Scanner and method for sweeping a beam across a target
    31.
    发明授权
    Scanner and method for sweeping a beam across a target 有权
    扫描仪和扫描目标对象的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07193758B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-20

    申请号:US10007784

    申请日:2001-11-13

    IPC分类号: G02B26/08

    摘要: A scanner such as a bar-code scanner includes a scan-beam generator, a beam reflector having a first magnet, and a beam-sweep mechanism having a second magnet. The beam-sweep mechanism causes the reflector to sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol by exerting a force on the first magnet with the second magnet. In one example, attraction between the magnets holds the reflector steady in a non-sweep position. Conversely, in a sweep position, repulsion between the magnets causes the reflector to oscillate and sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol. Because it does not include a motor for rotating a beam-sweep mirror, the scanner is often smaller and uses less electrical energy than motorized bar-code scanners.

    摘要翻译: 诸如条形码扫描器的扫描器包括扫描光束发生器,具有第一磁体的光束反射器和具有第二磁体的光束扫描机构。 光束扫描机构使得反射器通过用第二磁体施加在第一磁体上的力而将扫描光束扫过诸如条形码符号的目标。 在一个示例中,磁体之间的吸引力将反射器保持在非扫掠位置。 相反,在扫掠位置,磁体之间的排斥使得反射器振荡并扫过扫描光束穿过诸如条形码符号的目标。 因为它不包括用于旋转光束扫描镜的电机,所以扫描器通常较小并且比电动条形码扫描器使用更少的电能。

    Automatic mode detection and conversion system for printers and tag interrogators
    32.
    发明授权
    Automatic mode detection and conversion system for printers and tag interrogators 失效
    用于打印机和标签询问器的自动模式检测和转换系统

    公开(公告)号:US06597465B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-22

    申请号:US09067339

    申请日:1998-04-27

    IPC分类号: G06K100

    摘要: An apparatus, such as a printer or reader receives a data stream from a memory, such as from an RF or photonic memory, and compares portions of the data stream to a table of data. If a portion of the data matches an entry in the table, a corresponding entry in the table causes the apparatus to be automatically configured. Alternatively, an apparatus receives a data stream to be written, such as in a bar code symbol or tag memory. The apparatus analyzes portions of the data, comparing portions of the data to a reference table. If the apparatus identifies a match, the apparatus adjusts the writing of such data. For example, the printer writes a portion of the incoming data stream to both fields in a bar code symbol and in a portion of the memory in an adjacent RF readable tag.

    摘要翻译: 诸如打印机或读取器的装置从诸如从RF或光子存储器的存储器接收数据流,并将数据流的部分与数据表进行比较。 如果数据的一部分与表中的条目相匹配,表中的相应条目将使设备自动配置。 或者,装置接收要写入的数据流,诸如条形码符号或标签存储器。 该装置分析数据的部分,将数据的部分与参考表进行比较。 如果装置识别匹配,则装置调整这种数据的写入。 例如,打印机将输入数据流的一部分写入条形码符号中的两个字段以及相邻RF可读标签中存储器的一部分。

    Method and apparatus to perform a predefined search on data carriers, such as RFID tags
    33.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus to perform a predefined search on data carriers, such as RFID tags 有权
    在诸如RFID标签的数据载体上执行预定义搜索的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06286762B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-11

    申请号:US09401363

    申请日:1999-09-21

    IPC分类号: G06K710

    摘要: A data carrier reader is capable of executing a number of different reading methods. One method performs an inclusive search, identifying all RFID tags having a characteristic data string that appears on a list of characteristic data strings, for example, stored in a buffer. Another method performs and exclusive search, identifying any RFID tags having a characteristic data string that does not appear on the list. In each method, the data carrier reader provides a consistent and intuitive output the user to identify the successful and unsuccessful operations such as locating a desired RFID tag on the list or missing from the list.

