公开(公告)号：US07854199B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11693007

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Calvin D. Cummings ,  Allan Warnes ,  Peter Hawes

Inventor： Calvin D. Cummings ,  Allan Warnes ,  Peter Hawes

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  H04N1/08

CPC classification number: B41C1/1075 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N1/0671 ,  H04N1/0813 ,  H04N1/0839 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04737 ,  H04N2201/04786 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the alignment of printing plate (14) mounted on an imaging drum (12), and applying an image to a printing plate while maintaining registration and alignment between the image and a reference edge (15) of the printing plate include mounting the printing plate on a plate-making machine (10) and then determining the locations of at least two points on the reference edge. The locations of two or more points are used to determine a transformation that is applied to image data to yield transformed image data (27). The transformed image data is used to image the printing plate. A method and apparatus for determining the locations of the points using backlighting avoids errors encountered in illuminating from the top.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定安装在成像鼓（12）上的印版（14）的对准的方法和装置，并且将图像施加到印版，同时保持图像与印版之间的参考边缘（15）之间的配准和对准 包括将印版安装在制版机（10）上，然后确定参考边缘上的至少两个点的位置。 使用两个或多个点的位置来确定应用于图像数据以产生变换图像数据（27）的变换。 变换后的图像数据用于对印版进行成像。 用于使用背光来确定点的位置的方法和装置避免了从顶部照明中遇到的错误。

公开(公告)号：US20100132574A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12326968

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Peter J. Hawes ,  Allan Warnes

Inventor： Peter J. Hawes ,  Allan Warnes

IPC: B41L47/58

CPC classification number: B41C1/00

Abstract: A method for determining a position of a mechanical edge of a reference edge of a sheet of recording media relative to a first edge of a drum slot in a cylindrical surface of an imaging drum, the method includes: mounting the sheet of recording media on the imaging drum in an orientation wherein the reference edge extends along the cylindrical surface of the imaging drum in a substantially axial direction and wherein the reference edge extends over the first edge of the drum slot; establishing at least one acute apex diffuse light source in the slot; capturing at least one digital camera image of the reference edge and the at least one acute apex diffuse light source; and determining from the at least one digital camera image a location of at least one point on the mechanical edge.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定记录介质片的参考边缘相对于成像鼓的圆柱形表面中的鼓槽的第一边缘的机械边缘的位置的方法，所述方法包括：将所述记录介质片安装在 成像鼓的方向，其中所述参考边缘沿着所述成像鼓的圆柱形表面在基本上轴向方向上延伸，并且其中所述参考边缘延伸越过所述鼓槽的所述第一边缘; 在槽中建立至少一个急性顶点漫射光源; 捕获所述参考边缘和所述至少一个急性顶点漫射光源的至少一个数字照相机图像; 以及从所述至少一个数字照相机图像确定所述机械边缘上的至少一个点的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08259354B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12436815

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Allan Warnes

Inventor： Allan Warnes

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/06 ,  B41J2/455 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06K15/1219 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04743 ,  H04N2201/04751 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04767 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for changing a calibration of a recording apparatus (10) to adjust for geometric distortion comprising: providing a media support (12) for receiving recording media (17); operating a recording head (16) comprising a plurality of individually addressable recording channels (23) to form at least one image feature on the recording media while the recording media is positioned with a first orientation (50A) on the media support; positioning the recording media with a second orientation (50B) on the media support, wherein the second orientation is different from the first orientation; detecting distortion in the at least one image feature while the recording media is positioned with the second orientation on the media support; and adjusting activation timing of a portion of the recording channels in accordance with the detected distortion.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于改变记录装置（10）的校准以调整几何失真的方法，包括：提供用于接收记录介质（17）的介质支撑件（12）; 操作包括多个单独可寻址的记录通道（23）的记录头（16），以在所述记录介质上以所述介质支撑件上的第一取向（50A）定位所述记录介质上的至少一个图像特征; 将第二取向（50B）的记录介质定位在介质支撑件上，其中第二取向不同于第一取向; 当所述记录介质以所述第二方向定位在所述媒体支架上时，检测所述至少一个图像特征中的失真; 以及根据检测到的失真来调整记录通道的一部分的激活定时。

公开(公告)号：US08146498B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12326968

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Peter J. Hawes ,  Allan Warnes

Inventor： Peter J. Hawes ,  Allan Warnes

IPC: B41L3/02

CPC classification number: B41C1/00

Abstract: A method for determining a position of a mechanical edge of a reference edge of a sheet of recording media relative to a first edge of a drum slot in a cylindrical surface of an imaging drum, the method includes: mounting the sheet of recording media on the imaging drum in an orientation wherein the reference edge extends along the cylindrical surface of the imaging drum in a substantially axial direction and wherein the reference edge extends over the first edge of the drum slot; establishing at least one acute apex diffuse light source in the slot; capturing at least one digital camera image of the reference edge and the at least one acute apex diffuse light source; and determining from the at least one digital camera image a location of at least one point on the mechanical edge.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定记录介质片的参考边缘相对于成像鼓的圆柱形表面中的鼓槽的第一边缘的机械边缘的位置的方法，所述方法包括：将所述记录介质片安装在 成像鼓的方向，其中所述参考边缘沿着所述成像鼓的圆柱形表面在基本上轴向方向上延伸，并且其中所述参考边缘延伸越过所述鼓槽的所述第一边缘; 在槽中建立至少一个急性顶点漫射光源; 捕获所述参考边缘和所述至少一个急性顶点漫射光源的至少一个数字照相机图像; 以及从所述至少一个数字照相机图像确定所述机械边缘上的至少一个点的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08132886B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12436827

