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    Method and apparatus for the maximization of print quality in a multipass thermal printer ribbon
    61.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for the maximization of print quality in a multipass thermal printer ribbon 有权
    用于在多功能热敏打印机色带中最大化打印质量的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号：US6023284A

    公开(公告)日：2000-02-08

    申请号：US229481

    申请日：1999-01-13

    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 ,  B41J17/36 ,  B41J35/00 ,  B41J35/36

    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.

    Abstract translation: 用于使热打印机中的打印质量最大化的方法和装置使用色带状态监视器来检测多通道热带的状况。 使用与各个像素处的热带条件相关的数据来确定每个热敏打印元件的定制通电信号。 在一个实施例中，系统利用历史存储器跟踪每个热敏打印元件和墨水存储器的先前加热历史，以跟踪热印带上对应于热打印元件的每个位置的先前使用。 来自历史存储器和墨水存储器的数据被组合以形成包含对应于特定打印介质的多个通电信号电平的数据的表存储器的索引。 表存储器中的数据为每个热敏打印元件提供定制的通电信号。 在替代实施例中，使用光源和检测器来确定热带上剩余的墨水的厚度。 调节通电信号以补偿热带的厚度变化。 在另一个实施例中，数据在多通道热带的一端被编码。 编码数据提供与热带的使用量相关的信息。 可以沿着图形边缘的像素升高通电信号，以使图像边缘的对比度最大化。 该系统确定特定像素是否位于图形图像区域的边缘并相应地调整通电信号。

    Rastering laser scanner with beam location feedback
    62.
    发明授权
    Rastering laser scanner with beam location feedback 失效
    具有光束位置反馈的Rastering激光扫描仪

    公开(公告)号：US5844222A

    公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

    申请号：US674581

    申请日：1996-07-02

    Applicant: H. Sprague Ackley ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： H. Sprague Ackley ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10

    CPC classification number: G06K7/14

    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for reading two-dimensional patterns, such as matrix symbols or signatures, using moving beam laser scanners to take advantage of the large depth of field inherent in laser scanners. A pixel generating element and a tracking element together create a digitized image of a target symbol by scanning a laser beam across the symbol. As the pixel generating element generates pixel data composing the digitized image, the tracking element tracks the position of the laser beam in the scanning pattern, and generates laser position data indicating the instantaneous position of the laser associated with particular pixels. The laser position data is then stored in a data memory in association with the generated pixel data, and a microprocessor utilizes the stored pixel data and laser position data to create an image of the target symbol.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用移动束激光扫描仪来读取二维图案（例如矩阵符号或签名）以利用激光扫描仪固有的大景深的方法和装置。 像素产生元件和跟踪元件一起通过跨越符号扫描激光束来产生目标符号的数字化图像。 当像素产生元件产生构成数字化图像的像素数据时，跟踪元件跟踪扫描图案中的激光束的位置，并产生指示与特定像素相关联的激光器的瞬时位置的激光位置数据。 然后将激光位置数据与生成的像素数据相关联地存储在数据存储器中，并且微处理器利用存储的像素数据和激光位置数据来创建目标符号的图像。

    Thermal printhead with static electricity discharge capability
    63.
    发明授权
    Thermal printhead with static electricity discharge capability 失效
    具有静电放电能力的热敏打印头

    公开(公告)号：US4855757A

    公开(公告)日：1989-08-08

    申请号：US63167

    申请日：1987-06-17

    Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald R. Apperson

    Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Gerald R. Apperson

    IPC: B41J2/345

    CPC classification number: B41J2/345

    Abstract: A thermal printhead for dissipating accumulated static electric charge. An electrically conducting outer layer is deposited over the surface of a thermal printhead that receives static charge from the passing print media or ribbon media. The layer, which can be a 100-angstrom-thick layer of chromium, is formed over a glass overglaze. If the surface overglaze is passivated, a 10-angstrom-thick activating primer layer is formed on the glass overglaze before the chromium layer is deposited. The conductive outer layer is connected to electrical ground to dissipate the static electric charge as it is generated.

    Abstract translation: 用于耗散累积静电荷的热敏打印头。 导电外层沉积在热打印头的表面上，该打印头从经过的打印介质或色带介质接收静电荷。 该层可以是100埃厚的铬层，在玻璃釉上形成。 如果表面超玻璃被钝化，则在沉积铬层之前，在玻璃釉上形成10埃厚的活化底漆层。 导电外层连接到电接地，以在其产生时消散静电荷。

    Luggage tag
    64.
    发明授权
    Luggage tag 失效
    行李标签

    公开(公告)号：US4631845A

    公开(公告)日：1986-12-30

    申请号：US735112

    申请日：1985-05-17

    Applicant: Robert A. Samuel ,  Lauren W. Huseby ,  Erick W. Weitkamp ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： Robert A. Samuel ,  Lauren W. Huseby ,  Erick W. Weitkamp ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: G09F3/02 ,  A44C3/00

    CPC classification number: G09F3/0288

    Abstract: Provided is a luggage tag (10) that is attachable to the handle (32) of a piece of luggage and is comprised of an elongate strip of flexible material. A longitudinal fold line (18) is scored into the tag and extends from one end (14) to terminate at a detachable ticket (22) that is integrally formed in the center of the tag and extends from the terminus of the fold line to the other end of the tag. Tongues are formed in the tag on each side of the detachable ticket. The detachable ticket and tongues are configured and arranged so that removal of the ticket allows passage of the handle between the tongues. The tag is then folded along the fold line and the tongues are joined to enclose the handle, thereby securing the tag to the handle.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种可附接到一件行李的手柄（32）的行李箱（10），并且由长条状的柔性材料构成。 纵向折叠线（18）被刻入标签并从一端（14）延伸以终止于可拆卸票据（22），该票据整体形成在标签的中心并从折线的终端延伸到 标签的另一端。 舌头形成在可拆卸票的每一侧的标签中。 可拆卸的票据和舌头被配置和布置，使得票据的移除允许手柄在舌头之间通过。 然后，标签沿着折叠线折叠并且舌片被接合以包围手柄，从而将标签固定到手柄上。

    Energy storage device
    66.
    发明授权
    Energy storage device 有权
    储能装置

    公开(公告)号：US08826771B2

    公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

    申请号：US12881727

    申请日：2010-09-14

    Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: F16F15/16 ,  F16F15/10

    CPC classification number: F16C32/0614 ,  F16C2361/55 ,  Y10T74/2117 ,  Y10T74/2121 ,  Y10T74/2123

    Abstract: Energy storage devices for storing energy are provided. An energy storage device includes a flywheel disposed in a chamber of a journal. A gas bearing is formed between an outer face of the flywheel and an inner face of the journal. The gas bearing exerts a compressive force on the flywheel, which allows for higher rotational velocities and higher energy storage.

    Abstract translation: 提供存储能量的储能装置。 能量存储装置包括设置在轴颈的腔室中的飞轮。 在飞轮的外表面和轴颈的内表面之间形成气体轴承。 气体轴承在飞轮上施加压缩力，这允许更高的旋转速度和更高的能量储存。

    Integrated photonics module and devices using integrated photonics modules
    69.
    发明授权
    Integrated photonics module and devices using integrated photonics modules 有权
    集成光子模块和使用集成光子模块的器件

    公开(公告)号：US07956858B2

    公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

    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: 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。

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