公开(公告)号：US20140093858A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13632363

申请日：2012-10-01

申请人： Edward B. Caruthers, JR. ,  Roger A. Newell ,  Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Dennis L. Venable

发明人： Edward B. Caruthers, JR. ,  Roger A. Newell ,  Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Dennis L. Venable

IPC分类号： G09B7/00

CPC分类号： G09B7/02

摘要： The disclosed embodiment relates to methods and systems for evaluating an electronic document. The computer implemented method includes receiving the electronic document containing a first set of answers corresponding to one or more pre-stored questions. The first set of answers are compared with a pre-stored second set of answers based on an answer descriptor syntax dataset. The answer descriptor syntax dataset comprises one or more rules. One or more answer descriptors for each of the first set of answers are determined based on the comparing. The one or more answer descriptors correspond to one or more observations for each of the first set of answers. Finally, the electronic document is evaluated based on determining.

摘要翻译： 所公开的实施例涉及用于评估电子文档的方法和系统。 计算机实现的方法包括接收包含与一个或多个预先存储的问题相对应的第一组答案的电子文档。 将第一组答案与基于答案描述符语法数据集的预先存储的第二组答案进行比较。 答案描述符语法数据集包括一个或多个规则。 基于比较确定第一组答案中的每一个的一个或多个答案描述符。 一个或多个答案描述符对应于第一组答案中的每一个的一个或多个观察值。 最后，电子文档是根据确定进行评估的。

公开(公告)号：US08262187B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US11945556

申请日：2007-11-27

申请人： Kristine A. German ,  Elliott A. Eklund

发明人： Kristine A. German ,  Elliott A. Eklund

IPC分类号： B41J2/165

CPC分类号： B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/16579 ,  B41J2/2142

摘要： A method and apparatus for printhead inspection and recovery in an ink jet printing system includes a modular printhead assembly disposed within the printing system for on-line printing operation. An off-line printhead inspection and recovery unit including a printhead dock for receiving the printhead assembly is locally disposed for ready diagnostic inspection of printhead operation and includes a user interface for reporting diagnostic results. A modular printhead assembly is disposed within the off-line printhead inspection and recovery unit for identifying the head failure to an operator. The inspection and recovery unit may execute a printhead purge and maintenance cycle to repair the failing on-line printing assembly. The inspection and recovery unit maintains a spare head assembly in a heated print-ready state for minimal downtime in production operation upon the replacement of the failing printhead with the spare head from the inspection and recovery unit.

摘要翻译： 用于喷墨打印系统中的打印头检查和恢复的方法和装置包括设置在打印系统内用于在线打印操作的模块化打印头组件。 包括用于接收打印头组件的打印头基座的离线打印头检查和恢复单元被局部设置，用于打印头操作的准备诊断检查，并且包括用于报告诊断结果的用户界面。 模块化打印头组件设置在离线打印头检查和恢复单元内，用于识别操作员的头部故障。 检查和恢复单元可以执行打印头清洁和维护周期以修复故障的在线打印组件。 检查和恢复单元将备用头组件保持在加热的打印就绪状态，以便在使用备用头从检查和恢复单元更换故障打印头时，在生产操作中最小化停机时间。

公开(公告)号：US07738805B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US12035945

申请日：2008-02-22

申请人： Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Donald M. Bott ,  John R. Andrews ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel

发明人： Robert M. Lofthus ,  Kristine A. German ,  Donald M. Bott ,  John R. Andrews ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Armin R. Volkel