    摘要翻译: 数据载体读取器能够执行多种不同的读取方法。 一种方法执行包容性搜索,识别具有出现在特征数据串列表上的特征数据串的所有RFID标签,例如存储在缓冲器中。 另一种方法执行和排他搜索,识别具有不出现在列表上的特征数据串的任何RFID标签。 在每种方法中,数据载体读取器提供一致和直观的输出,用于识别成功和不成功的操作,例如将列表上所需的RFID标签定位或从列表中丢失。

    Dual technology printer
    34.
    发明授权
    Dual technology printer 失效
    双技术打印机

    公开(公告)号:US06203131B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-20

    申请号:US09123629

    申请日:1998-07-28

    IPC分类号: B41J300

    摘要: A dual technology printer includes first and second print stations having a polychromatic print engine and a monochromatic print engine, respectively. The print engines are preferably an ink jet print engine and a thermal print engine. A variable length media queue is formed between the two print stations. The queue may be formed by a guide roller that defines a loop of media between the stations and that is movable to adjust the length of the loop and thereby the length of the queue. Preferably, the second print station has a predetermined pixel addressability and a resolution substantially equal to the addressability to produce sharp borders for machine readable symbologies. In a printing operation, the printing of color images at the first print station may be carried out ahead of demand for a particular batch printing operation during which monochromatic images are printed at the second print station.

    摘要翻译: 双技术打印机包括分别具有多色打印引擎和单色打印引擎的第一和第二打印站。 打印引擎优选地是喷墨打印引擎和热打印引擎。 在两个打印站之间形成可变长度的媒体队列。 队列可以由引导辊形成,该引导辊在站之间限定介质环,并且其可移动以调节环的长度,从而调整队列的长度。 优选地,第二打印站具有预定的像素寻址能力和基本上等于可寻址性的分辨率,以便为机器可读符号产生锐利的边界。 在打印操作中,在第一打印站处的彩色图像的打印可以在特定批次打印操作的需求之前执行,在该打印操作期间在第二打印站打印单色图像。

    Printhead having multiple print lines, and method and apparatus for using same
    35.
    发明授权
    Printhead having multiple print lines, and method and apparatus for using same 失效
    具有多个打印行的打印头,以及使用该印刷线的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06175376B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-16

    申请号:US09339337

    申请日:1999-06-23

    IPC分类号: B41J236

    摘要: A printhead having multiple print lines of conventional design and a printhead control system for using the multiple print lines in a variety of operations. In one embodiment, the printhead control system prints an image by superimposing the printing from multiple print lines. In another embodiment, the image is printed by alternating the energization of one print line so that each print line is used to print only ⅓ of the image lines. As a result, the print lines are allowed a relatively long time to cool, thus allowing the printhead to be operated at a faster speed. In another embodiment, the printing elements of each print line print with a different image density, and images printed by superimposing the printing elements in the print lines with a variety of combinations depending upon the desired magnitude of the image density. In still another embodiment of the printhead control system, the resistance of each printing element is checked and, if found to be unacceptably high, corresponding printing elements of other print lines are used for printing.

    摘要翻译: 具有多个常规设计的打印线的打印头和用于在各种操作中使用多个打印线的打印头控制系统。 在一个实施例中,打印头控制系统通过从多个打印行叠加印刷来打印图像。 在另一个实施例中,通过交替一个打印行的通电来打印图像,使得每个打印行仅用于打印1/3的图像行。 结果,打印线允许相对长的时间冷却,从而允许打印头以更快的速度运行。 在另一个实施例中,每个打印行的打印元件以不同的图像浓度打印,并且通过根据图像浓度的期望大小以各种组合将打印元素叠加在打印行中来打印图像。 在打印头控制系统的另一个实施例中,检查每个印刷元件的电阻,并且如果发现其不可接受地高,则使用其它印刷线的相应印刷元件进行印刷。

    RF tag having strain relieved stiff substrate and hydrostatic protection
for a chip mounted thereto
    36.
    发明授权
    RF tag having strain relieved stiff substrate and hydrostatic protection for a chip mounted thereto 有权
    RF标签具有应变消除的刚性基底和用于安装在其上的芯片的静水保护

