公开(公告)号：US5999761A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US115578

申请日：1998-07-14

Applicant: Andrew J. Binder ,  Quintin T. Phillips ,  K. Trent Christensen

Inventor： Andrew J. Binder ,  Quintin T. Phillips ,  K. Trent Christensen

IPC: B41J29/46 ,  B41J2/44 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/5041 ,  G03G2215/00042

Abstract: An image forming apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a print engine with a photoreceptor, a laser exposure device for creating an image on the photoreceptor and one or more toning stations for toning the photoreceptor, after imaging. A system for enabling adjustment of the apparatus performance characteristics further includes a sensor for detecting characteristics of a toned image on the photoreceptor. A memory is provided for storing control parameters used to adjust operations of the printer; desired image characteristic parameters and previously measured image parameters. A processor is responsive to a performance assessment procedure for causing the print engine to create a toned test image on the photoreceptor. The processor then compares signals that are indicative of characteristic parameters of the toned test image with desired image characteristic parameters from the memory. Thereafter, in accordance with the comparison, the processor adjusts printer control parameters to bring the characteristics of the printed image closer to those which are dictated by the desired image characteristic parameters.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的图像形成装置包括具有感光体的打印引擎，用于在感光体上产生图像的激光曝光装置和用于在成像之后调色感光体的一个或多个调色台。 一种能够调节装置性能特征的系统还包括用于检测感光体上调色图像的特性的传感器。 提供存储器用于存储用于调整打印机的操作的控制参数; 所需的图像特征参数和先前测量的图像参数。 处理器响应于性能评估程序，以使得打印引擎在感光体上产生调色测试图像。 然后，处理器将来自调色测试图像的特征参数的指示信号与来自存储器的所需图像特征参数进行比较。 此后，根据比较，处理器调节打印机控制参数以使打印图像的特性更接近由所需图像特征参数指定的特征。

公开(公告)号：US5758224A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US716754

申请日：1996-09-23

Applicant: Andrew J. Binder ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Quintin T. Phillips

Inventor： Andrew J. Binder ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Quintin T. Phillips

IPC: G03G21/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1814 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G15/556 ,  G03G2221/1663 ,  G03G2221/183

Abstract: A consumable product such as a toner cartridge for a laser printer includes a messaging device connected thereto. The messaging device is adapted to receive a control signal from the printer or other host, the control signal being indicative of a use status for the consumable product, such as "toner low". The control signal produces a visual effect upon the messaging device such that a message or a change in message concerning the consumable product is indicated thereby. The message or change in message is, alternatively, indicative of an identifier for the consumable product. The messaging device is a resistive heater substrate having at least one layer of thermochromatic ink disposed thereon. In an alternate embodiment, the message or change in message is effected by a change in temperature upon the messaging device, rather than by a direct control signal. In another alternate embodiment, a fuse is connected to the messaging device for providing further information to the printer system.

Abstract translation: 诸如用于激光打印机的调色剂盒的消耗品包括与其连接的消息收发装置。 消息传送装置适于从打印机或其他主机接收控制信号，控制信号表示消耗品的使用状态，例如“调色剂低”。 控制信号在消息传送设备上产生视觉效果，从而指示消息或有关消耗品的消息的改变。 消息中的消息或改变也可以指示消耗品的标识符。 消息传送设备是具有设置在其上的至少一层热色油墨的电阻加热器基板。 在替代实施例中，消息或消息的改变由消息传送设备上的温度变化而不是直接控制信号来实现。 在另一替代实施例中，熔丝连接到消息传送装置，用于向打印机系统提供进一步的信息。

公开(公告)号：US6031621A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US743947

申请日：1996-11-05

Applicant: Andrew J Binder

Inventor： Andrew J Binder

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F17/40 ,  B41B15/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/5079 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: An information collection system is used to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the collection of information for warranty database for printers. The system includes an information reading device attached to a computer system. Printer configuration and performance parameters which are to be collected are printed on a selftest page encoded as a bar code. In the preferred embodiment of the information collection system, the information reading device is a standard hand held bar code reader and the computer system is a portable computer. A windows based bar code reading utility is used to decode the data from the bar code reader. Information would be collected from the printer by printing a selftest page including the bar code, reading the bar code using the bar code reader, and storing the information decoded by the bar code reading utility on the hard disk drive of the computer system. At a later time, the data is transferred to the warranty database over a communications link such as a modem.

