Eastman-kodak Company

Robert W Spurr

Kurt Michael Sanger

Timothy John Tredwell

Babak B Tehranchi

Roger Stanley Kerr

Thomas A Mackin

Seung H Baek

Eric Julius Donaldson

Douglas D Jensen

Steven W Tanamachi

Timothy S Vraa

Leah C Featherstone

Joseph Anthony Manico

Lee William Tutt

Terrence H Joyce

David F Dalfonso

William R Markis

Scott C Robinson

John D Gentzke

Arthur A Whitfield

Michael J Siwinski

Christopher E Wheeler

Michael E Schultz

Lynn D Dann

Terrance C Joyce

The present invention is a method of adjusting a color in a color proof () printed with primary colors cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. It is accomplished by:

Method of adjusting color in a color proof

A printer media supply spool adapted to allow the printer to sense type of media, and method of assembling same. The supply spool comprises a shaft having a supply of media ribbon wound thereabout. A transceiver unit is disposed proximate the shaft. The transceiver is capable of transmitting a first electromagnetic field and sensing a second electromagnetic field. A transponder including a semi-conductor chip is integrally connected to the shaft and has encoded data stored in the chip indicative of the type of media ribbon. The chip is capable of receiving the first electromagnetic field to power the chip and then generating the second electromagnetic field as the chip is powered. The second electromagnetic field is characteristic of the data stored in the chip. The transceiver unit senses the second electromagnetic field, which second electromagnetic field has the data subsumed therein.

Printer media supply spool adapted to allow the printer to sense type of media, and method of assembling same

Sheet media package system includes a cartridge or other packaging for containing a plurality of sheet media; and a radio-frequency identification transponder which stores relevant digital data associated with the cartridge or other packaging.

Sheet media package having radio-frequency identification transponder

An inkjet printer adapted to sense type of supplied consumable receiver media, inks, printhead, and cleaning fluid. A transponder attached to a consumable is coupled to a memory device capable of storing information characteristic of the consumable. A transceiver is disposed within the inkjet printer, with antennae disposed for polling an individual transponder attached to each consumable. The transponder is capable of receiving a first RF frequency electromagnetic field from the transceiver and deriving power and address information from the first frequency, then generating a second RF frequency electromagnetic field in response, where the second electromagnetic field is characteristic of the data stored in memory. As instructed by a machine control logic processor, the transceiver can both read manufacturing data from the transponder about the consumable and write usage and processing data to the transponder for storage in memory. The transponder can also be coupled with a transducer for taking measurements from the consumable.

Printer and method therefor adapted to sense data uniquely associated with a consumable loaded into the printer

A printer capable of forming an image on a receiver substrate according to type of receiver substrate, and a method of assembling the printer. An identifier containing identifier information is associated with each component of the receiver substrate which, for example, comprises paper and, optionally, laminate media. A sensor is disposed to read the identifier information so that an image forming operation can be adjusted based on identified receiver substrate components and media. For example transponder, serving as the identifier, is coupled to a memory device capable of storing information characteristic of media type. A transceiver, serving as the sensor, is disposed within the printer. The transceiver includes antennae disposed for polling an individual transponder attached to each media type. The transponder receives a first radio frequency field from the transceiver and, deriving power and address information from the first frequency, then generates a second radio frequency field in response. The second radio frequency field is characteristic of the data stored in the memory. As instructed by a control logic processor, the transceiver can both read manufacturing data from the transponder concerning the media type or write usage and processing data to the transponder for storage in the memory.

Printer capable of forming an image on a receiver substrate according to type of receiver substrate and a method of assembling the printer

Apparatus ( ) for storage and retrieval of audio, sound or other data in association with a fixed still image including an image receiver ( ) including a medium for fixing a reproduction of the still image thereon, and a transponder ( ) connected to the image receiver ( ) including an antenna ( ) for receiving and sending signals, a memory ( ) for storing address information for accessing a site ( ) on a communications network ( ) containing the data relating to the still image, a processor ( ) and circuitry connected to the memory ( ) and the antenna ( ) for retrieving the address information and outputting an output signal ( ) including the address information over the antenna ( ) when a read signal ( ) is received. The apparatus ( ) can additionally include a transceiver ( ) including an antenna ( ) for outputting the read signal ( ) to the transponder ( ) and receiving the output signal ( ) from the transponder ( ).

