Abstract: Various embodiments and methods are disclosed for sheet ejecting.

Abstract: Example embodiments of a diaphragm are shown and described.

Abstract: Embodiments of a platen are shown and described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relating to an interconnection system configured for a portable electronic device. The interconnection system includes an interface connector having a power port configured to be positioned at a peripheral portion of the portable electronic device. The interconnection system is directed to a latching contact mechanism that provides both electrical engagement and a latching mechanism between a power connector and the interface connector disposed in the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the co-planarity between conductive structures exposed in an interface connector for a portable electronic device. The interface connector includes an elongate housing having a front surface and a bottom surface. The front surface is configured to be at least partially exposed at a peripheral portion of the portable electronic device. The front surface defines port openings in the elongate housing and the bottom surface defines plate openings therein. The plate openings are configured to receive and retain conductive structures and are configured to be at least partially exposed at the bottom surface of the elongate housing and at least partially exposed at the port openings to provide electrical interconnection to the portable electronic device. With this arrangement, the conductive structures in the interface connector are substantially co-planar with each other to provide improved and more reliable electrical interconnection with the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A passive linear encoder includes a loop and a sensor. The loop is configured to engage print media and to move in concert with, and under power of, the print media. The sensor is positioned to scan indicia defined on an inner surface of the loop.

Abstract: A printmode for an inkjet printer including a plurality of print nozzles and an edge guide projecting into a printzone into which at least one of the plurality of print nozzles may be transported for deposition of a fluid onto a print media, the printmode including a printmask defining a print disable zone corresponding to a pre-selected area of the printzone that includes an area of the edge guide that projects into the printzone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the co-planarity between conductive structures exposed in an interface connector for a portable electronic device. The interface connector includes an elongate housing having a front surface and a bottom surface. The front surface is configured to be at least partially exposed at a peripheral portion of the portable electronic device. The front surface defines port openings in the elongate housing and the bottom surface defines plate openings therein. The plate openings are configured to receive and retain conductive structures and are configured to be at least partially exposed at the bottom surface of the elongate housing and at least partially exposed at the port openings to provide electrical interconnection to the portable electronic device. With this arrangement, the conductive structures in the interface connector are substantially co-planar with each other to provide improved and more reliable electrical interconnection with the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relating to an interconnection system configured for a portable electronic device. The interconnection system includes an interface connector having a power port configured to be positioned at a peripheral portion of the portable electronic device. The interconnection system is directed to a latching contact mechanism that provides both electrical engagement and a latching mechanism between a power connector and the interface connector disposed in the portable electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining weight based delivery fees comprising determining individual weights of package elements of a parcel, determining a total weight of said parcel based on said individual weights of said package elements, and ascertaining a delivery fee associated with said total weight of said parcel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating negotiable items includes, in a system including a network of a governing authority and at least one remote printer, a secure indicia authorized by the governing authority. A preprinted form, authorized by the governing authority, transformable into a negotiable item upon the application of the secure indicia at the remote printer is provided. Further, a database, controlled by the governing authority, for issuing the secure indicia and the preprinted form and accounting for the use of each at the at least one remote printer oversees the creation of the negotiable item.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for optimizing package weight comprising a delivery fee table correlating package weight to delivery cost and a processor configured to calculate a first total weight of a package on the basis of individual components of the package. The processor is also configured to identify a target weight based on the first total weight and the delivery fee table, identify one or more weight changing alternatives for at least one individual component of the package, and determine if the weight changing alternative should be implemented. The processor is also configured to determine a second total weight of the package.