Patents by Inventor Mats Hedberg
Mats Hedberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11805620Abstract: A thermal management system and method for cooling a CT detector assembly of a CT imaging system. The thermal management system uses a combination of air cooling for the readout electronics of the CT detector assembly and liquid cooling for the X-ray sensors of the CT detector assembly. The hybrid air and liquid cooling systems and methods may be coupled together in the thermal management system and method to create a cooler temperature in the CT detector assembly. The CT detector assembly components may include CT detector modules, which may include X-ray sensors, readout electronics and other components.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignees: GE Precision Healthcare LLC, Prismatic Sensors ABInventors: Nicholas Konkle, Eric Aasen, Scott Slavic, Kyle Reiser, Michael Boehm, Mats Hedberg
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Patent number: 11329697Abstract: The present invention broadly relates to a multi-layer electromagnetic coupler arrangement, for encoding an RFID tag, suitable for being used in a printing device. The coupler arrangement employs a differential transmission line loop, as a coupling element arranged on a top surface layer of the multi-layer arrangement, which is arranged close to a metallic ground plane layer for shielding on the side opposite the top surface. Coupling is achieved by inductive coupling in the reactive near field and based on the fact that each RFID tag comprises a current loop, itself. The differential property of the transmission line loop is achieved by feeding the terminals of the loop with signal parts having a phase shift of 180° with respect to each other. The feeding components are arranged on the opposite side of the ground plane with respect to the top surface layer comprising the current loop.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Markus Frank, Mats Hedberg
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Publication number: 20220071057Abstract: A thermal management system and method for cooling a CT detector assembly of a CT imaging system. The thermal management system uses a combination of air cooling for the readout electronics of the CT detector assembly and liquid cooling for the X-ray sensors of the CT detector assembly. The hybrid air and liquid cooling systems and methods may be coupled together in the thermal management system and method to create a cooler temperature in the CT detector assembly. The CT detector assembly components may include CT detector modules, which may include X-ray sensors, readout electronics and other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Nicholas Konkle, Eric Aasen, Scott Slavic, Kyle Reiser, Michael Boehm, Mats Hedberg
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Patent number: 11055034Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented method and system for modifying given layout data on the basis of predetermined parameters for reducing unused white areas in accordance with a given printing layout. The invention is particularly applicable in the framework of label and tag printers employing continuous media. On the one hand, the reduction of unused white areas can lead to an overall reduction in the paper size, thus rendering the labels more environmentally friendly. On the other hand, the layout can also be improved, leading to a better usage of the available space for printing data thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Bengt Pettersson, Mats Hedberg, Taisaku Ota
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Publication number: 20200142648Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented method and system for modifying given layout data on the basis of predetermined parameters for reducing unused white areas in accordance with a given printing layout. The invention is particularly applicable in the framework of label and tag printers employing continuous media. On the one hand, the reduction of unused white areas can lead to an overall reduction in the paper size, thus rendering the labels more environmentally friendly. On the other hand, the layout can also be improved, leading to a better usage of the available space for printing data thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Bengt Pettersson, Mats Hedberg, Taisaku Ota
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Publication number: 20180254803Abstract: The present invention broadly relates to a multi-layer electromagnetic coupler arrangement, for encoding an RFID tag, suitable for being used in a printing device. The coupler arrangement employs a differential transmission line loop, as a coupling element arranged on a top surface layer of the multi-layer arrangement, which is arranged close to a metallic ground plane layer for shielding on the side opposite the top surface. Coupling is achieved by inductive coupling in the reactive near field and based on the fact that each RFID tag comprises a current loop, itself. The differential property of the transmission line loop is achieved by feeding the terminals of the loop with signal parts having a phase shift of 180° with respect to each other. The feeding components are arranged on the opposite side of the ground plane with respect to the top surface layer comprising the current loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Markus Frank, Mats Hedberg
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Patent number: 9979854Abstract: A printer maintenance guide device includes a guide command button for commanding a maintenance guide for a maintenance work, and a moving image memory storing moving images for successively and continuously displaying a whole process of the maintenance guide from start to end at once on a display unit by the operation of the guide command button.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mats Hedberg, Takuya Chiba
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Patent number: 9917476Abstract: An adaptive near field electromagnetic coupler for coupling electromagnetic power to a plane metallic trace (inlay) independently of the inlay geometry and/or orientation without external control algorithms. This is achieved by employing a microstructure of phase altering elements suitable for creating a constant phase field distribution along a top surface of the coupler structure. This is advantageously applicable to printing devices having a function of encoding RFID layers printed on a medium. In view of the provided flexibility, the coupler arrangement can be employed in a variety of printers of different mechanical design.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mats Hedberg, Markus Frank
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Patent number: 9870522Abstract: A system and method are defined for modifying functionality of a printer that is provided with firmware for controlling printing operations. First programming code is developed that, when executed on a computer readable medium, interfaces with the printer's firmware and modifies the functionality of the printer. The first programming code is written in a first programming language, such as the LUA programming language, and the firmware is written in a second programming language other than the first programming language. Thereafter, the first programming code is executed on the computer readable, and the functionality of the printer is modified as a function of the executed first programming code interfacing with the firmware. The firmware is not modified by the interfacing.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Lars-Ake Berg, Mats Hedberg
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Publication number: 20170302818Abstract: A printer maintenance guide device includes a guide command button for commanding a maintenance guide for a maintenance work, and a moving image memory storing moving images for successively and continuously displaying a whole process of the maintenance guide from start to end at once on a display unit by the operation of the guide command button.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: MATS HEDBERG, TAKUYA CHIBA
