Abstract: A page binding device for binding pages 11 from an inkjet printhead assembly 13. The device has an adhesive applicator 16 for applying adhesive to printed pages 11. The adhesive applicator 16 is adapted to eject adhesive onto the pages 11 as they are fed to the support tray. A page conveyor 12 for sequentially feeding pages 11 from the printhead assembly 13 to the support tray via the adhesive applicator 16. An air flow generator for generating an air flow 14 that prevents the pages 11 from contacting the adhesive applicator 16. Using an air cushion and a non-contact adhesive applicator avoids the paper buckling problems associated with contact adhesive applicators.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enabling a user to designate, in a computer system, at least one geographic location, the method including the steps of printing a map of a geographic area, the geographic area including the at least one geographic location, the map including coded data indicative of an identity of the map and of a plurality of reference points of the map; receiving, in the computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by the user, the indicating data regarding the identity of the map and a position of the sensing device relative to the map, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the map, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data; and identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data, the at least one geographic location.

Abstract: A method/system for enabling searching of stored information, the system including: a search request form 538 including information relating to a search request, the search request form 538 including coded data 4 indicative of an identity of the search request form 538 and of at least one reference point of the search request form; and a computer system 10, 13 for receiving indicating data from a sensing device 101 for identifying at least one parameter relating to the search request, the indicating data being indicative of the identity of the search request form 538 and a position of the sensing device 101 relative to the search request form 538, the sensing device 101 sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data 4, wherein the sensing device 101 is further adapted to store a sensing device identifier adapted to distinguish the sensing device 101.

Abstract: A method of fabricating devices incorporating microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) using UV curable tapes includes providing a silicon substrate 12 with a MEMS layer 14 arranged on one side of the substrate 12. A first UV curable tape 22 is applied to the MEMS layer 14. At least one operation is performed on the substrate 14 via an opposed side of the substrate 14. A second UV curable tape 32 is applied to the opposed side of the substrate 14 and the first tape 22 is removed by exposing it to UV light. At least one operation is performed on the MEMS layer to form individual MEMS chips which are able to be removed individually from the second UV tape 32 by localised exposure of the tape 32 to UV light.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; a receptacle for receiving an ink cartridge containing at least one ink for supply to the printing mechanism, the receptacle including an interface for interrogating an authentication mechanism of the cartridge; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: A hand held personal digital assistant including: an information storage device; a display; a printer including a pagewidth printhead wherein said printhead is an inkjet printhead; a media feed mechanism for feeding print media past the printhead during printing; and a user interface allowing a user to: selectively retrieve and display information from said storage device on said display; print said information using said printer; and enter and store new information in said information storage device.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; audio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; image processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; and a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, the receptacle including an interface enabling connection of the printing mechanism to the image processing circuitry, thereby enabling images processed by the image processing circuitry to be printed by the printing mechanism when it is operatively positioned within the receptacle.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure to process the radio signals; a speaker and microphone arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; a printhead positioned on the support structure to carry out a printing operation; a slot formed through an outer surface of the device to receive manually inserted print media to be printed by the printhead; drive means for driving the print media past the printhead during printing; and printing processing circuitry positioned on the support structure, the printing processing circuitry being configured to: generate dot data; supply the dot data to the printhead; and control operation of the printhead.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for electronically capturing an image; image processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to: the image sensor to receive the electronically captured image; and the radio signal processing circuitry; a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, and a slot for receiving manually inserted print media to be printed on by the printing mechanism.

Abstract: A hand held personal digital assistant including: information storage means; display means; an in-built printer; control means allowing a user to selectively retrieve and display information from said storage means on said display means and to print said information using said printer means; a receptacle for receiving an ink cartridge containing at least one ink for supply to the in-built printer; and an interface enabling a user to enter and store new information in said information storage means.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for electronically capturing an image; image processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to: the image sensor to receive the electronically captured image; and the radio signal processing circuitry; a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, the receptacle including an interface enabling connection of the printing mechanism to the image processing circuitry, thereby enabling images processed by the image processing circuitry to be printed by the printing mechanism when it is operatively positioned within the receptacle.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; and a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, the receptacle including: an interface for configuration: enable connection of the printing mechanism to the image processing circuitry, thereby enabling images processed by the image processing circuitry to be printed by the printing mechanism when it is operatively positioned within the receptacle; and enable authentication of the detachable printing mechanism.

Abstract: An interface surface for enabling interaction between a user and a computer system via a sensing device, the interface including visible graphical information and substantially invisible coded data readable by the sensing device, the coded data comprising a plurality of substantially undifferentiated marks positioned relative to a predetermined pattern, wherein each mark has a minimum radius and a maximum radius and wherein the length of a mark's minimum radius is greater than 40% of the length of that mark's maximum radius.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure to process the radio signals; a speaker and microphone arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; a printhead positioned on the support structure to carry out a printing operation; a slot formed through an outer surface of the device to receive manually inserted print media to be printed by the printhead; and printing processing circuitry positioned on the support structure, the printing processing circuitry being configured to: generate dot data; supply the dot data to the printhead; and control operation of the printhead.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; a slot formed in an outer surface of the device, the slot being configured to receive print media to be printed on by the printing mechanism; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor, the display being moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position, the image sensor and the display are simultaneously visible to a user, and in the second position, the image sensor and the display are not simultaneously visible to a user; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure to process the radio signals; a speaker and microphone arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; an image capture device for electronically capturing one or more images; a printhead positioned on the support structure to carry out a printing operation; and printing processing circuitry positioned on the support structure, the printing processing circuitry being configured to: process the one or more images to generate dot data; supply the dot data to the printhead; and control operation of the printhead.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure to process the radio signals; a speaker and microphone arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; a printhead positioned on the support structure to carry out a printing operation; a slot formed through an outer surface of the device to receive manually inserted print media to be printed by the printhead; drive means for driving the print media past the printhead during printing, the slot and drive means being sized and configured to receive and drive print media in the form of cards that are between 80 mm and 90 mm long, and between 48 mm and 58 mm wide; and printing processing circuitry positioned on the support structure, the printing processing circuitry being configured to: generate dot data; supply the

Abstract: A hand held personal digital assistant including: memory for storing information a display; a pagewidth printhead; a processor for processing information to generate dot data and supply it to the printhead; a receptacle including an ink interface, the receptacle being configured to receive a cartridge containing at least one ink, the ink being supplied to the printhead via the ink interface; a user interface configured to enable: retrieval of the information from the memory for display on the display; printing of the displayed information; and input of further information for storage, display and printing.

Abstract: A printhead assembly for an A4 pagewidth drop on demand printer includes a number of printhead modules situated along a metal channel. The metal channel is typically of a special alloy called “Invar 36”. Preferably the channel is nickel plated to help match it to the coefficient of thermal expansion of silicon, being the major component of each individual printhead module. The channel captures the printhead modules in a precise alignment relative to each other and the similar coefficient of thermal expansion of the “Invar” channel to the silicon chips allows similar relative movement during temperature changes.