公开(公告)号：US07501616B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11441859

申请日：2006-05-25

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  H01J3/14 ,  H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G06K9/20

Abstract: A scanned beam imager or laser scanner is operable to scan an object moving through its field-of-view. The system may include means for detecting direction and/or speed of the object. The velocity detection means may include sensors, an interface for receiving velocity information from other system elements, or image analysis that examines the skew, stretch, or compression in images. Responsive to object movement direction and speed, the scanned beam imager may alter its pixel capture rate and/or its scan rate to compensate. Alternatively or in combination, the imager may perform software-based image motion compensation. In some embodiments, the system may allow the image capture region to pace objects moving rapidly through its field-of-view.

Abstract translation: 扫描光束成像仪或激光扫描器可操作以扫描通过其视野移动的物体。 系统可以包括用于检测物体的方向和/或速度的装置。 速度检测装置可以包括传感器，用于从其他系统元件接收速度信息的接口或检查图像中的偏斜，拉伸或压缩的图像分析。 对于物体移动方向和速度，扫描光束成像器可能会改变其像素捕获率和/或其扫描速率以进行补偿。 替代地或组合地，成像器可以执行基于软件的图像运动补偿。 在一些实施例中，系统可以允许图像捕获区域使得通过其视野快速移动的对象移动。

公开(公告)号：US07448995B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US10873540

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Malik I. Amjad ,  John R. Lewis ,  Frank B. Metting, III ,  Christian S. L. Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Malik I. Amjad ,  John R. Lewis ,  Frank B. Metting, III ,  Christian S. L. Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/10 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00193 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/07 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B23/2469 ,  G02B23/26 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and produces an image. The endoscope may comprise one or more bodies housing a controller, light sources, and detectors; and a separable tip housing the scanning mechanism. The light sources may include laser emitters that combine their outputs into a polychromatic beam. Light may be emitted in ultraviolet or infrared wavelengths to produce a hyperspectral image. The detectors may be housed distally or at a proximal location with gathered light being transmitted thereto via optical fibers. A plurality of scanning elements may be combined to produce a stereoscopic image or other imaging modalities. The endoscope may include a lubricant delivery system to ease passage through body cavities and reduce trauma to the patient. The imaging components are especially compact, being comprised in some embodiments of a MEMS scanner and optical fibers, lending themselves to interstitial placement between other tip features such as working channels, irrigation ports, etc.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于刚性和柔性两种形式的扫描内窥镜，可扫描横过视野的光束，收集从扫描光束散射的光，检测散射光，并产生图像。 内窥镜可以包括容纳控制器，光源和检测器的一个或多个主体; 以及容纳扫描机构的可分离的尖端。 光源可以包括将其输出组合成多色光束的激光发射器。 光可以以紫外或红外波长发射以产生高光谱图像。 检测器可以向远侧容纳或在近端位置容纳聚光，经由光纤传输到其上。 可以组合多个扫描元件以产生立体图像或其它成像模态。 内窥镜可以包括润滑剂输送系统以便于通过体腔的通道并减少对患者的创伤。 成像组件特别紧凑，包括在MEMS扫描仪和光纤的一些实施例中，借助它们在诸如工作通道，冲洗口等的其它尖端特征之间的间隙放置。

公开(公告)号：US07375311B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11384207

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald Ray Apperson ,  Gregory T. Gibson

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald Ray Apperson ,  Gregory T. Gibson

IPC: G02B7/04

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/6408 ,  G01N2021/1736 ,  G01N2021/174 ,  G01N2201/10 ,  G02B2207/113

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to attributing light emissions to spots a light was scanned over. In aspects, the scanned light includes light capable of increasing light emissions from at least one type of matter. A detector detects emitted light that comes from spots the light was previously scanned over. Circuitry attributes emitted light with spots within the area. Data representing light that reflects from each spot may be combined with data representing light that emits (if any) from each spot to create an image. The emitted light may be assigned a false color in the image to distinguish it from reflected light in the image. Emitted light may occur as a result of fluorescent activity. Other aspects are described in the specification.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的主题的方面涉及将光发射归因于扫描光的点。 在这些方面，扫描的光包括能够增加至少一种类型的物质的光发射的光。 检测器检测来自光先前扫描的光斑的发射光。 电路属性在区域内发光。 表示从每个点反射的光的数据可以与表示从每个点发射（如果有的话）的光的数据组合以创建图像。 发出的光可能在图像中被指定为假颜色，以将其与图像中的反射光区分开。 由于荧光活性，可能发生发光。 其他方面在说明书中描述。

