

Abstract translation: 向打印元件阵列中的选定元件提供通电信号的方法。 所选元素和相邻元素的打印活动被确定，压缩并存储到存储器中。 基于存储的压缩打印活动数据，使用查找表技术来确定所选元素的通电时间表。 查找表中的数据也可以被压缩，减少通电数据所需的存储器。 通过分组打印活动数据的部分来识别用于不同打印活动的共同通电时间表来实现存储器的进一步减少。 打印活动数据可以涉及阵列中元素的打印活动的时间分布和/或空间分布。 该方法可以应用于打印元件的线性或二维阵列。

公开(公告)号：US09243800B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13370280

申请日：2012-02-09

Applicant: David B. Goodson ,  Thomas S. Hartwick ,  Tracy A. Prevo ,  Joseph Colannino ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： David B. Goodson ,  Thomas S. Hartwick ,  Tracy A. Prevo ,  Joseph Colannino ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: F23N5/00 ,  F23N5/26 ,  F23D14/84 ,  F23C5/14 ,  F23C99/00

CPC classification number: F23C99/001 ,  F23C5/14 ,  F23D14/84 ,  F23N5/265 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: Gaseous particles or gas-entrained particles may be conveyed by electric fields acting on charged species included in the gaseous or gas-entrained particles.

Abstract translation: 气体颗粒或气体夹带的颗粒可以通过作用于包含在气态或气体夹带的颗粒中的带电物质的电场来传送。