Abstract: A method of automatically generating a wrapper for extracting variable data from a Web-site includes providing a result page from the Web-site; detecting repeating sequences of HTML tags in the page, wherein a sequence includes at least two HTML tags enclosing at least one text field for containing variable data; determining the longest and most frequently repeated sequence; generating an expression for extracting variable data using the first determined sequence; and assigning a label to the at least one text field within the first determined sequence. The method is automatic in that no annotated, sample pages are required for the method to work. Labels can be generated by a hypothesizing algorithm or by evaluating the HTML tags for possible information or by some other technique.

Abstract: In a system for processing full-color image data, such as within a digital color printer or copier, a four-channel architecture is used. Three of the channels handle image data relating to primary color planes, such as CMY. In the other channel, values relating to the K value which goes with the CMY values for each pixel alternate with a B value, suitable for pure monochrome rendering of the pixel in the image. When it is desired to print or display the image in monochrome, the B values are isolated from the K values.

Abstract: An interface for a multifunctional electronic device capable of performing multiple services such as copy, fax, scan, and print wherein the interface is simplified by illuminating or otherwise focusing a user's attention to only those control switches that are available for selection in respect to the service to be performed. Also, provision may be made to highlight, within a group of available features, the switch that controls the feature that is currently selected.

Abstract: A platform allowing automated device service subscription by remote devices employs a provisioning scheme to regulate subscriptions and supplies replenishment.

Abstract: A process for providing a layer on a marking member by dissolving a fluoroelastomer; adding and reacting a nano-size zinc oxide and a crosslinking agent, to form a resulting homogeneous fluoroelastomer dispersion, wherein the nano-size zinc oxide has a particle size of from about 1 to about 250 nanometers; and subsequently providing at least one layer of the homogeneous fluoroelastomer dispersion to the marking member.

Abstract: An ink jet printer including (a) a frame defining a sheet moving path and a printing zone; (b) copy sheet moving means for moving a supplied copy sheet along the sheet moving path and through the printing zone; (c) a printhead assembly mounted to the frame within the printing zone for printing liquid ink images onto one side of the supplied copy sheet; (d) electronic components including a controller connected to the sheet moving means and to the printhead assembly for controlling operations thereof; and (e) a dual function air cooling and drying system mounted to the frame for moving air to cool the electronic components and to then dry the liquid ink images on the one side of the supplied copy sheet, the dual function air cooling and drying system including conditioning means positioned between the electronic components and the liquid ink images on the supplied copy sheet for selectively varying a condition of air being moved from the electronic components to the liquid images.

Abstract: An image having no secrecy is printed on a non-secret information display area of an original paper, whereas an image having secrecy, which should be originally printed, is not printed on a secret image display area. When the original paper is copied on a printing paper, an image read from the original paper is printed on a secret image display area, whereas a secret image is printed on a non-secret information display area only when an access operation to the secret image is authenticated.

Abstract: In order to that stress generated within a resin can be suppressed and cracking in the resin can be prevented, an ink jet recording head comprising a substrate; a resin body, which defines an ink discharge section, formed on the substrate; and a heating resistor provided on the substrate, an ink chamber being formed between the heating resistor and the ink discharge section, the resin body being dug down along the ink chamber, is provided.

Abstract: The Device Model Agent (DMA), the device side technology module in Device Centric Services (DCS) system, is the main focus of this invention. DMA is a thin, efficient applications/services execution environment. DMA provides an embedded services platform for enabling system management applications and services. This allows a flexible, extensible, dynamic services management module allowing networked services to be designed, added, and managed within the system without modifications to devices, DCS system, or DMA itself. While this invention specifically describes the integration of benefits from DMA into document system devices, the concepts are equally applicable in other domains. The DMA runtime environment is a thin software interface layer that resides on a document system device between the Java runtime environment and embedded web server.

Abstract: In order to that there is no region in which an ink pools, a particle made from the ink is hardly generated, and high reliability is archived, an ink jet recording head comprising a substrate; a resin body, which defines an ink discharge section, formed on the substrate; and a heating resistor provided on the substrate, an ink chamber being formed between the heating resistor and the ink discharge section, resin parts being positioned in the resin body along the ink chamber, a material of the resin part being the same as that of the resin body, is provided.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus including: an image-forming unit disposed so as to be detachably attached to an apparatus body; at least one sheet supply unit disposed at a lower portion of the apparatus body so as to be located below the image-forming unit for supplying a sheet, and including a sheet tray detachably attached to a body of the sheet supply unit; and a sheet carrying system including a sheet carrying path extending vertically so that the sheet supplied from the sheet supply unit is carried to an image-forming region of the image-forming unit and then ejected, wherein a spatial portion communicating with the openings at a top and bottom portions of the apparatus body and facing at least one part of the sheet carrying path is formed when the image-forming unit and the sheet tray of each sheet supply unit are detached from the apparatus body.

