公开(公告)号：US6114962A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US173137

申请日：1998-10-15

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Steven C. Hugh

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Steven C. Hugh

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  G08B13/24 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  G08B13/187

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2225 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K19/07718 ,  G06K19/07728 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/2422 ,  G08B13/2434 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/01087

Abstract: An RF tag for inclusion in a smart label comprises a stiff substrate sized to be received in the smart label, an antenna carried by the substrate and an integrated circuit having a memory circuit carried by the substrate and coupled to the antenna by wire bonding. The substrate may be strain relieved, for example, by forming a pair of generally opposed serpentine edges on the substrate, or forming a plurality of grooves in at least one surface of the substrate. A smart label comprises the RF tag between a face sheet and an adhesive. A release liner may cover the adhesive. A compressably deformable material having a low viscoelastic modulus is received between the first surface of the substrate and the face sheet partially surrounding the circuit structure and wire bonds to hydrostatically protect against damage. A film layer with a blister may envelop the low viscoelastic modulus material.

Abstract translation: 用于包含在智能标签中的RF标签包括尺寸适于接收在智能标签中的刚性衬底，由衬底承载的天线以及具有由衬底承载并通过引线接合耦合到天线的存储器电路的集成电路。 衬底可以是例如通过在衬底上形成一对大致相对的蛇形边缘，或者在衬底的至少一个表面中形成多个凹槽来实现应变消除。 智能标签包括面片和粘合剂之间的RF标签。 剥离衬垫可以覆盖粘合剂。 具有低粘弹性模量的可压缩变形的材料被接收在基板的第一表面和部分包围电路结构的表面片和引线接合之间以进行静电防止损坏。 具有泡罩的膜层可以包裹低粘弹性模量材料。

公开(公告)号：US6092940A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US100259

申请日：1998-06-19

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Joseph R. Wade

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Joseph R. Wade

IPC: B41J3/28 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J11/38 ,  B41J11/42 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B65H7/14 ,  B41J3/36

CPC classification number: B41J11/0095 ,  B41J11/008

Abstract: A printer for printing on a manually moved print medium. The printer may use thermal or inkjet printing and has user feedback and input. A roller-type position detector enables the printer to be used without a mechanical paper drive mechanism. The printer monitors the print medium as the print medium is propelled through the printer to identify when particular printing fields are aligned to the printhead. The printer then activates the printhead to print image portions in the printing fields. An alternative embodiment of the printer uses a flexible mounting of the printhead. In this embodiment, the paper roll diameter is determined in conjunction with monitoring the rotation of the paper roll to determine the position of the paper without requiring a roller-type position detector.

Abstract translation: 用于在手动移动的打印介质上打印的打印机。 打印机可以使用热敏打印或喷墨打印，并具有用户反馈和输入。 辊式位置检测器使打印机能够在没有机械纸张驱动机构的情况下使用。 当打印介质通过打印机推进时，打印机监视打印介质，以识别特定打印区域是否与打印头对齐。 打印机然后激活打印头以在打印区域中打印图像部分。 打印机的替代实施例使用打印头的灵活安装。 在本实施例中，纸卷直径与监视纸卷的旋转相结合来确定纸张的位置，而不需要辊型位置检测器。

公开(公告)号：US6015241A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-18

申请号：US999384

申请日：1997-12-18

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Pixie A. Austin

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Pixie A. Austin

IPC: B41J13/00

CPC classification number: B41J13/0027

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a thermal printer for printing information onto a paper substrate material is provided. The apparatus enables the thermal printer to compensate for the variable payout force of the paper substrate material. The apparatus comprises a platen in contact with the paper substrate material at a print region of the thermal printer. A motor and a roller mechanically coupled to the motor are used to transport the paper substrate material through the print region. A rotational rate detector comprises a light source, a disk having alternating radially disposed regions of different light conductivity, and a photodetector adjacent to the disk. The disk is at least partially illuminated by light provided by the light source and the photodetector to provide an electrical signal corresponding to detected periodic changes of the light illuminated onto the disk during rotation of the disk in cooperation with the platen. A central processor is adapted to receive the electrical signal and provide a driving signal to the motor. The driving signal compensates for the variable payout force by altering a corresponding transport rate of the paper substrate material in accordance with the detected rotational rate of the disk, an event model stored in a RAM, and/or a harmonic model stored in the RAM.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在热敏打印机中用于将信息打印到纸基材上的设备。 该设备使得热敏打印机能够补偿纸基材料的可变释放力。 该设备包括在热敏打印机的打印区域与纸基材料接触的压板。 机械地联接到马达的马达和滚子用于将纸基材通过打印区输送。 旋转速率检测器包括光源，具有不同光导率的交替径向设置的区域的光盘和与光盘相邻的光电检测器。 该盘由光源和光电检测器提供的光至少部分地被照亮，以提供对应于在盘与盘的转动期间照射到光盘上的光的检测的周期性变化的电信号。 中央处理器适于接收电信号并向电动机提供驱动信号。 驾驶信号通过根据检测到的盘的旋转速度，存储在RAM中的事件模型和/或存储在RAM中的谐波模型来改变纸基材材料的相应传输速率来补偿可变的释放力。

