Detecting edge of a print medium with a handheld image translation device
US8043015B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0095
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device configured to detect an edge of a target print medium to prevent unintended deposition of a printing substance are described herein. The handheld image translation device, which may be a printing device, may include a print head, a position module, and a print module. The print head may be configured to deposit one or more printing substances onto a first surface such as a target print surface. The position module may be configured to receive data from navigation sensors indicating a first surface characteristic of the first surface, and to determine whether at least a portion of the print head is positioned over a second surface having a second surface characteristic different from the first characteristic, wherein the determination is made by detecting a characteristic other than the first surface characteristic as indicated by data received from the navigation sensors.
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