公开(公告)号：US08138627B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12414564

申请日：2009-03-30

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: H02J3/14

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A system and method are provided for managing network-connected devices in peak power periods. The method establishes a network of connected devices, identifying a first device in the network as an off-peak device, and a second device as a peak device. If a peak power warning signal is detected, the off-peak device is disabled, but not the peak device. Any job destined for the off-peak device from a source device is relayed to the peak device and processed by the peak device. If the job destined for the off-peak device is a job format associated with the off-peak device, relaying the job to the peak device may further include the operation of converting the job to a job format associated with the peak device. In one aspect, a destination change message is sent to the source device, indicating the location of the peak device processing the job.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在峰值功率周期内管理网络连接设备的系统和方法。 该方法建立连接设备的网络，将网络中的第一设备识别为非高峰设备，将第二设备标识为峰值设备。 如果检测到峰值功率警告信号，则非峰值设备被禁用，但不是峰值设备。 任何去往源设备的非高峰设备的作业都被中继到峰值设备，并由峰值设备进行处理。 如果发往非高峰设备的作业是与非高峰设备相关联的作业格式，则将作业中继到峰值设备还可以包括将作业转换为与峰值设备相关联的作业格式的操作。 在一个方面，将目的地改变消息发送到源设备，指示处理作业的峰值设备的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08130429B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11145055

申请日：2005-06-02

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G03F3/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1248

Abstract: An adaptive print driver receives printing instructions relating to a document and outputs print data pages to an imager. The adaptive print driver includes a printing instruction parser for parsing printing instructions, a format controller for assigning a data format to the parsed print instructions and transferring the parsed print instructions according to the data format to a plurality of format generators. The plurality of format generators generates print data which is passed to a coalescer that coalesces the received print data into at least one print data page. The adaptive print driver uses a data format determination analysis process to balance rasterization on the adaptive print driver to achieve an optimal load balance between rasterization to take place on the adaptive print driver and rasterization to take place on the imager. The data format determination analysis considers the complexity of the document as well as information pertaining to the performance capabilities of the host, the performance capabilities of the imager, the load capacity of the host, and the load capacity of the imager, if such information is available. The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing a document for imaging on an imager.

Abstract translation: 自适应打印驱动器接收与文档相关的打印指令，并将打印数据页输出到成像器。 自适应打印驱动器包括用于解析打印指令的打印指令解析器，用于将数据格式分配给解析的打印指令的格式控制器，以及根据数据格式将解析的打印指令传送到多个格式生成器。 多个格式生成器生成打印数据，该打印数据被传递给将所接收的打印数据合并到至少一个打印数据页面中的聚结器。 自适应打印驱动程序使用数据格式确定分析过程来平衡自适应打印驱动程序上的光栅化，以实现在自适应打印驱动程序上进行光栅化和在成像器上进行光栅化之间的最佳负载平衡。 数据格式确定分析考虑文档的复杂性以及与主机的性能能力有关的信息，成像器的性能能力，主机的负载能力以及成像器的负载能力，如果这样的信息是 可用。 本发明还涉及一种用于准备用于在成像器上成像的文档的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07973954B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11467659

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1248 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1285

Abstract: Recognizing a language format of an input data stream including reading a next data sample of the input data stream in a current state, selecting a next state in response to the next data sample, transitioning to the next state and repeatedly reading the next data sample and selecting the next state until the next state is an end state, and identifying the language format in response to the current state when the next state is an end state.

Abstract translation: 识别输入数据流的语言格式，包括在当前状态下读取输入数据流的下一个数据样本，响应于下一个数据样本选择下一个状态，转换到下一个状态并重复读取下一个数据样本， 选择下一状态直到下一状态为结束状态，并且当下一状态为结束状态时，响应于当前状态识别语言格式。

公开(公告)号：US07821657B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US10941142

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/40 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/1856

Abstract: A job joining capability is used in a Multifunction Peripheral Device (MFP) to conduct continuous Raster Image Processing (RIP) across multiple job boundaries. Print jobs which do not have inter-RIP conflicts are printed back-to-back as a continuous single RIP. This is particularly advantageous for single copy, single page, and other small print jobs.

Abstract translation: 多功能外围设备（MFP）中使用工作加入功能，以跨多个作业边界进行连续的光栅图像处理（RIP）。 不具有RIP间冲突的打印作业以连续的单个RIP的形式背对背打印。 这对于单份，单页和其他小型打印作业特别有利。

公开(公告)号：US20100141552A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12328010

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch ,  Chang Yuan

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch ,  Chang Yuan

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1446 ,  G09G5/14 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/00493 ,  H04N1/00496 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0089 ,  H04N2201/0094

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to systems and methods for composite wall display and imaging device interaction.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于复合壁显示和成像装置相互作用的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100107097A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12288106

