18100213. ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND PRINTING APPARATUS
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ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100213 titled 'ELEMENT SUBSTRATE, LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, AND PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an element substrate that includes print elements and drive elements for driving the print elements. The substrate has a generation circuit that generates two different drive signals for driving different groups of drive elements. The signals are generated at different timings and are switched using a selector within one block period.
- The element substrate includes print elements and drive elements.
- A generation circuit generates two different drive signals for different groups of drive elements.
- The signals are generated at different timings.
- A selector is used to switch the signals within one block period.
- The substrate divides the elements into blocks.
Potential Applications:
- Printing technology: The element substrate can be used in printing devices to drive print elements efficiently.
- Display technology: The substrate can be applied in displays to control the drive elements effectively.
- Manufacturing processes: The technology can be utilized in various manufacturing processes that require precise control of drive elements.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient driving of drive elements: The substrate provides a mechanism to generate different drive signals at different timings, allowing for efficient control of drive elements.
- Signal switching within one block period: The selector enables the switching of signals within a short period, ensuring smooth operation of the drive elements.
Benefits:
- Improved performance: The element substrate allows for precise and efficient control of drive elements, leading to improved performance in printing, displays, and manufacturing processes.
- Simplified design: The technology simplifies the design of devices by providing a compact and integrated solution for driving multiple elements.
- Enhanced productivity: The efficient control of drive elements results in increased productivity and reduced downtime in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An element substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of print elements and a plurality of drive elements for driving the plurality of print elements. The element substrate comprises a generation circuit configured to generate a first drive signal that drives drive elements belonging to a first group among the plurality of drive elements, and a second drive signal that drives drive elements belonging to a second group among the plurality of drive elements, using a selector configured to switch a signal transmitted from outside of the element substrate and an output destination of the signal within one block period in driving the plurality of drive elements by dividing the plurality of elements into the plurality of blocks. The first drive signal and the second drive signal are generated at different timings.