Data storage and retrieval playback apparatus for a still image receiver

A sheet media system comprising an apparatus for utilizing sheet media; and a radio-frequency identification transceiver associated with said apparatus for communicating with a transponder associated with sheet media utilized by said apparatus.

Sheet media system having radio-frequency identification transponder

Imaging apparatus capable of forming an image consistent with type of imaging consumable loaded therein, and method of assembling the apparatus. The imaging apparatus reports the consumable type and manufacturer batch identification to a remote computer. The remote computer responds by returning batch-specific information that may affect processing parameters for the imaging apparatus. In the preferred embodiment, an electrically programmable read/write memory contained in a transponder is integrally attached to the consumable package. The transponder communicates with a transceiver, disposed within the imaging apparatus. The transceiver has antenna and support components for polling each transponder. As instructed by a control logic processor, the transceiver can both read manufacturing data from the transponder about the consumable and write usage and processing data to the transponder for storage in memory. A networked server connects to the control logic processor and to a network for communication with remote computer.

Imaging apparatus capable of forming an image consistent with type of imaging consumable loaded therein and method of assembling the apparatus

A printer with donor and receiver media supply trays each adapted to allow a printer to sense type of media therein, and method of assembling the printer and trays. Donor and receiver media supply trays to be loaded into the printer are adapted to allow the printer to sense type of media therein. Each supply tray comprises a tray body having a supply of the media (i.e., donor or receiver) therein. A transceiver is disposed proximate the trays. The transceiver is capable of transmitting a first electromagnetic field and sensing a second electromagnetic field A first transponder is integrally connected to the receiver supply tray and has encoded data previously stored therein indicative of the type of receiver media. A second transponder is integrally connected to the donor supply tray and also has encoded data previously stored therein indicative of the type of donor media. Each transponder is capable of receiving the first electromagnetic field to power the transponder and then generating the second electromagnetic field as the transponder is powered. The second electromagnetic field is characteristic of the data previously stored in the transponder and is indicative of type of media contained within the tray. Data stored in the receiver tray transponder attached to the receiver supply tray is necessarily different from data stored in the donor tray transponder. The printer then operates in accordance with the data sensed by the transceiver to produce quality prints consistent with the type of donor and receiver being used.

Printer with donor and receiver media supply trays each adapted to allow a printer to sense type of media therein, and method of assembling the printer and trays

An apparatus for donor colorant detection and donor pick sensing employs N light sources of distinct wavelengths paired with N photosensors. Measured light values for a donor are combined to form an N-dimensioned coordinate value which is then compared against N-dimensioned reference values to determine a color or donor picking condition. The decision algorithm uses a decision rule based on Maximum Likelihood Decoding methods, whereby an Euclidean distance is computed between the measured N-dimensioned coordinate value and each of a set of reference N-dimensioned coordinate values. The apparatus and method detect which donor color has been picked and also detects and identifies multi-pick and pick failure conditions.

Apparatus adapted to sense a colorant and method for sensing color and detecting a donor mispick condition

A film unit has image capture media and a radio-frequency identification transponder affixed to the image capture media. The image capture media can be photographic film.

Film unit having radio-frequency identification transponder

A print having information associated with the print stored in a memory coupled to the print. A print, processed by an image processing apparatus, having an attached memory for storing detailed information about the print and allowing contactless access using an electromagnetic frequency signal. A transceiver, connected to a control logic device, communicates with a transponder that is attached to the print substrate and is integrally coupled to the memory. The transponder is capable of receiving a first electromagnetic field (frequency) from the transceiver and deriving power and address information from the first frequency, then generates a second electromagnetic field (frequency) in response, where the second electromagnetic field is characteristic of the data stored in memory.

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Rochester, NY, United States of America

Robert W Spurr