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Allan Warnes

Inventor： Allan Warnes

IPC: B41J29/393

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04743 ,  H04N2201/04751 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04767 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for changing a calibration of a recording apparatus (10) to adjust for geometric distortion, comprising: providing a media support (12) for receiving recording media (17); providing a carriage (18) adapted for moving along a path; providing a recording head (16) on the carriage; operating the recording head to form a pattern of image features on the recording media while the recording media is positioned with a first orientation (50A) on the media support; positioning the recording media with a second orientation (50B) on the media support, wherein the second orientation is different from the first orientation; detecting distortion in the pattern of image features while the recording media is positioned with the second orientation on the media support; and adjusting movement of the carriage in accordance with the detected distortion.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于改变记录装置（10）的校准以调整几何失真的方法，包括：提供用于接收记录介质（17）的介质支撑件（12）; 提供适于沿着路径移动的滑架（18）; 在所述滑架上提供记录头（16）; 操作所述记录头以在所述记录介质上以所述介质支撑件上的第一取向（50A）定位所述记录介质上的图像特征图案; 将第二取向（50B）的记录介质定位在介质支撑件上，其中第二取向不同于第一取向; 当记录介质以介质支撑件上的第二方向定位时，检测图像特征图案中的失真; 以及根据检测到的失真来调整滑架的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20100284040A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12436815

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Allan Warnes

Inventor： Allan Warnes

IPC: H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/06 ,  B41J2/455 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06K15/1219 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04743 ,  H04N2201/04751 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04767 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for changing a calibration of a recording apparatus (10) to adjust for geometric distortion comprising: providing a media support (12) for receiving recording media (17); operating a recording head (16) comprising a plurality of individually addressable recording channels (23) to form at least one image feature on the recording media while the recording media is positioned with a first orientation (50A) on the media support; positioning the recording media with a second orientation (50B) on the media support, wherein the second orientation is different from the first orientation; detecting distortion in the at least one image feature while the recording media is positioned with the second orientation on the media support; and adjusting activation timing of a portion of the recording channels in accordance with the detected distortion.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于改变记录装置（10）的校准以调整几何失真的方法，包括：提供用于接收记录介质（17）的介质支撑件（12）; 操作包括多个单独可寻址的记录通道（23）的记录头（16），以在所述记录介质上以所述介质支撑件上的第一取向（50A）定位所述记录介质上的至少一个图像特征; 将第二取向（50B）的记录介质定位在介质支撑件上，其中第二取向不同于第一取向; 当所述记录介质以所述第二方向定位在所述媒体支架上时，检测所述至少一个图像特征中的失真; 以及根据检测到的失真来调整记录通道的一部分的激活定时。

公开(公告)号：US20100283813A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12436827

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Allan Warnes

Inventor： Allan Warnes

IPC: B41J29/393

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  B41J11/008 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04743 ,  H04N2201/04751 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04767 ,  H04N2201/04787

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for changing a calibration of a recording apparatus (10) to adjust for geometric distortion, comprising: providing a media support (12) for receiving recording media (17); providing a carriage (18) adapted for moving along a path; providing a recording head (16) on the carriage; operating the recording head to form a pattern of image features on the recording media while the recording media is positioned with a first orientation (50A) on the media support; positioning the recording media with a second orientation (50B) on the media support, wherein the second orientation is different from the first orientation; detecting distortion in the pattern of image features while the recording media is positioned with the second orientation on the media support; and adjusting movement of the carriage in accordance with the detected distortion.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于改变记录设备（10）的校准以调整几何失真的方法，包括：提供用于接收记录介质（17）的介质支撑件（12）; 提供适于沿着路径移动的滑架（18）; 在所述滑架上提供记录头（16）; 操作所述记录头以在所述记录介质上以所述介质支撑件上的第一取向（50A）定位所述记录介质上的图像特征图案; 将第二取向（50B）的记录介质定位在介质支撑件上，其中第二取向不同于第一取向; 当记录介质以介质支撑件上的第二方向定位时，检测图像特征图案中的失真; 以及根据检测到的失真来调整滑架的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060005728A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11204223

申请日：2005-08-16

Applicant: Richard Neufeld ,  Calvin Cummings ,  Allan Warnes

Inventor： Richard Neufeld ,  Calvin Cummings ,  Allan Warnes

IPC: B41F1/34

CPC classification number: B41C1/00 ,  B41C1/1075 ,  B41F27/005 ,  G03F7/24 ,  G03F9/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the alignment of printing plate mounted on an imaging drum, and applying an image to a printing plate while maintaining registration and alignment between the image and a reference edge of the printing plate include mounting the printing plate on a plate making machine and then determining the locations of at least one point on the reference edge. The locations of two or more points are used to determine a transformation that is applied to image data to yield transformed image data. The transformed image data is used to image the printing plate.

Abstract translation: 用于确定安装在成像鼓上的印版的对准的方法和装置，以及在保持图像与印刷版的参考边缘之间的配准和对准的同时将图像施加到印版，包括将印版安装在制版 机器，然后确定参考边缘上的至少一个点的位置。 使用两个或多个点的位置来确定应用于图像数据以产生经变换的图像数据的变换。 变换后的图像数据用于对印版进行成像。