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/2007

摘要： Methods and apparatus for performing addressable fusing and/or heating of a substrate undergoing xerographic processing are disclosed. The apparatus includes a fuser having an array of addressable heating elements in radiative communication with a substrate through a fuser roll or fuser belt. The array of addressable heating elements is operated to selectively heat portions of the substrate to achieve a desired effect on the substrate, such as changing its surface finish, or fusing unfused toner to the substrate. In the case of toner fusing, the array is operated such that substantially only an area covered by the unfused toner is heated. This eliminates the need for blanket fusing, and generally provides for greater flexibility in xerographically processing substrates. Apparatus and methods for performing two-sided selective fusing and/or heating are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于执行可进行定影和/或加热进行静电印刷处理的基板的方法和装置。 该设备包括具有可寻址加热元件的阵列的定影器，其通过定影辊或定影带与基底辐射连通。 操作可寻址加热元件的阵列以选择性地加热基底的部分以在基底上获得期望的效果，例如改变其表面光洁度，或将未熔合的调色剂熔合到基底上。 在调色剂定影的情况下，阵列的操作使得基本上只有被未熔融的调色剂覆盖的区域被加热。 这消除了对毯子熔合的需要，并且通常提供在色彩处理衬底中更大的灵活性。 还公开了用于进行双面选择性熔合和/或加热的设备和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090135220A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11945556

申请日：2007-11-27

申请人： Kristine A. German ,  Elliott A. Eklund

发明人： Kristine A. German ,  Elliott A. Eklund

IPC分类号： B41J29/393

CPC分类号： B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/16579 ,  B41J2/2142

摘要： A method and apparatus for printhead inspection and recovery in an ink jet printing system includes a modular printhead assembly disposed within the printing system for on-line printing operation. An off-line printhead inspection and recovery unit including a printhead dock for receiving the printhead assembly is locally disposed for ready diagnostic inspection of printhead operation and includes a user interface for reporting diagnostic results. A modular printhead assembly is disposed within the off-line printhead inspection and recovery unit for identifying the head failure to an operator. The inspection and recovery unit may execute a printhead purge and maintenance cycle to repair the failing on-line printing assembly. The inspection and recovery unit maintains a spare head assembly in a heated print-ready state for minimal downtime in production operation upon the replacement of the failing printhead with the spare head from the inspection and recovery unit.

摘要翻译： 用于喷墨打印系统中的打印头检查和恢复的方法和装置包括设置在打印系统内用于在线打印操作的模块化打印头组件。 包括用于接收打印头组件的打印头基座的离线打印头检查和恢复单元被局部设置，用于打印头操作的准备诊断检查，并且包括用于报告诊断结果的用户界面。 模块化打印头组件设置在离线打印头检查和恢复单元内，用于识别操作者的头部故障。 检查和恢复单元可以执行打印头清洁和维护周期以修复故障的在线打印组件。 检查和恢复单元将备用头组件保持在加热的打印就绪状态，以便在使用备用头从检查和恢复单元更换故障打印头时，在生产操作中最小化停机时间。

公开(公告)号：US07493055B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11378040

申请日：2006-03-17

申请人： Kristine A. German ,  Robert M. Lofthus

发明人： Kristine A. German ,  Robert M. Lofthus

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G15/5062 ,  G03G2215/00021

摘要： A system for handling objects includes a first image marking engine operative to mark objects, and a second image marking engine operative to mark objects. In addition, the system includes a first object delivery path operative to transport objects presented by the first image marking engine to a first destination. A second object delivery path is operative to transport objects presented by the second image marking engine to a second destination. The first and second destinations may be a single destination, separate destinations, or interchangeable destinations. At least one object is identifiable to isolate at least one aspect of a delivered object. The at least one object includes an associated object itinerary representing at least one object route through the system. A controller is provided to query the object itinerary to correlate the at least one aspect to at least one of the first image marking engine, the second image marking engine, the first object delivery path, and the second object delivery path.