Abstract translation: 信息收集系统用于提高打印机保修数据库信息收集的效率和准确性。 该系统包括连接到计算机系统的信息读取装置。 要收集的打印机配置和性能参数打印在作为条形码编码的最新页面上。 在信息收集系统的优选实施例中，信息读取装置是标准手持式条形码阅读器，计算机系统是便携式计算机。 基于Windows的条形码读取实用程序用于对来自条形码阅读器的数据进行解码。 信息将通过打印包括条形码在内的最新页面，使用条形码阅读器读取条形码并将由条形码读取实用程序解码的信息存储在计算机系统的硬盘驱动器上来从打印机收集。 稍后，数据通过通信链路（如调制解调器）传输到保修数据库。

公开(公告)号：US5758234A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US843911

申请日：1997-04-17

Applicant: Andrew J. Binder ,  Quintin T. Phillips

Inventor： Andrew J. Binder ,  Quintin T. Phillips

IPC: G03G13/22 ,  G03G15/32 ,  G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/326 ,  G03G13/22 ,  G03G15/04072

Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing toner on substantially the entire surface of the photoconductor to minimize print defects associated with surface contamination. This is accomplished by printing a background pattern along with the desired image. A light film of toner is deposited on the background areas of the photoconductor while a more dense film of toner is deposited on the image areas. The invention may be implemented by merging a background pattern, such as a uniform level of gray, with the print image data or by varying the charging conditions at photoconductive drum. In one implementation of the invention, a background pattern such as a uniform level of gray is printed by scanning the pattern onto the photoconductor as part of the imaging light exposure process. In a second implementation of the invention, the background gray is printed by adjusting the charging potential applied to photoconductor and/or the various roller bias voltages.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在感光体的基本上整个表面上沉积调色剂以最小化与表面污染相关的印刷缺陷的装置和方法。 这是通过打印背景图案以及期望的图像来实现的。 调色剂的薄膜沉积在感光体的背景区域上，而更致密的调色剂膜沉积在图像区域上。 本发明可以通过将诸如均匀灰度的背景图案与打印图像数据合并或通过改变感光鼓上的充电条件来实现。 在本发明的一个实现中，作为成像光曝光处理的一部分，通过将图案扫描到光电导体上来印刷诸如均匀灰度级的背景图案。 在本发明的第二实施方案中，通过调节施加到感光体的充电电位和/或各种辊偏置电压来印刷背景灰色。

公开(公告)号：US20130286428A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13455165

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: John H Oleinik ,  Shiyun Yie ,  Andrew J Binder

Inventor： John H Oleinik ,  Shiyun Yie ,  Andrew J Binder

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1239 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  H04N1/00233 ,  H04N1/00344 ,  H04N1/00925 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N2201/0082

Abstract: In one embodiment, enablement data, indicative of an enablement state of a functionality at a network-connected printer, is received from the printer. Fulfillment data, indicative of a fulfillment state of a condition to the enablement of the functionality at the printer, is received. It is determined whether the enablement data is consistent with the fulfillment data. Responsive to determining that the enablement data is inconsistent with the fulfillment data, a change instruction is sent to the printer over a network to cause a change in the enablement state to another state that is consistent with the fulfillment data.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，从打印机接收指示网络连接的打印机上的功能的启用状态的启用数据。 接收指示在打印机上实现功能的条件的履行状态的履行数据。 确定启用数据是否与履行数据一致。 响应于确定启用数据与履行数据不一致，通过网络将更改指令发送到打印机，以将启用状态改变为与履行数据一致的另一状态。

公开(公告)号：US5930553A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US845800

申请日：1997-04-25

Applicant: B. Mark Hirst ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Andrew J. Binder

Inventor： B. Mark Hirst ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Andrew J. Binder

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  B41J2/175 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0863 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G06F8/65

Abstract: A consumable having a memory device for storing information such as usage information to be used by a the original manufacturer or re-manufacturer. The memory device can also be used to provided software updates or patches for the microcomputers within an image forming or other office automation device.