Abstract: The invention provides a tactile information transmission system or an information perception apparatus that transmits information by means of various motions of a presenter in two directions, as well as a small driving force generation apparatus that drives a presenter suitably. Thin plate-like magnets are provided on a base, and generate magnetic fields perpendicularly. A perception unit is supported above the magnets movably in the horizontal direction. Plural coils are fixed on the perception unit, some coils are provided so as to cross in X direction and the residual coils are provided so as to cross in Y direction. By controlling supplied current or applied voltage, the perception unit is driven arbitrarily in an XY plane. A user places a finger on the perception unit, recognizes the motion of the perception unit, and obtains information.

Abstract: A modular toner image producing machine having plural modules including redundant modules is provided and includes (a) a photoreceptive module including a movable endless photoconductive member having an image bearing surface; (b) toner image forming modules for forming a toner image on the image bearing surface, each of the toner image forming modules including module-specific fault detectors; (c) at least one sheet feeding module for feeding a copy sheet to receive the toner image from the image bearing surface; (d) a fusing module for heating and fixing the toner image onto the copy sheet forming a hard copy; (e) at least one finishing module for preparing and arranging a series of hard copies into sets thereof for removal by an operator; and (f) a control module including a main electronic control system having a centrally located user interface device, and distributed module-specific control subsystems, each having a dedicated module and being connected to the main electronic control system and to module

Abstract: In a color toner for forming an image, comprising at least a binder resin and a colorant, light-absorbing fine composite particles comprising core particles and at least two coating layers having different refractive indexes laminated on the surface of the core particles or other IR-absorbing compounds such as an azulene compound having a specific structure are used as an infrared absorbing compound. The color toner is used in an electrophotographic color image forming apparatus using a photofixing system for fixing a toner image.

Abstract: An image formation method which remarkably extends developer life while providing size reduction and high speed coloring. Also, a replenishing toner and a method of producing the same, and a toner cartridge. In the image formation method, conducting image formation by an image formation apparatus having a plurality of xerography units, the developer apparatus of at least one xerography unit has a developer recovering mechanism appropriately replenishing a replenishing toner composed of a toner and a carrier into the developer apparatus and recovering an excess portion of a developer from the equipment. The above-mentioned replenishing toner has a carrier content in the range of 5 to 40% by weight, the above-mentioned carrier is a carrier coated with a resin having a specific composition, and/or the above-mentioned toner is in a specific shape. The replenishing toner may be produced using the above-mentioned recovered developer.

Abstract: A document device, including an input scanner and printer, is installed in an automobile. The document device can transmit and receive image data wirelessly, and further interacts with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device within the automobile to determine the location of the automobile. Aspects of documents based on received image data, and the destinations of transmitted image data, can be made dependent on the location of the automobile at any time. Received image data is retained in memory and printed out when the car is in a predetermined condition, such as being turned on.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting colors for blocks for use in a Block truncation Coding scheme is disclosed. The method includes finding the largest cluster of pixels and selecting that color for the first color in the block. The average color of the remaining pixels is assigned to the second color. The invention may be applied in iterative fashion if more than two colors are to be assigned to the block.

Abstract: A fluid container, particularly a replaceable ink container for an ink jet printer, and the method for opening that container reduce the likelihood of ejecting ink into the environment when a user opens the container. The ink container includes a housing formed of several container walls, with a fluid port through one of the container walls. An expansion element formed of a deformable wall portion of one of the container walls has an opening element attached to it so that the expansion element can be moved from an inner position to an outer position to expand the volume of the interior of the housing, thus lowering the pressure in the interior of the housing. The user opens a vent opening after expanding the expansion element to equalize the pressure in the interior of the ink container and the ambient external environment before opening the fluid port.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus is formed of two or more imaging subarrays. Each imaging subarray is formed of a printed wiring board containing semiconductor imaging chips. The end chip of each board projects beyond the edge of the board. The imaging subarrays are joined together so that the projecting end chips may be closely spaced from one and another, without the circuit boards contacting one another. Glass tie bars formed of a low thermal expansion glass secure the boards to one another. A light curable adhesive secures each tie bar to the printed wiring board.

Abstract: A system includes a printer having at least one container for storing a consumable and a monitor for monitoring the status of the consumable in the at least one container; a host device for sending a print job to the printer, wherein the host device includes a display; and a printer driver for controlling operation of the printer from the host device, for querying the printer for consumable status information, and for providing a user interface in the host device display; wherein the printer driver, responsive to the print job, queries the printer for consumable status information and displays the status of the consumable in the at least one container in the printer in the user interface.