公开(公告)号：US20160337554A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14710414

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Noffke ,  John Seymour ,  Michael Sisco

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6027 ,  G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  H04N1/00023 ,  H04N1/00039 ,  H04N1/6008 ,  H04N1/603 ,  H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/646 ,  H04N2201/0082

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing printed images are provided. One system includes a processing circuit configured to: determine a set of one or more locations on the printed image on the substrate to measure color values; determine a set of input tone values for the at least one ink; receive a set of measured color values corresponding to the set of locations on the printed image from a sensor; and determine a tone value increase error based on the set of measured color values and the set of input tone values. The at least one processing circuit is configured to determine the tone value increase error without requiring measured color values from an area having solid ink.

Abstract translation: 提供了分析打印图像的系统和方法。 一个系统包括处理电路，其被配置为：确定基板上的打印图像上的一个或多个位置的集合以测量颜色值; 确定所述至少一个墨水的一组输入音调值; 从传感器接收与所述打印图像上的所述一组位置相对应的一组测量的颜色值; 并且基于所测量的颜色值和输入色调值的集合来确定色调值增加误差。 所述至少一个处理电路被配置为确定色调值增加误差，而不需要来自具有固体墨水的区域的测量颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US20130301883A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13860454

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Rick C. Honeck ,  Adam Nelson ,  Stephen J. Daily ,  Jon Ubert ,  John C. Seymour ,  Michael D. Sisco

IPC: G06K9/03

CPC classification number: G06K15/025 ,  B41F31/045 ,  B41F33/0045 ,  G06K9/033 ,  G06K9/036 ,  G06K15/1805 ,  G06K2215/0094 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10004 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/30144 ,  H04N1/00251 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/56 ,  H04N1/6008 ,  H04N1/6052 ,  H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/646

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing remote approval of an image for printing are provided. One system includes a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device that is configured to capture an image of a printed product. The processing circuit is configured to process the captured image into a processed image accurate to within a tolerance in a color space to indicate the visual appearance of one or more colors. The color space is a standardized color space, such as sRGB or CIELAB. The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image to a display located remote from the image capturing device and to receive an input signal from a remote input device to allow a user to approve or reject the displayed processed image for printing on a print device.

公开(公告)号：US20040213436A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10790451

申请日：2004-02-17

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick James Noffke ,  Patrick Younk

IPC: G06K009/00 ,  H04N001/50 ,  G06T007/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  B41F33/0036 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method for measuring spatial and spectral information from an image of a printed substrate. The image processing apparatus processes the spatial and spectral information from the same acquired image using first and second processors. One of the first or second processors includes a large format sensor and the other of the first or second processors includes a small format sensor. Both the first and second processors are capable of processing both the spatial and spectral information and neither the first or second processor is necessarily dedicated to processing only the spatial or spectral information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从印刷基板的图像测量空间和光谱信息的图像处理装置和方法。 图像处理装置使用第一和第二处理器处理来自相同获取图像的空间和光谱信息。 第一或第二处理器中的一个包括大格式传感器，第一或第二处理器中的另一个包括小格式传感器。 第一和第二处理器都能够处理空间和频谱信息，并且第一或第二处理器不一定专用于仅处理空间或频谱信息。

公开(公告)号：US20040188644A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10821320

申请日：2004-04-09

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey P. Rappette ,  Andrew F. Tischendorf ,  Mark A. Gerloff ,  Arie S. Rechavel ,  Edward J. Boris ,  Frank N. Vroman ,  Michael D. Sisco ,  Paul Warner

IPC: B41F031/02 ,  G01V008/00 ,  H01L027/00

CPC classification number: B41F33/0036 ,  B41F33/0081 ,  B41P2233/51

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of printing presses, and specifically to a method and apparatus for visually inspecting a web moving on a printing press using a CMOS based image recording device and preferably a LED light source. The LED light source includes at least two colors of light, such as white and blue, for highlighting various ink colors with respect to the web.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及印刷机领域，具体涉及一种使用CMOS基图像记录装置，最好是LED光源来目视检查在印刷机上移动的幅材的方法和装置。 LED光源包括至少两种颜色的光，例如白色和蓝色，用于突出相对于幅材的各种墨水颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20040168886A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10375979

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： David T. Quadracci ,  Eric L. Kuhne ,  Jeffrey J. Karch

IPC: B65G015/20

CPC classification number: B65H29/669 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G47/642 ,  B65H2404/254

Abstract: The invention recites a gate that is selectively operable to pass a stream of printed products to one of a first path and a second path. The waste gate includes a frame and a first roller member supported by the frame for rotation about a first axis. The first axis is fixed with respect to the frame. A second roller member is supported by the frame for rotation about a second axis. The second roller is movable with respect to the first roller between a first position and a second position. A conveyor belt is supported by the first roller and the second roller such that when the second roller is in the first position, the stream of printed products pass along the first path and when the second roller is in the second position, the stream of printed products pass along the second path.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一个可选择性地操作以将印刷产品流传递到第一路径和第二路径之一的门。 废物门包括框架和由框架支撑以围绕第一轴线旋转的第一辊构件。 第一轴相对于框固定。 第二辊构件由框架支撑以围绕第二轴线旋转。 第二辊可以在第一位置和第二位置之间相对于第一辊移动。 输送带由第一辊和第二辊支撑，使得当第二辊处于第一位置时，印刷产品流沿第一路径通过，当第二辊位于第二位置时，印刷流 产品通过第二条路径。

公开(公告)号：US20030147101A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10072376

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Chris J. Wendel

IPC: H04N001/40

CPC classification number: G03B15/03 ,  B41F33/0081 ,  G03B15/06

Abstract: A camera assembly for use in scanning a paper substrate of a printing press including a housing, a camera mounted within the housing, a light source, and at least one mirror.

