Abstract: A method for hierarchical work scheduling includes consuming a work item at a first scheduling domain having a local scheduler circuit and one or more workgroup processing elements. Consuming the work item produces a set of new work items. Subsequently, the local scheduler circuit distributes at least one new work item of the set of new work items to be executed locally at the first scheduling domain. If the local scheduler circuit of the first scheduling domain determines that the set of new work items includes one or more work items that would overload the first scheduling domain with work if scheduled for local execution, those work items are distributed to the next higher-level scheduler circuit in a scheduling domain hierarchy for redistribution to one or more other scheduling domains.

Abstract: A non-magnetic toning system for inclusion in a magnetic toning system is disclosed. Further the invention is directed to the process of color imaging, which can be divided into two main categories: (1) line, highlight, or imaging, wherein a permanent toned image of a color, including black, is produced using toner particles of a single color; and (2) process, or “near photographic” color imaging, wherein a permanent toned image is produced by selectively blending or mixing toner particles of two or more primary colors. The invention is directed to an interchangeable Non-Magnetic Toning System (“NMTS”) using specific toners in compatible printing machines. The NMTS using specific toners will be useful in printing machines currently on the market using magnetic toning systems.

Abstract: A curved print head is used for generating charged particles at a number of apertures and emitting those charged particles from the apertures to a cylindrical drum. The print head has a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the drum. The difference in the radius of curvature of the print head and the radius of curvature of the drum is limited by the variation in electric field strength deposited on the drum across the width of the print head.

Abstract: A solvent vapor fixing method is provided. Novel dry toner formulations for use with the method are also provided. The method and system of the invention may be advantageously utilized in color imaging, security document imaging, and magnetic ink character recognition printing within electrophotographic, electrographic, and magnetographic imaging systems designed for solvent vapor fixing.

Abstract: A method for cold fusion printing of characters. The method employs a hydrochlorofluorocarbon fusing agent within a cold fusion printing process to provide superior characteristics. Prior to fusion, toner is temporarily held to the surface of paper by the difference in electrostatic charge between the toner and the paper. Vapors of the hydrochlorofluorocarbon fusing agent are directed to the toner and act on the toner so as to permanently affix the toner to the paper, more rapidly than in known hot fusion methods and with fewer adverse environmental consequences than result from known cold fusion methods.