Abstract: Organic light emitting devices includes a light emission region between a cathode and anode. The light emission region comprises an organic light emitting material. The organic light emitting devices are formed by annealing as-fabricated devices. The annealing improves the performance of the as-fabricated devices, by decreasing their operating voltage and increasing their energy conversion efficiency. Multiple organic light emitting devices can be annealed to make the properties of the devices more uniform relative to each other.

Abstract: An electrophotographic transfer sheet and a process for forming a color image using the same are provided, by which formation of relief of a toner image on the surface of the electrophotographic transfer sheet can be prevented, sufficient high gloss and gloss uniformity can be obtained, and formation of cracks on the surface of the electrophotographic transfer sheet can be prevented. In an electrophotographic transfer sheet containing a substrate having one surface thereof an image receiving layer containing a thermoplastic resin as a main component, a resin constituting the image receiving layer has a melt viscosity at 120° C. of about from 200 to 2,000 Pa·s and an elongation after fracture of about 50% or more, whereby the problem is solved.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the registration parameters necessary for registration or edge detection processing to enable the flexibility of changing the color of backing to suit a given application. The method includes scanning the backing surface to obtain at least two sets of gray level values; (b) determining an average gray level for each of the two color channels; (c) selecting a registration channel based on the average gray level; (d) determining a gray level deviation for the registration channel; and (e) determining registration parameters based on the average gray level and the gray level deviation of the registration channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fusing release agent comprising the reaction product of a primary- or secondary-amino-functionalized polyorganosiloxane oil and a low molecular weight, non-sterically-hindered aldehyde or ketone.

Abstract: Substrates having increased thermal conductivity are provided, comprising a body having opposed surfaces and a cavity that opens on at least one surface, the cavity containing at least one material having a greater thermal conductivity than the body. Devices are provided comprising a substrate and a semiconductor over a surface of the substrate. Methods of forming devices according to the invention are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that provide consistent output across a plurality of different hard copy output devices which may be included in a system comprising an image data source and a hard copy output device. The image data source supplies image data to a printable image data adjusting apparatus. The image data supplied may be in a device-dependent color space or a device-independent color space. If the image data is in a device-dependent color space, the printable image data adjusting apparatus first converts the image data into device-independent image data and stores it in memory as target image data. If the image data is already device-independent image data, the image data are simply stored in the memory of the printable image data adjusting apparatus as target image data. The printable image data adjusting apparatus then uses the target image data to generate printable image data. The hard copy output device uses the printable image data to generate a hard copy image.

Abstract: A method and color image processor for rendering a color image includes selective blending between transforms or rendering intents. Based on a pixels location within a color gamut of a first device the pixel is mapped to a color gamut of a second device as directed by a first transform or rendering intent, a second transform or rendering intent or a blend between the first and second transforms.

Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal display capable of rewriting at a high speed is provided, which includes a cholesteric liquid crystal display element forming pixels at intersection portions of scan-electrodes of a scan-electrode group and data-electrodes of a data-electrode group, in which L-lines (L: integer lager than 2) of the scan-electrodes each of the scan-electrode group form a block. The drive circuit sequentially selects one block during one selection time, simultaneously applies coded drive voltages each corresponding to the L-lines of the scan-electrodes in the selected block, and applies coded data-voltages each corresponding to data-electrodes of the data-electrode group synchronously with the drive voltages.

Abstract: A cradle for a fusing assembly including end tabs or protrusions for supporting and pivoting on a side wall. The cradle functionally associates with the side walls and is adapted to angularly pivot between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A method of treating a flexible multi-layer member exhibiting a glass transition temperature and including a surface layer, the method composed of: moving the member through a member path including: a contact zone defined by contact of the member with an arcuate surface including a curved contact zone region; a pre-contact member path before the contact zone; and a post-contact member path after the contact zone; heating sequentially each portion of the surface layer such that each of the heated surface layer portions has a temperature above the glass transition temperature while in the curved contact zone region; and cooling sequentially each of the heated surface layer portions while in the contact zone such that the temperature of each of the heated surface layer portions falls to below the glass transition temperature prior to each of the heated surface layer portions exiting the curved contact zone region, thereby defining a cooling region, wherein the heating is accomplished in a heating region encompas

