公开(公告)号：US06533169B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09846716

申请日：2001-05-01

Applicant: Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

Inventor： Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

IPC: G06F1700

CPC classification number: H04N1/00954 ,  H04N1/00204

Abstract: A photographic image printer, method of printing, and a software program for printing digital images which analyzes pending orders, determines the image printing sequence, and allocates print media intelligently to enable high printing productivity and low media waste. An apparatus made in accordance with the present invention permits can also provide In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention there is provided non-chemistry printing device which requires little floor space.

Abstract translation: 摄影图像打印机，打印方法和用于打印分析待定订单的数字图像的软件程序确定图像打印顺序，并且智能地分配打印介质以实现高印刷生产率和低媒体浪费。 根据本发明制造的装置还可以提供。根据本发明的另一方面，提供了一种非化学打印装置，其需要很小的占地面积。

公开(公告)号：US06459471B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09846717

申请日：2001-05-01

Applicant: Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

Inventor： Scott C. Robinson ,  Xin Wen ,  Mark S. Janosky

IPC: G03B2752

CPC classification number: H04N1/00954 ,  H04N1/00204

Abstract: A photographic image printer, method of printing, and a software program for printing digital images which analyzes pending orders, determines the image printing sequence, and allocates print media intelligently to enable high printing productivity and low media waste. An apparatus made in accordance with the present invention permits can also provide. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention there is provided non-chemistry printing device which requires little floor space.

Abstract translation: 摄影图像打印机，打印方法和用于打印分析待定订单的数字图像的软件程序确定图像打印顺序，并且智能地分配打印介质以实现高印刷生产率和低媒体浪费。 根据本发明制造的设备允许也可以提供。 根据本发明的另一方面，提供了非化学打印装置，其需要很小的占地面积。

公开(公告)号：US06354689B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09218615

申请日：1998-12-22

Applicant: Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Lam J. Ewell ,  Xin Wen

Inventor： Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Lam J. Ewell ,  Xin Wen

IPC: B41J29393

CPC classification number: B41J2/04508 ,  B41J2/0451 ,  B41J2/04586 ,  B41J2/2139

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for compensating for malperforming or inoperative ink nozzles in a multitone ink jet printhead so that high quality images are printed although some ink nozzles are malperforming or inoperative. Multitone printing is effected by printing a variety of droplets of varying volumes at a given pixel location. In compensating for a malperforming nozzle, a swath data signal is modified and one or more functional nozzles are assigned the printing data for a malperforming nozzle such that the volume of ink ultimately printed at pixel locations is substantially unchanged and the resulting image is free from degradation. Additionally, malperforming nozzles may be assigned values which represent the degree of image degradation that would be caused by printing with the malperforming nozzles, such that these values may be taken into consideration during the process of modifying the swath data signal for complementary recording.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于补偿多色喷墨打印头中的不正常或不工作的墨水喷嘴的方法和装置，使得虽然一些墨水喷嘴是不正确的或不起作用的，但仍打印出高质量的图像。 通过在给定像素位置处印刷各种不同体积的液滴来实现多媒体印刷。 在补偿不正常喷嘴时，改变条数数据信号，并为一个或多个功能喷嘴分配用于不正常喷嘴的打印数据，使得最终在像素位置印刷的油墨体积基本上不变，并且所得到的图像没有劣化 。 此外，不正常喷嘴可以被分配值，其表示由于使用不正常喷嘴而打印而导致的图像劣化程度，使得在修改用于补充记录的条数据信号的处理期间可以考虑这些值。

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。