Abstract: A method for determining a printhead gap between a printhead and a sheet of media in an ink jet apparatus that performs bi-directional alignment of the printhead includes determining a first amount of bi-directional misalignment of the printhead at a first unknown printhead gap; changing the printhead gap from the first unknown printhead gap to a second unknown printhead gap by a known printhead gap change amount; determining a second amount of bi-directional misalignment of the printhead at the second unknown printhead gap; and calculating at least one of the first unknown printhead gap and the second unknown printhead gap based on the first amount of bi-directional misalignment, the second amount of bi-directional misalignment, and the known printhead gap change amount.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosis of pre-eclampsia which comprises measuring urate in a biological sample. The sample is preferably maternal saliva.

Abstract: A modular duplexing housing for an all-in-one device which may be added at a final stage of assembly in order to convert a simplex printing unit into a duplex printing and duplex ADF scanning unit. The modular duplexing unit includes a duplexing feedpath which may be positioned for feeding communication with a simplex printing feedpath in the all-in-one device. The modular duplexing unit may also comprise a secondary input tray in feeding communication with the simplex printing unit and duplexing ADF scanning unit.

Abstract: A method for printing incoming facsimiles assigns a print-priority number to a plurality of known facsimile origination identification numbers, wherein the print-priority number is different for at least two of the plurality. The method also identifies the facsimile origination identification number of incoming facsimiles. The method also stores the incoming facsimiles if from a known facsimile origination identification number assigned one of at least two different print-priority numbers. The method also prints the stored facsimiles in an order based at least on their corresponding print-priority numbers.

Abstract: The present invention generally is directed to a method of associating a label with a component in a graphical user interface panel. The method comprises: displaying an image of the panel containing an image of the component and an image of the label; receiving a set of user inputs selecting the image of the component, the image of the label, and a predefined user action configured to associate the label with the component; and associating the label with the component in response to the set of user inputs.

Abstract: A method of scanning a target image and inhibiting backtrack artifacts from the scanned image comprises the steps of initiating a scan on a flat bed scanner, the flat bed scanner comprising at least a scanbar, a memory buffer and a motion control pattern comprised of a plurality of spaced elements, each element having an angled portion with respect to the motion of the scanbar; acquiring scan data comprising a motion control pattern data and an image data with said scanbar; storing the previously acquired scan data in a memory buffer; querying whether the memory buffer reaches a preselected full threshold; acquiring a last valid scan data; stopping and backtracking the scanbar when the memory buffer preselected full threshold is met; and, inhibiting backtrack artifacts by one of a first real-time position analysis or a post-processing analysis.

Abstract: An edge-to-edge imaging method includes generating a reflectance profile of a mid-frame of an imaging apparatus by taking optical readings along the mid-frame with no print media present in a direction substantially orthogonal to the sheet feed direction, the reflectance profile distinguishing between the media support surface and the waste ink collection trough; taking optical readings across the mid-frame in the direction substantially orthogonal to the sheet feed direction with the sheet of print media present; comparing the optical readings taken with the sheet of print media present with the reflectance profile of the mid-frame; and applying an algorithm to adjust an amount of ink overspray along the lateral edges of the sheet of print media based on a result of the comparing.

Abstract: The present invention provides, an improved auto-document feed scanning apparatus and method. The apparatus comprises one of a multi-function peripheral having a scanner or a stand alone scanner, having an input tray adjacent to or integral with an auto-document feeder housing. The auto-document feeder housing has at least one feed roll for indexing a target media. An auto-document feed downguide is positioned within the housing and has at least one recognizable surface opposing a scan module. The recognizable surface defines a background for the scan module.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral comprising a facsimile portion, a memory portion for retaining received fax image data, a graphics display affixed to the multi-function peripheral and in electrical communication with said memory portion, said graphics display depicting the fax image data of the memory portion and including a user interface for zooming and editing the fax image data in the memory portion.

Abstract: A scanning device including a controller and a light source operatively coupled to the controller. The light source is shaped and located such that at least part of the light emitted from the light source is reflected off of a document to be scanned, and the light source has a maximum output when the light source is fully warmed up. The scanning device further includes a receptor operatively coupled to the controller, the receptor being located to receive the light reflected from the document to be scanned such that the at least part of the visual properties of the document to be scanned are transmitted to the receptor in a scanning process. The controller is configured to selectively allow the scanning process to proceed when an output of the light source is less than about 80% of the maximum output.