    公开(公告)号:US6114962A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-05

    申请号:US173137

    申请日:1998-10-15

    摘要: An RF tag for inclusion in a smart label comprises a stiff substrate sized to be received in the smart label, an antenna carried by the substrate and an integrated circuit having a memory circuit carried by the substrate and coupled to the antenna by wire bonding. The substrate may be strain relieved, for example, by forming a pair of generally opposed serpentine edges on the substrate, or forming a plurality of grooves in at least one surface of the substrate. A smart label comprises the RF tag between a face sheet and an adhesive. A release liner may cover the adhesive. A compressably deformable material having a low viscoelastic modulus is received between the first surface of the substrate and the face sheet partially surrounding the circuit structure and wire bonds to hydrostatically protect against damage. A film layer with a blister may envelop the low viscoelastic modulus material.

    摘要翻译: 用于包含在智能标签中的RF标签包括尺寸适于接收在智能标签中的刚性衬底,由衬底承载的天线以及具有由衬底承载并通过引线接合耦合到天线的存储器电路的集成电路。 衬底可以是例如通过在衬底上形成一对大致相对的蛇形边缘,或者在衬底的至少一个表面中形成多个凹槽来实现应变消除。 智能标签包括面片和粘合剂之间的RF标签。 剥离衬垫可以覆盖粘合剂。 具有低粘弹性模量的可压缩变形的材料被接收在基板的第一表面和部分包围电路结构的表面片和引线接合之间以进行静电防止损坏。 具有泡罩的膜层可以包裹低粘弹性模量材料。

    Printer with printing medium motion detection
    37.
    发明授权
    Printer with printing medium motion detection 失效
    带打印介质运动检测的打印机

    公开(公告)号:US6092940A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-25

    申请号:US100259

    申请日:1998-06-19

    CPC分类号: B41J11/0095 B41J11/008

    摘要: A printer for printing on a manually moved print medium. The printer may use thermal or inkjet printing and has user feedback and input. A roller-type position detector enables the printer to be used without a mechanical paper drive mechanism. The printer monitors the print medium as the print medium is propelled through the printer to identify when particular printing fields are aligned to the printhead. The printer then activates the printhead to print image portions in the printing fields. An alternative embodiment of the printer uses a flexible mounting of the printhead. In this embodiment, the paper roll diameter is determined in conjunction with monitoring the rotation of the paper roll to determine the position of the paper without requiring a roller-type position detector.

    摘要翻译: 用于在手动移动的打印介质上打印的打印机。 打印机可以使用热敏打印或喷墨打印,并具有用户反馈和输入。 辊式位置检测器使打印机能够在没有机械纸张驱动机构的情况下使用。 当打印介质通过打印机推进时,打印机监视打印介质,以识别特定打印区域是否与打印头对齐。 打印机然后激活打印头以在打印区域中打印图像部分。 打印机的替代实施例使用打印头的灵活安装。 在本实施例中,纸卷直径与监视纸卷的旋转相结合来确定纸张的位置,而不需要辊型位置检测器。

    Printer feedback control and event library to compensate for and predict
variable payout forces
    38.
    发明授权
    Printer feedback control and event library to compensate for and predict variable payout forces 失效
    打印机反馈控制和事件库来补偿和预测可变支付力

