Patents by Inventor Toshihiro Tsukada
Toshihiro Tsukada 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: 11630612Abstract: A printing device printing on a medium while being manually moved in relation to the medium is provided. The printing device includes: a movement detection unit detecting an amount of movement of the printing device in relation to the medium; and a control unit causing a print head to print a print image according to the amount of movement of the printing device detected by the movement detection unit, and causing a display to display a display image showing a current printing position in the print image according to the amount of movement of the printing device detected by the movement detection unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Toshihiro Tsukada, Takehisa Uemura
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Publication number: 20210382665Abstract: A printing device printing on a medium while being manually moved in relation to the medium is provided. The printing device includes: a movement detection unit detecting an amount of movement of the printing device in relation to the medium; and a control unit causing a print head to print a print image according to the amount of movement of the printing device detected by the movement detection unit, and causing a display to display a display image showing a current printing position in the print image according to the amount of movement of the printing device detected by the movement detection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Toshihiro Tsukada, Takehisa UEMURA
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Patent number: 9830585Abstract: A receipt issuing device, control method for a receipt issuing device, printing device, and a control method for a printing device can eliminate issuing unnecessary receipts without requiring changing the application of the host device. A transaction information reception unit 61 receives transaction information from a host device 2 that outputs transaction information and specific commands. A transaction identification command reception unit 62 receives a specific command after the transaction information is received. A decision unit 64 decides whether or not to issue a receipt R based on whether or not the specific command was received and/or the content received. A receipt issuing unit 65 prints the transaction information and issues a receipt R when the decision unit 64 decides to issue a receipt.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Patent number: 9696951Abstract: Using the ability to print according to a template, a recording device adds value to the printed output. A printer in a recording control system stores area definition data defining areas in each of a plurality of templates composed of one or more printing areas. When a control command is received from a host computer, the printer records images in areas of a template based on the area definition data of the areas in the specified template. To record images related to a particular product with the printer, the host computer gets product information related to the product, and generates and sends a control command to convert and record information related to a specific area in the template based on the product information.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Susumu Shiohara, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toshifumi Yamaji
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Publication number: 20160371042Abstract: Using the ability to print according to a template, a recording device adds value to the printed output. A printer in a recording control system stores area definition data defining areas in each of a plurality of templates composed of one or more printing areas. When a control command is received from a host computer, the printer records images in areas of a template based on the area definition data of the areas in the specified template. To record images related to a particular product with the printer, the host computer gets product information related to the product, and generates and sends a control command to convert and record information related to a specific area in the template based on the product information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Susumu Shiohara, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toshifumi Yamaji
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Patent number: 9459817Abstract: Using the ability to print according to a template, a recording device adds value to the printed output. A printer in a recording control system stores area definition data defining areas in each of a plurality of templates composed of one or more printing areas. When a control command is received from a host computer, the printer records images in areas of a template based on the area definition data of the areas in the specified template. To record images related to a particular product with the printer, the host computer gets product information related to the product, and generates and sends a control command to convert and record information related to a specific area in the template based on the product information.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Susumu Shiohara, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toshifumi Yamaji
