公开(公告)号：US20170056721A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15349606

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Jill Stelfox ,  Michael A. Wohl ,  James J. O'Hagan ,  Cynthia Traeger

IPC: A63B24/00 ,  A41D1/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A42B3/30 ,  A63B71/06 ,  G06K7/10 ,  A41D1/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/1036 ,  A41D1/002 ,  A41D1/005 ,  A41D1/04 ,  A41D2600/10 ,  A42B3/30 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A63B24/0021 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  A63B71/06 ,  A63B71/0619 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B71/0686 ,  A63B2024/0025 ,  A63B2024/0028 ,  A63B2024/0056 ,  A63B2220/12 ,  A63B2220/40 ,  A63B2220/836 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  A63B2225/54 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F17/3087 ,  G06F17/30876 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/10227 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/10306 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K9/00342 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06N7/005 ,  G06Q50/20 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G09B19/0038 ,  G16H50/30 ,  G16H50/50 ,  H04B1/7097 ,  H04B1/71635 ,  H04B1/71637 ,  H04B1/719 ,  H04L43/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Systems and related methods providing for determining activities of individuals are discussed herein. Circuitry may be configured to wirelessly receive tag signals from a plurality of RF location tags. Two or more of the RF location tags may be positioned on an individual, such as at positions that may at least partially define a human frame. The circuitry may be configured to correlate the two or more RF location tags with the individual. Location data for each of the two or more RF location tags may be determined based on the received tag signals. An activity of the individual may be determined based on the location data. In some embodiments, one or more activities involving multiple individuals may be determined based on RF location tags and sensors positioned on each of the multiple individuals. Furthermore, sensor data from the sensors may be communicated over the UWB channel.

Abstract translation: 本文讨论了提供个体活动的系统和相关方法。 电路可以被配置为从多个RF位置标签无线地接收标签信号。 RF位置标签中的两个或更多个可以位于个体上，诸如在至少部分地限定人框架的位置。 电路可以被配置为将两个或更多个RF位置标签与个体相关联。 可以基于接收到的标签信号来确定两个或更多个RF位置标签中的每一个的位置数据。 可以基于位置数据来确定个体的活动。 在一些实施例中，可以基于位于多个个体中的每一个上的RF位置标签和传感器来确定涉及多个个体的一个或多个活动。 此外，来自传感器的传感器数据可以通过UWB信道进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20170008320A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15273363

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Matthew D. Corvese ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Raymond J. LeBlanc ,  David F. Beck

IPC: B41J29/02

CPC classification number: B41J29/02 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H04W76/20 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes circuitry that includes: a processor; connector circuitry; and input/output circuitry; a first circuit board onto which the processor is disposed; a second circuit board onto which the connector circuitry is disposed; and a third circuit board onto which the input/output circuitry is disposed.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了包括与打印机有关的设备，方法和其他方式，以及用于存储用于执行设备的指令的代码的计算机可读介质，以及用于提供和支持移动打印和其他类型的设备的其他系统。 所公开的打印机的示例包括电路，其包括：处理器; 连接器电路; 和输入/输出电路; 设置有处理器的第一电路板; 连接器电路设置在其上的第二电路板; 以及设置有输入/输出电路的第三电路板。

公开(公告)号：US09520630B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14669262

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Daniel F. Donato

IPC: H01P5/00 ,  H01P1/30 ,  H01P7/06 ,  H01P1/20

CPC classification number: H01P1/2002 ,  H01P1/30 ,  H01P7/06

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to isolation devices, systems, methods and various means, for isolating ignition causing signals and/or explosions from hazardous or explosive environments.