    公开(公告)号:US6015241A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-18

    申请号:US999384

    申请日:1997-12-18

    IPC分类号: B41J13/00

    CPC分类号: B41J13/0027

    摘要: An apparatus for use in a thermal printer for printing information onto a paper substrate material is provided. The apparatus enables the thermal printer to compensate for the variable payout force of the paper substrate material. The apparatus comprises a platen in contact with the paper substrate material at a print region of the thermal printer. A motor and a roller mechanically coupled to the motor are used to transport the paper substrate material through the print region. A rotational rate detector comprises a light source, a disk having alternating radially disposed regions of different light conductivity, and a photodetector adjacent to the disk. The disk is at least partially illuminated by light provided by the light source and the photodetector to provide an electrical signal corresponding to detected periodic changes of the light illuminated onto the disk during rotation of the disk in cooperation with the platen. A central processor is adapted to receive the electrical signal and provide a driving signal to the motor. The driving signal compensates for the variable payout force by altering a corresponding transport rate of the paper substrate material in accordance with the detected rotational rate of the disk, an event model stored in a RAM, and/or a harmonic model stored in the RAM.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种在热敏打印机中用于将信息打印到纸基材上的设备。 该设备使得热敏打印机能够补偿纸基材料的可变释放力。 该设备包括在热敏打印机的打印区域与纸基材料接触的压板。 机械地联接到马达的马达和滚子用于将纸基材通过打印区输送。 旋转速率检测器包括光源,具有不同光导率的交替径向设置的区域的光盘和与光盘相邻的光电检测器。 该盘由光源和光电检测器提供的光至少部分地被照亮,以提供对应于在盘与盘的转动期间照射到光盘上的光的检测的周期性变化的电信号。 中央处理器适于接收电信号并向电动机提供驱动信号。 驾驶信号通过根据检测到的盘的旋转速度,存储在RAM中的事件模型和/或存储在RAM中的谐波模型来改变纸基材材料的相应传输速率来补偿可变的释放力。

    Method and apparatus for the maximization of print quality in a
multipass thermal printer ribbon

    公开(公告)号:US5946020A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-31

    申请号:US626889

    申请日:1996-04-03

    IPC分类号: B41J2/325 B41J2/355 B41J2/36

    摘要: A method and apparatus for maximizing print quality in a thermal printer uses a ribbon condition monitor to detect the condition of a multipass thermal ribbon. Data related to the condition of the thermal ribbon at each individual pixel is used to determine a custom energization signal for each thermal print element. In one embodiment, the system utilizes a history memory to track the prior heating history of each thermal print element and an ink memory to track the prior use of each location on the thermal print ribbon corresponding to the thermal print elements. The data from the history memory and the ink memory are combined to form an index to a table memory containing data corresponding to a plurality of energization signal levels for a particular print medium. The data in the table memory provides the custom energization signal for each of the thermal print elements. In an alternative embodiment, a light source and detector are used to determine the thickness of ink remaining on the thermal ribbon. The energization signal is adjusted to compensate for variations in the thickness of the thermal ribbon. In yet another embodiment, data is encoded at one end of a multipass thermal ribbon. The encoded data provides information related to the amount of usage of the thermal ribbon. The energization signal may be boosted for pixels along the edge of a graphic image so as to maximize the contrast of image edges. The system determines whether a particular pixel is located at the edge of a graphic image area and adjusts the energization signal correspondingly.

    Method and apparatus for reading one-and two-dimensional symbols with a
linear detector
    40.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for reading one-and two-dimensional symbols with a linear detector 失效
    用线性检测器读取一维和二维符号的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5912452A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-15

    申请号:US795590

    申请日:1997-02-06

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K7/14

    摘要: A symbology reader uses a linear detector to image a two-dimensional area by scanning the field of view of the linear detector across an image field. In one embodiment, the reader simultaneously decodes data from the linear detector according to two-dimensional techniques and linear and stacked symbology techniques. If the reader identifies a linear or stacked symbology, the two-dimensional processing is interrupted. As the reader scans the field of view of the linear detector across the image field, the scanning mirror simultaneously sweeps a light plane across the image field so that only the imaged region is illuminated, thereby improving the dynamic range of the reader.

    摘要翻译: 符号读取器使用线性检测器通过跨越图像场扫描线性检测器的视场来对二维区域成像。 在一个实施例中,读取器根据二维技术和线性和堆叠的符号技术同时解码来自线性检测器的数据。 如果阅读器识别线性或堆叠的符号系统,则二维处理中断。 当读取器扫描跨越图像场的线性检测器的视野时,扫描镜同时扫描跨越图像场的光平面,使得只有成像区域被照亮,从而改善读取器的动态范围。