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Patent number: 9367779Abstract: A processing device is provided. A first storage unit stores a correspondence table which is indicative of a correspondence relationship between attributes of data and encryption levels for encrypting data. An obtaining unit obtains data. A first determination unit determines an encryption level according to an attribute of the data obtained by the obtaining unit, using the correspondence table stored in the first storage unit. An encryption unit encrypts the data obtained by the obtaining unit in the encryption level determined by the first determination unit. A second storage unit stores the data encrypted by the encryption unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Tamakazu Kitamura, Naohiko Koakutsu, Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20150112824Abstract: A receipt issuing device, control method for a receipt issuing device, printing device, and a control method for a printing device can eliminate issuing unnecessary receipts without requiring changing the application of the host device. A transaction information reception unit 61 receives transaction information from a host device 2 that outputs transaction information and specific commands. A transaction identification command reception unit 62 receives a specific command after the transaction information is received. A decision unit 64 decides whether or not to issue a receipt R based on whether or not the specific command was received and/or the content received. A receipt issuing unit 65 prints the transaction information and issues a receipt R when the decision unit 64 decides to issue a receipt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Toshihiro TSUKADA
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Patent number: 8953195Abstract: A receipt issuing device, control method for a receipt issuing device, printing device, and a control method for a printing device can eliminate issuing unnecessary receipts without requiring changing the application of the host device. A transaction information reception unit 61 receives transaction information from a host device 2 that outputs transaction information and specific commands. A transaction identification command reception unit 62 receives a specific command after the transaction information is received. A decision unit 64 decides whether or not to issue a receipt R based on whether or not the specific command was received and/or the content received. A receipt issuing unit 65 prints the transaction information and issues a receipt R when the decision unit 64 decides to issue a receipt.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Patent number: 8911166Abstract: A cutting device and a printer having a cutting device eliminate paper jams and other transportation problems that can occur as a result of the cutting device cutting the paper, and can cut and reliably discharge the paper in a stable condition. The cutting device has a fixed knife 21, a transportation path 13 through which label paper 11 is conveyed, and a movable knife 22 that moves bidirectionally to the fixed knife 21 and cuts the label paper 11 on the upstream side of the fixed knife 21 on the transportation path 13. A catching unit 22b is disposed to the surface of the movable knife 22 on the upstream side of the transportation path 13, and catches the cut end of the label paper 11 after the movable knife 22 moves to the fixed knife 21 side and cuts the label paper 11.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20140146333Abstract: Using the ability to print according to a template, a recording device adds value to the printed output. A printer in a recording control system stores area definition data defining areas in each of a plurality of templates composed of one or more printing areas. When a control command is received from a host computer, the printer records images in areas of a template based on the area definition data of the areas in the specified template. To record images related to a particular product with the printer, the host computer gets product information related to the product, and generates and sends a control command to convert and record information related to a specific area in the template based on the product information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Susumu Shiohara, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toshifumi Yamaji
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Patent number: 8330987Abstract: An interface device backs up printer settings and operating history data of printer so that the settings and history data can be easily restored. A nonvolatile memory 109 in the printer 101 stores printer settings data. Commands from a host 161 are passed by the interface device 131 and received by a receiver 103 within the printer. If the command data is a print command, the print mechanism 108 prints the specified text or image. If the command data is a command for updating the settings data, the corresponding settings data in the nonvolatile memory 109 is updated and at an appropriate backup time the updated settings data is copied to a nonvolatile memory 135 in the interface device 131. The settings data backed up into the interface device 131 can then be restored back to the printer's nonvolatile memory 109 at an appropriate data restore time.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20120062955Abstract: An interface device backs up printer settings and operating history data of printer so that the settings and history data can be easily restored. A nonvolatile memory 109 in the printer 101 stores printer settings data. Commands from a host 161 are passed by the interface device 131 and received by a receiver 103 within the printer. If the command data is a print command, the print mechanism 108 prints the specified text or image. If the command data is a command for updating the settings data, the corresponding settings data in the nonvolatile memory 109 is updated and at an appropriate backup time the updated settings data is copied to a nonvolatile memory 135 in the interface device 131. The settings data backed up into the interface device 131 can then be restored back to the printer's nonvolatile memory 109 at an appropriate data restore time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Patent number: 8118505Abstract: A label printing apparatus having a label peeling mechanism determines the appropriate time to run a process for setting the paper. Paper having a plurality of labels continuously affixed to a web liner is loaded inside the label printing apparatus when a main cover is open. A peeling mechanism cover is attached and openable from the main cover. When opened, the paper is routed through one path or another to exit the printer from one or another exit depending on whether or not the peeling mechanism is used. A control method for this printer has a step of waiting for a switch to be pressed by an operator after the operator puts the paper inside the label printer and closes the main cover, and a step of executing a paper setup process when the switch is pressed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Go Hiroike, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toru Takami
