Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.

Abstract: A data storage device is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk, wherein the head comprises a fly height actuator (FHA) configured to adjust a fly height of the head over the disk. A temperature of the data storage device is measured, and the FHA is controlled as a function of the measured temperature. A first quality metric of the data storage device is measured, and when the first quality metric falls below a threshold, the FHA control as a function of the measured temperature is disabled and the FHA is controlled to decrease the fly height of the head.

Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.

Abstract: A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a media; a head configured to write data on the media; a read channel, coupled to the head, configured to detect servo data from the media; and control circuitry, coupled to the read channel, configured to: generate a position error signal (PES), associated with a write operation of an aggressor track, from the servo data, compare a first threshold to the PES for detecting a write unsafe condition, compare a second threshold, within the first threshold, to the PES for detecting a write squeeze condition, and control a refresh operation of a victim track based on at least one of the comparisons.

Abstract: An inkjet recording material that contains a supporting substrate and an image-receiving layer formed on at least one side of the supporting substrate, said layer including at least one inorganic pigment, and a latex binder having the formula (I). Also disclosed herein are the method of making said inkjet recording material and a method for producing printed images that encompasses using said recording material.

Abstract: A sizing composition includes from about 3 kg/ton to about 15 kg/ton of calcium propionate, an additive, and a balance of water. The additive is selected from the group consisting of starch, an optical brightener, a biocide, a defoamer, a surface size agent, a wet strength additive, and combinations thereof. The sizing composition has a pH ranging from 7 to 8.

Abstract: An inkjet recording material that contains a supporting substrate and an image-receiving layer formed on at least one side of the supporting substrate, said layer including at least one inorganic pigment, and a latex binder having the formula (I). Also disclosed herein are the method of making said inkjet recording material and a method for producing printed images that encompasses using said recording material.

Abstract: A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a kit for making a touch-sensitive personalized display includes a first medium that is foldable according to score lines to form a cavity. The first medium includes an adhesion surface to receive a personalized second medium, and a back surface opposite the adhesion surface. The second medium includes a personalization surface to receive a user selected-image, and includes a rear surface opposite the personalization surface to adhere to the first medium's adhesion surface. The kit includes a conductive touch sensing system to detect a user touch at the personalization surface and to trigger an action at an electronic device responsive to detection of the touch.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for organizing digital images that contain a persons face is disclosed. A database of known faces allows the faces in the images to be identified. The names of the people identified in the image are used in naming the image files and in naming the path to the image files.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for organizing digital images that contain a persons face is disclosed. A database of known faces allows the faces in the images to be identified. The names of the people identified in the image are used in naming the image files and in naming the path to the image files.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for organizing digital images that contain a persons face is disclosed. A database of known faces allows the faces in the images to be identified. The names of the people identified in the image are used in naming the image files and in naming the path to the image files.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include fusible print media, methods of making fusible print media, and systems for preparing a fused ink-jet image. One exemplary embodiment of the fusible print medium, among others, includes a substrate and an ink-receiving layer disposed on the substrate. The ink-receiving layer includes a plurality of hollow polymer beads having substantially the same diameter.

Abstract: An inkjet recording medium includes a substrate, a base layer, and a porous ink receiving layer. The base layer is established on at least one surface of the substrate, and the porous ink receiving layer is established on the base layer. The base layer includes calcined clay present in an amount ranging from about 25% to about 75% by dry weight.

Abstract: A scanner has an optical head that includes lenses and a photosensor array. The distance of the optical head, relative to a surface of a platen, is variable. As a result, the primary focal point for the lenses can be moved relative to a surface of the platen. The primary focal point can be continuously variable, or the primary focal point can be selected from one of multiple alternative primary focal points.

Abstract: Described is a method which corrects for malfunctioning or inoperable ink ejection elements in a one-pass printmode. The method comprises obtaining the standard printmask; identifying the ink ejection elements which are malfunctioning; ascertaining ink ejection elements adjacent to the ejection elements which are malfunctioning; selecting particular adjacent ink ejection elements from the adjacent ink ejection elements; and modifying the standard printmask by adjusting the amount of ink deposited by the selected adjacent ink ejection elements to create a modified printmask.

Abstract: Described is a method which corrects for malfunctioning or inoperable ink ejection elements in a one-pass printmode. The method comprises obtaining the standard printmask; identifying the ink ejection elements which are malfunctioning; ascertaining ink ejection elements adjacent to the ejection elements which are malfunctioning; selecting particular adjacent ink ejection elements from the adjacent ink ejection elements; and modifying the standard printmask by adjusting the amount of ink deposited by the selected adjacent ink ejection elements to create a modified printmask.

Abstract: A method of expanding the on-track operational range of a disk drive based upon detection of an external vibration condition. The method involves detecting that a vibration state exists and, while the existence of the vibration state is detected, modifying the default on-track-declaration algorithm such that a data transfer operation can be completed in less time than if the default on-track-declaration algorithm was in use.

Abstract: A rotating media storage device (RMSD) includes a cache memory and a microprocessor for executing a read caching algorithm for storing data in the cache memory. The microprocessor modifies the read caching algorithm when a vibration state is detected to optimize data transfer rates to and from the media in a vibrating operational environment.