Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. on November 30th, 2023

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. has recently filed several patents and patent applications related to various technologies. These include methods for determining battery swelling in electronic devices, operating electronic apparatuses to control image forming apparatuses, providing URL information in documents, operating image forming apparatuses with burst mode functions, computing devices with expansion interfaces, creating 3D objects using lattice structures, fixing units for printing or copying machines, improving the cleaning process of toner on photosensitive drums, and designing exhaust hoods with fluid flow paths.

Summary of recent patents and patent applications by Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.:

- Determining battery swelling in electronic devices: The abstract describes example implementations of determining battery swelling in electronic devices. The battery acts as a dielectric medium, generating capacitance when the electronic device is in operation.

- Method for making a measurement on an object manufactured according to a model: The patent application describes a method for making a measurement on an object that deviates from the corresponding surface of the model. A statistical analysis is performed on the measured surface data to determine a measurement surface that corresponds to the object's surface.

- Method for operating an electronic apparatus to control an image forming apparatus: The abstract describes a method for operating an electronic apparatus to control an image forming apparatus. The electronic apparatus identifies a specific image forming apparatus, establishes a communication connection, receives configuration changes, and applies the selected configuration change to relevant image forming apparatuses.

- Method for providing URL information in a document: The patent application describes a method for obtaining and transmitting URL information in a document, including generating an optical recognition code corresponding to a received shortened URL.

- Method for operating an image forming apparatus with burst mode function: The patent application describes a method for operating an image forming apparatus with a burst mode function to increase speed for specific jobs.

- Computing device with an expansion interface: The patent application describes a computing device with an expansion interface that includes slots for add-in cards and a re-timer to control their operation.

- System for creating a 3D object using a lattice structure: The patent application describes a system that creates a 3D object using a lattice structure, defining sub-volumes within a bounding object based on beams of a unit cell of the lattice structure.

- Fixing unit for printing or copying machines: The patent application describes a fixing unit for printing or copying machines, including a flexible fixing belt, a backup member, and a plate heater.

- Image forming apparatus with improved cleaning process of toner: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with various components to improve the cleaning process of toner on a photosensitive drum.

- Exhaust hood with fluid flow path: The abstract describes an exhaust hood with an enclosure, an exhaust area, and a fluid flow path for efficient air suction and removal.

Notable applications:

• Determining battery swelling in electronic devices.
• Method for providing URL information in a document.
• Method for operating an image forming apparatus with burst mode function.
• Computing device with an expansion interface.
• System for creating a 3D object using a lattice structure.
• Image forming apparatus with improved cleaning process of toner.
• Exhaust hood with fluid flow path.

Patent applications for Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. on November 30th, 2023

MICROFLUIDIC MIXERS (17826943)

Main Inventor

Carson Denison

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an example microfluidic mixer design.

• The mixer includes an inlet channel, a fluid splitting channel, a fluid recombining channel, and an outlet channel.
• The fluid splitting channel has an overpass channel and an underpass channel, which overlap at their downstream ends.
• The fluid recombining channel has an angled surface that helps mix the fluids.
• The outlet channel is connected downstream from the fluid recombining channel.
• The design aims to efficiently mix fluids in a microfluidic system.

Abstract

An example microfluidic mixer can include an inlet microfluidic channel portion and a fluid splitting channel portion including an overpass microfluidic channel to receive fluid from a first side of the inlet microfluidic channel portion and an underpass microfluidic channel to receive fluid from a second side of the inlet microfluidic channel portion, where the underpass microfluidic channel extends under the overpass microfluidic channel such that the channels overlap at their respective downstream ends. A fluid recombining channel portion is downstream of the fluid splitting portion and includes an angled recombining surface having an acute angle with respect to a direction of fluid flow, where the angled recombining surface is between the downstream ends of the overpass and underpass microfluidic channels. An outlet microfluidic channel portion is fluidly connected downstream from the fluid recombining channel portion.

