公开(公告)号：US20160236492A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

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: B41J29/02 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/00

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：US09418322B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14445196

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Bruce N. Alleshouse

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06K15/1813 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1298 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K2215/0011

Abstract: An XML system is configured to encode RFID devices embedded in media, based upon an extensible markup language (XML) input data stream. The computer system further includes an XML processor configured to receive and process a format template, associate the XML data contained in the XML input data stream and the format template, a formatting engine configured to format the associated XML data according to a format governed by the format template, and/or generate encoding information for an RFID device.

Abstract translation: 基于可扩展标记语言（XML）输入数据流，XML系统被配置为对嵌入在媒体中的RFID设备进行编码。 计算机系统还包括配置成接收和处理格式模板的XML处理器，将包含在XML输入数据流和格式模板中的XML数据相关联，格式化引擎被配置为根据由 格式模板，和/或生成RFID设备的编码信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160212227A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15083390

申请日：2016-03-29

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： THOMAS N. BERARDUCCI ,  THOMAS KURIAN ,  PHILIIP GERSKOVICH ,  VALIK SOLORZANO BARBOZA ,  EURO BEINAT ,  CAROLYN M. RICCI

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  G06F3/1222 ,  G06F3/1224 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1287 ,  G06F3/1293 ,  G06K15/1805 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/32106 ,  H04N1/44 ,  H04N1/4433

Abstract: An example device for providing device information to a device management infrastructure includes a memory subsystem; a communication interface to: receive, from a first device, first device information in a first device-native format; receive, from a second device, second device information in a second device-native format different than the first device-native format; transmit the first device information to a remote server in a device-agnostic format; and transmit the second device information to the remote server in the device-agnostic format; and a device information processor to convert the first device information and the second device information into the device-agnostic format.

Abstract translation: 用于向设备管理基础设施提供设备信息的示例设备包括存储器子系统; 通信接口，用于：以第一设备本机格式从第一设备接收第一设备信息; 从第二设备接收与第一设备本机格式不同的第二设备本机格式的第二设备信息; 以设备不可知格式将第一设备信息发送到远程服务器; 并以设备不可知格式将第二设备信息发送到远程服务器; 以及设备信息处理器，用于将第一设备信息和第二设备信息转换为设备不可知格式。

公开(公告)号：US09391675B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13941300

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Yevgeniy Borisov ,  Karl Torchalski ,  Daniel F. Donato

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q13/20

CPC classification number: H04B5/0062 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q13/206

Abstract: An RFID communication system comprising a near field coupler that is capable of selectively communicating with a targeted transponder positioned among a group of multiple adjacent transponders. The coupler is configured to receive communication signals from a transceiver and transmit the signals to a targeted transponder in a transponder operating region. The coupler includes a number of radiating elements spaced apart and a switching element. The switching element selectively couples one or more of the radiating elements to the transceiver. The coupled elements transmit the signals into the transponder operating region by emanating a near field effect. The pattern of the near field effect may be adjusted by changing the combination of the coupled radiating elements.

Abstract translation: 一种包括近场耦合器的RFID通信系统，其能够选择性地与位于一组多个相邻的应答器之间的目标应答器进行通信。 耦合器被配置为从收发器接收通信信号，并将信号发送到应答器操作区域中的目标应答器。 耦合器包括间隔开的多个辐射元件和开关元件。 开关元件将一个或多个辐射元件选择性地耦合到收发器。 耦合元件通过发出近场效应将信号发送到应答器工作区域。 可以通过改变耦合的辐射元件的组合来调节近场效应的图案。

公开(公告)号：US20160082758A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14862683

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Robert Edward Lass ,  Robert A. Ehrhardt

IPC: B41J29/393 ,  G01N21/21

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B41J17/36 ,  B41J31/14 ,  B41J35/18 ,  G01N21/21

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, methods and various means, including those related to printer systems and, more particularly, relate to methods, apparatuses, systems and other means for monitoring a printer ribbon. Some embodiments use a multi-element detector, which is configured to detect a particular type of light emitted from a light emitter. The multi-state detector can include two sensors, one of which includes a polarizer filter that blocks polarized light. Embodiments can be used to determine, among other things, whether or not a printer ribbon is installed in a printer without the use of a snap plate.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的装置，系统，方法和各种手段，包括与打印机系统有关的装置，系统，系统和其它装置用于监视打印机色带。 一些实施例使用多元件检测器，其被配置为检测从光发射器发射的特定类型的光。 多状态检测器可以包括两个传感器，其中之一包括阻挡偏振光的偏振器滤光器。 除了别的以外，实施例可以用于确定打印机色带是否安装在打印机中而不使用卡盘。

公开(公告)号：US20160052323A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14463268

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Gene A. Hofer ,  Steven Vandercar ,  David A. Kelley

IPC: B41M5/44 ,  B41M5/333 ,  B41M5/34 ,  B41M5/323

CPC classification number: B41M5/44 ,  B41M5/323 ,  B41M5/3335 ,  B41M5/34 ,  B41M5/42 ,  B41M5/426 ,  B41M5/48 ,  B41M2205/04 ,  B41M2205/38 ,  B41M2205/40 ,  B41M2205/42

Abstract: Provided is thermally imagable media in which selected areas may be thermally activated to change color. The thermally imagable media includes a substrate having a first and second surface, the first surface supporting a thermally imagable coating, an extender coating, and a top coating such that when activated the thermally imagable coating produces a visible color. The thermally imagable media is activated in a direct thermal printer.

