Lexmark International, Inc.

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Scott Richard Castle

Robert Henry Muyskens

Brant Dennis Nystrom

Samuel Leo Rhodus

Thomas Eugene Pangburn

Gary Allen Denton

Jarrett Clark Gayne

Neilson Gutay Navarrete

Hyeob Kim

Tristan Santos Dalay

Keith Bryan Hardin

David Starling MacMillan

Vernon Wayne Ulrich

Carl Edmond Sullivan

Donald Wayne Stafford

Michael David Maul

Donn Duane Bryant

Ronald Lloyd Roe

Alan Stirling Campbell

Edward Alan Rush

Johnny Dale Massie, Ii

Ligia Aura Bejat

Mark Stephen Underwood

John Thomas Fessler

Richard Louis Goin

Julie Ann Gordon Whitney

Royden Thomas Kern

Bhaskar Gopalanarayanan

Frank Marion Hughes

Benjamin Erich Kant

Alexander Lloyd Chapman

Peter W Bracken

Joseph Kamal Yackzan

Brad Edward Mattingly

Jason Edward Gordon

Joseph Andrew Schaefer

Abigail Susanne Marsh

Kevin Scott Kennedy

David Lawrence Peter

Unique physical unclonable function objects are created by molding pre-magnetized or post-magnetized particles into a resin. The particles form a unique physical 'fingerprint' based on the random particle size, position, polar rotation, magnetization level, particle density, etc. This invention addresses devices for accurately measuring the physical fingerprint of a PUF, specifically including the X, Y, & Z components of the magnetic field at enough discrete points on the PUF to allow a confident recognition of the identification. A handheld wand is described for measuring the magnetic field along an arbitrary path.

Handheld wand device and method for scanning the physical signature data of a physical unclonable function along an arbitrary path

The use of a magnetic particle based 'PUF' (Physically Unclonable Function) disk, when read by magnetic sensor(s), as a positional encoder is described. It is often necessary to include a linear or rotary encoder within a device for tracking motor movements, or to enable a closed-loop control algorithm on the motor system. These randomly dispersed magnetic particle disks can be used as a positional encoder, where the speed of movement and the direction of movement may be monitored.

Physical unclonable function encoder

The present invention is a diverse acoustical object containing a range of particles that have acoustical wave impedances that are substantially different from the binder. The particles create a substantially different reflection as an acoustic wave is scattered by the particles. A negative reflection is created when the scattered wave is from a particle that has a wave impedance that is substantially less than the binder impedance. Practically, it may be necessary to encase this material in a thin material that will withstand the fabrication process (e.g., air or silicone elastomer could be encased in glass). If the wavelength is large compared to the encasing material thickness, then the reflection will be more dependent on the interior material. A mixture of materials that generate positive as well as negative reflections within the binder would add to the complexity of the PUF.

Acoustical physically unclonable function (puf) and system

A physical unclonable function ('PUF') object can be used to encode the geography or region in which device to which the PUF is attached may operate. Disclosed are two potential ways to regionalize a device using a PUF disk: placing the magnetic sensor at a different radius depending on the region or geography intended for sale; and altering the magnetic structure of the disk to magnetically encode the region into the sensor data.

Physical unclonable function (PUF) alters disk structure to encode region

Magnetic PUFs (Physical Unclonable Function) may utilizes a single 3-axis Hall-effect sensor for enrollment. When a PUF is manufactured, a Hall-effect sensor is used to model the PUF disk and store that data where it may be accessed. This process is called 'enrollment.' This invention improves upon the PUF implementation by introducing controlled variability into the enrollment, the reading of the PUF data from the Hall-effect sensors (the number and position of read sensors), the sampling method of the read sensor(s), and the processing of the PUF data.

Physical unclonable function variable read sensor

Unique physical unclonable function objects are created by molding pre-magnetized or post-magnetized particles into a resin. The particles form a unique physical 'fingerprint' based on the random particle size, position, polar rotation, magnetization level, particle density, etc. This invention addresses devices for accurately measuring the physical fingerprint of a PUF, specifically including the X, Y, & Z components of the magnetic field at enough discrete points on the PUF to allow a confident recognition of the identification. A structural element to which a PUF tag is affixed is described that may be used to scan the PUF tag with a smartphone magnetometer by swiping the structural element along the side of the phone and controlling the position of the PUF tag with guides.

Device and method for scanning the physical signature data of a physical unclonable function with a smartphone

Notary stamp physical unclonable function reader frame

Bottle stopper

Three dimensional faceted identification chip

Frame for printer

Printer

An end seal for an electrophotographic image forming device according to one example embodiment includes an elastomeric body having a blade seal portion for sealing against a rear surface of a doctor blade and a curved rotary seal portion that extends from a bottom end of the blade seal portion for sealing against an outer surface of a rotatable developer roll. The end seal includes a cutout in an inner axial side of the body positioned at a point where the rotary seal portion and the blade seal portion meet.

Notched end seal for an electrophotographic image forming device

An apparatus for shipping a device containing a circuit, including a bag sized for holding the device; and an antenna connected to the bag, the antenna having a first end for coupling to the circuit of the device when the device is in the bag so as to allow for radio frequency (RF) communication with the device while the device is in the bag. Separation of the device from the bag causes the antenna to be disconnected from the circuit of the device.

System and method for communicating with an unpowered device

The present invention relates to a device or method which may reduce starvation in the transfer of an image forming substance to a developing location within an image forming apparatus. The device may include a first roller having a surface which is capable of supplying an image forming substance to a developing location. A second roller may then be included having a surface in rotating contact with the first roller. The second roller is capable of supplying image forming substance to the first roller. The second roller may comprise foam having a specified porosity, electrical conductivity, and/or be configured to rotate in a desired direction and/or desired speed relative to the first roller.

Apparatus and method for transfer of image forming substances

The present disclosure relates to a device and method for removal of image forming deposits between two contacting surfaces in an image forming device or image forming device cartridge. The method includes positioning an insert between the contacting surfaces which insert is capable of removing the deposits when the insert is inserted or removed from the device. The deposits may include those that may ultimately adhere or weld to the surfaces of the device during shipping and/or storage and upon exposure to differential environmental conditions.

Device and method for removing image forming substance deposits

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Lexington, KY, United States of America

Scott Richard Castle