公开(公告)号：US20150358938A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14729669

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner ,  Chang Wang ,  Aitan Ameti

IPC: H04W64/00 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04L7/033 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W64/006 ,  G01S5/0215 ,  G01S5/0221 ,  H04L7/0331 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W24/10

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for a high-resolution active RTLS tag location determination system that provides for

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了高分辨率有源RTLS标签位置确定系统的方法，其提供<1ns TOA精度和分辨率，并且即使在低SNR应用中也显着降低了多径干扰的信道效应。 为了实现这些目的，本发明提供了接收机网格的每个接收机中的迭代和自适应加窗功能，其捕获来自相关联的目标RTLS标签中的每一个的多个传输的多次反射。 自适应窗口功能与异步发送和接收时钟功能一起使用，其将TOA检测的分辨率有效地提高到与接收器网格中的每个接收器相关联的最小检测窗口宽度的水平。

公开(公告)号：US20150358852A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14678079

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner ,  Chang Wang ,  Aitan Ameti

IPC: H04W28/02 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04L12/919 ,  H04L12/801

CPC classification number: H04W28/0226 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W28/0278 ,  H04W56/001

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for an active bandwidth management system for a tag target location system. A method is provided including determining a buffer fullness level for a receive buffer in a receiver in a set of one or more receivers, determining, by the processor hub, a set of buffer elements to be removed from the receive buffer in at least one of the receivers based on the buffer fullness level, and communicating to the one or more receivers to remove from the receive buffers the set of receive buffer elements identified by a sequence number.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于标签目标定位系统的主动带宽管理系统的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 提供了一种方法，包括：确定一个或多个接收器的集合中的接收器中的接收缓冲器的缓冲器充满度级别，由处理器集线器确定要在接收缓冲器中的至少一个 所述接收器基于所述缓冲器充满度级别，并且与所述一个或多个接收器通信以从所述接收缓冲器中移除由序列号标识的所述接收缓冲器元件的集合。

公开(公告)号：US20150358771A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14678080

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner ,  Chang Wang

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/021 ,  G01S5/0236 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for improving, in some examples, reference in a location system. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising: receiving reference tag blink data from a plurality of receivers; calculating, using a processor, a reference phase offset between the plurality of receivers; and generating a suspended reference phase offset table, wherein a suspended reference phase offset table is generated by causing the reference phase offset to be stored in a memory for later tag location calculations.

Abstract translation: 公开了系统，方法，设备和计算机可读介质，用于在一些示例中改进位置系统中的参考。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种方法，包括：从多个接收器接收参考标签闪烁数据; 使用处理器计算所述多个接收器之间的参考相位偏移; 以及生成暂停的参考相位偏移表，其中通过使参考相位偏移存储在存储器中用于稍后的标签位置计算来生成暂停的参考相位偏移表。

公开(公告)号：US20150356332A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14731210

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: ZIH Corp

Inventor： Belinda Turner ,  Aitan Ameti ,  Edward Richley ,  Alexander Mueggenborg

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10306 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0226 ,  G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/14 ,  H04W4/026 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing variable blink rate ultra-wideband (UWB) communications. Some embodiments may provide for a radio frequency (RF) tag including a motion sensor, processing circuitry, and a UWB transmitter. The motion sensor may be configured to generate one or more motion data values indicating motion of the RF tag. The UWB transmitter may be configured to transmit blink data at variable blink rates. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive the one or more motion data values from the motion sensor, determine a blink rate for the UWB transmitter based on the one or more motion data values, and control the UWB transmitter to wirelessly transmit the blink data at the blink rate. In some embodiments, the RF tag may include a UWB receiver and the blink rate may be controlled remotely by a system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供可变眨眼速率超宽带（UWB）通信的系统，方法，装置和计算机可读介质。 一些实施例可以提供包括运动传感器，处理电路和UWB发射机的射频（RF）标签。 运动传感器可以被配置为生成指示RF标签的运动的一个或多个运动数据值。 UWB发射器可以被配置为以可变的闪烁速率传输闪烁数据。 处理电路可以被配置为从运动传感器接收一个或多个运动数据值，基于一个或多个运动数据值确定UWB发射机的闪烁速率，并且控制UWB发射机以无线方式将闪烁数据发送到 眨眼率。 在一些实施例中，RF标签可以包括UWB接收机，并且可以由系统远程控制眨眼频率。

公开(公告)号：US09168774B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13735334

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Robert Edward Lass, Jr. ,  Robert A. Ehrhardt, Jr.

