公开(公告)号：US06233409B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09480545

申请日：2000-01-10

Applicant: Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Darius Boockholdt

Inventor： Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Darius Boockholdt

IPC: G03G2100

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0863 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G21/181 ,  G03G21/1878 ,  G03G2215/00987 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1639 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  G06Q20/401

Abstract: A redundant reorder prevention system prevents redundant reorders for replaceable components in printing devices. The replaceable component has memory integrated therein which contains a reorder value field. The reorder value field is initially configured in a first state which indicates that a new replaceable component has not been ordered to replace the current replaceable component. Before the system orders a new replaceable component, it checks the reorder value field. If the first state is detected, a new replaceable component is ordered and the reorder value field is reconfigured to a second state which indicates that the new replaceable component has been ordered. If the second state is detected before an order is placed, the order process is terminated before a new replaceable component is ordered.

Abstract translation: 冗余重新排序预防系统可防止打印设备中可替换组件的冗余重新排序。 可替换组件具有集成在其中的存储器，其包含重新排序值字段。 重新排序值字段最初被配置在第一状态，其指示新的可替换组件未被命令来替换当前的可替换组件。 在系统订购新的可替换组件之前，它将检查重新排序值字段。 如果检测到第一状态，则排序新的可替换组件，并将重新排序值字段重新配置为指示新可替换组件已被排序的第二状态。 如果在放置订单之前检测到第二状态，则在订购新的可替换组件之前终止订单处理。

公开(公告)号：US06366744B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09602640

申请日：2000-06-22

Applicant: Quintin T. Phillips ,  Darius Boockholdt ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B Baumunk

Inventor： Quintin T. Phillips ,  Darius Boockholdt ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B Baumunk

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: H04N1/32678 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G03G15/502 ,  G03G15/5079 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G2215/00109 ,  G06K15/1823 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00015 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00058 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00068 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/32635

Abstract: Image forming systems and methods of forming an image are described. According to one exemplary aspect of the invention, a system includes a consumable monitoring device which provides a current amount of a consumable, such as toner. The system of this aspect also includes a memory device configured to store historical information regarding the consumable. A processor provides a requirement amount of the consumable and statistically modifies at least one of the requirement amount and the current amount using the historical information. Exemplary statistical modification uses a ratio of an estimation of a number of pixels within previous image jobs and the actual number of pixels imaged within previous jobs. Thereafter, the processor analyzes the requirement amount with respect to the current amount to determine the probability that an image job will be successfully imaged. In one arrangement, a confidence value is utilized for statistical modification. In addition, the historical information may be weighted. Additional aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了形成图像的图像形成系统和方法。 根据本发明的一个示例性方面，系统包括消耗品监控装置，其提供消耗品的当前量，例如调色剂。 该方面的系统还包括被配置为存储关于消耗品的历史信息的存储器装置。 处理器提供耗材的需求量，并使用历史信息统计地修改需求量和当前量中的至少一个。 示例性统计修改使用先前图像作业中的像素数量的估计与先前作业中成像的实际像素数之比。 此后，处理器分析关于当前量的需求量，以确定图像作业将成功成像的概率。 在一种布置中，使用置信度值进行统计修改。 另外，历史信息可以被加权。 还公开了本发明的另外的方面。

公开(公告)号：US06226463B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09394442

申请日：1999-09-09

Applicant: Quintin T. Phillips ,  Joseph L. Burquist ,  Mary B. Baumunk

Inventor： Quintin T. Phillips ,  Joseph L. Burquist ,  Mary B. Baumunk

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553

Abstract: New consumables installed in printing devices sometimes must print several pages to “condition” the consumable before use. This “conditioning” is required to allow various components to reach optimal condition for printing. The present invention seeks to ameliorate the situation of changes in a consumable affecting the print quality by modifying the printing behavior based on measurements made on the consumable or on the history of the consumable which is installed. If necessary, the new consumable is pre-conditioned before additional page are printed. Pre-conditioning is accomplished by printing either several test pages or by developing several images and subsequently cleaning these images into the waste toner hopper.

Abstract translation: 打印设备中安装的新耗材有时必须打印几页，以便在使用前对“消耗品”进行“调节”。 这种“调节”是为了使各种组件达到打印的最佳条件。 本发明旨在通过基于对消耗品进行的测量或对所安装的消耗品的历史进行修改来改善影响打印质量的消耗品的变化的情况。 如有必要，新的耗材在打印额外的页面之前是预处理的。 预处理是通过打印几个测试页面或通过开发几个图像并随后将这些图像清洁到废墨粉盒中来实现的。

公开(公告)号：US07043523B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US09738792

申请日：2000-12-13

Applicant: Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk

Inventor： Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: A consumable order-assistance system is provided for computer peripheral devices. The system includes a personal computer, at least one computer peripheral device, and a user interaction site. The personal computer has a messaging system. The at least one computer peripheral device has a messaging system. The communication link signal couples the personal computer with a provider of a consumable for the computer peripheral device. The user interaction site is configured to receive a notification from the computer peripheral device via the messaging system of a need to order a consumable. The user interaction site is provided within one of: a single-connection environment as an end user interface; an unmanaged network environment as a workgroup administrator interface; and a server-based centralized network environment as a centralized system administrator interface. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 为计算机外围设备提供消耗性订单辅助系统。 该系统包括个人计算机，至少一个计算机外围设备和用户交互站点。 个人计算机具有消息系统。 所述至少一个计算机外围设备具有消息系统。 通信链路信号将个人计算机与计算机外围设备的消耗品的提供者耦合。 用户交互站点被配置为经由消息系统从计算机外围设备接收需要订购消耗品的通知。 用户交互站点提供在：作为终端用户界面的单连接环境之一; 作为工作组管理员界面的非托管网络环境; 以及基于服务器的集中式网络环境作为集中式系统管理员界面。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US06937999B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US09710366

