AUTHENTICATION
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240259199
Examples relate to machine readable storage storing instructions arranged, when processed, to implement authentication using an authenticator, the instructions comprising instructions to: generate, by an initial authenticator, a public key associated with a further authenticator using a secret associated with the initial authenticator and the further authenticator; and output the public key associated with the further authenticator for sending to a relying party.
AUDIO SIGNAL QUALITY SCORES
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240257826
In some examples, a non-transitory machine-readable medium is provided. The non-transitory machine-readable medium stores machine-readable instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, cause the processor to receive an audio signal over a time period, to detect audio events in the audio signal, to assign a distinct disruption score to each of the audio events, to calculate a running average of the disruption scores, and to cause a display device to display a…
LOCATIONS IDENTIFICATIONS
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240257519
In some examples, an electronic device includes a processor to identify a first location based on an image captured by a camera. In some examples, the processor detects a movement of the electronic device based on sensor data generated by a sensor. In some examples, the processor identifies a second location when the movement satisfies a registration condition.
PREVENTION OF FIRE BY ABSORBING LOCAL LATENT HEAT OF FIXING BELT
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240255870
A device to prevent fire of a fusing belt having a heater positioned inside includes at least one temperature control member adjacent to one side of the fusing belt and, when the at least one temperature control member detects abnormal heat from the fusing belt based on a temperature of the fusing belt, the at least one temperature control member to cut off a supply of electricity to the heater to prevent the fire. The device also includes a heat absorption member adjacent to the other…
PRINTER
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240255862
In one example, a printing process includes gathering a first group of individual color separations for an image sequentially on an intermediate transfer roller, transferring the first group from the intermediate transfer roller to a printable substrate, gathering a second group of individual color separations for the image sequentially on the intermediate transfer roller, and transferring the second group from the intermediate transfer roller to the substrate.
BIO-INK PRINTING
Granted: August 1, 2024
Application Number:
20240253296
The present disclosure is drawn to bio-ink printer components, methods of printing bio-inks, and multi-fluid live cell printing systems. In one example, a bio-ink printer component can include a bio-ink and a bio-ink ejector fluidly connected or connectable to the bio-ink. The bio-ink can include a buffer solution that is suitable for live cells, and a polymer that includes polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl sulfate, polyethylene glycol, polyester, poly(dimethylsiloxane),…
COMPUTING DEVICE NOISE CONTROL
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240248520
An example device comprises: a surface-type sensor to detect a type of surface on which the device is located; a proximity sensor; and a processor. The processor is to: in response to detecting, using the surface-type sensor, that the device is located on a soft-type surface, increase noise output of the device; and, in response to detecting, using the proximity sensor, that a plurality of persons are proximal the device, decrease the noise output of the device.
HALFTONE SCREENS ENCODING SIGNATURES
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240251050
In an example, a method includes, at least one processor, in response to each of a plurality of requests, determining a halftone screen. Determining the halftone screen comprises encoding a signature pattern in the halftone screen, and halftone screens for different requests may be encoded with a different signature pattern. The halftone screen may be arranged such that, when applied to image data to provide a printed output, the pattern is discernible therein to provide a signature for…
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMOTE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240248857
In some examples, an electronic device includes a network interface to connect to a computer network, a display port operating as a display input, an input/output port, memory having a plurality of profiles, and a processor coupled to the memory. In some examples, the processor is to change an operation of the input/output port based on a profile of the plurality of profiles. In some examples, the processor is to change the display port from the display input to a display output based on…
REMOTE CONFIGURATION OF BIOS SETTINGS
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240248729
According to aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions that when executed cause a processor of a computing device to: send, to a remote device and via a first message queue on a cloud messaging service, a current Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setting value; receive, from the remote device and via a second message queue on a cloud messaging service, an updated BIOS setting value and a cryptographic…
