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。

公开(公告)号：US5357271A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-18

申请号：US5664

申请日：1993-01-19

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Kenneth D. Lakey

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Kenneth D. Lakey

IPC: B41J2/335 ,  B41J2/375

CPC classification number: B41J2/33585 ,  B41J2/375

Abstract: A thermal printhead incorporating an elongated heat conduction chamber which is oriented in alignment with an array of printhead heating elements and used to transfer heat along the array to equalize heat distribution. The chamber contains a heat transfer fluid and wicks. The fluid when in a liquid state absorbs heat at a hot spot along the array through evaporation, transports the heat along the array to cooler portions of the chamber as a gas through gas dynamics and localized pressure, condenses to the liquid form, and returns to the hot spot through the capillary action of the wicks. In another embodiment, a metal strip is used to distribute the heat along the heating element array between hot and cool portions of the array.

Abstract translation: 一种热打印头，其包括细长的导热室，其被定向成与打印头加热元件阵列对准，并且用于沿阵列传递热量以均衡热分布。 该室含有传热流体和芯。 当处于液态的流体通过蒸发沿着阵列吸收热量，沿着阵列将热量作为气体通过气体动力学和局部压力传输到腔室的较冷部分，冷凝成液体形式，并返回到 通过灯芯的毛细管作用的热点。 在另一个实施例中，使用金属条来沿着加热元件阵列在阵列的热和冷部分之间分配热量。

公开(公告)号：US4604635A

公开(公告)日：1986-08-05

申请号：US669594

申请日：1984-11-08

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald R. Apperson ,  Robert J. Brooks ,  Robert A. Samuel

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald R. Apperson ,  Robert J. Brooks ,  Robert A. Samuel

IPC: B41M5/44 ,  D03D3/00

CPC classification number: B41M5/443 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: A thermal recording paper comprising a substrate (12) and a protective layer (20). The substrate includes a support layer (13) and a thermal layer (14) comprising a heat-sensitive, image forming thermal material. The protective layer comprises a cured silicone resin overlying one side of the substrate and positioned on the same side of the support layer as the thermal layer. In another aspect, the present invention comprises a method of making thermal recording paper comprising coating one side of the substrate with a silicone resin such that the silicone resin is positioned on the same side of the support layer as the thermal layer, and curing the silicone resin by exposing it to radiation such as electron beam radiation or ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract translation: 一种热敏记录纸，包括基底（12）和保护层（20）。 衬底包括支撑层（13）和包含热敏成像热材料的热层（14）。 保护层包括固化的硅氧烷树脂，其覆盖在基底的一侧并且位于与热层相同的支撑层侧。 另一方面，本发明包括一种制备热敏记录纸的方法，包括用硅树脂涂覆基材的一侧，使得硅树脂位于与热层相同的支撑层侧，并固化硅树脂 树脂通过将其暴露于诸如电子束辐射或紫外线辐射的辐射。

公开(公告)号：US08881535B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13370183

申请日：2012-02-09

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

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

IPC: F02C9/00 ,  F23C5/00 ,  F23D14/84 ,  F23C5/14 ,  F23C99/00

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

Abstract: A combustion system may include a plurality of heated volume portions. At least two of the plurality of heated volume portions may include corresponding respective electrodes. The electrodes may be driven to produce respective electric fields in their respective volumes. The electric fields may be configured to drive desired respective responses.

Abstract translation: 燃烧系统可以包括多个加热的体积部分。 多个加热容积部分中的至少两个可以包括相应的相应的电极。 可以驱动电极以在它们各自的体积中产生相应的电场。 电场可以被配置为驱动期望的各个响应。

公开(公告)号：US08483524B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US12246957

申请日：2008-10-07

Applicant: Bing Li ,  Raluca Dinu ,  Eric Miller ,  Danliang Jin ,  Hui Chen ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Bing Li ,  Raluca Dinu ,  Eric Miller ,  Danliang Jin ,  Hui Chen ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/065 ,  G02B6/1221

Abstract: An electro-optic polymer semiconductor integrated circuit includes one or more doped regions configured to drive one or more electrodes, and the electrodes are configured to drive a juxtaposed electro-optic core. The assembly may include a planarization layer disposed at least partially coplanar with the electrodes. The circuit may include an integrated multiplexer, driver configured to receive a signal from the multiplexer, at least one high speed electrode configured to be driven by the driver and modulate light energy passed through a hyperpolarizable poled chromophore regions disposed near the high speed electrode. The circuit may include a calibration storage circuit. The circuit may include, during fabrication, structures to provide voltage to a buried electrode and a shield to prevent damage from the poling field.

Abstract translation: 电光聚合物半导体集成电路包括被配置为驱动一个或多个电极的一个或多个掺杂区域，并且电极被配置为驱动并置的电光芯。 组件可以包括至少部分地与电极共面设置的平坦化层。 电路可以包括集成多路复用器，被配置为从多路复用器接收信号的驱动器，配置成由驱动器驱动的至少一个高速电极，并调制通过设置在高速电极附近的超极化极化发色团区域的光能。 电路可以包括校准存储电路。 该电路在制造期间可以包括向掩埋电极和屏蔽层提供电压以防止来自极化场的损伤的结构。

公开(公告)号：US20130004902A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

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

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。

公开(公告)号：US07834867B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11786423

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

Abstract translation: 集成光子模块包括至少一个光源和MEMS扫描仪，该扫描器被配置成安装到主机系统的光学框架耦合并保持对准。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块可以包括耦合到光学框架的多个光源和光束组合器。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块包括选择性折叠镜，其被配置为沿正常方向将至少一部分发射光引向MEMS扫描器，并将扫描光通过到视场。 选择性折叠镜可以使用光束偏振来选择光束通过和反射。 集成光子模块可以包括诸如四分之一波片的波束旋转器，以将发射的光的偏振转换成适于通过折叠镜的不同偏振。 集成光子模块可以包括一个或多个光检测器。