公开(公告)号：US07518759B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US10421010

申请日：2003-04-22

Applicant: Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. TeWinkle ,  Jagdish C. Tandon ,  Pravin N. Kothari

Inventor： Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. TeWinkle ,  Jagdish C. Tandon ,  Pravin N. Kothari

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/3692 ,  H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: In an image sensor having a plurality of photodiodes, subsets of photodiodes share a common node for signals to be sent to an amplifier. Within each subset, each individual photodiode is selected for sending signals to the amplifier by an associated selection device. The selection device is a MOS device operating in a linear region. The subset of photodiodes share a common “fill and spill” or “bucket brigade” transfer circuit to the amplifier, the transfer circuit including at least one MOS device which operates in a subthreshold region.

Abstract translation: 在具有多个光电二极管的图像传感器中，光电二极管的子集共享用于发送到放大器的信号的公共节点。 在每个子集内，选择每个单独的光电二极管用于通过相关联的选择装置向放大器发送信号。 选择装置是在线性区域中操作的MOS器件。 光电二极管的子集共享一个共同的“填充和溢出”或“桶旅”传输电路到放大器，传输电路包括在亚阈值区域中工作的至少一个MOS器件。

公开(公告)号：US20100328050A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12880554

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

IPC: G06K7/01 ,  G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G03G21/1657 ,  G03G15/5075 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: A server component includes a network interface and an analysis component. The server component is at least partially implemented by an operative set of processor executable instructions configured for execution by at least one processor. The network interface is in operative communication with a network and is configured to communicate with at least two nodes of different node types. The network interface is also in operative communication with a local RFID tag attached to a corresponding module. A node of the at least two nodes is a printer-based node associated with a printing machine. The analysis component is configured to utilize the network interface to communicate with the node associated with the printing machine such that the analysis component is in operative communication with the local RFID tag attached to the corresponding module. The node associated with the printing machine interrogates the local RFID tag to retrieve information relating to the corresponding module and communicates the information to the server component.

Abstract translation: 服务器组件包括网络接口和分析组件。 服务器组件至少部分地由配置为由至少一个处理器执行的可操作的处理器可执行指令集实现。 网络接口与网络进行操作性通信，并被配置为与不同节点类型的至少两个节点进行通信。 网络接口还与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 至少两个节点的节点是与打印机相关联的基于打印机的节点。 分析组件被配置为利用网络接口与与打印机相关联的节点通信，使得分析组件与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 与打印机相关联的节点询问本地RFID标签以检索与相应模块相关的信息，并将该信息传送到服务器组件。

公开(公告)号：US06654058B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US09389622

申请日：1999-09-03

Applicant: Paul A. Hosier ,  Pravin N. Kothari

Inventor： Paul A. Hosier ,  Pravin N. Kothari

IPC: H04N314

CPC classification number: H04N5/3597 ,  H04N5/3692 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A set of CMOS-based amplifiers amplify signals from a set of photosensors within a large photosensitive imaging device. When the imaging device reads out image signals, each amplifier is selected for operation only within a brief time window when the particular photosensor associated therewith is reading out. Incidental to reading out a signal through a particular amplifier, all nodes which are capacitively coupled to the input node of the amplifier are biased to a known magnitude. In this way, residual charges remaining in the amplifier from a previous readout will not distort subsequent signals read through the amplifier.

Abstract translation: 一组基于CMOS的放大器在大型光敏成像装置内放大来自一组光电传感器的信号。 当成像装置读出图像信号时，当与其相关联的特定光电传感器正在读出时，每个放大器被选择用于仅在短时间窗口内操作。 通过特定放大器读出信号的偶然性，电容耦合到放大器的输入节点的所有节点被偏置到已知的幅度。 以这种方式，放大器中剩余的剩余电荷从先前的读数不会使通过放大器读取的后续信号失真。

公开(公告)号：US07916031B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12880554

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G03G21/1657 ,  G03G15/5075 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: A server component includes a network interface and an analysis component. The server component is at least partially implemented by an operative set of processor executable instructions configured for execution by at least one processor. The network interface is in operative communication with a network and is configured to communicate with at least two nodes of different node types. The network interface is also in operative communication with a local RFID tag attached to a corresponding module. A node of the at least two nodes is a printer-based node associated with a printing machine. The analysis component is configured to utilize the network interface to communicate with the node associated with the printing machine such that the analysis component is in operative communication with the local RFID tag attached to the corresponding module. The node associated with the printing machine interrogates the local RFID tag to retrieve information relating to the corresponding module and communicates the information to the server component.

