公开(公告)号：US06334676B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-01

申请号：US09065283

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: Linda A. Kaszczuk ,  David L. Cole ,  Xin Wen ,  Richard A. Landholm ,  Anthony R. Lubinsky

Inventor： Linda A. Kaszczuk ,  David L. Cole ,  Xin Wen ,  Richard A. Landholm ,  Anthony R. Lubinsky

IPC: B41J217

CPC classification number: C09D11/30 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/211 ,  B41J2/2114 ,  B41J3/4071 ,  B41J3/4075 ,  B41M1/14 ,  C09D11/40 ,  C09D11/54

Abstract: In a method for microfluidic printing of colored images on a receiver, including providing a first set of reservoirs containing colorant precursors for different colors; providing at least one reservoir containing a reactant; and reacting the colorant precursors and reactant(s) to provide colored pixels of the desired colors.

Abstract translation: 在用于接收器上彩色图像的微流体印刷的方法中，包括提供包含用于不同颜色的着色剂前体的第一组储存器; 提供包含反应物的至少一个储存器; 并使着色剂前体和反应物反应以提供所需颜色的着色像素。

公开(公告)号：US06312099B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US08784668

申请日：1997-01-21

Applicant: Gilbert A. Hawkins ,  Xin Wen ,  William Y. Fowlkes

Inventor： Gilbert A. Hawkins ,  Xin Wen ,  William Y. Fowlkes

IPC: B41J2155

CPC classification number: B41J2/14112 ,  B41J2/04505 ,  B41J2/04528 ,  B41J2/0458 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/14032 ,  B41J2/14209 ,  B41J2/155 ,  B41J2002/14475

Abstract: A binary pagewidth printhead without substantial grayscale capability includes an array of adjacent printhead segments that are distributed across the pagewidth printhead so that adjacent segments overlap at their ends by a predetermined distance. A plurality of printing pixels extending along each segment have physical differences that effect substantially non-uniform transfer functions that decrease toward the ends of segments over the overlap distance. The physical characteristics of the printing pixels are such the their transfer functions vary linearly over the overlap distance. The physical characteristics of the printing pixels may be such the their transfer functions increase monotonically from a small value at the ends of the printhead segments to a larger value away from the ends of the printhead segments. The physical characteristics of the printing pixels in a central portion of each segment are preferably uniform such the their transfer functions are constant over the central portions. Preferably, the transfer functions applied to adjacent segments are of mirror symmetry.

Abstract translation: 不具有实质灰度能力的二进制页宽打印头包括分布在页宽打印头上的相邻打印头段的阵列，使得相邻的片段在其端部与预定距离重叠。 沿着每个段延伸的多个印刷像素具有实质上不均匀的传递函数的物理差异，这些传递函数在重叠距离上朝向段的端部减小。 打印像素的物理特性就是它们的传递函数在重叠距离上线性变化。 打印像素的物理特性可能是这样的，它们的传递函数从打印头片段端部的较小值单调增加到远离打印头片段端部的较大值。 每个段的中心部分中的印刷像素的物理特性优选是均匀的，使得它们的传递函数在中心部分上是恒定的。 优选地，施加到相邻段的传递函数是镜像对称的。

公开(公告)号：US06275245B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US08943921

申请日：1997-10-03

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Werner Fassler ,  Charles D. Deboer

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Werner Fassler ,  Charles D. Deboer

IPC: G01D1516

CPC classification number: B41J2/005

Abstract: A microfluidic printing apparatus includes at least one ink reservoir; a structure defining a plurality of chambers arranged so that the chambers form an array with each chamber being arranged to form an ink pixel; a plurality of microchannels connecting the reservoir to a chamber and a plurality of microfluidic pumps each being associated with a single microchannel for supplying ink from an ink reservoir through a microchannel for delivery to a particular chamber. The apparatus detects the ink fluid level in the chambers and for producing a signal, and controls the microfluidic pumps for delivering the correct amount of ink delivered into each chamber and responsive to the ink level signal for causing the pumps to terminate the delivery of ink.