Abstract translation: 具有存储装置的消耗品，用于存储要由原始制造商或再制造商使用的诸如使用信息的信息。 存储器装置还可用于为图像形成或其他办公自动化装置内的微型计算机提供软件更新或补丁。

公开(公告)号：US09098216B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13455165

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: John H Oleinik ,  Shiyun Yie ,  Andrew J Binder

Inventor： John H Oleinik ,  Shiyun Yie ,  Andrew J Binder

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1239 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  H04N1/00233 ,  H04N1/00344 ,  H04N1/00925 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N2201/0082

Abstract: In one embodiment, enablement data, indicative of an enablement state of a functionality at a network-connected printer, is received from the printer. Fulfillment data, indicative of a fulfillment state of a condition to the enablement of the functionality at the printer, is received. It is determined whether the enablement data is consistent with the fulfillment data. Responsive to determining that the enablement data is inconsistent with the fulfillment data, a change instruction is sent to the printer over a network to cause a change in the enablement state to another state that is consistent with the fulfillment data.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，从打印机接收指示网络连接的打印机上的功能的启用状态的启用数据。 接收指示在打印机上实现功能的条件的履行状态的履行数据。 确定启用数据是否与履行数据一致。 响应于确定启用数据与履行数据不一致，通过网络将更改指令发送到打印机，以将启用状态改变为与履行数据一致的另一状态。

公开(公告)号：US5946520A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US867708

申请日：1997-06-02

Applicant: Howard G. Hooper ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Andrew J. Binder

Inventor： Howard G. Hooper ,  K. Trent Christensen ,  Andrew J. Binder

IPC: B41J29/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1896 ,  G03G15/0894 ,  G03G2215/00987

Abstract: An anti-fraud pull tab system for removable protective barriers in print cartridges and other modular components used in printers, copiers and other image forming devices. The pull tab includes a pull ring and a use indicator. The use indicator blocks a substantial portion of the finger hole in the pull ring so that the use indicator is broken out, damaged or disfigured when the pull tab is used to remove the protective barrier. The disfigured pull tab indicates the protective barrier has been used, thus making it difficult for a counterfeiter to successfully re-use or reform the protective barrier and resell the cartridge as a new cartridge. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a pull tab assembly includes a pull tab and an identifying tape. The tape secures the pull tab to the print cartridge. Affixed to the tape is a use indicator that will permanently adhere to the print cartridge when the identifying tape is removed from the cartridge. When a pull tab is unnecessary or undesirable, the identifying tape may be attached directly to the end of the protective barrier.

Abstract translation: 用于打印机，复印机和其他成像设备中的打印墨盒和其他模块化组件中的可拆卸保护屏障的防欺诈拉片系统。 拉片包括拉环和使用指示器。 使用指示器阻挡拉环中指状孔的大部分，以便当拉片用于移除保护屏障时，使用指示器被破坏，损坏或损坏。 损坏的拉片指示已经使用保护屏障，因此使得仿冒者难以成功地重新使用或改造保护屏障并将该盒作为新的墨盒转售。 在本发明的替代实施例中，拉片组件包括拉片和识别带。 磁带将拉片固定到打印碳粉盒上。 粘贴在胶带上的是使用指示器，当识别带从墨盒中取出时，该指示器将永久粘附到打印墨盒上。 当拉片不需要或不期望时，识别带可以直接附接到保护屏障的末端。