Abstract

A method for evaluating an output pattern printed on a medium is described. A reference pattern is stored. The output pattern is printed on the medium based correspondingly on the stored reference pattern. A scan based instance of the output pattern is rendered, which has a set of features at least corresponding to the printed output pattern and zero or more features additional thereto. A difference image, having the zero or more features of the rendered scan instance, is computed based on a comparison of the rendered scan instance to the stored reference pattern. Upon the zero or more features including at least one feature, the computed difference image is evaluated in relation to a proximity of at least one feature to locations pixels of the reference pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

Printing a graphic media product is described. The media product has an indicia marked on a media substrate. An installation of a supply of the media substrate is detected. A sensor is activated based on the detection of the installation. The activated sensor measures a width of the installed media substrate. A center position of the media substrate is computed based on the measured width. The marking of the indicia upon the media substrate is aligned relative to the computed center position of the media substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
• H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A system and method for printing an indicia on a graphic medium is described. A print mechanism is operable for marking multiple printouts of the indicia at a target position on the graphic medium, and for outputting a printed media product. The printed media product has a first output group of the marked printouts, and continuous with the output of the first group of printouts, at least one output group of the printouts marked subsequent to the first output group. A controller is operable for adjusting the print mechanism in response to an input related to an evaluation of the printouts marked on the first output group. The adjustment conforms a position at which the printouts are marked in the at least one subsequent output group spatially to the target position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 3/01 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for special character, e.g. for Chinese characters or barcodes
• B41J 25/00 - Actions or mechanisms not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A guided barcode printer diagnostic and servicing system and method includes a software application for a smart phone that simplifies the process of detecting problems with and servicing a malfunctioning barcode printer. Illustrated, audible, and/or written instructions prompt the user to obtain photographs, video recordings, and/or audio samples of the malfunctioning printer. Data processing algorithms extract diagnostic data from the photographs, video recordings, and/or audio samples. The diagnostic data is compared to known printer problem data stored in a database. If a potential problem is identified, a likely repair solution is presented with easy-to-follow servicing instructions. If a potential problem is not identified, additional troubleshooting steps are performed by the user, if needed, until the barcode printer is fixed or it is determined that a skilled service technician is needed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
• G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data

Abstract

Printing a graphic media product is described. The media product has an indicia marked on a media substrate. An installation of a supply of the media substrate is detected. A sensor is activated based on the detection of the installation. The activated sensor measures a width of the installed media substrate. A center position of the media substrate is computed based on the measured width. The marking of the indicia upon the media substrate is aligned relative to the computed center position of the media substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
• G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data
• H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A print media holder device has first and second grip members. Permanent magnets are attached to the first and second grip members. An electromagnet is disposed between the first and second grip members, where when the electromagnet is selectively energized the permanent magnets attached to the first and second grip members are repelled in a manner that increases the outer dimension of the print media holder device to grip a media core.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41F 21/04 - Grippers
• B41J 15/02 - Web rolls or spindles; Attaching webs to cores or spindles

Abstract

A method for evaluating an output pattern printed on a medium is described. A reference pattern is stored. The output pattern is printed on the medium based correspondingly on the stored reference pattern. A scan based instance of the output pattern is rendered, which has a set of features at least corresponding to the printed output pattern and zero or more features additional thereto. A difference image, having the zero or more features of the rendered scan instance, is computed based on a comparison of the rendered scan instance to the stored reference pattern. Upon the zero or more features including at least one feature, the computed difference image is evaluated in relation to a proximity of at least one feature to locations pixels of the reference pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A guided barcode printer diagnostic and servicing system and method includes a software application for a smart phone that simplifies the process of detecting problems with and servicing a malfunctioning barcode printer. Illustrated, audible, and/or written instructions prompt the user to obtain photographs, video recordings, and/or audio samples of the malfunctioning printer. Data processing algorithms extract diagnostic data from the photographs, video recordings, and/or audio samples. The diagnostic data is compared to known printer problem data stored in a database. If a potential problem is identified, a likely repair solution is presented with easy-to-follow servicing instructions. If a potential problem is not identified, additional troubleshooting steps are performed by the user, if needed, until the barcode printer is fixed or it is determined that a skilled service technician is needed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
• G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data

Abstract

A label printing device and method include a proportional-integral-derivative controller and a variable speed printer motor. The variable speed printer motor is connected to the proportion-integral-derivative controller, and has an automatically optimized printing speed determined by a print duration history of one or more previously completed print jobs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
• G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A printer that includes systems for detecting transparent medium may include a medium dispenser for transporting print medium along a transport pathway to a print station which receives the print medium. Transmitters and receivers may be positioned on opposite sides of the transport pathway for scanning the print medium with a light beam. The sensor arrangement may be configured to detect deflection of the light beam when a transparent print medium is transported on the transport pathway between the transmitter and the receiver. The results of the scan may be communicated to a controller to facilitate proper print settings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof

Abstract

Printing a graphic media product is described. The media product has an indicia marked on a media substrate. An installation of a supply of the media substrate is detected. A sensor is activated based on the detection of the installation. The activated sensor measures a width of the installed media substrate. A center position of the media substrate is computed based on the measured width. The marking of the indicia upon the media substrate is aligned relative to the computed center position of the media substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data
• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
• H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A system and method for printing an indicia on a graphic medium is described. A print mechanism is operable for marking multiple printouts of the indicia at a target position on the graphic medium, and for outputting a printed media product. The printed media product has a first output group of the marked printouts, and continuous with the output of the first group of printouts, at least one output group of the printouts marked subsequent to the first output group. A controller is operable for adjusting the print mechanism in response to an input related to an evaluation of the printouts marked on the first output group. The adjustment conforms a position at which the printouts are marked in the at least one subsequent output group spatially to the target position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 25/00 - Actions or mechanisms not otherwise provided for
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

Abstract

A print media holder device has first and second grip members. Permanent magnets are attached to the first and second grip members. An electromagnet is disposed between the first and second grip members, where when the electromagnet is selectively energized the permanent magnets attached to the first and second grip members are repelled in a manner that increases the outer dimension of the print media holder device to grip a media core.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 15/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
• B65H 18/04 - Interior-supporting

Abstract

A method for evaluating an output pattern printed on a medium is described. A reference pattern is stored. The output pattern is printed on the medium based correspondingly on the stored reference pattern. A scan based instance of the output pattern is rendered, which has a set of features at least corresponding to the printed output pattern and zero or more features additional thereto. A difference image, having the zero or more features of the rendered scan instance, is computed based on a comparison of the rendered scan instance to the stored reference pattern. Upon the zero or more features including at least one feature, the computed difference image is evaluated in relation to a proximity of at least one feature to locations pixels of the reference pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light

Goods & Services

Thermal printing labels and tags.

Goods & Services

Thermal printing ribbons; thermal transfer ribbons for printing.

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Thermal printing labels, tags and paper.

Goods & Services

Computer programs recorded on magnetic and/or optical media for use with bar code and related symbology; batteries; interconnect cables, signal interface modules and units; battery chargers and dischargers; power supplies; laser scanners; contact scanners; non-contact scanners; concentrators and protocol converters for providing bidirectional data communications between a plurality of bar code readers and printers and a host computer; keyboards; radio-enabled hand-held computers and computer software therefor for use in field service technician dispatch, messaging, inventory control and invoicing; computer software for machining and assembly machines; computer software for automatic data collection and storage; computer software for inventory/asset management, product location, warehousing and/or merchandise route accounting, and related communications; computer software for interconnecting mobile and/or stationary computers into wired and/or wireless networks; network manager computer software; electronic communications networking components, namely, controllers, gateways, access points, bridges and routers; electronic controllers for machining and assembly machines; data printing, communicating and reading electronic devices, namely, printers, electronic label and tag printers, bar code readers, hand-held light pens, hand-held scanners with keypad and display; RF ID interrogators; wireless scanners; terminals and interrogators; and signal multiplexers for coupling a plurality of bar code readers to a computer, modems, PCMCIA cards, radios, RF frequency networking controllers, wide area network modules; and local area network modules.

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer software for use in managing and configuring remote electronic equipment.

Goods & Services

downloadable computer software for use in managing and configuring remote electronic equipment

Goods & Services

Thermal printing labels, ribbons, tags, and paper.