Abstract translation: 微流体打印装置包括至少一个墨水容器; 限定多个室的结构，其布置成使得所述室形成阵列，每个室被布置成形成墨像素; 将储存器连接到室的多个微通道和多个微流体泵，每个微流体泵与单个微通道相关联，用于从油墨储存器通过微通道供墨以输送到特定室。 该装置检测室中的油墨液位并产生信号，并且控制微流体泵以输送输送到每个室中的正确量的油墨并且响应于油墨水平信号以使泵终止油墨的输送。

公开(公告)号：US06269366B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09103597

申请日：1998-06-24

Applicant: Charles E. Romano ,  Xin Wen

Inventor： Charles E. Romano ,  Xin Wen

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99936 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: A method for producing an image, the method comprises the steps of: storing a plurality of theme images; storing a plurality of annotations; providing a random number generator for randomly selecting the theme images and annotations; and combining the theme image and the annotation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制作图像的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：存储多个主题图像; 存储多个注释; 提供随机数发生器，用于随机选择主题图像和注释; 并结合主题图像和注释。

公开(公告)号：US06217167B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09209359

申请日：1998-12-11

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/663 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J11/666 ,  B41J11/68 ,  B41J11/706

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming a plurality of ink images on a receiver and for cutting the receiver to form separate prints of such ink images in response to one or more digital image files each including at least one digital image is disclosed. The ink jet printing apparatus has at least one ink jet print head adapted to deliver ink to the receiver and at least two receiver webs. One or more webs are selectively moved along a first receiver path past the ink jet print head. Control circuitry responds to one or more digital image files for actuating the ink jet print head to form ink images on the web(s) of receiver in a manner that minimizes receiver waste. Actuatable receiver cutter responds to the control circuitry for cutting the receiver across the first receiver path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在接收机上形成多个墨水图像并用于切割接收器以响应于每个包括至少一个数字图像的一个或多个数字图像文件来形成这种墨水图像的分开的打印的喷墨打印设备。 喷墨打印设备具有至少一个喷墨打印头，其适于将墨水输送到接收器和至少两个接收器网。 沿着第一接收器路径选择性地移动一个或多个幅材通过喷墨打印头。 控制电路响应于一个或多个数字图像文件，用于致动喷墨打印头，以使接收器浪费最小化的方式在接收机的网络上形成墨图像。 可执行接收器切割器响应于控制电路，用于跨第一接收器路径切割接收器。

公开(公告)号：US06209999B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09219694

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Charles E. Romano, Jr. ,  Henry G. Wirth

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Charles E. Romano, Jr. ,  Henry G. Wirth

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J13/0081 ,  B41J13/103 ,  B41J15/044

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an image on a receiver in response to a digital image includes print heads for transferring colorant to the receiver. The receivers are stored in a receiver supply device in a humidity controlled environment. A receiver transport mechanism moves the receiver to a position where the print heads transfer colorant to the receiver to form an image on the receiver.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于数字图像在接收机上形成图像的装置包括用于将着色剂转印到接收器的打印头。 接收器在湿度受控环境中存储在接收器供应装置中。 接收器传送机构将接收器移动到打印头将着色剂转移到接收器以在接收器上形成图像的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06206586B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09376174

申请日：1999-08-17

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Kevin M. O'Connor ,  Susan E. Hanley

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Kevin M. O'Connor ,  Susan E. Hanley

IPC: G03D500

CPC classification number: G03D15/06

Abstract: Apparatus for forming durable polymer protection film over a photographic image on a receiver includes an ink jet print head for ejecting a polymer protection fluid which when dried forms a film and the apparatus positions the receiver relative to the ink jet print head and causing the ink jet print head to apply the polymer fluid over the photographic image to form a polymer protection film when the fluid dries for protecting the photographic image.

Abstract translation: 用于在接收器上在摄影图像上形成耐久的聚合物保护膜的装置包括用于喷射聚合物保护流体的喷墨打印头，当干燥形成膜时，该装置将接收器相对于喷墨打印头定位并使喷墨 打印头以将聚合物流体涂覆在照相图像上以在流体干燥以形成保护照相图像时形成聚合物保护膜。

公开(公告)号：US6126283A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US182711

申请日：1998-10-29

Applicant: Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

Inventor： Xin Wen ,  Henry G. Wirth

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J11/66 ,  B41J11/68 ,  B41J11/70 ,  B41J21/00 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/663 ,  B41J11/666 ,  B41J11/68 ,  B41J11/70

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming a plurality of ink images on a receiver and for cutting the receiver to form separate prints of such ink images in response to a digital image file including at least one digital image includes at least one ink jet print head adapted to deliver ink to the receiver. The receiver is moved along a first receiver path past the ink jet print head. Control circuitry is responsive to one or more digital image files for actuating the ink jet print head to form a plurality of ink images on the receiver. A first actuatable receiver cutter responds to the control circuitry. The receiver is moved along a second path that is perpendicular to the first receiver path. A second actuatable cutter responsive to the control circuitry is disposed at a predetermined position relative to the second receiver path for sequentially cutting the receiver to form separate prints each having at least one ink image.