CELL LYSIS WITH MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND A RESISTOR (18032710)

Main Inventor

Alexander Govyadinov

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for manipulating and lysing cells in a microfluidic channel using magnetic particles and a magnetic field. 

• The method involves receiving a biologic sample containing a cell in the microfluidic channel.
• A magnetic field is generated using a magnet, which attracts a group of magnetic particles present in the channel.
• A resistor in the channel is activated to agitate the fluid, causing the magnetic particles to move and lyse the cell.
• This lysis process releases cellular material from the cell, which can be collected and analyzed.

Abstract

A method comprising receiving, at a microfluidic channel, a biologic sample including a cell and providing a magnetic field within the microfluidic channel using a first magnet, wherein the magnetic field attracts a first plurality of magnetic particles disposed within the microfluidic channel. The method further includes activating a first resistor disposed within the microfluidic channel to agitate a volume of fluid within the microfluidic channel, and in response, moving the first plurality of magnetic particles through the microfluidic channel to lyse the cell and to release cellular material from the cell.

DEVICES FOR OSCILLATING A FLUID SAMPLE (18032543)

Main Inventor

Carson Denison

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a device for conducting a reaction with a fluid sample. 

• The device includes a microfluidic channel, which is a small channel used to manipulate and analyze fluids on a small scale.
• The device also includes a number of heating elements along the microfluidic channel, which are used to heat the fluid sample during the reaction.
• Additionally, the device has an inertial pump at each end of the microfluidic channel. These pumps are used to oscillate the fluid sample along the channel, helping to mix and move the sample during the reaction.

Abstract

In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a device for conducting a reaction with a fluid sample is described. The device includes: a microfluidic channel; a number of heating elements along the microfluidic channel; and an inertial pump at each of opposite ends of the microfluidic channel to oscillate the fluid sample along the microfluidic channel.

AIR-PERMEABLE PLATFORMS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (18030691)

Main Inventor

Thomas Craig ANTHONY

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an additive manufacturing stage, which is a component used in 3D printing.

- The stage includes a bed that defines the space where a 3D object will be created. - It also includes an air-permeable platform, which is a surface that allows air to pass through. - Build material, which is the material used to create the 3D object, is deposited on the air-permeable platform. - The stage also has a vacuum system that draws the air out of the build material through the air-permeable platform. - This design helps to remove any trapped air from the build material, which can improve the quality and strength of the final 3D object.

Abstract

In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, an additive manufacturing stage is described. The additive manufacturing stage includes a bed to define a volume where a three-dimensional object is to be formed. The additive manufacturing stage also includes an air-permeable platform on which build material is deposited. A vacuum system draws air resident in the build material down through the air-permeable platform.

PRINT COMPONENT WITH MEMORY CIRCUIT (18448794)

Main Inventor

Boon Bing Ng

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a memory circuit for a print component that has multiple I/O pads, including an analog pad, to connect to signal paths for operating signals.

• The memory circuit includes a controllable selector that can disconnect a signal path to the print component.
• It also includes a memory component to store memory values associated with the print component.
• A control circuit is used to operate the controllable selector in response to a sequence of operating signals representing a memory read, blocking the memory read of the print component.
• Instead of the memory read, an analog signal is provided to the analog pad, representing the stored memory values selected by the memory read.

Abstract

A memory circuit for a print component including a plurality of I/O pads, including an analog pad, to connect to a plurality of signal paths which communicate operating signals to the print component. The memory circuit includes a controllable selector connected in line with one of the signal paths via the I/O pads, the selector controllable to disconnect the corresponding signal path to the print component, and a memory component to store memory values associated with the print component. A control circuit, in response to a sequence of operating signals received by the I/O pads representing a memory read, to operate the controllable selector to disconnect the signal path to the print component to block the memory read of the print component, and provide an analog signal to the analog pad to provide an analog electrical value at the analog pad representing stored memory values selected by the memory read.