摘要翻译： 用于处理对象的系统包括可操作地标记对象的第一图像标记引擎和用于标记对象的第二图像标记引擎。 此外，该系统包括第一物体传送路径，其操作以将由第一图像标记引擎呈现的对象传送到第一目的地。 第二物体输送路径用于将由第二图像标记引擎呈现的物体运送到第二目的地。 第一和第二目的地可以是单个目的地，单独的目的地或可互换的目的地。 至少一个对象是可识别的，以隔离传送对象的至少一个方面。 所述至少一个对象包括表示通过所述系统的至少一个对象路线的相关联的对象行程。 提供控制器来查询对象行程以将至少一个方面与第一图像标记引擎，第二图像标记引擎，第一对象传递路径和第二对象传递路径中的至少一个相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07454880B1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11807962

申请日：2007-05-31

申请人： Paul R. Austin ,  Kristine A. German

发明人： Paul R. Austin ,  Kristine A. German

IPC分类号： B65B6/02 ,  B42D15/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/0092 ,  A61J1/03 ,  A61J7/0084 ,  A61J2205/20 ,  A61J2205/30 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462

摘要： A system for personalized packaging of prescription medication includes a processing device having a CPU and a user interface. The user interface is configured to receive input data related to at least one type of medication to be packaged, wherein the user interface communicates the input data to the CPU for processing. A dispensing system is in communication with the processing device, wherein the dispensing system is configured to be pre-supplied with the at least one type of medication and to dispense the at least one type of medication based on the input data communicated from the CPU to the dispensing system. Also included in the system is a printing system in communication with the processing device. A printing system is configured to generate a print of instructional data based on the input data communicated from the CPU to the printing system, wherein the print of instructional data includes data correspondingly related to the at least one type of medication dispensed by the dispensing system. A packaging system is in communication with the dispensing system and configured to seal the at least one type of medication dispensed from the dispensing system within the personalized packaging.

公开(公告)号：US07298954B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US11154019

申请日：2005-06-16

申请人： Xueyuan Liu ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Kristine A. German ,  Yao Rong Wang ,  Jun Ma ,  Pinyen Lin ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Kathleen A. Feinberg

发明人： Xueyuan Liu ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Kristine A. German ,  Yao Rong Wang ,  Jun Ma ,  Pinyen Lin ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Kathleen A. Feinberg

IPC分类号： G02B6/26

CPC分类号： G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/3508 ,  G02B6/3544 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/3596

摘要： An improved waveguide shuttle optical switch design which provides the function of a variable optical attenuator (VOA). A small degree of intentional misalignment of the waveguide will create different levels of optical attenuation. By finely controlling the misalignment of a selected switched position, a single device may be realized that will provide the functions of both switching and attenuating or just attenuation alone. The optical MEMS device utilizes a latching mechanism in association with a thermal drive actuator for aligning a waveguide shuttle platform. The integration of the switching function and the VOA function reduce the optical loss which is otherwise unavoidable when the inevitable alternative of a separate switch and a separate VOA must necessarily be employed. The resultant improved device can also be applied for correcting the difference in optical intensity created by the manufacturing tolerances inherent in the fabrication of array waveguide gratings.

摘要翻译： 提供了可变光衰减器（VOA）的功能的改进的波导穿梭光开关设计。 波导的有意的不对准会导致不同程度的光衰减。 通过精细地控制所选择的切换位置的未对准，可以实现单个设备，其将提供单独切换和衰减或仅仅衰减的功能。 光学MEMS器件利用与用于对准波导穿梭平台的热驱动致动器相关联的闭锁机构。 开关功能和VOA功能的集成减少光损耗，否则当必须采用单独的开关和单独的VOA的不可避免的替代方案时，光损失是不可避免的。 所得到的改进的器件还可以用于校正由阵列波导光栅的制造中固有的制造公差产生的光强差。

公开(公告)号：US07221817B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10918093

申请日：2004-08-13

申请人： Kristine A. German ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Joel A. Kubby

发明人： Kristine A. German ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Joel A. Kubby

IPC分类号： G02B6/42 ,  H01L29/82 ,  H01H37/52

CPC分类号： H01H1/0036 ,  G02B6/3566 ,  G02B6/3574 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  H01H50/005 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2037/008 ,  H01H2061/006

摘要： A substantially straight beam in an unbuckled state is compressed to cause the beam to buckle using an adjustable compressor. The adjustable compressor applies force to one or both ends of the beam and limits compression on the beam to allow the beam to move between a first buckled state and a second buckled state. The first buckled state and the second buckled state comprise substantially equal magnitude and opposite direction buckling movements from the unbuckled state.