Abstract: User-selectable functions for use in output devices to generate background images. One embodiment of the invention provides an image capture and printing device for creating a scanned image of an item or an original image. The device includes a user interface configured to present a plurality of capture-to functions and to receive input from a user indicating a selection of at least one of the plurality of capture-to functions; an image capturer configured to capture an image, where the size, shape, or intensity of the image, or a combination thereof is based upon the selected capture-to function; and a print engine configured to print the captured image as a background layer in a copy.

Abstract: The present invention provides, an improved scanning apparatus and method for full-page scanning. The apparatus comprises a flat-bed scanner having a pattern disposed on a lower surface of the scanner housing. More specifically the pattern may be produced on a raised edge defining a platen aperture on a surface of the scanner housing. The pattern is recognized by the scanbar and processor so that the scanner can distinguish between a platen aperture edge and a document or image during a full-page scan. The present method comprises making a prescan to recognize and locate the platen aperture. Next, a primary scan is performed and scanned data is produced. During the primary scan, the scanbar may not scan the pattern. Alternatively, the scanbar may scan the pattern and subsequently remove the pattern from the scanned data. According to another method, the scanner may make a single scan collecting the pattern and the image.

Abstract: A method for compiling, in a memory of a facsimile machine, at least one listing of telephone numbers or partial telephone numbers corresponding to authorized senders, or unauthorized senders, or both authorized and unauthorized senders.

Abstract: An apparatus for perforating a sheet of media includes a perforation forming mechanism including at least one perforation device. The perforation forming mechanism is configured to drive the perforation device through the sheet of media to extend through the sheet of media by a distance.

Abstract: The present invention generally is directed to a method of associating a label with a component in a graphical user interface panel. The method comprises: displaying an image of the panel containing an image of the component and an image of the label; receiving a set of user inputs selecting the image of the component, the image of the label, and a predefined user action configured to associate the label with the component; and associating the label with the component in response to the set of user inputs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally are directed to a method of building a graphical user interface panel, which includes the step of: receiving a first set of user inputs selecting the panel and one or more components contained within the panel; using a set of information regarding the panel and components received from a run-time manager to generate an image of the panel and the components; and displaying the image of the panel and the components.

Abstract: A method and a shell extension computer program product for implementing drag and drop operations for large objects without blocking an operating system interface of the computer system. Monitoring for a drop operation by an application is performed by an operating system interface shell. Responsive to an identified drop operation, a transfer structure is sent to the application by the shell extension program. The transfer structure includes a destination directory. Responsive to the application receiving the transfer structure, the data object is transferred to the destination directory and the operating system interface shell is bypassed during the data object transfer.

Abstract: A stop assembly includes a drive arm and a stop arm with a backside configured to direct a reaction force applied by the stop arm to the drive arm when the stop arm engages a workpiece. The drive arm pivots between pre-locked and unlocked positions in response to movement of the reciprocatable member between extended and retracted positions. The motion range includes a locked position between the pre-locked and unlocked positions. The stop arm is pivotally mounted to the body and has a front side for engaging a workpiece, while the backside engages the drive arm. The stop arm backside is configured such that the reaction force has a component normal to the drive arm plane when the drive arm is between the pre-locked and locked positions, and such that the reaction force is substantially coplanar with the drive arm plane when the drive arm is in the locked position.

Abstract: A power operated clamp assembly 10 includes a clamp body 12, a reciprocatable member 20 extending into the clamp body 12, and a clamp arm 22 pivotally mounted to the clamp body 12 by a first pivot element 36. The clamp arm 22 is pivotable about a pivot axis 38 of the first pivot element 36 between first and second positions of movement termination C and D, respectively. A linkage assembly 46 has a drive end 48 adjustably secured to an end 56 of the reciprocatable member 20, and a clamp end 50 operatively secured to the clamp arm 22 so as to pivot the clamp arm 22 as the member 20 reciprocates. The linkage assembly 46 includes a connection pivotable about the pivot axis of a second pivot element 80. The drive end 48 is adjustable with respect to the end 56 of the reciprocatable member 20 so as to allow adjustment of the first and second positions C and D, respectively. One pivot element of the first and second pivot elements 66 and 80, respectively, includes an eccentric shaft having a central axis 124.

Abstract: A simple method for increasing the dynamic range of a GaAs FET amplifier is described. The drain resistance of the FET is adjusted to induce leakage current across the gate-source junction when excessive power levels are imposed on the gate. This current shunt is provided without added circuit components and therefore does not affect the sensitivity or bandwidth performance of the amplifier.