公开(公告)号：US5946020A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US626889

申请日：1996-04-03

Applicant: Thomas A. Rogers ,  Joel A. Schoen ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Thomas A. Rogers ,  Joel A. Schoen ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36

CPC classification number: B41J2/3555 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/36

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maximizing print quality in a thermal printer uses a ribbon condition monitor to detect the condition of a multipass thermal ribbon. Data related to the condition of the thermal ribbon at each individual pixel is used to determine a custom energization signal for each thermal print element. In one embodiment, the system utilizes a history memory to track the prior heating history of each thermal print element and an ink memory to track the prior use of each location on the thermal print ribbon corresponding to the thermal print elements. The data from the history memory and the ink memory are combined to form an index to a table memory containing data corresponding to a plurality of energization signal levels for a particular print medium. The data in the table memory provides the custom energization signal for each of the thermal print elements. In an alternative embodiment, a light source and detector are used to determine the thickness of ink remaining on the thermal ribbon. The energization signal is adjusted to compensate for variations in the thickness of the thermal ribbon. In yet another embodiment, data is encoded at one end of a multipass thermal ribbon. The encoded data provides information related to the amount of usage of the thermal ribbon. The energization signal may be boosted for pixels along the edge of a graphic image so as to maximize the contrast of image edges. The system determines whether a particular pixel is located at the edge of a graphic image area and adjusts the energization signal correspondingly.

公开(公告)号：US5912452A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-15

申请号：US795590

申请日：1997-02-06

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  H. Sprague Ackley

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  H. Sprague Ackley

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: A symbology reader uses a linear detector to image a two-dimensional area by scanning the field of view of the linear detector across an image field. In one embodiment, the reader simultaneously decodes data from the linear detector according to two-dimensional techniques and linear and stacked symbology techniques. If the reader identifies a linear or stacked symbology, the two-dimensional processing is interrupted. As the reader scans the field of view of the linear detector across the image field, the scanning mirror simultaneously sweeps a light plane across the image field so that only the imaged region is illuminated, thereby improving the dynamic range of the reader.

Abstract translation: 符号读取器使用线性检测器通过跨越图像场扫描线性检测器的视场来对二维区域成像。 在一个实施例中，读取器根据二维技术和线性和堆叠的符号技术同时解码来自线性检测器的数据。 如果阅读器识别线性或堆叠的符号系统，则二维处理中断。 当读取器扫描跨越图像场的线性检测器的视野时，扫描镜同时扫描跨越图像场的光平面，使得只有成像区域被照亮，从而改善读取器的动态范围。

公开(公告)号：US5751330A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US454503

申请日：1995-05-30

Applicant: Pixie Ann Austin ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy L. Aragon

Inventor： Pixie Ann Austin ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy L. Aragon

IPC: B41J2/32 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J23/36 ,  B41J29/02

CPC classification number: B41J29/02 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J23/36 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J3/407

Abstract: A printer for printing on an outer layer of a print medium on a print medium roll. The printer may use thermal or inkjet printing. The printer is used without a mechanical paper drive mechanism. The printer monitors movement of an outer wrap of the print medium as the print medium roll rotates in response to a user pulling print medium from the print medium roll. In one embodiment, the printer detects movement of the print medium with a metering roller and an optical rotation sensor. In another embodiment, the printer monitors movement of the print medium by detecting movement of index marks on the print medium. From the monitored movement of the print medium, the printer identifies a portion of the print medium aligned to the printhead and selects image portions to print in the identified portion. The printer then activates the printhead to print the selected image portions in the corresponding identified portion. A bias spring, together with movable mounting of the printhead, allows the printhead to remain engaged with the print medium as the radius of the print medium roll decreases as the print medium is dispensed.