摘要翻译： 在无松开状态下的基本上直的梁被压缩以使得可以使用可调节的压缩机来使梁弯曲。 可调压缩机对梁的一端或两端施加力，并限制梁上的压缩，以允许梁在第一弯曲状态和第二弯曲状态之间移动。 第一弯曲状态和第二弯曲状态包括基本上相等的幅度和相对的方向从非卷曲状态的弯曲运动。

公开(公告)号：US06968100B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10712200

申请日：2003-11-12

申请人： Joel A. Kubby ,  Kathleen A. Feinberg ,  Kristine A. German ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jun Ma ,  Pinyen Lin

发明人： Joel A. Kubby ,  Kathleen A. Feinberg ,  Kristine A. German ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jun Ma ,  Pinyen Lin

IPC分类号： G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/3508 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B2006/12145

摘要： An optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) switch is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the optical MEMS switch is used as an M×N optical signal switching system. The optical MEMS switch comprises a plurality of optical waveguides formed on a shuttle for switching optical states wherein the state of the optical switch is changed by a system of drive and latch actuators. The optical MEMS switch utilizes a latching mechanism in association with a thermal drive actuator for aligning the waveguide shuttle. In use the optical MEMS switch may be integrated with other optical components to form planar light circuits (PLCs). When switches and PLCs are integrated together on a silicon chip, compact higher functionality devices, such as Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs), may be fabricated.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种光学微机电系统（MEMS）开关。 在优选实施例中，光学MEMS开关用作MxN光信号交换系统。 光学MEMS开关包括形成在梭子上的多个光波导，用于切换光学状态，其中光学开关的状态由驱动和闩锁致动器的系统改变。 光学MEMS开关利用与用于对准波导穿梭机的热驱动致动器相关联的闭锁机构。 在使用中，光学MEMS开关可以与其他光学部件集成以形成平面光电路（PLC）。 当开关和PLC集成在硅芯片上时，可以制造紧凑的更高功能的器件，例如可重配置光插座多路复用器（ROADM）。

公开(公告)号：US06938984B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10342542

申请日：2003-01-15

申请人： Kristine A. German ,  George A. Gibson

发明人： Kristine A. German ,  George A. Gibson

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/21

CPC分类号： B41J2/17543 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17509

摘要： An inkjet printing system for printing custom colors is provided. An ink mixing station is also provided. The printing system includes multiple ink channels, an ink cartridge sensor for each channel, and a controller. A method for printing custom colors in a printing system with multiple ink cartridges is provided. In another embodiment, the printing system includes an in situ mixed ink channel for receiving two or more ink supply dispensers and a controller. The in situ mixed ink channel includes an supply dispenser sensor and supply valve member for each supply dispenser, a mixing reservoir, a pump motor, and a print head. A method for printing custom colors using an in situ mixed ink channel is provided. The station includes an in situ mixed ink channel and a controller. A method for mixing custom color inks and filling inkjet ink containers in the station is provided.

摘要翻译： 提供用于打印定制颜色的喷墨打印系统。 还提供了一个墨水搅拌站。 打印系统包括多个墨水通道，每个通道的墨盒传感器和控制器。 提供了一种用于在具有多个墨盒的打印系统中打印定制颜色的方法。 在另一个实施例中，打印系统包括用于接收两个或更多墨水供应分配器和控制器的原位混合墨水通道。 原位混合墨水通道包括用于每个供应分配器，混合容器，泵马达和打印头的供应分配器传感器和供应阀构件。 提供了一种使用原位混合墨水通道打印定制颜色的方法。 该车站包括一个原位混合油墨通道和一个控制器。 提供了一种用于混合定制彩色墨水和在该台中填充喷墨墨水容器的方法。