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。

公开(公告)号：US20110025930A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12896185

申请日：2010-10-01

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: H04N5/74

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.

公开(公告)号：US07547277B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11303262

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  John R. Lewis

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  John R. Lewis

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00057 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  H04N17/002 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An endoscope system and method includes an endoscope tip coupled to a endoscope console for providing images of anatomical features imaged using the endoscope system. The system also includes a calibration device having known optical properties. The calibration device is imaged using the endoscope system, and data corresponding to the image is obtained. This data are compared to data corresponding to the known optical properties of the calibration device. Based on this comparison, calibration data corresponding to imaging errors of the endoscope system are obtained. The calibration data are used to calibrate the endoscope system.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜系统和方法包括：内窥镜末端，其与内窥镜控制台相连，用于提供使用所述内窥镜系统成像的解剖特征的图像。 该系统还包括具有已知光学特性的校准装置。 使用内窥镜系统对校准装置进行成像，得到与图像对应的数据。 将该数据与对应于校准装置的已知光学特性的数据进行比较。 基于该比较，获得与内窥镜系统的成像误差对应的校正数据。 校准数据用于校准内窥镜系统。

公开(公告)号：US07534205B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11364628

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/00188

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a field of view (FOV) using an image capture device, selecting one of the images having the best focus, and displaying the selected image on the image capture device. In another aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a FOV, dividing each of the images into a plurality of regions, and comparing corresponding regions from each of the images. The regions having the best focus are selected. A composite image is constructed formed from the regions with the best focus and the composite image is displayed. Image capture devices configured to effect the above methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择和显示具有最佳焦点的图像的方法和装置。 一方面，显示拍摄图像的方法包括使用图像拍摄装置拍摄视场（FOV）的多个图像，选择具有最佳焦点的图像之一，并且在图像拍摄上显示所选择的图像 设备。 在另一方面，一种显示拍摄图像的方法包括拍摄FOV的多个图像，将每个图像分割成多个区域，以及对来自每个图像的相应区域进行比较。 选择具有最佳焦点的区域。 从具有最佳聚焦的区域构成合成图像，并显示合成图像。 还公开了配置成实现上述方法的图像捕获装置。