Steven Michael Goss

US Patent:

7517039, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Sep 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/229774

Inventors:

Todd Alan McClelland - Corvallis OR, US
Gregory Frank Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Ronald Gregory Paul - Vancouver WA, US
Steven Michael Goss - Corvallis OR, US
Randall Lee Stockberger - Independence OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Technology Ltd.

International Classification:

B41J 29/38

US Classification:

347 14, 347 9, 347 15

Abstract:

The velocity of a printhead scanning across a sheet of paper or other print medium is varied on the basis of whether masking patterns for selectively activating nozzle of the printhead include activations in consecutive pixel locations of the masking pattern. The pixel locations are “firing opportunities” as defined by the maximum firing frequency assigned to the nozzles when the printhead is scanned at a particular velocity. The printhead is moved at that velocity when a masking pattern includes activation in consecutive pixel locations. On the other hand, a higher scanning velocity is available when a constraint is enforced to prevent occasions of firings in consecutive pixel locations. In one embodiment, the constraint is not enforced, but masking patterns are analyzed on a pattern-by-pattern basis to detect those patterns which satisfy the constraint, so that the scanning velocity can be increased during the suitable masking patterns.

US Patent:

7744184, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Jan 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/017872

Inventors:

Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Steven Goss - Corvallis OR, US
James D. Bledsoe - Corvallis OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell World Trade Ltd. - St. Michael

International Classification:

B41J 29/38

US Classification:

347 14, 347 19, 347 70

Abstract:

A system includes a control module that communicates with a printhead having nozzles, that detects a malfunctioning nozzle, and that generates control signals when the malfunctioning nozzle is detected. The system includes a vibration generator that selectively vibrates the printhead along a first axis of a print medium based on the control signals. The first axis is selected from a group consisting of parallel and perpendicular to a second axis of motion of the print medium. The printhead vibrates synchronously with at least one of a speed of the print medium and timing of firing of the nozzles.

US Patent:

7770794, Aug 10, 2010

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300797

Inventors:

Steven M. Goss - Corvallis OR, US
Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Ronald G. Paul - Vancouver WA, US
Todd A. McClelland - Corvallis OR, US
Randall L. Stockberger - Independence OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Technology Ltd.

International Classification:

H04N 1/024
H04N 1/04
G06K 13/04
G06K 7/10
G06K 9/80
G06K 9/36
G06K 7/08

US Classification:

235451, 23546211, 235479, 235474, 235473, 235400, 235403

Abstract:

Methods and systems for transferring information between a movable system and another system. The movable subsystem includes an electrical component providing electrical signal including information. Electromagnetic radiation is modulated according to the information. The other subsystem includes a receiving component that receives the modulated electromagnetic radiation and converts the received electromagnetic radiation into other electrical signals.

US Patent:

7837302, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Nov 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/266507

Inventors:

Gregory Frank Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Ronald Gregory Paul - Vancouver WA, US
Steven Michael Goss - Corvallis OR, US
Todd Alan McClelland - Corvallis OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Technology Ltd.

International Classification:

B41J 2/14
B41J 2/05

US Classification:

347 51, 347 67

Abstract:

An inkjet nozzle array includes a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a chamber having an input aperture adapted to receive ink into the chamber and an output aperture through which ink is ejected from the chamber. Each chamber further includes a window adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and operable to heat ink in the chamber responsive to the electromagnetic radiation and eject an ink droplet through the output aperture.

US Patent:

7889401, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

May 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/755686

Inventors:

Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Steven Goss - Corvallis OR, US
Patrick A. McKinley - Corvallis OR, US
Randall Stockberger - Independence OR, US
Ronald G. Paul - Corvallis OR, US
Todd A. McClelland - Corvallis OR, US
Roger Switzer - Vancouver WA, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Ltd.

International Classification:

H04N 1/04

US Classification:

358498, 358474

Abstract:

A multifunction printer having a compact size and portable configuration while providing printing, scanning and copying functionalities is disclosed. The multi-function printer may include a paper handling assembly and a floating scanner assembly pivotably coupled to the paper handling assembly. The multi-function printer may further include a printer assembly coupled to the paper handling assembly. The floating scanner assembly is coupled to and aligned with a pick roller portion of the paper handling assembly and configured to scan and/or otherwise operate on a media supported within a document feeder. Thus, the multi-function printer may provide a wide variety of functionalities while maintaining a desirable compact configuration and portability.

US Patent:

7986445, Jul 26, 2011

Filed:

May 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/755665

Inventors:

Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Steven Goss - Corvallis OR, US
Randall Stockberger - Independence OR, US
Patrick A. McKinley - Corvallis OR, US
Todd A. McClelland - Corvallis OR, US
Ronald G. Paul - Corvallis OR, US
Roger Switzer - Vancouver WA, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Ltd.

International Classification:

H04N 1/04

US Classification:

358474, 358498

Abstract:

A multi-function printer having a compact size and portable configuration while providing printing, scanning and copying functionalities is disclosed herein. The multi-function printer includes a printer assembly and a scanner assembly configured to cooperatively utilize the same pick and paper movement systems along a common feed or paper path to perform these printing, scanning and copying functions. Thus, the disclosed multi-function printer may require a less complex paper movement and control system which, in turn, reduces the printer's overall weight while increasing its flexibility and/or portability.

US Patent:

8002375, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Jun 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/825702

Inventors:

Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Steven Goss - Corvallis OR, US
James D. Bledsoe - Corvallis OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell World Trade Ltd. - St. Michael

International Classification:

B41J 29/38

US Classification:

347 14, 347 16, 347 19

Abstract:

A system including a control module and a vibration generator. The control module is configured to communicate with a printhead having a plurality of nozzles to eject ink onto a print medium to create an image on the print medium. The control module is configured to detect a malfunction of a first nozzle of the plurality of nozzles. The malfunction of the first nozzle causes ink not be ejected onto a first portion of the print medium. The vibration generator, in response to the malfunction of the first nozzle, is configured to vibrate the printhead synchronously with at least one of (i) a timing of firing of the plurality of nozzles and (ii) a speed of the print medium. Ink is at least partially ejected by a second nozzle of the plurality of nozzles, which is adjacent to the first nozzle, onto the first portion of the print medium.

US Patent:

8004273, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Jun 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147255

Inventors:

Patrick A. McKinley - Corvallis OR, US
Gregory F. Carlson - Corvallis OR, US
Steven M. Goss - Corvallis OR, US

Assignee:

Marvell International Ltd.

International Classification:

G01R 1/06
G01R 13/20
G01R 31/02

US Classification:

324121R, 324 725, 324149

Abstract:

A system for testing a device under test includes a probe that detects a signal from the device under test, a display device that depicts a trace based on the signal, where the trace exhibits an attribute, and an indicator that emits an indication signal based on the attribute.