公开(公告)号：US07494201B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US10974582

申请日：2004-10-27

申请人： John P. Miller

发明人： John P. Miller

IPC分类号： B41J29/38

CPC分类号： B41J2/505 ,  B41J13/12

摘要： A method and apparatus for printing an image on a print medium using an ink jet print head in an apparatus having an encoder system. The method includes generating a first firing pulse for the print head and starting a timer, waiting to receive an encoder signal from the encoder system and determining whether the timer has reached a preset time limit after the encoder signal is received, generating a second firing pulse for the print head if it is determined that the timer has reached the preset time limit after the encoder signal is received, and waiting for the timer to reach the preset time limit and generating a second firing pulse for the print head when the preset time limit is reached if it is determined that the timer has not reached the preset time limit after the encoder signal is received.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在具有编码器系统的装置中使用喷墨打印头在打印介质上打印图像的方法和装置。 该方法包括：产生用于打印头的第一点火脉冲和启动定时器，等待从编码器系统接收编码器信号，并且在接收到编码器信号之后确定定时器是否已达到预设的时限，产生第二点火脉冲 对于打印头，如果在接收到编码器信号之后确定定时器已经达到预设时间限制，并且等待定时器达到预设时间限制，并且当预设时间限制时产生用于打印头的第二点火脉冲 如果在接收到编码器信号之后确定定时器尚未达到预设时限，则到达。

公开(公告)号：US20080168356A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US12029166

申请日：2008-02-11

申请人： Evren Eryurek ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller

发明人： Evren Eryurek ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： G05B23/0272

摘要： A system for visually presenting data receives signal processing data generated signal processing data collection blocks corresponding to devices associated with a process plant. The signal processing data collection blocks may generate data such as statistical data, frequency analysis data, auto regression data, wavelets data, etc. The system displays an image representative of the devices and representative of a context of the devices within the process plant. Additionally, data based on signal processing data corresponding to one or more devices is displayed. For example, the signal processing data for the device could be displayed. As another example, data may be generated based on the signal processing data and this generated data may be displayed.

摘要翻译： 用于视觉呈现数据的系统接收与处理装置相关联的装置相对应的信号处理数据产生的信号处理数据采集块。 信号处理数据采集块可以产生诸如统计数据，频率分析数据，自动回归数据，小波数据等的数据。系统显示表示设备的图像并代表处理工厂内的设备的上下文。 此外，显示基于对应于一个或多个设备的信号处理数据的数据。 例如，可以显示设备的信号处理数据。 作为另一示例，可以基于信号处理数据生成数据，并且可以显示该生成的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080082297A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11688795

申请日：2007-03-20

申请人： Marcus R. Lundeberg ,  Nikola Samardzija ,  John P. Miller

发明人： Marcus R. Lundeberg ,  Nikola Samardzija ,  John P. Miller

IPC分类号： G21C17/00

CPC分类号： G05B23/0245 ,  G05B23/021 ,  G05B23/024 ,  Y10S715/965

摘要： A system and method of monitoring and diagnosing on-line multivariate process variable data in a process plant, where the multivariate process data comprises a plurality of process variables each having a plurality of observations, includes collecting on-line process data from a process control system within the process plant when the process is on-line, where the collected on-line process data comprises a plurality of observations of a plurality of process variables, performing a multivariate statistical analysis to represent the operation of the process based on a set of collected on-line process data comprising a measure of the operation of the process when the process is on-line, where the representation of the operation of the process is adapted to be executed to generate a result, storing the representation of the operation of the process and the set of collected on-line process data, and generating an output based on a parameter of the representation of the operation of the process, where the parameter of the representation of the operation of the process comprises one or more of a result generated by the representation of the operation of the process, a process variable used to generate the representation of the operation of the process and the set of collected on-line process data.

摘要翻译： 一种在过程工厂中监视和诊断在线多变量过程变量数据的系统和方法，其中多变量过程数据包括多个具有多个观察值的过程变量，包括从过程控制系统收集在线过程数据 在过程在线的过程工厂内，收集的在线过程数据包括多个过程变量的多个观察结果，执行多变量统计分析以基于收集的集合来表示过程的操作 在线过程数据包括当过程在线时的过程的操作的度量，其中过程的操作的表示适于被执行以生成结果，存储过程的操作的表示 以及收集的在线过程数据的集合，并且基于对proc的操作的表示的参数生成输出 其中过程的操作的表示的参数包括由过程的操作的表示生成的结果中的一个或多个，用于生成过程的操作的表示的过程变量和 收集在线过程数据。