Abstract translation: 服务器组件包括网络接口和分析组件。 服务器组件至少部分地由配置为由至少一个处理器执行的可操作的处理器可执行指令集实现。 网络接口与网络进行操作性通信，并被配置为与不同节点类型的至少两个节点进行通信。 网络接口还与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 至少两个节点的节点是与打印机相关联的基于打印机的节点。 分析组件被配置为利用网络接口与与打印机相关联的节点通信，使得分析组件与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 与打印机相关联的节点询问本地RFID标签以检索与相应模块相关的信息，并将该信息传送到服务器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20090314836A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12141173

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A system for automatically tracking documents printed from a printing device includes a database adapted to maintain data corresponding to the identity and location of at least one document. The at least one document has at least one page. A processor is in operative communication with the database to provide a document file containing both a printable content and an RFID taggable content. The processor is configured to provide the printable content to the printing device and the taggable content to an RFID tag writer. The RFID tag writer is adapted to install diagnostic data corresponding to the printing device on at least one of a first RFID tag and a second RFID tag and security data corresponding to the at least one document on at least one of the first and second RFID tags. A container is configured to retain the at least one document and an RFID tag dispenser is configured to attach the first RFID tag to at least one page of the at least one document and the second RFID tag to at least one page of the at least one document.

Abstract translation: 用于自动跟踪从打印设备打印的文档的系统包括适于维护对应于至少一个文档的身份和位置的数据的数据库。 该至少一个文档具有至少一个页面。 处理器与数据库进行操作性通信，以提供包含可打印内容和RFID可标记内容的文档文件。 处理器被配置为向RFID标签写入器提供打印设备和可标记内容的可打印内容。 RFID标签写入器适于在第一RFID标签和第二RFID标签中的至少一个上安装与打印设备相对应的诊断数据，以及在第一和第二RFID标签中的至少一个上对应于至少一个文档的安全数据 。 容器被配置为保持所述至少一个文件，并且RFID标签分配器被配置为将所述第一RFID标签附接到所述至少一个文档和所述第二RFID标签的至少一页到所述至少一个文档的至少一个页面 文件。

公开(公告)号：US07859412B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US12139858

申请日：2008-06-16

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G03G21/1657 ,  G03G15/5075 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: A module monitoring system and related method includes a plurality of nodes and a server component. Each node of the plurality of nodes is in operative communication with a network and with at least one RFID attached to a module. Each node of the plurality of nodes is a node type and at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes are different node types. A node of the at least two nodes is a printer-based node and is associated with a printing machine. The node associated with the printing machine is also in operative communication with a local RFID tag attached to a corresponding module. The server component includes a network interface and an analysis component. The network interface is in operative communication with the network and communicates with the at least two nodes utilizing the network. The analysis component utilizes the network interface to communicate with the node such that the analysis component is additionally in operative communication with the local RFID tag attached to the corresponding module. The node associated with the printing machine operatively interrogates the local RFID tag to retrieve information relating to the corresponding module and communicates the information to the server component.

Abstract translation: 模块监视系统和相关方法包括多个节点和服务器组件。 多个节点中的每个节点与网络可操作地通信，并且至少一个RFID附接到模块。 多个节点的每个节点是节点类型，并且多个节点中的至少两个节点是不同的节点类型。 至少两个节点的节点是基于打印机的节点并且与打印机相关联。 与打印机相关联的节点也与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 服务器组件包括网络接口和分析组件。 网络接口与网络进行操作性通信，并利用网络与至少两个节点进行通信。 分析组件利用网络接口与节点通信，使得分析组件另外与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 与打印机相关联的节点可操作地询问本地RFID标签以检索与相应模块相关的信息，并将该信息传送到服务器组件。

公开(公告)号：US07706030B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US11409109

