Multimodal dynamic power feedback mechanism for print devices

    公开(公告)号:US09774749B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-26

    申请号:US15186671

    申请日:2016-06-20

    CPC classification number: H04N1/00076 H04N1/00037 H04N1/00899 H04N2201/0094

    Abstract: A multifunction device (MFD) includes a print engine, power status monitors, and a user interface. The user interface is at least partially surrounded by a perimeter, and a first light emitting module is positioned to illuminate at least part of the perimeter. The MFD also includes a processor in communication with the first light emitting module and a computer-readable medium containing programming instructions. An MFD may detect a triggering event corresponding to a change in its power status. In response to detecting the triggering event, the MFD may receive information relating to a current power status of the MFD from the power status monitors, identify a dynamic feedback pattern associated with the triggering event, and instruct the first light emitting module to emit a first visual pattern. The dynamic feedback pattern includes the first visual pattern that provides information about the current power status of the MFD to a user.

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