INTERSPERSED FLUIDIC ELEMENTS AND CIRCUIT ELEMENTS IN A FLUIDIC DIE (18032797)

Main Inventor

Eric T. Martin

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a fluidic die that dispenses fluid using fluidic elements, each consisting of a fluidic actuator and a fluid chamber. The die includes an array of fluid feed holes in different dimensions to supply fluid to the elements. Circuit elements with active devices are interspersed between the fluidic elements on the same substrate.

• The patent application is for a fluidic die that dispenses fluid using fluidic elements.
• Each fluidic element consists of a fluidic actuator and a fluid chamber.
• The die includes an array of fluid feed holes in different dimensions to supply fluid to the elements.
• Multiple fluid feed holes along one dimension are distinct from multiple feed holes along another dimension.
• Circuit elements with active devices are interspersed between the fluidic elements on the same substrate.
• The fluidic die and circuit elements are formed on a common substrate.

Abstract

In some examples, a fluidic die includes an arrangement of fluidic elements to dispense a fluid, where each fluidic element of the fluidic elements includes a fluidic actuator and a fluid chamber. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid feed holes in a plurality of dimensions to communicate the fluid with the fluidic elements, where each of multiple fluid feed holes along a first dimension of the plurality of dimensions is distinct from multiple fluid feed holes along a second dimension of the plurality of dimensions. The fluidic die includes circuit elements interspersed in regions between the fluidic elements along different axes of the fluidic die, where each circuit element of the circuit elements includes an active device. The fluidic elements and the circuit elements are formed on a common substrate.

ARRANGEMENTS OF CIRCUIT ELEMENTS AND FLUIDIC ELEMENTS (18032534)

Main Inventor

Eric T. Martin

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a fluidic die that dispenses fluid using fluidic elements.

• The fluidic die includes fluidic actuators and fluid chambers to dispense the fluid.
• An array of fluid feed holes is arranged in multiple dimensions to supply the fluid to the fluidic elements.
• The fluidic die includes first circuit elements that operate at a lower power supply voltage and are placed between the fluidic elements.
• Second circuit elements, which include active devices and operate at a higher power supply voltage, are placed outside the boundary of the space occupied by the fluidic elements and first circuit elements.

Abstract

In some examples, a fluidic die includes an arrangement of fluidic elements to dispense a fluid, each fluidic element of the fluidic elements including a fluidic actuator and a fluid chamber. An array of fluid feed holes is arranged in a plurality of dimensions to communicate the fluid with the fluidic elements, where each of multiple fluid feed holes along a first dimension of the plurality of dimensions is distinct from multiple fluid feed holes along a second dimension of the plurality of dimensions. The fluidic die includes first circuit elements operable at a first power supply voltage, the first circuit elements interspersed in regions between the fluidic elements along different axes of the fluidic die. The fluidic die includes second circuit elements operable at a second power supply voltage greater than the first power supply voltage, the second circuit elements comprising active devices and placed in a region outside of a boundary defining a space in which the fluidic elements and the first circuit elements are placed.

ACTIVE CIRCUIT ELEMENTS ON A MEMBRANE (18032535)

Main Inventor

Eric T. Martin

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an apparatus that includes a substrate with a fluid recirculation channel and a thinner membrane adjacent to the channel.

- The apparatus also includes a component layer with a fluid ejection chamber that has a nozzle for ejecting fluid. - Fluid can enter the ejection chamber through an inlet port and be recirculated back to the recirculation channel through an outlet port. - The membrane has active circuit elements that control the ejection of fluid from the ejection chamber through the nozzle.

Abstract

According to examples, an apparatus may include a substrate having a fluid recirculation channel and a membrane adjacent to the fluid recirculation channel, in which the membrane is portion of the substrate having a smaller thickness than other portions of the substrate. The apparatus may also include a component layer, in which a fluid ejection chamber may be formed in the component layer. The fluid ejection chamber may include a nozzle and fluid may be received into the fluid ejection chamber through an inlet port and recirculated to the fluid recirculation channel through an outlet port. The apparatus may further include active circuit elements formed on the membrane, in which the active circuit elements may control ejection of fluid from the fluid ejection chamber through the nozzle.