申请日：2008-10-16

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F9/4411

Abstract: A client device has an imaging device driver that is automatically extensible to meet diverse imaging requirements. When an imaging job is initiated, the extensible device driver queries the target imaging device and identifies a feature set. The device driver then identifies features within the feature set that are locally supported. The device driver then queries one or more remote server devices and identifies one or more plugins that will enable the device driver to support features within the feature set that are not locally supported. The device driver then obtains authorization from the user (e.g. agreement to terms of license) and downloads and stores the plugins. The device driver may also query one or more remote servers and identify, download and store updates to the device driver's core and to previously downloaded and stored plugins. A method for using the extensible device driver is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 客户端设备具有可自动扩展以满足不同成像要求的成像设备驱动程序。 当启动成像作业时，可扩展设备驱动程序查询目标成像设备并识别功能集。 然后，设备驱动程序会识别本地支持的功能集中的功能。 然后，设备驱动程序查询一个或多个远程服务器设备，并识别一个或多个插件，这些插件将使设备驱动程序能够支持不在本地支持的功能集中的功能。 然后，设备驱动程序获得用户的授权（例如，与许可条款的协议），并下载并存储插件。 设备驱动程序还可以查询一个或多个远程服务器，并且识别，下载和存储对设备驱动程序的核心以及先前下载和存储的插件的更新。 还公开了使用可扩展设备驱动程序的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100104309A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12260805

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/5004 ,  G03G15/2039

Abstract: A method for stepped energy savings for a printing device is described. A temperature of a fuser of a printing device is reduced to a first reduced temperature after a first idle interval has passed in which there is no printing activity at the printing device. The first reduced temperature is calculated to be a temperature from which the fuser can be raised to an operating temperature in a first specified percentage of the full power up time. The full power up time being the time required to change the fuser from an ambient temperature to the operating temperature. If there is no printing activity during the first idle interval and a second idle interval, the fuser of the printing device is reduced to a second reduced temperature.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于打印装置的阶梯式节能的方法。 在打印装置没有打印活动的第一空闲间隔之后，打印装置的定影器的温度降低到第一降温。 第一降温值被计算为在整个加电时间的第一特定百分比中定影器能够升高到工作温度的温度。 完全上电时间是将定影器从环境温度更改为工作温度所需的时间。 如果在第一空闲间隔和第二空闲间隔期间没有打印活动，则将打印装置的定影器降低到第二降低的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20090326728A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12163729

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Roy K. Chrisop ,  Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Roy K. Chrisop ,  Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3284 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02D10/159 ,  Y04S20/222

Abstract: A method for controlling power usage on a device is described. A job is received at a device. The job is classified as an on-demand job or as a non-on-demand job. The job is placed on an on-demand job queue if the job is an on-demand job. The job is placed on a non-on-demand job queue if the job is a non-on-demand job. The on-demand job queue is processed. The non-on-demand job queue is processed only during an off-peak period.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于控制设备上的电力使用的方法。 在设备上接收到作业。 该工作被分类为按需工作或作为非按需工作。 如果作业是按需作业，该作业将放置在按需作业队列中。 如果作业是非按需作业，该作业将放置在非按需作业队列上。 处理按需作业队列。 非点播作业队列仅在非高峰时段处理。

公开(公告)号：US20090262386A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12107632

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch ,  Roy Kenneth Chrisop

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch ,  Roy Kenneth Chrisop

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1221 ,  G06F3/1267 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: A method for reusing data in an imaging device is described. An imaging job is received at an imaging device. The imaging job includes file system information and a document in a first format. It is determined whether the document has been previously processed by the imaging device. The document is processed if it was determined that the document had not been previously processed by the imaging device. The processing provides a processed document in a second format. The processed document is saved if it was determined that the document had not been previously processed by the imaging device. A previously saved processed document is reused that corresponds to the document if it was determined that the document had been previously processed by the imaging device.

Abstract translation: 描述了在成像设备中重新使用数据的方法。 在成像装置处接收成像作业。 成像作业包括文件系统信息和第一格式的文档。 确定文档是否已经由成像设备先前处理。 如果确定文档未被成像设备先前处理，则处理文档。 该处理以第二格式提供经处理的文档。 如果确定文档未被成像设备先前处理，则处理的文档被保存。 如果确定文档已经由成像设备先前处理，则先前保存的处理文档被重新使用，其对应于文档。

公开(公告)号：US20090180147A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12014762

申请日：2008-01-15

Applicant: Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

Inventor： Andrew Rodney Ferlitsch

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/1242 ,  G06F3/1248

Abstract: Systems and methods for composition printing of a document that contains mixed printer-native formats are described. Each individual page may contain mixed native formats, and no print-time preprocessing is required on a host device external to the printing device. Instead, a printing device may be capable of taking as input both image-formatted data and PDL data. Proprietary tags in the image file are used to store the textual/PDL data. The image file with the embedded PDL data may be sent directly to the printer without preprocessing on the host. Any embedded PDL sequences are extracted and sent to the corresponding PDL interpreter. The image data is sent to the image interpreter. Another process then combines the processed data by overlaying the page fragment from the embedded PDL data onto the page surface generated from the image data. The new composed page is then output to the output engine.

Abstract translation: 描述了包含混合打印机原始格式的文档的组合打印的系统和方法。 每个单独的页面可以包含混合的原始格式，并且在打印设备外部的主机设备上不需要打印时间预处理。 相反，打印设备可以能够输入图像格式的数据和PDL数据两者。 图像文件中的专有标签用于存储文本/ PDL数据。 具有嵌入式PDL数据的图像文件可以直接发送到打印机，而无需在主机上进行预处理。 提取任何嵌入的PDL序列并将其发送到相应的PDL解释器。 图像数据被发送到图像解释器。 另一个过程然后通过将来自嵌入式PDL数据的页面片段叠加到从图像数据生成的页面上来组合处理的数据。 新的组合页面然后被输出到输出引擎。