公开(公告)号：US07262765B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10933003

申请日：2004-09-02

Applicant: Margaret Brown ,  Voytek Andron ,  David Skurnik ,  Eric Altendorf ,  Martin Kykta ,  Mark A. Holton ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Margaret Brown ,  Voytek Andron ,  David Skurnik ,  Eric Altendorf ,  Martin Kykta ,  Mark A. Holton ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/0858 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G09G3/002 ,  G09G3/02 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/0276 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2320/043 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/0673

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a measurement of a property of a light source, scanning light from the light source onto a surface, such that the light interacts with the surface, detecting light from the surface to create a picture element, and correcting the picture element with the measurement of the property. An apparatus includes a scanned beam display, the scanned beam display is configured to receive a signal and to scan the signal for viewing by a user. The signal is to contain picture element information. The picture element information includes information for a plurality of colors, wherein information for at least one color is corrected to substantially remove a perturbation to the picture element information, such that an image containing the picture element information will be substantially unchanged by the perturbation.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括获得光源的特性的测量，将来自光源的光扫描到表面上，使得光与表面相互作用，检测来自表面的光以产生图像元素，并且用 财产的测量。 一种装置包括扫描光束显示器，扫描光束显示器被配置为接收信号并扫描信号以供用户观看。 信号是包含图像元素信息。 图像元素信息包括用于多种颜色的信息，其中针对至少一种颜色的信息被校正以基本上消除对图像元素信息的干扰，使得包含图像元素信息的图像将通过扰动基本上不变。

公开(公告)号：US06618162B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09237625

申请日：1999-01-26

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Pixie Ann Austin ,  Mike T. Brooks ,  Jaye A. Jarchow

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Pixie Ann Austin ,  Mike T. Brooks ,  Jaye A. Jarchow

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: H04N1/00928 ,  G06F9/4415 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0082

Abstract: A device such as a printer, includes non-volatile memory storing a communications kernel. Upon startup, a microprocessor executes the communication kernel to prompt a host to download a setup kernel to the device. The microprocessor may verify the downloading using a check sum calculation. The microprocessor may execute the setup kernel to determine the operational characteristics on the device. For example, the microprocessor may interrogate the hardware elements of the device to determine a set of hardware characteristics. The microprocessor may also interrogate the device to determine a set of user selectable setup options and may further interrogate the device or a nonresident register for ownership and access attributes for selected modules and software. The microprocessor may link a number of resident and non-resident library modules, selected based on the operational characteristics. The library modules are dynamically linkable to reconfigure the software as operational characteristics change. The invention employs a dual kernel system, including a minimal communications kernel and a setup kernel to customize the device.

Abstract translation: 诸如打印机的设备包括存储通信内核的非易失性存储器。 启动时，微处理器执行通信内核以提示主机向设备下载安装内核。 微处理器可以使用校验和计算来验证下载。 微处理器可以执行设置内核以确定设备上的操作特性。 例如，微处理器可以询问设备的硬件元件以确定一组硬件特性。 微处理器还可以询问设备以确定一组用户可选择的设置选项，并且可以进一步询问设备或非居民寄存器以获得所选择的模块和软件的所有权和访问属性。 微处理器可以连接基于操作特征选择的多个驻留和非驻留库模块。 库模块可动态链接，以便在操作特性发生变化时重新配置软件。 本发明采用双内核系统，包括最小通信内核和设置内核来定制设备。

公开(公告)号：US06585437B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09406153

申请日：1999-09-27

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  L. David Rish

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  L. David Rish

IPC: B65C1102

CPC classification number: B41J11/70 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B65C11/0284 ,  B65C11/0289 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1405 ,  Y10T428/1443 ,  Y10T428/1467 ,  Y10T428/1486 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/2839 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: A system comprising a linerless pressure sensitive label stock and a printer for printing on linerless pressure sensitive label stock exhibit reduced tendency for exposed adhesive to stick to printer components. The linerless pressure sensitive label stock has a plurality of regions that are substantially non-tacky formed along the length of the label stock web. In one embodiment, the non-tacky regions are formed by printing an adhesive deadening agent over the pressure sensitive adhesive. In another embodiment, the adhesive is printed in a pattern having non-tacky regions. Optional perforations in the non-tacky regions aid separation of printed regions from the rest of the web. Various means of web position sensing allow the printer to track the positions of the substantially non-tacky regions. After printing, the web of linerless pressure sensitive label stock is moved to positions where it is unlikely to stick to printer components.