PRINTING MODES WITH DRYING DELAYS (18249763)

Main Inventor

Peter MOROVIC

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method of printing an image onto a substrate using colorants.

• The method involves determining the image data, which includes the amounts of colorants to be applied.
• A print mode is determined, which includes multiple application passes and drying delays between some of the passes.
• The duration of the drying delay is dependent on the characteristics of the colorants or substrate.
• The image is then printed using the determined image data and print mode.

Abstract

Certain examples relate to a method of a method of printing an image which comprises determining image data for an image to be printed onto a substrate, the image data comprising application amounts of one or more colorants to be applied to the substrate. A print mode is determined for applying the colorants to the substrate and comprises a plurality of application passes each for applying some of the application amounts of the colorants to the substrate and a drying delay between at least some of the application passes. The duration of the drying delay is dependent on a characteristic of one or more of the colorants or substrate. The image is printed using the image data and the print mode.

TRAY TO HOLD SHEET MEDIA FOR PRINTING (18034146)

Main Inventor

JUAN DAVID RAMOS NEGRON

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a tray designed to hold sheets of media for printing purposes.

• The tray includes a movable support that can hold a stack of media sheets.
• There is a barrier located near the downstream end of the support.
• The barrier can be moved between a closed position, where it blocks the downstream end of the stack, and an open position, where it does not block the downstream end.
• An actuator is included to move the barrier from the closed position to the open position.
• The purpose of this design is to provide a convenient way to access and remove sheets from the stack without disrupting the rest of the stack.

Abstract

In one example, a tray to hold sheet media for printing includes: a movable support to support a downstream part of a stack of media sheets in the tray; a barrier near a downstream end of the support, the barrier movable between a closed position in which, when a stack of media sheets is on the support, the barrier blocks a downstream end of the stack and an open position in which, when a stack of media sheets is on the support, the barrier does not block a downstream end of at least part of the stack; and an actuator configured to move the barrier from the closed position to the open position.

RECOVERING FLUOROPOLYMER FROM THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED OBJECTS (18032521)

Main Inventor

ERICA FUNG

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for recovering fluoropolymer from a three-dimensional printed object.

- The method involves dissolving the fluoropolymer in a solvent that can dissolve fluoropolymer. - The three-dimensional printed object contains a particulate fusing compound and fluoropolymer. - The particulate fusing compound is separated from the dissolved fluoropolymer and solvent. - The solvent is then evaporated from the dissolved fluoropolymer, leaving behind the recovered fluoropolymer.

Abstract

A method of recovering fluoropolymer from a three-dimensional printed object can include dissolving a fluoropolymer of a three-dimensional printed object in a fluoropolymer-dissolving solvent to generate dissolved fluoropolymer from the three-dimensional object, wherein the three-dimensional printed object includes from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % particulate fusing compound and from about 90 wt % to about 99.9 wt % fluoropolymer. The method can further include separating the particulate fusing compound from the fluoropolymer-dissolving solvent and the dissolved fluoropolymer, and evaporating the fluoropolymer-dissolving solvent from the dissolved fluoropolymer.

REVERSIBLE MICRO-VALVE DEVICES (18030749)

Main Inventor

Pavel Kornilovich

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a reversible micro-valve device that controls the flow of fluid in a main channel.

• The device includes a main channel, a passage with an opening connected to the main channel, and a side chamber that holds trapped gas.
• The side chamber is connected to the passage and controls the flow in the main channel.
• The side chamber is larger than the main channel, allowing the trapped gas to expand and block the flow in the main channel.
• The device has two states: an open state where flow proceeds through the main channel, and a closed state where the trapped gas expands and blocks the flow in the main channel.