Abstract translation: 一种打印机，用于在打印介质卷上的打印介质的外层上进行打印。 打印机可能会使用热敏打印或喷墨打印。 使用打印机没有机械纸张驱动机构。 当打印介质辊响应于用户从打印介质辊拉取打印介质时，打印机监视打印介质的外部包装的运动。 在一个实施例中，打印机使用计量辊和光学旋转传感器检测打印介质的移动。 在另一个实施例中，打印机通过检测打印介质上的索引标记的移动来监视打印介质的移动。 从打印介质的监视的移动，打印机识别与打印头对准的打印介质的一部分，并选择在所识别的部分中打印的图像部分。 打印机然后激活打印头以在相应的识别部分中打印所选择的图像部分。 当打印介质被分配时，偏置弹簧与打印头的可移动安装一起允许打印头与打印介质保持接合，因为打印介质卷的半径减小。

公开(公告)号：US5488223A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-30

申请号：US305204

申请日：1994-09-13

Applicant: Pixie A. Austin ,  Duane M. Fox ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Pixie A. Austin ,  Duane M. Fox ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J11/46 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06F15/20

CPC classification number: B41J11/009 ,  B41J11/46 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06K2215/0082

Abstract: A system and method for the automatic selection printer operating parameters using a preprinted bar code image on a portion of a selected print medium or a separate sheet of bar code parameters and commands. The bar code image specified characteristics of the selected print medium. A bar code scanner operates in conjunction with a bar code printer and scans the bar code image. The system automatically selects printer operating parameters, such as print speed, print head pressure, and burn duration to configure the printer for optimal operation with the selected print medium. The bar codes can also be used for test and service, label design, data entry, or work in process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动选择打印机的操作参数的系统和方法，其使用在所选择的打印介质的一部分或条形码参数和命令的一部分上的预打印条形码图像。 条形码图像指定所选打印介质的特征。 条形码扫描器与条形码打印机一起操作，并扫描条形码图像。 系统自动选择打印机操作参数，如打印速度，打印头压力和刻录持续时间，以配置打印机以使用所选打印介质进行最佳操作。 条形码也可用于测试和服务，标签设计，数据输入或正在进行中。

公开(公告)号：US20110234919A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13158278

申请日：2011-06-10

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: G03B21/28 ,  H04N9/31

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 may include a selective fold mirror configured to pass at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner and reflect 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: 集成光子模块可以包括选择性折叠镜，其被配置为将至少一部分发射的光朝向MEMS扫描仪传递，并将扫描光反射到视场。 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。

公开(公告)号：US07921180B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US09788628

申请日：2001-02-14

Applicant: Patrick Thomas Greer ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Patrick Thomas Greer ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A method and apparatus for convenient and easy access to product- and shipment-related information and/or transactions is disclosed. A radio frequency tag reader is used to read a radio frequency tag having a structured data format. The end device parses one or more particular data entities from the data read. The radio frequency tag reader accesses a URL having at least a portion in common with one or more of the parsed data entities and displays associated web page content or processes an associated transaction. The radio frequency tag reader may sequentially substitute a series of most probable non-common URL portions to locate associated content if the first tried URL does not result in a valid response. Alternatively, a server may provide such search functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方便和方便地访问产品和运输相关信息和/或交易的方法和装置。 射频标签读取器用于读取具有结构化数据格式的射频标签。 终端设备从读取的数据解析一个或多个特定数据实体。 射频标签读取器访问具有与解析的数据实体中的一个或多个共同的至少一部分的URL，并且显示相关联的网页内容或处理关联的事务。 如果第一尝试的URL不导致有效的响应，则射频标签读取器可以顺序地替换一系列最可能的非公用URL部分来定位相关联的内容。 或者，服务器可以提供这样的搜索功能。

公开(公告)号：US20110027734A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12753047

申请日：2010-04-01

Applicant: Thomas S. Hartwick ,  David Goodson ,  Richard F. Rutkowski ,  Geoff Osler ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Thomas S. Hartwick ,  David Goodson ,  Richard F. Rutkowski ,  Geoff Osler ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: F23Q3/00

CPC classification number: F02P3/01 ,  F02P11/06 ,  F23C99/001

Abstract: According to an embodiment, combustion in a combustion volume is affected by at least two sequentially applied non-parallel electric fields. According to an embodiment, a combustion volume is equipped with at least three individually modulatable electrodes. According to an embodiment, an electric field application apparatus for a combustion volume includes a safety apparatus to reduce or eliminate danger.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，燃烧体积中的燃烧受至少两个顺序施加的非平行电场的影响。 根据实施例，燃烧体积配备有至少三个可单独调节的电极。 根据实施例，用于燃烧体积的电场施加装置包括用于减少或消除危险的安全装置。