公开(公告)号：US20160325565A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15143998

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Larry E. Smolenski ,  David L. Garbe

IPC: B41J11/04 ,  B41J2/32

CPC classification number: B41J11/02 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J11/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J25/312 ,  B41J2202/31

Abstract: Provided herein is a media processing device including a printhead assembly, a frame, and a biasing element. The printhead assembly includes a printhead and a printhead bracket, where the printhead assembly extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end, and where the printhead bracket includes a biasing force receiving element. The frame may be configured to receive and support the printhead assembly, where the frame includes a first portion disposed adjacent to the first end of the printhead assembly, and a second frame portion is disposed adjacent to the second end of the printhead assembly. The biasing element may extend between the first frame portion and the second frame portion, where the biasing element may engage the biasing force receiving element of the printhead assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种包括打印头组件，框架和偏置元件的介质处理设备。 打印头组件包括打印头和打印头支架，其中打印头组件在纵向方向上在第一端和第二端之间延伸，并且其中打印头支架包括偏置力接收元件。 框架可以被配置为接收和支撑打印头组件，其中框架包括邻近打印头组件的第一端设置的第一部分，并且第二框架部分邻近打印头组件的第二端设置。 偏置元件可以在第一框架部分和第二框架部分之间延伸，偏置元件可以与打印头组件的偏置力接收元件接合。

公开(公告)号：US09487022B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14623377

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Robert A. Hutnak ,  James A. Lucas ,  Anthony R. Helberg ,  Mathew D. Corvese ,  Roy P. Lyman

IPC: B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/56 ,  B41J29/54 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05D5/14

CPC classification number: B41J11/0045 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J11/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/023 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/54 ,  B41J29/56 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/009

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了对打印机的改进，包括使用工程结构来限制冲击期间的弯曲，弯曲和/或扭曲以及使用冲击吸收材料来防止裂纹和断裂。 设计特征和材料增加了打印机设计的刚性，以防止冲击期间的扭曲和弯曲，并增加了典型断裂区域打印机设计的强度。 例如，实施例提供了通过使用改进的材料和设计优化来分布冲击力来加强传统断裂面积的改进。 实施例允许打印机在跌落测试和/或翻滚测试之后保持操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160280486A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14670961

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Robert A. Ehrhardt

IPC: B65H7/14 ,  B65H7/20 ,  G01N21/55 ,  B65H7/04

CPC classification number: B65H7/14 ,  B41J11/0095 ,  B65H7/04 ,  B65H7/20 ,  G01N2021/558

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for sensing clear or transparent media in printers. In one embodiment, a media conveyance apparatus is provided comprising a light sensor positioned on a first side of a media conveyance path; a light source positioned on a second side of the media conveyance path; and presence determination circuitry. The media conveyance apparatus is configured such that the light sensor and the light source are positioned such that media may pass between the light sensor and the light source along the media conveyance path. The media conveyance apparatus is further configured such that the light sensor provides signals to the presence determination circuitry indicating an amount of light received from the light source and the presence determination circuitry determines a reflection loss based on the signals received from the light sensor and further determines whether the reflection loss satisfies a loss threshold. The media conveyance apparatus is further configured so that if the presence determination circuitry determines the reflection loss satisfies the loss threshold, the presence determination circuitry outputs a media present indication.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在打印机中检测清晰或透明介质的系统，方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种介质传送装置，其包括位于介质传送路径的第一侧上的光传感器; 位于介质输送路径的第二侧上的光源; 和存在确定电路。 介质传送装置被配置为使得光传感器和光源被定位成使得介质可以沿着介质传送路径在光传感器和光源之间通过。 介质传送装置还被配置为使得光传感器向存在确定电路提供指示从光源接收的光量的信号，并且存在确定电路基于从光传感器接收的信号来确定反射损耗，并进一步确定 反射损耗是否满足损耗阈值。 介质输送装置还被配置为使得如果存在确定电路确定反射损耗满足损失阈值，则存在确定电路输出介质存在指示。

公开(公告)号：US20160236493A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14623224

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Roy P. Lyman ,  Tonny Wang ,  David F. Beck ,  Anthony R. Helberg

IPC: B41J29/06 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: B41J29/06 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/023 ,  B41J29/13 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G07G5/00 ,  H01R33/00