Abstract translation: 用于在接收机上形成多个墨图像并用于切割接收器以响应于包括至少一个数字图像的数字图像文件形成这种墨图像的单独打印的喷墨打印设备包括至少一个喷墨打印头，其适于 将墨水传送到接收器。 接收器沿第一接收器路径移动经过喷墨打印头。 控制电路响应于一个或多个数字图像文件来致动喷墨打印头以在接收器上形成多个墨图像。 第一可致动接收器切割器响应控制电路。 接收器沿着垂直于第一接收器路径的第二路径移动。 响应于控制电路的第二致动刀具设置在相对于第二接收器路径的预定位置处，以顺序地切割接收器以形成各自具有至少一个墨图像的分离的印刷。

公开(公告)号：US6109745A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US118538

申请日：1998-07-17

Applicant: Xin Wen

Inventor： Xin Wen

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J11/06 ,  B41J11/66 ,  B41J11/70 ,  H04N1/38 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J11/663 ,  B41J11/0065 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J11/0085 ,  B41J11/06 ,  B41J11/666 ,  B41J11/70 ,  H04N1/38

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming a borderless image on a receiver in response to a digital image file having a digital image and the desired size of the image to be formed, including an ink jet print bar for delivering ink to the receiver and disposed at an image transfer position. The apparatus moves the receiver along a path onto a platen past the ink jet print bar at the image transfer position; a receiver detector unit disposed adjacent to the path for detecting the leading edge of the receiver prior to its moving to the image transfer position; a receiver cutter for cutting the receiver to an appropriate size; and control circuitry responsive to the digital image file for determining the appropriate size of the borderless image on the receiver and for actuating the ink jet printer to cause an ink image to be formed on the receiver as it moves past the image transfer position and for actuating the receiver cutter to cut the receiver so a borderless image is formed on the receiver.

Abstract translation: 一种用于响应于具有数字图像的数字图像文件和要形成的图像的期望尺寸在接收器上形成无边界图像的喷墨打印设备，包括用于将墨水输送到接收器并设置在接收器上的喷墨打印条 图像传输位置。 该装置将接收器沿着路径移动到压板上，在图像转印位置通过喷墨打印条; 接收器检测器单元，邻近所述路径布置，用于在所述接收器移动到所述图像传送位置之前检测所述接收器的前缘; 用于将接收器切割成适当尺寸的接收器切割器; 以及响应于数字图像文件的控制电路，用于确定接收器上的无边界图像的适当大小，并且用于致动喷墨打印机，使其在接收器上移动经过图像传送位置并形成墨图像 接收机切割器来切割接收器，从而在接收器上形成无边框图像。

公开(公告)号：US6097406A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US84617

申请日：1998-05-26

Applicant: Anthony R. Lubinsky ,  Linda A. Kaszczuk ,  Xin Wen ,  David L. Cole ,  Richard A. Landholm

Inventor： Anthony R. Lubinsky ,  Linda A. Kaszczuk ,  Xin Wen ,  David L. Cole ,  Richard A. Landholm

IPC: B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/205

CPC classification number: B41J2/211

Abstract: An inkjet printing apparatus for printing continuous tone images on a receiver in response to a digital image, including a structure defining a plurality of colorant or colorant precursor receiving chambers, and another structure defining at least one mixing chamber for receiving a plurality of microdrops of colorants or colorant precursors from the colorant or colorant precursor receiving chambers to produce a desired colorant. The apparatus further includes a microdrop nozzle for each receiving chamber and in communication with the mixing chamber and a printing nozzle for each mixing chamber for causing a mixed drop to be delivered to the receiver. Further, the ejection of the desired number of microdrops is controlled and in response to the digital image and connected to the receiving chamber and the mixing chamber and for causing the desired number of microdrops to be ejected into the mixing chamber and then ejecting a mixed drop of colorant from the mixing chamber through the printing nozzle to the receiver.

Abstract translation: 一种用于响应于数字图像在接收机上打印连续色调图像的喷墨打印设备，包括限定多个着色剂或着色剂前体接收室的结构，以及限定用于接收多个着色剂微滴的至少一个混合室的另一结构 或着色剂前体从着色剂或着色剂前体接收室产生所需的着色剂。 该装置还包括用于每个接收室并与混合室连通的微滴喷嘴和用于每个混合室的印刷喷嘴，用于使混合液滴输送到接收器。 此外，控制所需数量的微滴的喷射，并且响应于数字图像并连接到接收室和混合室，并且使所需数量的微滴喷射到混合室中，然后喷射混合液滴 的着色剂从混合室通过印刷喷嘴到接收器。