APPARATUS INCLUDING A LIQUID COOLANT PASSAGE FOR AMPLIFICATION OF A NUCLEIC ACID
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240246084
Apparatuses may be used for nucleic acid amplification. An example apparatus may include an amplification chamber to contain a biochemical reaction associated with amplification of a biologic sample. The biologic sample may include a nucleic acid. The apparatus may also include a heater thermally coupled to the amplification chamber. The apparatus may also include a thermally conductive substrate in contact with the heater and including a liquid coolant passage to pass a liquid coolant…
WRITING DEVICE PACKAGING BOXES
Granted: July 25, 2024
Application Number:
20240245178
An example of the present disclosure includes a packaging box, comprising a first section including a first aperture to receive a portion of a writing device, and a second section including a second aperture to receive a remainder of the writing device. The packaging box further includes a hinge mechanism coupling the first section to the second section, wherein the first section and second section are rotatable about the hinge mechanism. The packaging box also includes a tip remover…
ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATIONS INFERENCES
Granted: July 18, 2024
Application Number:
20240244565
In some examples, an electronic device includes a wireless communication device. In some examples, the electronic device includes a transceiver of the wireless communication device to receive radio frequency (RF) signals. In some examples, the electronic device includes a processor. In some examples, the processor is to generate a data cluster based on the RF signals. In some examples, the data cluster corresponds to a location of the electronic device. In some examples, the processor is…
DATA DECODE
Granted: July 18, 2024
Application Number:
20240242461
A system and method to decode data is disclosed. A process to decode data rendered as localized position features is applied. The process to decode includes stages. A feature location parameter is adjusted. A stage of the process is reapplied.
EXPANDABLE DISPLAY PANELS
Granted: July 18, 2024
Application Number:
20240241547
An example electronic device includes a housing, and a display panel supported by the housing. The display panel comprises a pair of ends. In addition, the electronic device includes a shaft positioned within the housing that is coupled to the pair of ends of the display panel. The shaft is to fold the pair of ends of the display panel when the display panel is to transition from an expanded position to a collapsed position.
ROLLABLE DISPLAY DEVICES
Granted: July 18, 2024
Application Number:
20240241546
In some examples, the disclosure describes a device that includes a rollable display device that is extendable in a first direction, a hinge coupled to the rollable display device to move in a second direction in response to the rollable display device being extended in the first direction, and an input device coupled to the rollable display device through the hinge.
PAGE WIDE ARRAY PRINT JOB INTERRUPTIONS
Granted: July 18, 2024
Application Number:
20240239103
Examples include a method comprising preparing nominal firing data of a print job for a first printhead die and for a second printhead die of a page wide array printer. The first printhead die is located downstream from the second printhead die along a media path of the printer, the printhead dies being offset along the media path by an offset distance. The methods comprises starting printing by applying the nominal firing data to the printhead dies; receiving a print job interruption…
OVERFILL-TOLERANT MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240226878
An example overfill-tolerant microfluidic structure can include an inlet microfluidic channel. A sample chamber can be connected to the inlet microfluidic channel to receive liquid from the inlet microfluidic channel. A gas-permeable liquid barrier can be connected to the sample chamber and positioned to allow gas to flow out of the sample chamber. An overflow chamber can be connected to the inlet microfluidic channel. A capillary break can be positioned between the inlet microfluidic…
SURFACE MARKING ROBOTS AND FLOOR PLANS
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240231326
In an example, a method of operating a surface marking robot comprises receiving a first digital representation of a floor plan comprising a plurality of floor plan features, and identifying a specific floor plan feature corresponding to a specific printing resources consumption. In response to identifying the specific floor plan feature, the method comprises modifying the first digital representation to produce a second digital representation in which the specific floor plan feature is…
POSITION-BASED SWITCH OF DISPLAY DEVICES
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240231092
The present specification describes examples of position-based switching of display devices. An example augmented reality (AR) device includes an AR display device to render display data. The example AR device also includes a wireless communication device to transmit and receive wireless signals. The example AR device further includes a processor to: 1) determine a position of the AR device relative to a computing device based on wireless signals communicated with the computing device;…