Abstract

A reversible micro-valve device includes a main channel, a passage comprising an opening in fluid communication with the main channel, and a side chamber to house a volume of trapped gas. The side chamber is communicably attached to the passage to control flow along the main channel. The side chamber is to be larger in volume than the main channel to which the trapped gas expands and includes one of the following two states at a given time: an open state in which the main channel is open and flow proceeds through the main channel, or a closed state in which the trapped gas within the side chamber is to expand within the passage and block the flow in the main channel.

EXHAUST HOOD (17824739)

Main Inventor

Peter Nedelin

Brief explanation

The abstract describes an exhaust hood that has an enclosure with an exhaust area and a fluid flow path. During an exhaust operation, air is sucked into the flow path through a perimeter intake slot, and a flow channel carries the fluid away from the intake slot and out of the enclosure.

• The exhaust hood has an enclosure with an exhaust area and a fluid flow path.
• During an exhaust operation, air is drawn into the flow path through a perimeter intake slot.
• The intake slot is located around the perimeter of the enclosure.
• A flow channel is in fluid communication with the intake slot.
• The flow channel carries the fluid away from the intake slot and out of the enclosure.

Abstract

In one example, an exhaust hood includes an enclosure having a perimeter defining an exhaust area and a fluid flow path. The fluid flow path includes a perimeter intake slot through which air is sucked into the flow path during an exhaust operation and a flow channel in fluid communication with the perimeter intake slot and configured to carry fluid away from the intake slot and out of the enclosure.

CLEANING BIAS VOLTAGE CONTROL (18033027)

Main Inventor

Jung Hun SONG

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components to improve the cleaning process of toner on a photosensitive drum. 

• The apparatus includes a power device, a photosensitive drum, a transfer device, an optical sensor, and a processor.
• The transfer device is responsible for removing remaining toner using a cleaning bias voltage.
• The optical sensor is used to detect the amount of remaining toner.
• The processor adjusts the cleaning bias voltage based on a set offset bias voltage.
• The processor changes the surface potential of the photosensitive drum to a set pattern using the power device.
• The processor then measures the size ratio of a periodic component based on the frequency of a signal detected from the remaining toner using the optical sensor.
• If the acquired size ratio of the periodic component is greater than or equal to a set size ratio, the cleaning bias voltage is adjusted based on an offset bias voltage corresponding to the size ratio.
• The adjusted cleaning bias voltage is then provided to the transfer device to effectively remove the remaining toner.

Abstract

An example image forming apparatus includes a power device, a photosensitive drum, a transfer device to remove remaining toner based on a cleaning bias voltage, an optical sensor to detect remaining toner, and a processor to adjust the cleaning bias voltage based on a set offset bias voltage. The processor may change a surface potential of the photosensitive drum to a voltage of a set pattern using the power device, acquire a size ratio of a periodic component based on a frequency of a signal detected from the remaining toner using the optical sensor, and, based on the acquired size ratio of the periodic component being greater than or equal to a set size ratio, adjust the cleaning bias voltage based on an offset bias voltage corresponding to the size ratio of the periodic component and provide the adjusted cleaning bias voltage to the transfer device to remove remaining toner.

FIXING APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING ABRASION OF CONTACT SURFACE BETWEEN HEATER AND FIXING BELT (18027615)

Main Inventor

Sunhyung LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an example fixing unit used in printing or copying machines.

• The fixing unit includes a flexible fixing belt, a backup member, and a plate heater.
• The fixing belt is made of a material called polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and has a layer to prevent abrasion.
• The backup member is located outside the fixing belt and forms a fixing nip, which is the area where the paper passes through for fixing.
• The plate heater is in contact with the fixing belt and heats it in the fixing nip.
• The plate heater has a layer made of glass to prevent abrasion.
• The purpose of this invention is to provide a fixing unit that can withstand wear and tear and maintain its functionality over time.

