Abstract:
Arrangements and procedures are described to automatically configure an imaging device to form images on sheets of print media in a stack of print media. To accomplish this, information is imprinted on the top sheet of the stack of print media. The information provides media parameter information that corresponds to each of the other sheets of print media in the stack of print media. An imaging device senses, or reads the information from the top sheet in a manner that is independent of any particular orientation of the top sheet. The imaging device is configured form images on each of the sheets of print media based on the sensed information.
Abstract:
A print cartridge temperature control apparatus and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, ink passes from a first chamber, across a printhead, and to a second chamber to control the temperature of the printhead.
Abstract:
Upon receiving a request to clear or reset a terminal, the terminal displays a random number, the random number is placed in a regular file and signed by a private key to created a signed clear file, the clear file is authenticated, and the original random number is replaced by a new random number, thereby ensuring the authenticity of the clear or reset request while protecting the terminal from replay attacks.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for displaying images on web pages at a constant size, independent of screen resolution and independent of physical screen size is disclosed. By determining the current screen resolution and size and then scaling the image, the image can be displayed at the correct size.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of an ejection apparatus and methods are provided. In one representative embodiment an ejection apparatus includes a bar movable along a first axis and a carriage movable along a second axis which is distinct from the first axis. The bar which has an edge oriented along an angular position between the first axis and the second axis, is in physical communication with the carriage such that movement of the bar along the first axis causes movement of the carriage along the second axis.
Abstract:
A consumable resource access control unit includes a consumable resource and an authorization interface coupled to the consumable resource. The interface is configured to limit use of the resource.
Abstract:
The invention provides a circuit and method for obtaining a fully functional microprocessor using only a fraction of the available on-chip cache. The memory sub-arrays of the on-chip cache are tested to determine which sub-arrays are functional. After determining which sub-arrays are functional, a set of sub-arrays is selected that constitute a binary fraction of the cache. The CPU is initialized to accommodate a smaller address space corresponding to the size of the selected sub-arrays. Finally, a group of signals are programmed to allow the CPU access to the selected sub-arrays.
Abstract:
An array of nanostructures has a multiplicity of nanostructures disposed in a predetermined pattern on a substrate, the nanostructures being oriented in a predetermined orientation, and the nanostructures being characterized by interior dimensions commensurate with the dimensions of predetermined microbes. Methods of fabricating the array are disclosed.
Abstract:
A system and method for automated message response within a system for knowledge management is disclosed. The method discloses the steps of: identifying a set of information resources; profiling the information resources; monitoring a transmitted message; scoring the monitored message with respect to the information resource profiles; querying an information resource with content from the monitored message, if that information resource's score exceeds a predetermined threshold; receiving a set of query responses from the information resources; generating a response to the monitored message from the query responses; and responding to the monitored message with the message response. The system of the present invention, discloses means for implementing the method.
Abstract:
When a digital imaging system, such as a digital camera or scanner system, performs an image adjustment that affects pixels in a digital photograph, the system stores the original pixel data in a header, tag, or similar informational portion in the resulting digital image file, The original pixel data can be retrieved at a later time and replaced in the digital photograph as a way to “undo” the image adjustment. The digital imaging system may optionally be a digital camera. The digital imaging system may optionally be a scanner system. The pixel data retrieval may be performed by the digital imaging system or by another device, such as a computer.