Multimodal dynamic power feedback mechanism for print devices
US9774749B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00899
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multifunction device (MFD) includes a print engine, power status monitors, and a user interface. The user interface is at least partially surrounded by a perimeter, and a first light emitting module is positioned to illuminate at least part of the perimeter. The MFD also includes a processor in communication with the first light emitting module and a computer-readable medium containing programming instructions. An MFD may detect a triggering event corresponding to a change in its power status. In response to detecting the triggering event, the MFD may receive information relating to a current power status of the MFD from the power status monitors, identify a dynamic feedback pattern associated with the triggering event, and instruct the first light emitting module to emit a first visual pattern. The dynamic feedback pattern includes the first visual pattern that provides information about the current power status of the MFD to a user.
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