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Indexing writehead for bistable media

US8102362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2005
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/4076
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for writing bistable media with a writehead is described. The media has two or more discrete write areas, each area defined by at least one electrical contact, and the media further has at least one alignment feature positioned with regard to one or more discrete write area. The writehead has corresponding alignment features and electrical conductors to the alignment features and electrical contacts of the media.

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