Vibration control technology and interface for computer printers and scanners
US7791758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for altering the operation of printers and scanners to reduce vibration and/or acoustics. The technology involves altering the mode of operation of the printer or scanner to be in either “quick”, “quiet” or an intermediate mode. Additionally, structure for achieving the different modes of operation are also disclosed.
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