Abstract:
A printer controller for supplying dot data to a printhead module comprising at least first and second rows configured to print ink of a similar type or color, at least some nozzles in the first row being aligned with respective corresponding nozzles in the second row in a direction of intended media travel relative to the printhead, the printhead module being configurable such that the nozzles in the first and second pairs of rows are fired such that some dots output to print media are printed to by nozzles from the first pair of rows and at least some other dots output to print media are printed to by nozzles from the second pair of rows, the printer controller being configurable to supply dot data to the printhead module for printing.
Abstract:
A printer controller for receiving first data and manipulating the first data to produce dot data to be printed, the print controller including at least two serial outputs for supplying the dot data to at least one printhead, wherein each of the serial outputs is configured to supply dot data for at least two channels of the at least one printhead.
Abstract:
A method of wirelessly transmitting or receiving a packet of information, and an apparatus to wirelessly transmit or receive a packet of information. In the case of transmitting, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the packet, over a network link during transmit time, including encrypting the data element during the streaming in real time prior to the transfer over the network link. In the case of receiving, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the received packet, over a network link during receive time, including decrypting the data element during the streaming in real time after to the transfer over the network link. The transmitting or receiving is by a station of a wireless network and the streaming is to or from the station from or to a network device coupled to the station by the network link.
Abstract:
A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses speaker mounts supported by the frames of the eyeglass. The speaker mounts are constructed so as to provide independent adjustment in a plurality of directions.
Abstract:
A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses speaker mounts supported by the frames of the eyeglass. The speaker mounts are constructed so as to be translatable along the ear stems of the eyeglass. This allows a wearer to move the speakers without changing the shape of the speaker mount, which can occur where the speaker mounts are made from some flexible materials.
Abstract:
A fuel dispenser includes a non-mechanical switch that detects whether a fueling nozzle is positioned inside or outside of a nozzle boot. When the non-mechanical switch detects that the fueling nozzle is removed from the nozzle boot, the non-mechanical switch generates a signal to activate a fuel dispensing transaction. When the non-mechanical switch detects that the fueling nozzle if replaced in the nozzle boot, the non-mechanical switch generates a signal to terminate the fuel dispensing transaction.
Abstract:
A color display system that is capable of taking input intended to be displayed on a full color display (e.g. VDU) having a high refresh rate and displaying the image on a display having a much reduced number of displayable colors and a lower refresh rate. 24-bit RGB data is input and converted into bi-level RGBW data and halftoned in a render unit for storage before display. Motion detection is used to ensure that only those pixels that have change in value are updated on the display.
Abstract:
In order to display continuous tone colour image on a discrete colour level display, methods of halftoning must be used. The high display rate of colour output devices means that serial methods of real time halftoning are difficult to use. A method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing the speed with which a halftoning method must be performed by performing the halftoning of an output image in parallel by simultaneously error diffusing more than one line of input at a time.
Abstract:
A first endless belt conveyer (2) conveys products (4) at random intervals to a delivery point (21), from which a second endless belt conveyer (3) conveys the products (4) in groups to a pick-up point (31). The position of the delivery point (21) can be adjusted relative to the second conveyer (3) (arrow A). The second conveyer (3) is driven in direction B and comprises a series of pockets (34) that extends the whole length of conveyor belt (30), providing angled surfaces to support the products (4). Moving the delivery point (21) to both left and right provides buffering to compensate irregularities in movement of the second conveyer (3) and/or pauses in arrival of the products (4). A continuous stream of products (4) arrives at the pick-up point (31), where the products (4) may be removed in groups—for example, by a robot.