Abstract: An implementation of a technology is described herein for a fusing system comprising a heating assembly comprising a thermally self-regulating heating element.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hardware/software combination that is configured to provide for the optimization of the printed output transmitted by a facsimile machine. By generating and comparing a baseline cover sheet quality score with a companion document quality score, optimization decisions can be made to enhance the quality of facsimile transmissions. Optimization is also enhanced by recognizing the type of facsimile machine being used and providing the optimal configuration settings for the facsimile machine. In the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, the possible settings for multiple facsimile machines are stored in a database, along with the optimal settings for each of the facsimile machines. To further enhance the results of a facsimile transmission, a database of printers may also be consulted. By utilizing the best possible output from a printer, combined with the optimal settings for a fax machine, the optimal results for a facsimile transmission can be obtained.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus includes a light source, a photoconductive member, and one or more shutters disposed between the light source and the photoconductive member to selectively permit light from the light source to pass toward the photoconductive member.

Abstract: A shipping container for integrated circuit wafers has a lower section and an upper section releasably connected to the lower section, and a seal is received on a shoulder of the lower section. The seal is in contact with a lower edge portion of the upper section and extends in a flat reference plane when the sections are assembled together in order to help protect the wafers from moisture, airborne particulates and/or other contaminates. The shipping container also preferably includes at least one info pad plug that comprises a body and an adhesive for connecting the body to the lower section of the container.

Abstract: A preferred method for coupling an RF signal between an RF device and test equipment includes the steps of: (1) providing an RF device; (2) at least partially surrounding a first portion of the antenna of the RF device with a tuning material; and (3) coupling an RF signal to a second portion of the antenna, the second portion of the antenna being disposed between the first portion and the RF device body. Systems and devices also are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of recognizing a pattern comprising a sequence of sub-patterns includes a set of possible patterns being modelled by a network of sub-pattern models. One or more initial software model objects are instantiated first. As these models produce outputs, succeeding model objects are instantiated if they have not already been instantiated. However, the succeeding model objects are only instantiated if a triggering model output meets a predetermined criterion. This ensures that the processing required is maintained at a manageable level. If the models comprise finite state networks, pruning of internal states may also be performed. The criterion applied to this pruning is less harsh than that applied when determining whether to instantiate a succeeding model.

Abstract: An implementation of a technology is described herein for a fusing system comprising a heating assembly comprising a thermally self-regulating heating element.

Abstract: A method of providing a protective coating on a stator for an electronically commutated motor includes providing at least one stator lamination including a bore, an inner edge, an outer edge, and an intermediate area extending between the inner edge and the outer edge. The method further includes forming a protective outer coating on the outer edge thereon.

Abstract: A preferred method for coupling an RF signal between an RF device and test equipment includes the steps of: (1) providing an RF device; (2) at least partially surrounding a first portion of the antenna of the RF device with a tuning material; and (3) coupling an RF signal to a second portion of the antenna, the second portion of the antenna being disposed between the first portion and the RF device body. Systems and devices also are provided.

Abstract: A system to smooth and radius a microhole in a workplace to calibrate the mircohole which comprises means for preconditioning a microhole with a liquid abrasive slurry at a first station, means for flowing a calibration fluid through the preconditioned microhole and means for flowing a slurry through the microhole for a predetermined time based on the flow rate of the calibration fluid.