Abstract

An example fixing unit includes a flexible fixing belt, a backup member located outside the fixing belt to form a fixing nip, and a plate heater in contact with the fixing belt to heat the fixing belt in the fixing nip, wherein the fixing belt includes a first abrasion prevention layer disposed on a surface facing the plate heater and comprising polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and the plate heater includes a second abrasion prevention layer in contact with the first abrasion prevention layer and comprising glass.

SURFACE LATTICE STRUCTURE FORMATION (18032988)

Main Inventor

James Andrew MCCUTCHEON

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a system that creates a 3D object using a lattice structure.

• The system defines sub-volumes within a bounding object based on beams of a unit cell of the lattice structure.
• These sub-volumes are determined by the beams cutting through the bounding object.
• The system then intersects these sub-volumes with a trimmed version of the lattice structure.
• This intersection forms a surface lattice structure with beams that connect to the unit cells of the trimmed lattice structure.

Abstract

In some examples, a system defines sub-volumes within a bounding object based on beams of a unit cell of a lattice structure for a 3D object to be built. The sub-volumes are defined based on the beams cutting through the bounding object that contains the unit cell. The system intersects the sub-volumes of the bounding object with a trimmed version of the lattice structure. The system forms a surface lattice structure having beams identified based on the intersecting, the beams of the surface lattice structure to connect to unit cells of the trimmed version of the lattice structure.

CONFIGURATION CHANGES FOR EXPANSION CARDS (17826512)

Main Inventor

Jui Ching Chang

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a computing device with an expansion interface that includes slots for add-in cards and a re-timer to control their operation.

• Expansion interface: The device has slots to connect add-in cards and a re-timer to control their operation.
• Memory: The device has memory to store firmware that sets the configuration of the slots.
• Controller: The device has a controller to control the operation of the expansion interface.
• Configuration change module: The device has a module to change the configuration of the slots when the number of connected add-in cards changes.

Abstract

In example implementations, a computing device is provided. The computing device includes an expansion interface, a memory, a controller, and a configuration change module. The expansion interface includes a plurality of slots to connect to a respective add-in card and a re-timer to control an operation of the plurality of slots. The memory is to store a firmware that sets a configuration of the plurality of slots, wherein the re-timer is to control the operation of the plurality of slots in accordance with the configuration set by the firmware. The controller is to control operation of the expansion interface. The configuration change module is to change the configuration of the plurality of slots when a change in a number of connected add-in cards is detected.

PROVIDING BURST MODE FASTER THAN PRESET THRESHOLD SPEED (18031424)

Main Inventor

UICHOON LEE

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for operating an image forming apparatus that includes a burst mode function to increase speed for specific jobs.

• The burst mode function is activated to provide a faster speed than the general speed mode threshold for a job with specific conditions.
• The method determines if a requested job meets the specific conditions for the burst mode.
• If the requested job satisfies the specific conditions, the speed mode is set to the burst mode.
• When the processing order of the requested job is reached, the device related to image formation operates in the burst mode.

Abstract

An example method of operating an image forming apparatus includes activating a burst mode function to provide a speed faster than a threshold speed of a general speed mode for a job having a specific condition, determining whether a requested job satisfies the specific condition, setting a speed mode of the requested job satisfying the specific condition as the burst mode, and controlling a device related to image formation to operate in the burst mode when a processing order of the requested job is reached.

PROVIDING SHORTENED URL AND INFORMATION RELATED CONTENTS CORRESPONDING TO ORIGINAL URL (18031677)

Main Inventor

Ji Hyun YOON

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for providing URL information in a document.

• Obtaining a text from a document that includes location information.
• Identifying the location information in the text.
• Transmitting the original URL corresponding to the identified location information to an external apparatus.
• Receiving a shortened URL corresponding to the original URL from the external apparatus.
• Generating an optical recognition code corresponding to the received shortened URL.
• Obtaining information related to the content provided from the original URL from the external apparatus based on the original URL.
• Changing the document based on the shortened URL, the optical recognition code, and the information related to the content provided from the original URL.
• Generating the changed document as page description language data.

