Abstract: An example physical last includes a body having a bottom region. The physical last also includes a fitting attachable to the bottom region to define a component of a shoe. The fitting is manufactured based on three dimensional (3D) scan data of a foot of a customer and pressure data associated with the foot of the customer.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus comprises a platform having an upper surface to contact a plantar surface of a human foot positioned on the platform, a first pressure sensor to sense a pressure applied to the upper surface by a heel of the human foot, and a first probe extending through an opening in the platform and movable vertically upward through the opening to probe an adipose layer on a bottom of the heel. The apparatus also comprises a first actuator to displace the first probe upwardly against the adipose layer with a predetermined force, and a linear displacement sensor to sense a vertical displacement of the first probe.

Abstract: An example device including a laser source for generating a laser pulse, a scanner for mounting the laser source, and a motion detector for detecting a motion of the scanner when the laser pulse scans an object. The motion detector includes an optical sensor for generating an optical signal based on the motion of the scanner, and a controller. The controller determines a movement of the scanner and disables the laser source when the scanner ceases to move.

Abstract: An example milling machine includes a base and a receiving platform mounted to the base to receive a first workpiece and a second workpiece. The receiving platform is moveable along a first axis. The milling machine also includes a support platform mounted to the base, a first plurality of milling bits to cut the first workpiece, and a second plurality of milling bits to cut the second workpiece. The first plurality of milling bits and the second plurality of milling bits are moveable along a second axis via the support platform. Each milling bit of the first plurality of milling bits and the second plurality of milling bits is to move along a third axis independently.

Abstract: Print glossing is described. Print glossing can be performed on a glossing drum having a location affixed to a circumferential outer surface thereof, where the location transits from a first position in an apparatus having a first temperature range selected to enable reflow of ink applied to a substrate that is placed at the location to a second position in the apparatus having a second temperature range selected for clean release from the location of the ink applied to the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to scanning platforms. For example, a scanning platform can include an upper portion formed of a silicone polymer. The upper portion can include an upper surface that is chemically activated by a corona treatment. A layer of adhesion promoting compound can be bonded to the upper surface. The adhesion promoting compound can include a glycol, glycol ether, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Print glossing is described. Print glossing can be performed on a glossing drum having a location affixed to a circumferential outer surface thereof, where the location transits from a first position in an apparatus having a first temperature range selected to enable reflow of ink applied to a substrate that is placed at the location to a second position in the apparatus having a second temperature range selected for clean release from the location of the ink applied to the substrate.

Abstract: In one example, a processor readable medium has instructions thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause a system to detect a change in electrical conduction of a liquid moving at an interface between two surfaces and determine a conductivity of the liquid based on the detected change in conduction.

Abstract: Reducing print quality defects can include printing a pattern with an offset printing device having a binary ink developer roller, determining a variation for a hue shift of the printed pattern; and varying gain in a feedback loop of a servo motor coupled to the binary ink developer roller to reduce the variation.

Abstract: In one example, a processor readable medium has instructions thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause a system to detect a change in electrical conduction of a liquid moving at an interface between two surfaces and determine a conductivity of the liquid based on the detected change in conduction.

Abstract: Reducing print quality defects can include printing a pattern with an offset printing device having a binary ink developer roller, determining a variation for a hue shift of the printed pattern; and varying gain in a feedback loop of a servo motor coupled to the binary ink developer roller to reduce the variation.

Abstract: A custom color profile is generated for a user in response to user input. A print-on-demand (POD) order for published content is received from the user. The POD order is fulfilled in view of the custom color profile for the user.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for reducing pattern glare. A font size that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. A density that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. A color that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. The determined parameters may be used to create a profile that is usable in different environments.

Abstract: A custom color profile is generated for a user in response to user input. A print-on-demand (POD) order for published content is received from the user. The POD order is fulfilled in view of the custom color profile for the user.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for reducing pattern glare. A font size that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. A density that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. A color that reduces pattern glare may be determined through a series of tests. The determined parameters may be used to create a profile that is usable in different environments.

Abstract: A system includes a communication device comprising a device database of contact information; and a lookup application communicating with the communication device and configured to identify additional contact information in a contact information database that corresponds to a piece of contact information entered into the communication device and to provide the additional contact information to the communication device. A method of providing contact information includes entering a piece of contact information into a communication device; identifying additional contact information that corresponds to the piece of contact information; and providing the additional contact information through the communication device.

Abstract: A printing system and method for printing selected images on a web page. The web page is automatically analyzed to identify image files associated with the web page, and the image files are automatically filtering according to predetermined criteria so as to identify qualified image files. At least one of the qualified image files is selected for printing, and then printed. A proof sheet having an image identifier and a corresponding selection area or image specifier for each image file may be printed. Selection areas of the proof sheet can be marked to indicate the image files to be printed and then optically scanned to detect the images selected for printing, or the image specifiers can be entered into the printing system to specify the images selected for printing.

Abstract: A swath printing system and under/overprinting method compensate for the effects of defective printing elements by adjusting the under/overprinting map used during printing regions of a uniform color, typically black, to minimize the adverse impact on print quality of unprinted “white space” caused by the defective printing elements. A printing element quality detector determines which printing elements are functional and which are defective. Based on this information, a print controller then selects or constructs an under/overprinting map having under/overprinting pixel positions chosen to reduce these adverse effects on print quality caused by the defective printing elements, thus maintaining high image quality for the printed output.

Abstract: An exemplary method, which can be used to reduce errors related to pen-to-pen misalignment and/or paper-shape variation, entails changing the drop-ejection velocity of an ink-jet pen.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for a light responsive data entry system. The light responsive data entry system includes a panel. The panel includes a number of data entry areas for transmitting light incident on a surface of the panel to a sensor. The sensor includes an array of light responsive areas with a number of optical conductors. The optical conductors extend between the panel and the sensor. The sensor is capable of generating output signals representative of the light on said light responsive areas.