Abstract:
A method of reading and decoding scrambled and encoded two-dimensional data represented on a sheet of media as a dot matrix includes the step of detecting a data area on the sheet of media by detecting targets on the sheet of media. A bit pattern represented by the dot matrix is detected and written to generate a byte pattern. The byte pattern is descrambled to generate coded data and the data is decoded.
Abstract:
A printing cartridge includes a cover that defines a cylindrical storage volume and a print media feed slot. A cylindrical hollow core extends along a central axis of the cover. At least one ink container is positioned in the core. A length of print media is rolled about the core and positioned to be fed from the slot. A feed mechanism is positioned in the cover and is engageable by a drive mechanism of a printer from a position outside the cover and operable on the print media to feed the print media from the slot.
Abstract:
A printhead includes a substrate that defines a plurality of ink inlet channels. A drive circuitry layer is positioned on the substrate. A plurality of nozzle arrangements is positioned on the support. Each nozzle arrangement includes a wall portion bounding a respective ink inlet channel. A crown portion defines an outlet through which ink can be ejected. A skirt portion depends from the crown portion so that the crown, skirt and wall portions define a nozzle chamber in fluid communication with the respective ink inlet channel and the outlet. An elongate actuator is connected to the crown portion at one end and anchored to the substrate at an opposite end, to receive electrical signals from the drive circuitry. The actuator is configured so that, on receipt of an electrical signal from the drive circuitry layer, the actuator is displaced towards and away from the substrate to reduce and subsequently enlarge the nozzle chamber so that ink is ejected from the outlet. The nozzle arrangement is arrayed on the substrate such that the outlets form a plurality of sets of parallel rows with each adjacent pair of sets spaced apart by a fixed distance.
Abstract:
A communication apparatus is connected to a terminal apparatus via a network. The communication apparatus includes a memory that stores image data and a storage period of the image data and a checker that determines whether a storage time of the image data exceeds the storage period time. A deleter deletes image data based on a determination by the checker section and a server transmits an instruction for changing the storage period to the terminal apparatus in accordance with a request by the terminal apparatus, wherein the storage period is changeable from the terminal apparatus.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a camera which is adapted to print photos onto media. The camera includes a sensor for sensing an image, and a printer for printing images on media dispensed from a print roll, which has a chip having predetermined information stored thereon. The camera also includes a processing system which is adapted to obtain the image from the sensor and then cause the image to be printed on the media in accordance with the predetermined information.
Abstract:
A printing cartridge includes a hollow core. An ink supply is arranged within the core. A cylindrical former contains the core. A print media supply is wrapped around the former. A cover assembly contains the print media supply and defines a feed opening from which the print media supply is fed. A feed mechanism feeds the print media supply from the cover assembly.
Abstract:
A facsimile/email communication system for providing a user the ability to send emails from any standalone facsimile machine. The system does not require any additional hardware or software to be installed on equipment being used by a sender. The system further provides a user the ability to logon to a centralized web server and send facsimiles to any standalone fax machine. According to one aspect, the system receives a facsimile from a facsimile machine. The facsimile includes an email cover page having the email address of the intended recipient of the facsimile. The email address is extracted from the email cover page by optical character recognition. The facsimile is then converted into an email with the proper email format. The email is then transmitted to the extracted email address.
Abstract:
A printing cartridge includes a cover that defines a cylindrical storage volume and a print media feed slot. A cylindrical hollow core extends along a central axis of the cover. At least one ink container is positioned in the core. A length of print media is rolled about the core and positioned to be fed from the slot. A feed mechanism is positioned in the cover and is engageable by a drive mechanism of a printer from a position outside the cover and operable on the print media to feed the print media from the slot.
Abstract:
A printing cartridge includes a housing. An actuating formation is positioned on the housing and is capable of actuating a number of capacitive sensors in an array of such sensors. The actuating formation is configured to represent data relating to a characteristic of the printing cartridge so that the capacitive sensors, when actuated, together generate a signal carrying such data.
Abstract:
An information hiding system that hides information-data in the printing-data according to steganography using an embedding means, and produces printed matter by printing out the printing-data on printable media. A scanner is used to read the data, such as image or pattern data, from the printed matter in order to restore the printing-data. The hidden information-data is then extracted from the restored printing-data using an information-data extracting means. Finally, the information-data is outputted in such a form as an image, musical or voice sound, and/or character letters according to the outputting means.