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  B41J31/14 ,  B41J17/36 ,  B41J35/18

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：US20150242667A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14642592

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Karl Torchalski ,  Mao Tian ,  Robert Gawelczyk ,  Steven Kovanko ,  Boris Y. Tsirline ,  Anthony Brown ,  Tom Zwier

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  H01Q9/04

CPC classification number: G06K7/10376 ,  B41J3/44 ,  B41J29/38 ,  G06K17/0003 ,  G06K17/0025 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q21/29

Abstract: A RFID system and an associated antenna-coupler are provided. The system may be for selectively communicating with a targeted transponder from among a group of multiple adjacent transponders is provided. The system may include a transponder conveyance, a transceiver, and an antenna-coupler. The transponder conveyance is adapted to transport at least one targeted transponder from a group of multiple adjacent transponders through a transponder operating region. The transceiver is configured to generate one or more electrical signals. The antenna-coupler has first and second microstrips in a cross-like arrangement relative to each other. Each of the first and second microstrips is configured to transmit one or more electro-magnetic fields concentrated in a near-field region of the antenna-coupler based on the one or more electrical signals for communicating with the targeted transponder.

Abstract translation: 提供RFID系统和相关联的天线耦合器。 该系统可以用于选择性地与一组多个相邻的转发器中的目标应答器进行通信。 系统可以包括应答器传送，收发器和天线耦合器。 转发器传送器适于通过应答器操作区域从一组多个相邻的应答器传送至少一个目标应答器。 收发器被配置为产生一个或多个电信号。 天线耦合器具有相对于彼此呈十字形布置的第一和第二微带。 第一和第二微带中的每一个被配置为基于用于与目标应答器通信的一个或多个电信号来传输集中在天线耦合器的近场区域中的一个或多个电磁场。

公开(公告)号：US09079422B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US14296798

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Patrick J Hegarty ,  Michael L L Lamontagne

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/355 ,  G06K15/10

CPC classification number: B41J2/355 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/3555 ,  G06K15/028 ,  G06K15/10 ,  G06K15/1827

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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US20150171645A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14630499

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: ZIH Corp

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

IPC: H02J7/00

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：US20150165797A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14571955

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Arvind Chari ,  Dorin Balcan ,  Bill Schatz ,  Don Thielen ,  Randal Wong ,  Kuan-Ying Lu ,  Larry Smolenski ,  David Garbe ,  Chris Colagiovanni ,  James Tsai ,  Shushuo Wu ,  Lance Hussey ,  Harnish Jani ,  Greg Vanderpol

IPC: B41J15/04

CPC classification number: B41J33/34 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J15/00 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J15/14 ,  B41J32/00 ,  B41J33/00 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J33/02 ,  B41J33/06 ,  B41J33/12 ,  B41J35/04 ,  B41J35/28

Abstract: A device for processing media may include a system and method for loading and unloading consumable supplies of a media processing device, and more particularly, a system and method for providing a compact form factor media processing device which provides convenient access to the replaceable components of the media processing device. A media processing device may include a base and a lid hingedly attached to the base, moveable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position. A cavity may be defined between the lid and the base, where the cavity is inaccessible when the lid is in the closed position and the cavity is accessible when the lid is in the open position. The media processing device may include a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于处理介质的设备可以包括用于加载和卸载介质处理设备的可消耗耗材的系统和方法，更具体地，提供一种用于提供紧凑形状因子介质处理设备的系统和方法，其提供对可替换组件的便利访问 媒体处理设备。 介质处理装置可以包括底座和铰链地附接到基座的盖子，其可以在盖子固定到基座的关闭位置和打开位置之间移动。 可以在盖和基座之间限定空腔，其中当盖处于关闭位置时空腔是不可接近的，并且当盖处于打开位置时可以访问空腔。 介质处理装置可以包括设置在空腔内的色带定位组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150149837A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14523449

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Rodrigo Alonso ,  Cynthia Traeger ,  Bob Kuehne ,  James J. O'Hagan ,  Michael A. Wohl ,  Anthony R. Brown ,  Wolfgang Strobel ,  Dean Lodwig

IPC: G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/0772 ,  G06K7/10227 ,  G06K7/10306 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K9/00342 ,  G06Q10/0639 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3288 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G09B19/0038 ,  H04L67/08 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/38

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for collecting sporting event data based on real time data for proximity and movement of objects. In the context of a method, the method includes calculating a tag data filter parameter for a plurality of tag events based on received tag blink data and tag location data, wherein the tag data filter parameter comprises a blink period, distance span, or velocity, calculating a participant location data adjustment factor based on the tag data filter parameter, and calculating multidimensional player location information per unit time based on the plurality of tag events and the participant location adjustment factor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，装置和计算机程序产品，用于基于实时数据收集运动事件数据以用于物体的接近和移动。 在方法的上下文中，该方法包括：基于接收到的标签闪烁数据和标签位置数据计算多个标签事件的标签数据过滤器参数，其中标签数据过滤器参数包括闪烁周期，距离跨度或速度， 基于所述标签数据过滤器参数计算参与者位置数据调整因子，以及基于所述多个标签事件和所述参与者位置调整因子来计算每单位时间的多维播放器位置信息。