Kyocera‘s patent describes an image forming apparatus that includes a control unit and a correction processing unit. The system identifies and addresses ink ejection malfunctions by printing a test pattern with larger ink droplets when malfunction positions exceed a threshold, allowing for targeted corrections based on scanned results. GlobalData’s report on Kyocera gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Kyocera, Under-screen biometric identification was a key innovation area identified from patents. Kyocera's grant share as of June 2024 was 51%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Ink ejection malfunction correction in image forming apparatus
The granted patent US12043026B2 describes an innovative image forming apparatus designed to enhance the quality of printed images by addressing ink ejection malfunctions. The apparatus includes a recording head that ejects ink through arranged nozzles based on the image to be printed. A control unit is responsible for determining which nozzles to activate according to the print sheet's position. A key feature of this invention is the correction processing unit, which identifies and corrects multiple ink ejection malfunction positions. If the number of detected malfunctions exceeds a specified threshold, the unit executes a series of steps: it prints a test pattern using a larger ink droplet size, identifies malfunction positions that persist in the test pattern, and prioritizes corrections for these specific positions.
Additionally, the patent outlines that the correction processing unit focuses solely on the preferential ink ejection malfunction positions, foregoing corrections for other malfunction areas. This targeted approach aims to optimize the correction process, potentially improving efficiency and print quality. The correction can be executed as a hardware process, and the apparatus may also include a line sensor to detect the print sheet's position, which aids in generating the scanned image of the test pattern. Overall, this patent presents a systematic method for enhancing the reliability of ink ejection in image forming devices, thereby contributing to improved printing outcomes.
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