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are described herein. An example embodiment may include a cradle including a cradle body configured to support a printing device, the cradle body defining an extended battery cavity, first and second printer capture flanges extending from the cradle body and disposed proximate a first side of the extended battery cavity, first and second biased latches extending from the cradle body and disposed proximate a second side of the extended battery cavity, each of the first and second biased latches defining a printer drive surface and a lock surface, and a communication port extending from the cradle body proximate the second side of the extended battery cavity between the first and second biased latches.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了装置，方法和计算机程序产品。 示例性实施例可以包括支架，其包括构造成支撑打印装置的支架主体，支架主体限定扩展电池空腔，从支架主体延伸并设置在延伸电池腔的第一侧附近的第一和第二打印机捕获凸缘， 第一和第二偏压闩锁，其从所述支架主体延伸并且设置在所述延伸的电池腔的第二侧附近，所述第一和第二偏置闩锁中的每一个限定打印机驱动表面和锁定表面，以及从所述托架体接近 扩展电池腔的第二侧在第一和第二偏置闩锁之间。

公开(公告)号：US20160216922A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15091769

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Bret M. Anno

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/1222 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1243 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1287 ,  H04L63/029 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/0869 ,  H04L63/166 ,  H04L63/168 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: An example disclosed printer includes communications circuitry configured to facilitate communications with a network; and processing circuitry configured to: initiate a connection between the printer and a server via the network; transmit data to the server using the connection, wherein the server is to generate an instruction for the printer based on the data; and perform a printing operation using the instruction received from the server.

Abstract translation: 所公开的打印机的示例包括被配置为便于与网络通信的通信电路; 以及处理电路，其被配置为：经由所述网络发起所述打印机和服务器之间的连接; 使用所述连接将数据发送到所述服务器，其中所述服务器将基于所述数据生成所述打印机的指令; 并使用从服务器接收到的指令来执行打印操作。

公开(公告)号：US20160180121A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15053874

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Dani Raphaeli ,  Gideon Kaplan ,  Abraham Menkes ,  Guy Sela ,  Izhar Marinov ,  Uzi Ram

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10019 ,  G06K7/10306 ,  G06K7/10356 ,  H04W74/00

Abstract: An example method includes estimating whether a collision occurred between a plurality of wide band response signals, the wide band response signals being responsive to a first interrogation signal transmitted by a first reader; when the collision is estimated to have occurred and the first reader received a first response from a particular tag, transmitting, by the first reader, a second interrogation signal, the second interrogation signal initiating a communication session between the reader and the particular tag; and transmitting, by the first reader, an acknowledgement packet to cause the tag to refrain from responding to a command during the communication session; and a second reader to refrain from interrogating the particular tag during the communication session.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括估计在多个宽带响应信号之间是否发生冲突，宽带响应信号响应于由第一读取器发送的第一询问信号; 当估计碰撞已经发生并且第一读取器从特定标签接收到第一响应时，由第一读取器发送第二询问信号，第二询问信号发起读取器和特定标签之间的通信会话; 以及由所述第一读取器发送确认分组，以使所述标签在所述通信会话期间不响应命令; 以及在通信会话期间不要询问特定标签的第二读取器。

公开(公告)号：US09370939B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14623102

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J Hegarty

IPC: B41J2/35 ,  B41J33/54 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  G06K15/02 ,  B41J33/44 ,  G06K1/12

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  B41J33/44 ,  B41J33/54 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/028

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response. Motor torque is dynamically controlled based on type of media and/or labels present on the media.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于控制打印装置的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 在示例性实施例中，打印线被划分为帧，并且基于相邻帧点状态来确定帧点状态。 可以调节打印装置的最大电动机速度，使得实际的电动机速度在打印期间逐渐变化。 打印引擎可以通过向打印头发送信号并接收响应来检测打印头类型。 基于介质上存在的介质和/或标签的类型，可以动态地控制电机转矩。