Abstract

An example uniform resource locator (URL) information providing method includes obtaining a text from a document including location information and identifying the location information, transmitting an original URL corresponding to the identified location information to an external apparatus and receiving a shortened URL corresponding to the original URL, generating an optical recognition code corresponding to the received shortened URL and obtaining information related to a content provided from the original URL from the external apparatus based on the original URL, changing the document based on the shortened URL, the optical recognition code, and the information related to the content provided from the original URL, and generating the changed document as page description language data.

CREATING POLICY BASED ON CONFIGURATION CHANGE HISTORY (17751912)

Main Inventor

Youn SEO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for operating an electronic apparatus to control an image forming apparatus.

• The electronic apparatus executes an application to control the image forming apparatus.
• It identifies a specific image forming apparatus to be connected to the electronic apparatus.
• A communication connection is established between the electronic apparatus and the identified image forming apparatus.
• The electronic apparatus receives configuration changes made by the image forming apparatus.
• The received configuration changes are displayed.
• A user can select a specific configuration change to be applied to one or more image forming apparatuses controlled by the electronic apparatus.
• The selected configuration change is displayed and applied to the relevant image forming apparatuses.

Abstract

An example operating method of an electronic apparatus includes executing, by the electronic apparatus, an application to control an operation of an image forming apparatus, identifying a first image forming apparatus to be connected to the electronic apparatus, and performing a communication connection between the electronic apparatus and the first image forming apparatus, receiving, from the first image forming apparatus, at least one configuration change performed by the first image forming apparatus, and displaying the at least one configuration change, based on the at least one configuration change, receiving a first input to select a first configuration change to at least one image forming apparatus to be controlled by the electronic apparatus, and based on at least one input that is input after the first input, displaying the first configuration change applied to the at least one image forming apparatus.

MAKING A MEASUREMENT RELATING TO AN OBJECT DEPENDING ON A DERIVED MEASUREMENT SURFACE (18031573)

Main Inventor

Faisal Azhar

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method for making a measurement on an object manufactured according to a model.

- The object has a measured surface that deviates from the corresponding surface of the model. - The method involves obtaining measured surface data that represents the surface deviation of at least a portion of the object. - A statistical analysis is performed on the measured surface data to determine a measurement surface that corresponds to the object's surface. - The measurement surface is offset from the measured surface data in a specific interpretation direction. - Based on the measurement surface, a measurement relating to the object is made.

Abstract

A method of making a measurement relating to an object manufactured according to a model may be provided. The object may have a measured surface comprising a surface deviation relative to a corresponding surface of the model. The method may comprise obtaining measured surface data representing at least a portion of the measured surface comprising the said surface deviation. The method may comprise determining a measurement surface corresponding to the measured surface of the object by performing a statistical analysis of at least a portion of the measured surface data in respect of an interpretation direction such that a portion of the measured surface data is offset from the measurement surface in the interpretation direction. The method may comprise making a measurement relating to the object depending on the measurement surface.

BATTERY SWELLING DETERMINATIONS (17824170)

Main Inventor

Fangyong Dai

Brief explanation

The abstract describes example implementations of determining battery swelling in electronic devices.

• The electronic device includes a battery with two surfaces, a first conductor on the first surface, and a second conductor on the second surface.
• The battery acts as a dielectric medium, generating capacitance when the electronic device is in operation.
• The abstract does not provide specific details about the innovation or patent.

Abstract

Example implementations relate to battery swelling determinations. In some examples, an electronic device can include a battery including a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface is opposite the first surface, a first conductor located on the first surface of the battery, and a second conductor located on the second surface of the battery, where the battery is to act as a dielectric medium such that a capacitance is generated by the electronic device via the first conductor, the second conductor, and the battery.