Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising executable instructions, which when executed by a processor cause a first mobile device to receive a GPS location of the first mobile device. The system further receives a GPS location of one or more discoverable mobile devices. A distance is determined between the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable mobile devices based on the location information provided by a location system such as GPS or cellular triangulation. A display on the first mobile device provides the location information of the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable mobile devices. Movement of the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable devices based on location information is provided to the first mobile device. When the first mobile device is close to the one or more discoverable devices a proximity system may establish a leash. If the digital leash is maintained for a predetermined period of time, the two systems are notified.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising executable instructions, which when executed by a processor cause a first mobile device to receive a GPS location of the first mobile device. The system further receives a GPS location of one or more discoverable mobile devices. A distance is determined between the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable mobile devices based on the location information provided by a location system such as GPS or cellular triangulation. A display on the first mobile device provides the location information of the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable mobile devices. Movement of the first mobile device and the one or more discoverable devices based on location information is provided to the first mobile device. When the first mobile device is close to the one or more discoverable devices a user may capture a image or video of the user of the one or more discoverable devices.

Abstract: A method of filling a print head includes drawing a vapor into an empty print head to displace any air in the print head and filling the print head with ink. A method of filling a print head includes connecting a print head to a vacuum pump using a first valve, to a liquid supply using a second valve, and to an ink supply using a third valve, opening the first and second valves, applying vacuum to the print head and liquid supply using the vacuum pump, causing the liquid to generate a vapor that moves into the print head, closing the first valve and the second valve, and opening the third valve to move ink into the print head.

Abstract: A method of indirect printing has been developed to split printing of an imaging revolution on the image drum. A portion of the image is printed on the drum corresponding from an intermediate edge to a trailing edge of image data, and subsequently a remaining portion is printed corresponding from a leading edge to the intermediate edge of the image data. Splitting the image revolution enables the imaging to begin earlier in the drum revolution and decreases the total number of revolutions needed to complete a printed page, increasing printer throughput.

Abstract: A printer includes an image drum temperature regulation system that helps reduce thermal gradients on the image drum surface. The image drum temperature regulation system includes a feedback controller and a feed-forward controller. The image drum temperature regulation system operates the heaters and fan of the image drum with reference to a temperature difference between actual temperature of the image drum and a temperature setpoint and to the thermal effect of ejecting an ink image onto the image drum.

Abstract: A method of indirect printing has been developed to split printing of an imaging revolution on the image drum. A portion of the image is printed on the drum corresponding from an intermediate edge to a trailing edge of image data, and subsequently a remaining portion is printed corresponding from a leading edge to the intermediate edge of the image data. Splitting the image revolution enables the imaging to begin earlier in the drum revolution and decreases the total number of revolutions needed to complete a printed page, increasing printer throughput.

Abstract: A printer includes an image drum temperature regulation system that helps reduce thermal gradients on the image drum surface. The image drum temperature regulation system includes a feedback controller and a feed-forward controller. The image drum temperature regulation system operates the heaters and fan of the image drum with reference to a temperature difference between actual temperature of the image drum and a temperature setpoint and to the thermal effect of ejecting an ink image onto the image drum.

Abstract: An inkjet printer operates to produce a print with at least one component operating at less than a normal operating parameter. The printer identifies an image density for an image to be printed and operates the printer with operational parameters different than normal operational parameters to enable printing operations before all of the components in the printer reach their operational parameters.

Abstract: An inkjet printer operates to produce a print with at least one component operating at less than a normal operating parameter. The printer identifies an image density for an image to be printed and operates the printer with operational parameters different than normal operational parameters to enable printing operations before all of the components in the printer reach their operational parameters.

Abstract: A method adjusts operation of a printer in accordance with an analysis of image content used to generate printed images. The method includes measuring image content of a first print image, comparing the measured image content to a predetermined threshold, and altering a print process parameter to adjust operation of a printer component in response to the measured image content exceeding the threshold.

Abstract: A heated drum assembly enables improved thermal control of a hollow drum in the heated drum assembly by integrating thermal sensing devices in the assembly.

Abstract: A process enables a user to alter all the operational modes of a printer through a single parameter selection. The process includes selecting a group of operational parameter sets for a print process, the group selection being made with reference to one of an operational mode and a characteristic parameter; and selecting a set of operational parameters from the selected group of operational parameter sets, the set selection being made with reference to the other of the operational mode and the characteristic parameter.

Abstract: A method adjusts operation of a printer in accordance with an analysis of image content used to generate printed images. The method includes measuring image content of a first print image, comparing the measured image content to a predetermined threshold, and altering a print process parameter to adjust operation of a printer component in response to the measured image content exceeding the threshold.

Abstract: A heated drum assembly enables improved thermal control of a hollow drum in the heated drum assembly by integrating thermal sensing devices in the assembly.

Abstract: A chair assembly adapted to be nested with a second chair assembly identical to the chair assembly. The chair assembly comprises a seating portion and a back support. The seating portion includes a top seat surface, a bottom seat surface generally parallel to the top seat surface, a first side seat edge, a second side seat edge, and a front edge. The back support is generally perpendicular to the seating portion and includes an inner back support surface, an outer back support surface generally parallel to the inner back support surface, a first side back support edge, a second side back support edge, and a top back support edge. A first return flange disposed on the first side back support edge of the back support and a second return flange disposed on the second side back support edge of the back support. A first recess can be disposed on the inner surface of the back support, and is adapted to receive a first return flange of a second chair assembly nested with the unitary shell.

Abstract: An ink jet printing apparatus that includes an intermediate transfer drum, a roller surface that applies a low-viscosity liquid to the imaging member to form an intermediate liquid transfer surface on the imaging member, and a printhead for jetting ink onto the intermediate transfer drum. The liquid has a viscosity lower than 50 centistoke for use as a transfer layer on an imaging member in an offset phase change ink jet printing device.

Abstract: A process enables a user to alter all the operational modes of a printer through a single parameter selection. The process includes selecting a group of operational parameter sets for a print process, the group selection being made with reference to one of an operational mode and a characteristic parameter; and selecting a set of operational parameters from the selected group of operational parameter sets, the set selection being made with reference to the other of the operational mode and the characteristic parameter.

Abstract: A digital audio recorder in the form of a tape cassette includes a housing having a shape so as to be mountable interchangeably with a cassette tape reproduced in a cassette tape audio reproduction apparatus. A signal output head is built in the housing and arranged in opposed relationship to a reproduction head for reproducing audio stored on the cassette tape in the cassette tape reproduction apparatus thereby to transmit a signal to the reproduction head. The signal output head has a head cover. A head spring elastically supports the head cover with respect to the housing, thereby positioning the head in such a manner that the position of the head causes the head to come into contact with a reference surface of the tape guide of the cassette tape reproduction apparatus.