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Patent number: 8081339Abstract: An interface device backs up printer settings and operating history data of printer so that the settings and history data can be easily restored. A nonvolatile memory 109 in the printer 101 stores printer settings data. Commands from a host 161 are passed by the interface device 131 and received by a receiver 103 within the printer. If the command data is a print command, the print mechanism 108 prints the specified text or image. If the command data is a command for updating the settings data, the corresponding settings data in the nonvolatile memory 109 is updated and at an appropriate backup time the updated settings data is copied to a nonvolatile memory 135 in the interface device 131. The settings data backed up into the interface device 131 can then be restored back to the printer's nonvolatile memory 109 at an appropriate data restore time.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20110249297Abstract: An interface device backs up printer settings and operating history data of printer so that the settings and history data can be easily restored. A nonvolatile memory 109 in the printer 101 stores printer settings data. Commands from a host 161 are passed by the interface device 131 and received by a receiver 103 within the printer. If the command data is a print command, the print mechanism 108prints the specified text or image. If the command data is a command for updating the settings data, the corresponding settings data in the nonvolatile memory 109 is updated and at an appropriate backup time the updated settings data is copied to a nonvolatile memory 135 in the interface device 131. The settings data backed up into the interface device 131 can then be restored back to the printer's nonvolatile memory 109 at an appropriate data restore time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Patent number: 7986432Abstract: An interface device backs up printer settings and operating history data of printer so that the settings and history data can be easily restored. A nonvolatile memory 109 in the printer 101 stores printer settings data. Commands from a host 161 are passed by the interface device 131 and received by a receiver 103 within the printer. If the command data is a print command, the print mechanism 108 prints the specified text or image. If the command data is a command for updating the settings data, the corresponding settings data in the nonvolatile memory 109 is updated and at an appropriate backup time the updated settings data is copied to a nonvolatile memory 135 in the interface device 131. The settings data backed up into the interface device 131 can then be restored back to the printer's nonvolatile memory 109 at an appropriate data restore time.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20110167277Abstract: A processing device is provided. A first storage unit stores a correspondence table which is indicative of a correspondence relationship between attributes of data and encryption levels for encrypting data. An obtaining unit obtains data. A first determination unit determines an encryption level according to an attribute of the data obtained by the obtaining unit, using the correspondence table stored in the first storage unit. An encryption unit encrypts the data obtained by the obtaining unit in the encryption level determined by the first determination unit. A second storage unit stores the data encrypted by the encryption unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Tamakazu Kitamura, Naohiko Koakutsu, Toshihiro Tsukada
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Publication number: 20110008091Abstract: A cutting device and a printer having a cutting device eliminate paper jams and other transportation problems that can occur as a result of the cutting device cutting the paper, and can cut and reliably discharge the paper in a stable condition. The cutting device has a fixed knife 21, a transportation path 13 through which label paper 11 is conveyed, and a movable knife 22 that moves bidirectionally to the fixed knife 21 and cuts the label paper 11 on the upstream side of the fixed knife 21 on the transportation path 13. A catching unit 22b is disposed to the surface of the movable knife 22 on the upstream side of the transportation path 13, and catches the cut end of the label paper 11 after the movable knife 22 moves to the fixed knife 21 side and cuts the label paper 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Toshihiro TSUKADA
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Publication number: 20100124451Abstract: A label printing apparatus having a label peeling mechanism determines the appropriate time to run a process for setting the paper. Paper having a plurality of labels continuously affixed to a web liner is loaded inside the label printing apparatus when a main cover is open. A peeling mechanism cover is attached and openable from the main cover. When opened, the paper is routed through one path or another to exit the printer from one or another exit depending on whether or not the peeling mechanism is used. A control method for this printer has a step of waiting for a switch to be pressed by an operator after the operator puts the paper inside the label printer and closes the main cover, and a step of executing a paper setup process when the switch is pressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Go Hiroike, Toshihiro Tsukada, Toru Takami