Abstract: A filtered air supply assembly includes a filtration unit that can be worn on a user's clothing. The filtration unit including a plurality of filters each is integrated therein and each of the filters is filter air that is pumped by the filtration unit. A mask is provided that can be worn on the user's face. A mask air hose is fluidly coupled to the mask and the mask air hose receives air from the filtration unit thereby facilitating the user to breathe the filtered air when the mask is worn. A nose air hose can be fluidly coupled to the filtration unit thereby facilitating the user to breathe the filtered air when the nose air hose is positioned in the user's nose.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device are described herein. The handheld image translation device may include a position module to determine positioning information including both translation and rotation information based at least in part on captured navigational measurements. A print module of the handheld image translation device may cause print forming substances to be deposited based at least in part on the positioning information. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes moving a handheld device over a print medium, depositing a tagging substance with the handheld device in a tagging pattern on the print medium, further moving the handheld device over the print medium such that at least one sensor of the handheld device senses at least part of the tagging pattern, and determining at least one of a position and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon the sensing at least part of the tagging pattern. The tagging pattern is configured to provide absolute position information.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a scanning device for use with a mobile device are described herein. The scanning device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium to be scanned and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational images and the captured surface images. A mobile device may include one or more features of the scanning device including the image capture module and the positioning module. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes moving a handheld device over a print medium, depositing a tagging substance with the handheld device in a tagging pattern on the print medium, further moving the handheld device over the print medium such that at least one sensor of the handheld device senses at least part of the tagging pattern, and determining at least one of a position and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon the sensing at least part of the tagging pattern. The tagging pattern is configured to provide absolute position information.

Abstract: A handheld printer that provides an appropriate application of ink to a print medium without a bulky and complex mechanical system for positioning a print head with respect to the print medium. A handheld printer according to the present teachings includes a navigation subsystem that tracks a motion of the handheld printer with respect to a printing surface and a print head controller that causes a print head to fire ink drops onto the printing surface in response to the motion and in response to an image contained in an image buffer.

Abstract: A multiple-function inkjet printing system includes a media transport assembly which routes a print medium through the inkjet printing system, a carriage assembly which holds an inkjet print head assembly and traverses the print medium, a scan assembly connected to the carriage assembly which holds a scan head and traverses a scan medium, and a single motor operatively coupled to the carriage assembly. As such, the single motor drives both the carriage assembly and the scan assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an improved composite article which reduces the time and expense of manufacturing a composite article and which provides an improved back surface to the composite article. The apparatus includes an improved vacuum seal that provides for improved surface characteristics and improved manufacturability.

Abstract: A system comprising a processor and a memory comprising firmware is provided. The firmware is executable by the processor to cause the processor to operate a print mechanism in accordance with a first state associated with a capability of the print mechanism, change the first state associated with the capability to a second state in response to receiving first information from an external interface, and operate the print mechanism in accordance with the second state associated with the capability.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a peripheral device in a plurality of functional modes is disclosed. The device may be part of a computer system including a host computer and the method includes selecting a functional mode of the device. In response to the selection of the functional mode, firmware is transferred to the device, the firmware corresponding to the selected functional mode. The firmware is stored in the device and is executed in the device to operate the device in the selected functional mode. The device may be a printer or other peripheral device having a plurality of functional modes.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a composite sheet, a reinforcement panel is provided including an air permeable core and an air impermeable surface layer. Perforations are formed in the reinforcement panel that extend through the surface layer and do not extend through the reinforcement panel. A mold surface is provided onto which the composite sheet may be formed. At least one outer coat of material is applied onto the mold surface. At least one coat of resin and reinforcement material is applied over the outer coat to form a reinforcement layer. The perforated reinforcement panel is applied to the reinforcement layer. Air is removed from the composite sheet.