Abstract: A system for the secure physical attachment of a second device to a first device is disclosed comprising a first and second inter-connection attachment means in physical association with each device. The second inter-connection attachment means physically mates with its corresponding first inter-connection attachment means. Additionally, means for detecting the physical mating of each of the first and second inter-connection attachment means is provided. The detecting means is preferably associated with at least one of the devices and in communication with each of it's associated device's inter-connection attachment means. Means are provided for determining that the first and second inter-connection attachment means have been securely mated and, if not, means are provided for indicating the status of the completion of the secure attachment there between.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of template fitting for fitting a plurality of templates in correspondence with a gray-scale image, including receiving gray-scale image information of an observed image; defining a window of the gray-scale image information so as to enable a loose-gray-scale fit between the defined window and the plurality of templates; extracting a plurality of pixels of the image information and using the window to which to fit at least one of the plurality of templates. Further, fitting one of the plurality of templates to the defined window within a threshold looseness interval associated with the template wherein a looseness interval between the window of image data and the template is less than the threshold looseness interval.

Abstract: A charge transport layer for an imaging member comprising a charge transport material with a single carbon cored dendrimeric, star-like molecular structure not exhibiting early onset of charge transport layer fatigue cracking. The charge transport layer exhibits excellent wear resistance, excellent electrical performance, and outstanding print quality.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display sheet is disclosed which includes a medial layer, formed by a plurality of spheres, which is disposed between a transparent non-conductive first sheet and a non-conductive bottom sheet. The plurality of spheres in the medial layer forms interstices which are filled by a suspension medium in which is suspended at least one form of electrophoretic material.

Abstract: A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be determined and/or optimized separately. The first metallic lamina and the first dielectric lamina may comprise aluminized mylar. The third lamina may or may not be made of a dielectric material. The thin laminate film structure may further comprise a second metallic lamina formed on a surface of the third lamina opposite the first metallic lamina and a second dielectric lamina formed on a surface of the second metallic lamina opposite the third lamina. In such a case, the thin laminate film structure allows dual-direction actuation of electrostatically and/or magnetically driven devices, such as microdevice valves, in which the thin laminate film structure may be employed.

Abstract: Elastomer compositions comprising a blend of a fluoroelastomer comprising a terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene and a chlorofluoroelastomer comprising a co-or terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, chlorotrifluoroethylene and 0-40 mole % of hexafluoropropylene are provided. The composition may be cured and is particularly suitable for use as a surface release layer for fusing systems used in electrostatographic imaging systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing substituted pyridone compounds which comprises (a) admixing in the absence of a solvent (1) an amine of the formula R1—NH2 wherein R1 is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an arylalkyl group, or an alkylaryl group, and (2) a first ester of the formula 1

Abstract: A system and method for receiving, analyzing, and managing a database of calendar information obtained from a variety of source documents. Information derived and extracted from calendar documents is used establish a database of events. Extraction of relevant information from the calendar documents is facilitated by guidance in the form of user input, document templates, or other specification of the structure and content of the calendar documents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a phase change ink carrier and a colorant compound of the formula

Abstract: A light emitting diode driver is arranged to supply a drive current to a light emitting diode. The light emitting diode forms a radiant output and is arranged with a photo detector that forms a monitor signal based on the radiant output. The drive current comprises a first current and a second current. A comparison signal is formed by comparing the monitor signal and a level control signal. A buffered output signal is provided based on the comparison signal. The first current is provided based on the buffered output signal. A difference voltage is formed based on the first current. An amplified signal is provided based on the difference voltage. The second current is provided based on the amplified signal.

Abstract: An ink stick for use in a solid ink feed system of a phase change ink jet printer includes at least first and second three dimensional ink stick body portions. Each ink stick body portion includes a perimeter section that is substantially the same as a corresponding section of a keyed insertion opening in the solid ink feed system. Each ink stick body portion also includes a joint perimeter section that is the complement of the joint perimeter section of the other ink stick body portion, so that the first and second ink stick body portions fit together.

Abstract: An active semiconductor device is made using planar lateral oxidation to define a core region that is surrounded by regions of buried oxidized semiconductor material in. The buried oxidized semiconductor material provides optical waveguiding, and or a defined electrical path.

Abstract: A method for generating a background statistics that distinguishes between gray level information from document areas and non-document areas. The method includes determining a full page background statistics from selected pixels within a scanned area; determining a sub-region background statistics from selected pixels within a sub-region of the scanned area; determining if the sub-region background statistics corresponds to image data from a non-document area; determining if the full page background statistics is corrupted; and generating a validated full page background statistics if the full page background statistics is corrupted.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a toner by mixing a colorant, a latex, optionally a wax and a polyamine salt coagulant to form toner size aggregates, wherein the polyamine salt is then neutralized or converted to an amide or hydrolyzed to an acid by the introduction of a base followed by a pH reduction with an acid to enable rapid coalescence or fusion of the aggregates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises (a) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus (1) a first ink comprising water and at least one anionic monomer; and (2) a second ink comprising water and at least one cationic monomer, wherein the anionic monomer and the cationic monomer are selected so that upon contact of the anionic monomer with the cationic monomer, spontaneous polymerization or copolymerization of at least one of the anionic monomer or the cationic monomer occurs, and wherein at least one of the first ink and the second ink further comprises a colorant; (b) causing droplets of the first ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto the substrate; and (c) causing droplets of the second ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto the substrate; wherein the process results in at least some portions of the substrate bearing images formed from both the first ink and the second ink, said portions forming a printed image containing the colorant and a polymer formed from at least one of the anio

Abstract: A process comprising applying a toner security mark on a document generated by xerographic means, and which mark possesses white glossy characteristics, and wherein said toner is comprised of a waterborne polymer resin and a colorant, and optionally a second security mark generated by a toner comprised of a waterborne polymer resin and a UV fluorescent component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toner comprising particles of a polyester resin, an optional colorant, and polypyrrole, wherein said toner particles are prepared by an emulsion aggregation process. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a process which comprises (a) generating an electrostatic latent image on an imaging member, and (b) developing the latent image by contacting the imaging member with charged toner particles comprising a polyester resin, an optional colorant, and polypyrrole, wherein said toner particles are prepared by an emulsion aggregation process.

Abstract: A donor structure for developing toner images to an image receiving surface, said structure including a core structure; end caps including journal portions attached to said core structure;a bearing for operatively supporting said donor structure in an imaging device; and electrically isolating coatings carried by said journal portions, said electrically isolating coatings being interposed between said journal portions and said bearings.

Abstract: An electrostatographic article including: a substrate; a charge generator layer overcoated on the substrate and which layer is sensitive to blue light; and a charge transport layer overcoated on the charge generator layer and which charge transport layer is transparent to blue light.