申请日：2000-11-10

Applicant: Robert E. Haines ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Kenley Hinrichs ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jodi Goettemoeller ,  Sharon Whaley

Inventor： Robert E. Haines ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Kenley Hinrichs ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jodi Goettemoeller ,  Sharon Whaley

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0609 ,  G06Q30/0625

Abstract: A consumable order assistance system is provided for computer peripheral devices. The system includes a personal computer, at least one computer peripheral device, a communication link, and a consumable order assistance computer program. The personal computer has a web browser and a messaging system. The at least one computer peripheral device has a messaging system. The communication link signal couples the personal computer with a provider of a consumable for the computer peripheral device via the web browser. The consumable order assistance computer program is provided on the personal computer and is configured to receive a notification from the computer peripheral device via the messaging system of a need to order a consumable, alert a user of the personal computer of the notification, and provide an order location to the user for the consumable. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 为计算机外围设备提供耗材订单辅助系统。 该系统包括个人计算机，至少一个计算机外围设备，通信链路和可消耗的订单辅助计算机程序。 个人计算机具有网络浏览器和消息系统。 所述至少一个计算机外围设备具有消息系统。 通信链路信号通过网络浏览器将个人计算机与用于计算机外围设备的消耗品的提供者耦合。 消费型订单辅助计算机程序被提供在个人计算机上，并且被配置为经由消息传递系统从计算机外围设备接收需要订购消耗品，提醒个人计算机的用户的通知的通知，并且提供 为用户订购消耗品的位置。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US07099028B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US09910216

申请日：2001-07-20

Applicant: Sandra L. Schneider ,  Mary B. Baumunk

Inventor： Sandra L. Schneider ,  Mary B. Baumunk

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G03G15/5075

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing access to a restricted web site to users of certain brands of printing device replaceable components are described. When a replaceable component is installed into a printing device, the printing device determines whether the replaceable component is a particular brand of component. If it is a particular brand of component, the printing device provides access, either automatically or on command, to a web site that is restricted to users of components of the brand. The restricted web site offers incentives and information to such users that is not available to printing device users that use other brands of components in their printing devices.

公开(公告)号：US06332062B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-18

申请号：US09479957

申请日：2000-01-10

Applicant: Quintin T. Phillips ,  Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jake Heusinkveld ,  Darius Boockholdt

Inventor： Quintin T. Phillips ,  Robert E. Haines ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jake Heusinkveld ,  Darius Boockholdt

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/17509 ,  B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0863 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G21/181 ,  G03G21/1878 ,  G03G2215/00987 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1639 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  G06Q20/401

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that allow customization of user messages in a printing system. A printing device includes a replaceable component that includes component memory. First and second message data are stored in the component memory, the message data being message text or a pointer to message text. If the message data is a pointer to message text, the message text is stored in printing device memory, in memory of a host computer or on a remote site accessible via a host computer. A first message is displayed to a user in response to detection of a first event. A second message is displayed to the user in response to detection of a second event. If the message data are pointers to message text external to the printing device, an entity delivering the messages can change the message text without reconfiguring the printing device.

Abstract translation: 描述允许在打印系统中定制用户消息的系统和方法。 打印装置包括包括组件存储器的可替换组件。 第一和第二消息数据存储在组件存储器中，消息数据是消息文本或指向消息文本的指针。 如果消息数据是指向消息文本的指针，则消息文本被存储在打印设备存储器中，在主计算机的存储器中或通过主机可访问的远程站点上。 响应于检测到第一事件，向用户显示第一消息。 响应于检测到第二事件，向用户显示第二消息。 如果消息数据是指向打印设备外部的消息文本的指针，则传送消息的实体可以改变消息文本而不重新配置打印设备。

公开(公告)号：US06529692B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09710121

申请日：2000-11-10

Applicant: Robert E. Haines ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Kenley Hinrichs ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jodi Goettemoeller ,  Sharon Whaley

Inventor： Robert E. Haines ,  Mark A. Harper ,  Kenley Hinrichs ,  Mary B. Baumunk ,  Jodi Goettemoeller ,  Sharon Whaley

IPC: G03G1508

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  B41J2/17566 ,  G03G15/502 ,  G03G15/5079 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G2215/00109 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00344 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N2201/0098

Abstract: A consumable order assistance system for a computer peripheral device includes a computer peripheral device, a personal computer, a user interface, and a communication link. The computer peripheral device has a consumable requiring periodic replenishment. The personal computer is signal coupled with the peripheral device. The user interface is provided on one of the computer peripheral device and the personal computer, and is operative to notify a user of a state of the consumable. The communication link signal couples the personal computer with a provider of the consumable for the peripheral device. The personal computer is operative to monitor the computer peripheral device to determine the state of the consumable, and to notify a user via the user interface of a need to replenish the consumable. A method for replacing consumables is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于计算机外围设备的消耗性订单辅助系统包括计算机外围设备，个人计算机，用户界面和通信链路。 计算机外围设备具有需要定期补充的消耗品。 个人计算机与外围设备信号耦合。 用户接口设置在计算机外围设备和个人计算机之一上，并且可操作以向用户通知消耗品的状态。 通信链路信号将个人计算机与用于外围设备的耗材的提供者耦合。 个人计算机可操作以监视计算机外围设备以确定消耗品的状态，并且通过用户界面通知用户需要补充消耗品。 还提供了一种替换耗材的方法。