申请日：2006-04-21

Applicant: Robert P. Herloski ,  Douglas E. Proctor ,  Jagdish C. Tandon ,  Pravin N. Kothari ,  Eric Dudley

Inventor： Robert P. Herloski ,  Douglas E. Proctor ,  Jagdish C. Tandon ,  Pravin N. Kothari ,  Eric Dudley

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a document includes an optical element formed of a light-transmissive material of a predetermined refractory index that defines a curved entry surface and an exit surface opposite the entry surface in which light enters the optical element via the entry surface and light exits the optical element via exit surface. A first substantially parabolic surface is defined between a first edge of the entry surface and first edge of the exit surface and a second substantially parabolic surface is defined between a second edge of the entry surface and a second edge of the exit surface such that the first and second substantially parabolic surface are spaced apart more at the exit surface than at the entry surface.

Abstract translation: 用于照明原稿的装置包括由预定难熔指数的透光材料形成的光学元件，该光学元件限定弯曲的入射表面和与入射表面相对的出射表面，光入射表面中的光通过入射表面进入光学元件，并且光射出 光学元件通过出口表面。 第一实质上抛物线的表面限定在进入表面的第一边缘和出口表面的第一边缘之间，并且第二基本上抛物线的表面限定在进入表面的第二边缘和出口表面的第二边缘之间，使得第一 并且第二大体抛物面在出射表面处比在进入表面处更多地间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20090309730A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12139858

申请日：2008-06-16

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Mark Steven Amico ,  Paul Allen Hosier ,  Khan Lutful Kabir

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G06K17/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1657 ,  G03G15/5075 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: A module monitoring system and related method includes a plurality of nodes and a server component. Each node of the plurality of nodes is in operative communication with a network and with at least one RFID attached to a module. Each node of the plurality of nodes is a node type and at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes are different node types. A node of the at least two nodes is a printer-based node and is associated with a printing machine. The node associated with the printing machine is also in operative communication with a local RFID tag attached to a corresponding module. The server component includes a network interface and an analysis component. The network interface is in operative communication with the network and communicates with the at least two nodes utilizing the network. The analysis component utilizes the network interface to communicate with the node such that the analysis component is additionally in operative communication with the local RFID tag attached to the corresponding module. The node associated with the printing machine operatively interrogates the local RFID tag to retrieve information relating to the corresponding module and communicates the information to the server component.

Abstract translation: 模块监视系统和相关方法包括多个节点和服务器组件。 多个节点中的每个节点与网络可操作地通信，并且至少一个RFID附接到模块。 多个节点的每个节点是节点类型，并且多个节点中的至少两个节点是不同的节点类型。 至少两个节点的节点是基于打印机的节点并且与打印机相关联。 与打印机相关联的节点也与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 服务器组件包括网络接口和分析组件。 网络接口与网络进行操作性通信，并利用网络与至少两个节点进行通信。 分析组件利用网络接口与节点通信，使得分析组件另外与附接到相应模块的本地RFID标签进行操作性通信。 与打印机相关联的节点可操作地询问本地RFID标签以检索与相应模块相关的信息，并将该信息传送到服务器组件。

公开(公告)号：US06552324B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09215809

申请日：1998-12-18

Applicant: Pravin N. Kothari ,  Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. Tewinkle

Inventor： Pravin N. Kothari ,  Paul A. Hosier ,  Scott L. Tewinkle

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: H03F3/4521 ,  H03F3/082

Abstract: A CMOS-based voltage signal amplifier is particularly useful for amplifying signals from a single photodiode, or a small set of photodiodes, within a large photosensitive imaging device. When the imaging device reads out image signals from a large number of photodiodes, each amplifier is selected for operation only within a very brief time window when the particular photodiode associated therewith is reading out. The amplifier of the present design is suitable for rapid power-up and power-down when it is selected and deselected.

Abstract translation: 基于CMOS的电压信号放大器特别适用于在大型光敏成像器件内放大来自单个光电二极管或一小组光电二极管的信号。 当成像设备从大量光电二极管读出图像信号时，每个放大器仅在与其相关联的特定光电二极管读取时才在非常短的时间窗口内进行操作。 本设计的放大器适用于选择和取消选择时的快速上电和掉电。