Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of first circuits and a second circuit. Each of the first circuits may be configured to translate attributes and data between one of a plurality of first predetermined formats and a second predetermined format. The second circuit may be configured to route the attributes and data in the second predetermined format from one of the first circuits to another of the first circuits.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for preventing the loss of portions of a copied image when output media having edge disturbances, or virtual edge disturbances, are used. Such media can include hole-punched paper, transparencies with non-imaging stripes, or paper that will be hole punched at a later time. Image loss may be minimized or prevented by reducing or offsetting the image. When output media with an edge disturbance is detected, an image forming apparatus can adjust the images to compensate for the disturbances.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a digital scanner for scanning images. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for accurately scanning documents and for processing digital data to provide digital images stored in memory, which can be retrieved for printing on support material or for displaying on a display screen.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of first circuits and a second circuit. Each of the first circuits may be configured to translate attributes and data between one of a plurality of first predetermined formats and a second predetermined format. The second circuit may be configured to route the attributes and data in the second predetermined format from one of the first circuits to another of the first circuits.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a digital scanner for scanning images. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for quickly processing and storing digital data in memory.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a loopback direct memory access control system for a digital scanner for processing images. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for quickly reading digital data from memory, processing the digital data and writing the processed digital data to memory.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting random electrostatic discharge events is disclosed in which the electrostatic discharge indicator is "Electric Paper". The "Electric Paper" has a plurality of spheres having one hemisphere of one color and the other hemisphere of another color. The spheres rotate when an electric field is applied to them and are sensitive enough to respond to electrostatic discharge events. The "Electric Paper" may be pre-imaged so that a pattern indicating the state of the paper is visually ascertainable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting electrostatic discharge events is disclosed in which the electrostatic discharge indicator is "Electric Paper". The "Electric Paper" has a plurality of spheres having one hemisphere of one color and the other hemisphere of another color. The spheres rotate when an electric field is applied to them and are sensitive enough to respond to electrostatic discharge events. The "Electric Paper" may be pre-imaged so that a pattern indicating the state of the paper is visually ascertainable.

Abstract: A method of preventing theft or unauthorized use of a computer including a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag allowing use of the machine only within range of the tag and when the tag is recognized. Moving or accessing the computer without the tag in range activates a security system. The computer provides a continuous authorization signal and monitors for a received signal indication of a valid response from the RFID tag. Access is denied unless a valid response is received to the authorization signal. Upon receipt of a valid response, the computer is enabled, in particular enabled to create images on paper, on screens, or to be stored in memory.