Abstract translation: 一种用于扫描印刷机的纸基材的相机组件，包括壳体，安装在壳体内的照相机，光源和至少一个反射镜。

公开(公告)号：US20030145745A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10071778

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Mark R. Hansen ,  Glen W. Rantala ,  Bradly S. Moersfelder

IPC: B41F005/16 ,  B41F005/18

CPC classification number: B41F13/025 ,  B41F33/0036 ,  B41F33/0081 ,  B41P2233/52

Abstract: A color registration control system for a printing press including an area scanner for acquiring an image of a paper substrate and an image processing system adapted to receive the image and process the image to determine any color register error.

Abstract translation: 一种用于印刷机的颜色对准控制系统，包括用于获取纸基板的图像的区域扫描器和适于接收图像并处理图像以确定任何颜色寄存器误差的图像处理系统。

公开(公告)号：US20020074721A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-20

申请号：US09972662

申请日：2001-10-08

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Karl P. Schaefer ,  Ingermar S. d'Agrella ,  Eric L. Kuhne

IPC: B65H029/00 ,  B65H039/10

CPC classification number: B65H29/60 ,  B65H2404/1414 ,  B65H2404/261 ,  B65H2406/00 ,  B65H2406/12 ,  B65H2701/176

Abstract: Provided is a sheet diverter for directing signatures moving in serial fashion along a diverter path to one of a plurality of collation paths. The sheet diverter includes a pair of diverter rolls for directing a signature to one of the plurality of collation paths and a diverter wedge for deflecting the signature to a selected one thereof. The diverter wedge is positioned between the diverter rolls so as to reach high into the diverter path thereby providing increased support to the signature as it travels from between the diverter rolls to the diverter wedge. The diverter rolls are permitted to intermesh with the diverter wedge so as to allow the diverter wedge to be so positioned.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种纸张转向器，用于将签名沿着分流路径以串行方式移动到多个对照路径中的一个。 片材转向器包括一对转向辊，用于将签名引导到多个对照路径中的一个，以及用于将签名偏转到其选定的一个的转向楔。 转向楔定位在转向辊之间，以便到达转向器路径的高位，从而当从转向辊之间行进到转向楔时，对签名提供增加的支撑。 分流辊允许与分流楔相互啮合，从而允许转向楔定位。

公开(公告)号：US20020043757A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-18

申请号：US10016625

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.

Inventor： Ingermar S. d'Agrella ,  Eric L. Kuhne ,  Gary J. Laatsch ,  John M. Neary ,  Karl P. Schaefer

IPC: B65H029/68

CPC classification number: B65H29/68 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65H29/20 ,  B65H2701/176 ,  B65H2801/21

Abstract: An apparatus for decelerating signatures moving in tandem fashion through sheet processing equipment is provided. A pair of counter-rotating cams lying in general face-to-face relation along a travel path of the signatures reach into the travel path of the signatures to effectively grab the trailing end of each signature so as to decrease the speed of each signature as the signature continues or to further processing equipment in the sheet handling system. Also provided is a guide assembly which increases control over the signatures during the decelerating process and during transport of the signatures to further downstream processing equipment.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于通过片材处理设备以串联方式移动的签名减速的装置。 沿着签名的行进路径处于一般的面对面关系的一对反向旋转凸轮到达签名的行进路径以有效地抓住每个签名的尾端，以便将每个签名的速度降低为 签名继续或进一步处理片材处理系统中的设备。 还提供了一种引导组件，其在减速过程期间以及在将签名传送到更下游的处理设备期间增加对签名的控制。

公开(公告)号：US10029453B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US15495045

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: QUAD/TECH, INC.

Inventor： John Kitscha

IPC: B41F31/08 ,  B41F31/26 ,  B41F17/14

Abstract: A printing press for printing on metal cans includes a plurality of inkers. Each inker prints a different color ink on the cans, and includes a first module, a second module, a roller and a support member. The first module has motors to drive output shafts. The second module has ink displacement units, an ink inlet to provide ink to the ink displacement units, ink channels to transfer ink from the ink displacement units to ink outlets of the second module and input shafts to removably couple to the output shafts of the first module. The roller receives ink from the ink displacement units and transfers the ink toward the cans. The support member supports the first and second modules in at least one position relative to the roller. The support member facilitates removal of the second module by a press operator for cleaning the ink channels.