公开(公告)号：US06938894B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10326512

申请日：2002-12-19

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Damian P. Bianchi

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Damian P. Bianchi

IPC分类号： G07B17/00 ,  B65H5/02

CPC分类号： G07B17/00467

摘要： A top registration transport mechanism and method for a mailing machine is provided. The transport mechanism includes one or more displaceable rollers that have a diameter larger than the drive/idler rollers. A semi-elastic belt is looped around the drive/idler rollers and displaceable rollers. The larger diameter of the displaceable rollers causes a portion of the transport belt in the area of the displaceable rollers to be slightly raised. The registration plate can contact the raised portion of the belt to displace the belt and displaceable rollers, thereby ensuring that very thin mail pieces can be effectively processed by the transport. As thicker mail pieces traverse the transport, the displaceable rollers can be further displaced before the entire transport mechanism must be displaced to maintain registration of the mail piece against the bottom of the registration plate.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于邮寄机的顶部登记传送机构和方法。 传送机构包括一个或多个可移动的辊，其直径大于驱动/惰轮。 半弹性带围绕驱动/惰轮和可移动的滚子环绕。 可移动辊的较大直径使得可移动辊的区域中的输送带的一部分稍微升高。 定位板可以接触带的凸起部分以移动带和可移动的辊，从而确保通过运输能够有效地处理非常薄的邮件。 当较厚的邮件穿过运输工具时，可移动的辊子可以在整个输送机构必须移位之前被进一步移动，以保持邮件对准配准板的底部。

公开(公告)号：US06913054B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US10660240

申请日：2003-09-11

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Michael M. Chen ,  John V. Evans

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Michael M. Chen ,  John V. Evans

IPC分类号： B43M5/02 ,  B43M5/04 ,  B43M11/00 ,  B43M11/02 ,  B43M11/04 ,  B05B1/32

CPC分类号： B43M5/042 ,  B65H2301/5142

摘要： A device for moistening an envelope flap includes a mechanism which defines an envelope feed path and a plate disposed adjacent the envelope feed path. The plate passes between the envelope body and the envelope flap. A plurality of orifices formed in the plate discharge moistening fluid received from a reservoir onto the envelope flap. The moistening device also includes a valve mechanism to selectively supply each of the orifices with moistening fluid from the reservoir. A flap sensing mechanism is disposed adjacent the envelope feed path for sensing an edge portion of the envelope flap and operatively connected to the valve mechanism to supply signals to the valve mechanism to selectively actuate the valve mechanism to selectively supply moistening fluid to the orifices in response to the sensing of the edge portion of the envelope flap.

摘要翻译： 用于润湿信封瓣的装置包括限定包封进给路径的机构和邻近包封进给路径设置的板。 板通过信封主体和信封皮瓣之间。 形成在从容器接收到信封皮瓣上的板排出润湿液中的多个孔。 润湿装置还包括阀机构，用于选择性地向储存器中的每个孔提供润湿流体。 翼片感测机构设置在包封进给路径附近，用于感测封套瓣的边缘部分并且可操作地连接到阀机构以向阀机构提供信号以选择性地致动阀机构以响应于选择性地将润湿流体供应到孔 以检测信封瓣的边缘部分。

公开(公告)号：US06797893B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-28

申请号：US10185827

申请日：2002-06-28

申请人： David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

发明人： David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

IPC分类号： G01G2302

CPC分类号： G01G19/035 ,  G01G19/005

摘要： A method scale system and transducer used in such system for rapid weighing of items. Said scale system includes: a transducer assembly; said transducer assembly in turn including, a transducer having a first member for supporting said item above a reference level, said first member producing a deflection proportional to said weight of said item, a clamping mechanism for clamping said first member to restrict deflection when activated, and a sensor for sensing said deflection and generating a signal representative of said weight as an output signal proportional to said deflection. Said scale system further includes a transport or platform for supporting said item during weighing, said transport being fixed to said first member, and a controller for controlling activation of said clamping mechanism. Said controller controls said clamping mechanism to clamp said transducer as said item is transported into position for weighing so that disturbances of said transducer are reduced and weighing time is decreased.

公开(公告)号：US06759602B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US09850967

申请日：2001-05-08

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Sanju Ballurkar ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  Steven H. Joyce

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Sanju Ballurkar ,  Anthony E. Yap ,  Steven H. Joyce

IPC分类号： G01G19414

CPC分类号： G01G19/035 ,  G01G19/005

摘要： A method for weighing mailpieces while in motion in a mailpiece weighing system. The weigh pan in the mailpiece horizontal transport path generates a signal corresponding to a weight of the moving mailpiece, and the system controller compares the weight of the moving mailpiece to a postal weight break to determine if the postal weight break is within the margin of error of the weighing mechanism. If the postal weight break is within the margin of error of the weighing mechanism, the system controller stops transport of the moving mailpiece and reweighs the mailpiece.