Abstract translation: 包括无衬压敏标签原料和用于在无衬里的压敏标签原料上印刷的打印机的系统表现出暴露的粘合剂粘附到打印机部件上的趋势。 无衬压敏标签原料具有沿着标签原料纤维网的长度形成的多个基本上非粘性的区域。 在一个实施方案中，通过在粘合剂上印刷粘合剂消泡剂来形成非粘性区域。 在另一个实施方案中，粘合剂以具有非粘性区域的图案印刷。 非粘性区域中的可选穿孔有助于印刷区域与网的其余部分分离。 纸幅位置检测的各种装置允许打印机跟踪基本上非粘性区域的位置。 印刷后，将无衬垫压敏标签纸卷入到不太可能粘在打印机部件上的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06318636B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09401362

申请日：1999-09-21

Applicant: Andrew E. Reynolds ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Daniel B. Bodnar

Inventor： Andrew E. Reynolds ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Daniel B. Bodnar

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/0004 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: A data carrier reader includes an RFID tag reading section and a machine-readable symbol reading section, which can contain some common components. The reader is operable in an RFID tag reading mode and/or a symbol reading mode. The reader provides a consistent and intuitive user interface within, and between, the operating modes. The user interface can include visual, aural and tactile indicators. The visual indicators can include a pattern displayed by indicators on the reader, or projected onto or near the data carrier.

Abstract translation: 数据载体读取器包括RFID标签读取部分和机器可读符号读取部分，其可以包含一些共同的部件。 读取器可在RFID标签读取模式和/或符号读取模式下操作。 读者在操作模式之间和之间提供一致直观的用户界面。 用户界面可以包括视觉，听觉和触觉指示器。 视觉指示器可以包括由读取器上的指示符显示的图案，或者投影到数据载体上或附近。

公开(公告)号：US6147604A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US173539

申请日：1998-10-15

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Steven C. Hugh ,  Pixie Ann Austin

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Steven C. Hugh ,  Pixie Ann Austin

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  G08B13/24 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2414 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07771 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  G08B13/244

Abstract: A memory device comprises a substrate, an antenna on a first surface of the substrate, a microelectronic structure coupled to the antenna, a selectively deformable intermediate layer covering the first surface, the antenna and the microelectronic structure and conforming thereto, and an adhesive layer covering the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer may be deformable for selectively positioning the antenna with respect to the adhesive, and positioning the antenna with respect to an item to which the memory device is secured. The intermediate layer may be compressed, creating a relatively low profile for printing on the memory device. The intermediate layer may be an elastomerically compressible material, such as foam, or may be a selectively pressurizable and deformable envelope. A substantially planar surface of the intermediate layer provides a smooth surface for further manufacturing steps such as forming a protective film layer, a conductive ground layer, or for depositing adhesive and die cutting the RF tag onto a release liner. A face sheet may be positioned on the second surface of the substrate to provide a smooth surface for printing. Alternatively, the intermediate layer may provide a substantially planar surface for the face sheet. The ground layer may be formed from a spent transfer ribbon. A second ground layer and a dielectric layer may form a capacitor.

Abstract translation: 存储器件包括衬底，在衬底的第一表面上的天线，耦合到天线的微电子结构，覆盖第一表面的选择性可变形的中间层，天线和微电子结构并与其一致，以及覆盖 中间层。 中间层可以是可变形的，用于相对于粘合剂选择性地定位天线，并且相对于固定存储器件的物品来定位天线。 中间层可以被压缩，产生用于在存储器件上打印的相对低的轮廓。 中间层可以是弹性体可压缩材料，例如泡沫，或者可以是选择性加压和可变形的外壳。 中间层的基本上平坦的表面为进一步的制造步骤提供了平滑的表面，例如形成保护膜层，导电接地层，或用于沉积粘合剂并将RF标签模切到剥离衬垫上。 面片可以位于基板的第二表面上，以提供用于印刷的光滑表面。 或者，中间层可以为面板提供基本平坦的表面。 接地层可以由用过的转移带形成。 第二接地层和电介质层可以形成电容器。

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。