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…
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.
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…
DETERMINATION OF NOISE PRESENCE IN RECORDED SOUNDS
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240233748
In some examples, a non-transitory computer-readable medium stores machine-readable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to cause a playback device to produce a sound using an audio file; cause a recording device to record the sound; compare the audio file to the recorded sound; determine, based on the comparison, whether the recorded sound comprises a noise not present in the audio file; and cause, based on the determination, a second recording device to…
ELECTRONIC DEVICES EMPLOYING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240235676
An electronic device employing optical communications including a light cell array, each light cell individually operable to output a controllable collimated light beam, the light beams of the light cell array to form a data encoded optical output signal to transmit to a destination electronic device. A photocell array receives a data encoded optical input signal from the destination electronic device, each photocell to provide an output signal representative of an amount of energy…
MACHINE VISION HAND AND TOOL TRACKING
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240233278
In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, an extended reality system is described. The extended reality system includes an imaging system to present virtual objects to a user. The extended reality system also includes a machine vision tracking system. The machine vision tracking system includes a camera to capture images of a user's hand a tool grasped in the user's hand. The machine vision tracking system also includes a processor. The processor 1) tracks a position and…
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;…
PRINT LIQUID SUPPLY
Granted: July 11, 2024
Application Number:
20240227407
An interface structure connectable to a separate liquid reservoir, to connect that liquid reservoir to a receiving station, comprising a liquid interface to fluidically connect to at least one liquid needle of the receiving station, a liquid channel, to fluidically connect the liquid interface to the reservoir, a support wall supporting an integrated circuit laterally next to the liquid channel, the integrated circuit having contact pad contact surfaces, and a front push area adjacent…
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…
PCR SYSTEM
Granted: July 4, 2024
Application Number:
20240218434
A PCR system is described. The PCR system comprises a thermocycling chamber comprising an electrode assembly configured to generate an electric field and cause reversible electrowetting of a PCR mixture within the thermocycling chamber; and an optical sensor configured to obtain optical signals from the thermocycling chamber. Also described is a method of manufacturing a PCR system and a method of performing PCR.
PROCESSING POWDERED MATERIAL
Granted: July 4, 2024
Application Number:
20240216995
A method in described in which a heated gas is conveyed. A powdered material is introduced to the heated gas at a first location, and powdered material is separated from the heated gas at a second location downstream of the first location. The heated gas causes contaminants in the powdered material to vaporize between the first location and the second location.
MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE
Granted: July 4, 2024
Application Number:
20240216916
A microfluidic device is described. The device comprises a flow channel; and at least one reaction chamber. The at least one reaction chamber comprises a chamber inlet connecting the at least one reaction chamber to the flow channel, a first region adjacent the chamber inlet, a second region spaced from the chamber inlet by the first region, a vent channel and a reaction reagent disposed on at least one inner surface of the second region. Also described is a PCR apparatus and a method of…
MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE
Granted: July 4, 2024
Application Number:
20240216912
A microfluidic device is described. The microfluidic device comprises a reaction chamber and a temperature control module overlaying the reaction chamber. The temperature control module comprises a temperature regulating flow channel disposed between two layers and in thermal contact with the reaction chamber, and wherein at least a portion of each layer comprises an optically transparent material. Also described is a method of manufacturing a microfluidic device and a method of…
DEFORMATION FACTORS BASED ON TENSION AND MEDIA ADVANCEMENT DATA
Granted: June 27, 2024
Application Number:
20240208249
A printing apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a platen to hold a media thereon, the media moveable along a media path direction; a displacement mechanism to move the media over the platen and along the media path direction; a media advancement sensor to measure the displacement of the media; and a controller. The controller to control the displacement mechanism to move the media over the platen at a tension; to determine, through the media advancement sensor, media…