Goods & Services

Computer programs recorded on magnetic and/or optical media for use with bar code and related symbology; batteries; interconnect cables, signal interface modules and units; battery chargers and dischargers; power supplies; laser scanners; contact scanners; non-contact scanners; concentrators and protocol converters for providing bi-directional data communications between a plurality of bar code readers and printers and a host computer; keyboards; radio-enabled hand-held computers and computers software therefor for use in field service technician dispatch, messaging, inventory control and invoicing; computer software for machining and assembly machines; computer software for automatic data collection and storage; computer software for inventory/asset management, product location, warehousing, and/or merchandise route accounting, and related communications; computer software for interconnecting mobile and/or stationary computers into wired and/or wireless networks; network manager computer software; electronic communications networking components, namely, controllers, gateways, access points bridges and routers; electronic controllers for machining and assembly machines; data printing, communicating and reading electronic devices- namely, printers, electronic label and tag printers, bar code readers, hand-held light pens, hand-held scanners with keypad and display; RF ID interrogators and tags, including for use in electronic payment and for use in secured access control and monitoring; wireless scanners; magnetically encoded cards, and card readers, both for use in secured access control and monitoring; computer hardware and software for use in electronic payment management systems; computer hardware and software for use in electronic secured access control and monitoring systems; terminals and interrogators; signal multiplexers for coupling a plurality of bar code readers to a computer, modems, PCMCIA cards, radios, RF frequency networking controllers, wide area network modules and local area network modules. Blank and preprinted labels and tags; labels and tags with machine readable codes, including bar codes and the like; paper or like media tags with embedded RF ID chips; heat sensitive media ribbons and paper; printed booklets dealing with computer programs; printed manuals for computers and computer programs.

Goods & Services

Computer programs recorded on magnetic and/or optical medical for use with bar code and related symbology; batteries; interconnect cables, signal interface modules and units; battery charges and dischargers; power supplies; laser scanners; contact scanners; non-contact scanners; concentrators and protocol converters for providing bi-directional data communications between plurality of bar code readers and printers and a host computer; keyboards; radio-enabled hand-held computers and computer software therefor for use in field service technician dispatch, messaging, inventory control and invoicing; computer software for machining and assembly machines; computer software for automatic data collection and storage; computer software for inventory/asset management, product location, warehousing and/or merchandise route accounting, and related communications; computer software for interconnecting mobile and/or stationary computers into wired and/or wireless networks; network manager computer software; electronic communications networking components, namely, controllers, gateways, access points, bridges and routers; electronic controllers for machining and assembly machines; data printing, communicating and reading electronic devices- namely, printers, electronic label and tag printers, bar code readers, hand-held scanners with keypad and display; RF ID interrogators; and signal multiplexers for coupling a plurality of bar code readers to a computer, modems, PCMCIA cards, radios, RF frequency networking controllers, wide area network modules; and local area network modules.

Goods & Services

[ computer programs recorded on magnetic and/or optical media for use with bar code and related symbology; ] batteries; interconnect cables, signal interface modules and units; battery chargers and dischargers; power supplies; l[ aser scanners; contact scanners; non-contact scanners; ] concentrators and protocol converters for providing bidirectional data communications between a plurality of bar code readers and printers and a host computer; [ keyboards; radio-enabled hand-held computers and computer software therefor for use in field service technician dispatch, messaging, inventory control and invoicing; computer software for machining and assembly machines; computer software for automatic data collection and storage; computer software for inventory/asset management, product location, warehousing and/or merchandise route accounting, and related communications; computer software for interconnecting mobile and/or stationary computers into wired and/or wireless networks; network manager computer software; electronic communications networking components, namely, controllers, gateways, access points, bridges and routers; electronic controllers for machining and assembly machines; ] data printing, communicating and reading electronic devices, namely, printers, electronic label and tag printers, bar code readers, [ hand-held light pens, hand-held scanners with keypad and display; ] RF ID interrogators; [ wireless scanners; ] terminals and interrogators; and signal multiplexers for coupling a plurality of bar code readers to a computer, modems, PCMCIA cards, radios, RF frequency networking controllers, wide area network modules; and local area network modules

Goods & Services

COMPUTER PROGRAMS RECORDED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA; BATTERIES; INTERCONNECT CABLES; SIGNAL INTERFACE MODULES AND UNITS; BATTERY CHARGERS AND DISCHARGERS; POWER SUPPLIES; LASER SCANNERS; CONTACT SCANNERS; NON-CONTACT SCANNERS; AND, CONCENTRATORS AND PROTOCOL CONVERTERS FOR PROVIDING BIDIRECTIONAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF BAR CODE READERS AND PRINTERS AND A HOST COMPUTER [ PAPER KEYBOARDS CONTAINING BAR CODE SYMBOLS AND PRINTED BOOKLETS DEALING WITH COMPUTER PROGRAMS ]

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Blank and Preprinted Labels and Tags

Goods & Services

THERMAL PRINTING PAPER

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Data Printing and Reading Devices-, namely, Electronic Label and Tag Printers, Bar Code Readers, [ Hand-Held Light Pens and ] Signal Multiplexers for Coupling a Plurality of Bar Code Readers to a Computer

Goods & Services

DATA PROCESSING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS-NAMELY, KEYBOARDS, PRINTERS, TAPE READERS, AND DATA TRANSMISSION UNITS INCORPORATING TAPE READERS