公开(公告)号：US09668164B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14678079

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

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

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W56/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US09661455B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14678080

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

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

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04B1/16 ,  G01S5/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US09632734B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14642589

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Robert Ehrhardt ,  Robert S. Gawelczyk ,  Derek J. Hampson ,  Dan Monnier ,  James M. Rehberger ,  Mark B. Urban

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  B41J15/02 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H01Q7/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G06K15/00 ,  B41J3/44 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06K1/20 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: G06K1/20 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J3/44 ,  B41J15/02 ,  B41J33/003 ,  B41J35/36 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/1215 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06K7/10009 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/10336 ,  G06K15/4025 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q7/08 ,  H04B5/0031

Abstract: Systems, devices, and related methods for shaping near field interrogation signals are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a spindle supported near field communication (NFC) device including a spindle configured to mount to a mounting surface, and a beam shaping NFC device. The beam shaping NFC device may include: a ferromagnetic component including a core portion, wherein the core portion defines a core cavity and the spindle is inserted within the core cavity; and a wire coil disposed around the core portion. The ferromagnetic component may be configured to concentrate near field interrogation signals generated by the wire coil toward a near field interrogation region and away from the mounting surface, or other components capable of causing interference or degradation of the near field interrogation signals.

公开(公告)号：US09623690B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14623224

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

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

IPC: H01R33/00 ,  B41J29/06 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170057263A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15347564

申请日：2016-11-09

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Huy Vo ,  Hussam Eassa ,  Michael L. Lamontagne ,  Brian C. Stormont ,  Gregory Klein ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks

IPC: B41J29/02 ,  B41J15/04

CPC classification number: B41J29/13 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/32 ,  B65H16/06

Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 所公开的示例媒体处理设备包括限定被配置为接收媒体的媒体接收区域的外壳; 第一介质支撑臂，其从所述壳体靠近所述介质接收区域延伸，用于接合所述介质的第一端，其中所述第一介质支撑臂被偏置以沿着所述壳体可滑动地平移以向所述介质的第一侧提供保持力， 其中所述第一介质支撑臂包括第一锁定元件; 介质盖，其构造成在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动，所述介质盖包括第二锁定元件，其中所述第一介质支撑臂的所述第一锁定元件构造成当所述介质盖接触所述介质盖的所述第二锁定元件时， 盖子处于关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170015117A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15281570

申请日：2016-09-30

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

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

IPC: B41J11/00

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：USD774129S1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US29512031

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Designer： Kuan-Ying Lu ,  Shushuo Wu ,  Lance Hussey ,  Harnish Jani ,  Greg Vanderpol

公开(公告)号：US09519046B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14989389

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: ZIH CORP.

Inventor： Robert W. Boyd

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/02 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/021 ,  G01S5/0215 ,  G01S5/0221 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining signal source location in wireless local area networks are disclosed. An example method includes receiving, from a first signal reader, a first time-of-arrival measurement for a first radio frequency (RF) signal generated by a first wireless local area network (WLAN) signal source located at a first known location, the first time-of-arrival measurement being relative to a first clock of the first signal reader; receiving, from a second signal reader, a second time-of-arrival measurement for the RF signal, the second time-of-arrival measurement being relative to a second clock of the second signal reader, wherein the first clock is not synchronized with the second clock; defining a first time relationship between the first clock and a system time based on the first time-of-arrival measurement; and defining a second time relationship between the second clock and the system time based on the second time-of-arrival measurement.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定无线局域网中的信号源位置的系统和方法。 示例性方法包括从第一信号读取器接收由位于第一已知位置处的第一无线局域网（WLAN）信号源产生的第一射频（RF）信号的第一到达时间测量， 第一到达时间测量值相对于第一信号读取器的第一时钟; 从所述第二信号读取器接收所述RF信号的第二到达时间测量值，所述第二到达时间测量值相对于所述第二信号读取器的第二时钟，其中所述第一时钟不与所述第二时钟同步 第二时钟 基于所述第一到达时间测量来定义所述第一时钟和系统时间之间的第一时间关系; 以及基于所述第二到达时间测量来定义所述第二时钟和所述系统时间之间的第二时间关系。

公开(公告)号：US09503592B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14744002

申请日：2015-06-18

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Michael Fein ,  Dean H. Lodwig ,  Joseph Sargon Sayad

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W92/18

CPC classification number: H04N1/00342 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1209 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04N2201/006 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for leveraging near field communications (NFC) in conjunction with printer devices. Examples of the disclosure provide for novel methods of interfacing with printers configured to use near field communications using NFC enabled readers and output media. Examples include using a smart phone to access data stored on an NFC tag associated with the printer. The data provided by the NFC tag may include printer status information, printer configuration information, network information, or other data relating to operation and maintenance of the printer. The printer may also encode the NFC tag dynamically, including encoding data to NFC tags included on print media. The printer may encode an NFC tag associated with media with a variety of information in support of various use cases.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面提供了与打印机设备一起利用近场通信（NFC）的系统，方法和装置。 本公开的示例提供了与配置为使用NFC使能的读取器和输出介质来使用近场通信的打印机进行接口的新颖方法。 示例包括使用智能电话来访问存储在与打印机相关联的NFC标签上的数据。 由NFC标签提供的数据可以包括打印机状态信息，打印机配置信息，网络信息或与打印机的操作和维护有关的其他数据。 打印机还可以动态地对NFC标签进行编码，包括将数据编码到包括在打印介质上的NFC标签。 打印机可以对支持各种用例的各种信息的与媒体相关联的NFC标签进行编码。

公开(公告)号：US20160318317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15211615

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: ZIH Corp.

Inventor： Richard J. Preliasco ,  Roy P. Lyman ,  David F. Beck ,  Craig A. Horrocks ,  Patrick J. Hegarty

IPC: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/407

CPC classification number: B41J15/04 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J17/02 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J29/54

Abstract: An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing includes a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing; a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly; and a printer controller configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to adjust at least one print setting in response to receiving the signal corresponding to the position of the peeler assembly.

Abstract translation: 被配置为从背衬剥离介质的打印机的示例包括可剥离位置之间的可剥离位置的剥离器组件，其中打印机配置为从背衬剥离介质和非剥离位置，其中打印机未被配置为 剥离媒体从背面; 传感器，被配置为发送对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号; 以及打印机控制器，其被配置为从所述传感器接收所述剥离器组件的位置并且被配置为响应于接收到对应于所述剥离器组件的位置的信号来调整至少一个打印设置。