摘要翻译： 一种在邮件称重系统中运动时称重邮件的方法。 邮件水平传送路径中的称重盘产生对应于移动邮件的重量的信号，系统控制器将移动邮件的重量与邮政重量中断进行比较，以确定邮政重量中断是否在错误余量之内 的称重机构。 如果邮政重量损失在称量机构的误差范围内，则系统控制器停止移动邮件的传送并重新称量邮件。

公开(公告)号：US06713689B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10192362

申请日：2002-07-09

申请人： David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

发明人： David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

IPC分类号： G01G1940

CPC分类号： G01G19/4148 ,  G01G19/005

摘要： A method and method for fast weighing of items such as mailpieces with variable accuracy. The method includes a scale method having a platform connected to a load cell that provides an output signal to an analog-to-digital converter. The resulting digital output signal is processed by a low pass filter and analyzed by a microprocessor to determine weights of items on the platform. The microprocessor also determines postage amounts of items on the platform. The microprocessor also determines postage amounts as functions of the weights and outputs these postage amounts to a postage meter. The microprocessor determines the weights as the average of a sequence of digital output signal values if the average id not closer than D to any weight break, where D is the difference between a maximum output value and a minimum output value.

摘要翻译： 一种用于快速称量诸如具有可变精度的邮件的物品的方法和方法。 该方法包括缩放方法，其具有连接到向模数转换器提供输出信号的测力传感器的平台。 所得到的数字输出信号由低通滤波器处理并由微处理器分析以确定平台上的物品的重量。 微处理器还确定平台上的物品的邮费数量。 微处理器还将邮资数量确定为权重的函数，并将这些邮资数量输出到邮资计费器。 如果平均值不比D更接近任何重量中断，则微处理器将权重确定为数字输出信号值序列的平均值，其中D是最大输出值和最小输出值之间的差值。

公开(公告)号：US08449108B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12346252

申请日：2008-12-30

申请人： John P. Miller ,  David J. Eaton ,  Peter T. Collings ,  Lun Chan ,  Easwaran Nambudiri ,  James A. Salomon

发明人： John P. Miller ,  David J. Eaton ,  Peter T. Collings ,  Lun Chan ,  Easwaran Nambudiri ,  James A. Salomon

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J3/00

CPC分类号： G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00556 ,  G07B2017/00637

摘要： Systems and methods for providing evidence of printing in metering systems even in the event of a print head failure are provided. Along with generating a primary image for an indicium that evidences payment, a secondary image for the indicium, identical to a corresponding portion of the primary image but at a lower density, with physical boundaries that are within the boundaries of the primary image, is also generated. The primary image is printed by a first nozzle array, and the secondary image is printed by a second nozzle array. Because the primary image completely overlaps the secondary image, the secondary image is undetectable if the primary image is properly printed. The secondary image provides evidence of printing of the indicium that can be used to obtain a refund for the indicium in the event that the primary image was not printed due to failure of the first nozzle array.

摘要翻译： 提供了即使在打印头故障的情况下也能在计量系统中提供印刷证据的系统和方法。 除了产生证据支付的标记的主图像之外，与主图像的对应部分相同但是具有较低密度的标记的二次图像与主图像的边界内的物理边界也是 生成。 主图像由第一喷嘴阵列打印，次要图像由第二喷嘴阵列打印。 由于主图像完全与次要图像重叠，如果正确打印了主图像，则辅助图像将不可检测。 次要图像提供印刷标记的证据，可以用于在由于第一喷嘴阵列的故障而未打印主图像的情况下获得标记的退款。

公开(公告)号：US20130080084A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13246971

申请日：2011-09-28

申请人： John P. Miller ,  Michael Zak

发明人： John P. Miller ,  Michael Zak

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G01L27/007

摘要： A pressure transmitter for use in measuring a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process. The pressure transmitter includes a pressure sensor having a pressure output related to the pressure of the process fluid. Measurement circuitry is configured to calculate a process variable of the process fluid based upon the pressure output. Diagnostic circuitry diagnoses operation of the industrial process based upon a process parameter of the pressure output. Process parameter calculation circuitry calculates the process parameter based upon pressure output and reduces the effect of an abrupt change in the pressure output on the calculated process parameter.

摘要翻译： 一种压力变送器，用于测量工业过程中工艺流体的压力。 压力变送器包括具有与过程流体的压力相关的压力输出的压力传感器。 测量电路被配置为基于压力输出来计算过程流体的过程变量。 诊断电路基于压力输出的过程参数来诊断工业过程的操作。 过程参数计算电路根据压力输出计算过程参数，并减少压力输出突然变化对计算过程参数的影响。