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Encoder initialization methods and related systems

US6768427B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateJul 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/347
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one aspect, in a device such as a printer, an encoder system method initializes the system to produce analog output signals that fall outside the detection range of an A/D converter of the system. In another aspect, in a device such as a printer, an encoder system method initializes the system without converting analog signal levels into corresponding digital values.

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