Abstract translation: 提供了可热选择的介质，其中选择的区域可以被热激活以改变颜色。 可热成像的介质包括具有第一和第二表面的基底，第一表面支撑可热成像的涂层，增量涂层和顶部涂层，使得当被激活时，可热成像的涂层产生可见的颜色。 可热成像的介质在直接热敏打印机中激活。

公开(公告)号：US20160023489A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14877542

申请日：2015-10-07

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Timothy T. Anderson ,  Mark B. Urban

IPC: B41J29/00 ,  B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B41J11/02 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J25/304 ,  B41J25/308 ,  B41J25/312 ,  B41J29/00 ,  B41J29/13

Abstract: A device for processing media may include a front panel, a rear panel, a side panel, a support surface, and an access door assembly. The access door assembly may be pivotally coupled to the support surface and may include a major door pivotally coupled to a minor door. The minor door may be movable from an operational position to a minor support position and the major door may be movable from the operational position to a major support position in which the major door is positioned against and supported by the support surface. The side panel may define an imaginary plane that extends upward beyond the support surface and the access door assembly may be sized to be supported on the support surface without crossing the imaginary plane.

Abstract translation: 用于处理介质的装置可以包括前面板，后面板，侧面板，支撑表面和检修门组件。 检修门组件可枢转地联接到支撑表面，并且可以包括枢转地联接到小门的主门。 小门可以从可操作位置移动到次要支撑位置，并且主门可以从操作位置移动到主支撑位置，在主支撑位置，主门被定位成抵靠支撑表面并由支撑表面支撑。 侧板可以限定向上延伸超过支撑表面的假想平面，并且检修门组件的尺寸可被设计成支撑在支撑表面上而不会穿过假想平面。

公开(公告)号：US09246341B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14269987

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Hussam Eassa ,  David F. Beck ,  Scott E. Lane ,  Patrick J. Hegarty ,  Michael Cranston ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  John Stevens ,  James Phillips ,  Kevin M. Lemoi ,  Gregory J. Klein ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  Matthew D. Corvese

IPC: H04N1/034 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06F3/12 ,  B41J29/38 ,  H04W76/04

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. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.

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。 例如，打印机可以与一个或多个基座和/或其他附件装置耦合，其实例也在此讨论。

公开(公告)号：US20150379387A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14732126

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Edward A. Richley

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  G06K19/07 ,  H01Q1/38

CPC classification number: G06K19/07773 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0704 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0772 ,  G06K19/07728 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/38

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for an electrical-mechanical interface associated with a miniature RTLS tag, wherein a mechanical shock absorption comprises a protective antenna enclosure and a potting material to secure the electronics to printed circuit boards. A polyester cup seal prevents the potting material from interacting electrically with an RF antenna. A signal processor is electrically isolated from the antenna by a RF shield or metal can. The cup seal is vacuum-sealed about the RF shield. Flexibility in radiation patterns for the antenna is made possible by eliminating the electrical interactions of the dielectric materials associated with mechanical shock absorption and the antenna. The antenna is approximately circular, with a coaxial center feed through the antenna aperture, and is perturbed by purposeful metal and dielectric adjustments to generate nearly omni-directional radiation patterns in elevation and azimuth.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了与微型RTLS标签相关联的机电接口的方法，其中机械冲击吸收包括保护性天线外壳和用于将电子装置固定到印刷电路板的灌封材料。 聚酯杯密封件防止灌封材料与RF天线电气相互作用。 信号处理器通过RF屏蔽或金属罐与天线电隔离。 杯密封件围绕RF护罩进行真空密封。 通过消除与机械冲击吸收相关的介电材料和天线的电相互作用，可以实现天线辐射图的灵活性。 天线近似圆形，同轴中心通过天线孔进料，并通过有目的的金属和电介质调节进行扰动，以在高程和方位角上产生几乎全方位的辐射图。

公开(公告)号：US09211705B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14509152

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Hsin-Chih Chen ,  Lawrence E. Smolenski ,  Petrica Dorinel Balcan ,  Jung Ethan Hoon Lee ,  Randal Wong

IPC: B41J25/304 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/335 ,  B41J25/00 ,  B41J25/316

CPC classification number: B41J23/02 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/3358 ,  B41J23/08 ,  B41J25/001 ,  B41J25/304 ,  B41J25/316 ,  B41J33/52 ,  F16D13/10 ,  F16D13/385 ,  F16D13/58 ,  F16D21/00

Abstract: A printer may include a printhead assembly a clutch assembly, and/or a printer ribbon transport assembly. The printhead assembly may include a printhead biasing assembly defining a biasing ramp which may be configured to apply a biasing force to a printhead support bracket so as to at least partially counteract a ribbon force. The clutch assembly may be configured to supply or take-up a printer ribbon with first and second spool engagement members of different diameters that frictionally engage first and second friction members. The printer ribbon transport assembly may include a rotation lock mechanism configured to prevent rotation of a ribbon take-up core when the take-up core is disengaged from a drive assembly so as to prevent a loss in ribbon tension.

Abstract translation: 打印机可以包括打印头组件，离合器组件和/或打印机色带传送组件。 打印头组件可以包括限定偏置斜面的打印头偏置组件，该偏压斜面可被配置为向打印头支撑支架施加偏压力，以至少部分地抵消色带的力。 离合器组件可以被配置为向打印机带状物提供具有与第一和第二摩擦构件摩擦接合的不同直径的第一和第二卷轴接合构件。 打印机色带输送组件可以包括旋转锁定机构，该旋转锁定机构构造成当卷取芯从驱动组件脱离时防止色带卷取芯的旋转，从而防止色带张力的损失。