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Patent number: 9740442Abstract: A system and method for operating a printing device is disclosed. A connection is provided between a computing device and the printing device, wherein the printing device is configured with a software application. Instructions are executed on the computing device, which provide the software application on the computing device. The computing device receives at least one input in the software application on the computing device, and transmits to the printing device at least one command associated with the at least one input. The printing device operates in response to the at least one command substantially in the same manner as it operates in response to at least one second input received in the software application provided on the printing device. The at least one first input in the software application on the computing device corresponds to the at least one second input in the software application on the printing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Mats Hedberg
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Patent number: 9718282Abstract: A printer maintenance guide device includes a guide command button for commanding a maintenance guide for a maintenance work, and a moving image memory storing moving images for successively and continuously displaying a whole process of the maintenance guide from start to end at once on a display unit by the operation of the guide command button.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mats Hedberg, Takuya Chiba
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Publication number: 20170109104Abstract: The present invention relates to a printer being capable of parsing, understanding and evaluating multiple target package files that include printing resources not only for a single printer or for a single type of printer, but for multiple printers or multiple types of printers. For this purpose, the package file is augmented with platform information that is separately associated with each printer resource included in the package file. Thereby, the parser of the printer can discriminate whether or not a particular resource is applicable to itself. Consequently, only the resources such as firmware are installed that are valid and applicable to the printer. In the same manner, the resources can also be augmented with individual printer information, so as to indicate different resources to be installed on different printers, even if they are of the same type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Martin DAHLBERG, Lars-Åke BERG, Magnus WIBECK, Per ANDERSSON, Mats HEDBERG
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Publication number: 20160318312Abstract: A printer maintenance guide device includes a guide command button for commanding a maintenance guide for a maintenance work, and a moving image memory storing moving images for successively and continuously displaying a whole process of the maintenance guide from start to end at once on a display unit by the operation of the guide command button.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mats HEDBERG, Takuya CHIBA
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Publication number: 20150130289Abstract: An adaptive near field electromagnetic coupler for coupling electromagnetic power to a plane metallic trace (inlay) independently of the inlay geometry and/or orientation without external control algorithms. This is achieved by employing a microstructure of phase altering elements suitable for creating a constant phase field distribution along a top surface of the coupler structure. This is advantageously applicable to printing devices having a function of encoding RFID layers printed on a medium. In view of the provided flexibility, the coupler arrangement can be employed in a variety of printers of different mechanical design.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Mats Hedberg, Markus Frank
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Publication number: 20120154852Abstract: A system and method for operating a printing device is disclosed. A connection is provided between a computing device and the printing device, wherein the printing device is configured with a software application. Instructions are executed on the computing device, which provide the software application on the computing device. The computing device receives at least one input in the software application on the computing device, and transmits to the printing device at least one command associated with the at least one input. The printing device operates in response to the at least one command substantially in the same manner as it operates in response to at least one second input received in the software application provided on the printing device. The at least one first input in the software application on the computing device corresponds to the at least one second input in the software application on the printing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA SATO CHISHIKI ZAISAN KENKUSYO, KABUSHIKI KAISHA SATOInventor: Mats Hedberg
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Publication number: 20110209137Abstract: A system and method are defined for modifying functionality of a printer that is provided with firmware for controlling printing operations. First programming code is developed that, when executed on a computer readable medium, interfaces with the printer's firmware and modifies the functionality of the printer. The first programming code is written in a first programming language, such as the LUA programming language, and the firmware is written in a second programming language other than the first programming language. Thereafter, the first programming code is executed on the computer readable, and the functionality of the printer is modified as a function of the executed first programming code interfacing with the firmware. The firmware is not modified by the interfacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Lars-Ake Berg, Mats Hedberg
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Publication number: 20070151651Abstract: A method of gap detection between successive adhesive layers on a media carrier using reflective florescence. Roll of label media is obtained and placed on a printer (not shown). Labels pass by a UV light source and labels and carrier reflect back a portion of the UV light. The reflected light is detected by a photosensor. The difference in florescence between label and carrier is detected. Location of the change of florescence identifies the location of the beginning of gap/end of label or the end of gap/beginning of label. The printer is adjusted if necessary to ensure any markings, printing, logos, symbologies or other indicia is printed in the correct position on label.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: Peter Gustafsson, Mats Hedberg
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Publication number: 20070062636Abstract: A method of gap detection between successive adhesive layers on a media carrier using reflective florescence. Roll of label media is obtained and placed on a printer (not shown). Labels pass by a UV light source and labels and carrier reflect back a portion of the UV light. The reflected light is detected by a photosensor. The difference in florescence between label and carrier is detected. Location of the change of florescence identifies the location of the beginning of gap/end of label or the end of gap/beginning of label. The printer is adjusted if necessary to ensure any markings, printing, logos, symbologies or other indicia is printed in the correct position on label.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Peter Gustafsson, Mats Hedberg
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Patent number: 6665351Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a digital data signal is given a pre-distortion by means of combining the amplitudes of the digital data signal and of at least one delayed version of the digital data signal. The delayed digital data signal is provided by a delay circuit having an adjustable time delay. A circuit for detecting the duration of a signal pattern in the digital data signal that is indicative of the duration of a repetitively occurring signal segment that determines the delay appropriate in view of the current data rate of the data signal, generates an adjustment signal for adjusting the time delay provided by the adjustable delay circuit. In this way it is possible to add a full bit or partial bit pre-distortion of any desired order to the digital data signal even if the data rate of the digital data signal is unknown at the time of manufacturing the circuit for providing pre-distortion or is allowed to vary, without there being a need for a bit rate synchronous clock.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventor: Mats Hedberg