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing system, and more particularly to a user interface for navigating and controlling a printing system to generate documents received from one or more input units including a computer network, scanner, modem, etc. Since the operator or user wishes to offer a wide variety of printing options to customers and complete customer orders as quickly as possible, minimizing the interruption of print jobs is a very important priority. By replenishing supplies such as stock and toner in a timely fashion, the utilization of the printing systems can be maximized. In order for the operator to more efficiently utilize the printing system to perform a large number of print jobs with as few interruptions as possible, the present invention provides a user friendly navigational tool, which can provide the operator with information regarding the amount of printing supplies currently available in the printing system.

Abstract: A method and system for masking a surface to be etched is described. A droplet source ejects droplets of a masking material for deposit on a thin-film or other substrate surface to be etched. The temperature of the thin-film or substrate surface is controlled such that the droplets rapidly freeze upon contact with the thin-film or substrate surface. The thin-film or substrate is then etched. After etching the masking material is removed.

Abstract: A polycarbonate containing a repeating segment represented by Formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl; R2 represents a divalent linkage selected from the group consisting of alkylene containing one or more heteroatoms of halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, silicon, and phosphorus, arylalkylene, and arylene; Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represent aromatic groups; and P represents a hydrogen atom, or a hydroxyl protective group.

Abstract: A method and structure for nitride based laser diode arrays on an insulating substrate is described. Various contact layouts are used to reduce electrical and thermal crosstalk between laser diodes in the array. A channel structure is used to make a surface emitting laser diode while maintaining a simple contact structure. Buried layers are used to provide a compact and low crosstalk contact structure for the laser diode array.

Abstract: A stretchable interconnect for electrically connecting electronic devices comprises a photolithographically patterned conductor extending between two of said devices for electrically coupling a contact of one device to a contact of another device. The stretchable interconnect preferably comprises a coiled conductor. The coiled conductor is formed of a metal or alloy having a stress gradient extending through a thickness of said conductor. A sensor array employs the stretchable interconnects to connect contacts of one electronic device to another electronic device. The sensor array can be employed in a flexible or stretchable sensing skin of a robot as well as other applications. The stretchable interconnects can be formed by a photolithographic process on the same substrate which supports the electronic devices. The interconnects become stretchable when the supporting substrate is removed from the interconnect. Preferably coils which are formed are di-helic.

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: The method of the invention includes: determining the beam profiles of plural LED elements (light-emitting elements) including joints of LED chips (light-emitting chips); determining the distance between the LED elements at the joints of the LED chips from the distance between peaks of the beam profiles; comparing the determined distance between the LED elements with the resolution pitch of the printhead; raising the light amount of the LED elements of at least one side of the joints of the LED chips when the determined distance between the LED elements is longer than the resolution pitch; and lowering the light amount of the LED elements of at least one side of the joints of the LED chips when the distance between the LED chips is shorter than the resolution pitch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a phase change ink carrier and a colorant compound of the formula 1

Abstract: An electrophotographic developer is provided for realizing high-quality images and superior reproducibility of laser dots in a low coverage region and reduced unevenness of color in halftone solid images. The electrophotographic developer includes a toner and a carrier. The toner has a shape factor of 140 or less and a volume average particle size distribution GSDv of 1.3 or less. The carrier has a coat resin layer on a core material, the coat resin layer containing a conductive powder. The core material has a dynamic electric resistivity of 1 &OHgr;·cm or less under an electric field of 104 V/cm in a form of a magnetic brush. The conductive powder has an electric resistivity of 101 &OHgr;·cm or greater and 106 &OHgr;·cm or less. The carrier has an electric resistivity in a range between 10 and 1×108 &OHgr;·cm. An image forming method is also provided wherein the electrophotographic developer is used for development in a developing stage.

Abstract: A conveyor having a conveyor surface has along the lateral edges rotating guide elements. The rotating guide elements rotate on axes of rotation that lie in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the conveyor surface, and also in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the path of the conveyor. Each guide element has an outer circumferential surface that engages the lateral sides of a conveyed article on the conveyor surface to rotate the guide element, substantially eliminating sliding or rubbing contact between the conveyed article and the lateral guide elements.