US5559932A
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Printer and computer system with detachable built-in printer
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1995-01-27
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Granted: 1996-09-24
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Expires: 2015-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A detachable built-in printer for printing print data supplied from a computer has at least an interface controller for interfacing with the computer, a print pattern generator, a printing unit, and a printer controller for controlling the whole operation of the printer, respectively assembled on a PC card in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA. A computer system with a detachable built-in printer is configured by a computer with a PC card slot and the detachable built-in printer inserted into the PC card slot. It is therefore possible to realize a printer capable of being detachably connected to and built in a computer, and a computer system with such a built-in and removable printer.
Inventors
- 👤 Tetsuo Machida
- 👤 Toshihiko Matsuda, deceased
- 👤 Akihiro Kawaoka
- 👤 Toshinori Kajiura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F15/00; G06F15/02; G06F15/0225; G06F15/0233; G06F3/00; G06F3/12; G06F3/1201; G06F3/1202; G06F3/1203; G06F3/1223; G06F3/1236; G06F3/1278; G06F3/1279
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A printer, connectable to a computer with a PC card slot, for printing print data supplied from the computer, said computer having a housing with a portion circumscribing said PC card slot, said printer comprising: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means, synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means, wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A printer, connectable to a computer with a PC card slot, for printing print data supplied from the computer, said computer having a housing with a portion circumscribing said PC card slot, said printer comprising: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means, synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means, wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A printer according to claim 1, wherein said PC card is a card of one of the types II and III of the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association version 4.1 standards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A printer according to claim 1, wherein said printing means including one of a thermosensitive type print head and a thermal transfer type print head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
157 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot, said computer having a housing with a portion circumscribing said PC card slot; a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer including: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means, wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
157 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot, said computer having a housing with a portion circumscribing said PC card slot; a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer including: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means, wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
177 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot; and a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer including: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means; wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot, and said computer includes power conserving means for partially limiting operations of said computer for reserving a necessary power of driving said printer when said printer connected to said computer is used.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
177 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot; and a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer including: interfacing means for interfacing with said computer; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfacing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means; wherein said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, said printing means, and said printer controlling means are assembled in a PC card insertable into said PC card slot, and said computer includes power conserving means for partially limiting operations of said computer for reserving a necessary power of driving said printer when said printer connected to said computer is used.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer according to claim 5, wherein said computer includes a display device, and said power conserving means extinguishing or darkening said display device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer according to claim 5, wherein said computer includes a disk drive, and said power conserving means stops the rotation of a disk of said disk drive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
157 words
A computer system with detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot into which a PC card in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA is inserted; and a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer being formed in the shape of a PC card in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA to be insertable into said PC card slot, said printer including: interface means for interfacing with said computer, said interface means being in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfaceing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
157 words
A computer system with detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot into which a PC card in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA is inserted; and a printer connectable to said computer for printing print data supplied from said computer, said printer being formed in the shape of a PC card in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA to be insertable into said PC card slot, said printer including: interface means for interfacing with said computer, said interface means being in conformity with PCMCIA/JEIDA; print pattern generating means for converting print data supplied from said computer via said interfaceing means into print image data; printing means for receiving said print image data generated by said print pattern generating means synchronously with print timing, and printing said print image data on a recording sheet fed synchronously with said print timing; and printer controlling means for controlling all of said interfacing means, said print pattern generating means, and said printing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot for receiving a PC card of one of type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards; a printer connectable to said computer, including print means for printing data supplied from said computer, said printer including an interface in conformity with one of the type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards for interfacing with said computer; and said printer being formed in the shape of a PC card of one of the type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards to be insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
113 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot for receiving a PC card of one of type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards; a printer connectable to said computer, including print means for printing data supplied from said computer, said printer including an interface in conformity with one of the type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards for interfacing with said computer; and said printer being formed in the shape of a PC card of one of the type II and type III of the JEIDA version 4.1 standards to be insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot for receiving a PC card having a length, width and thickness greater than 86.5 mm, substantially equal to 54.0 mm and 10.5 mm, respectively; a printer connectable to said computer, including print means for printing data supplied from said computer, said printer being formed in the shape of the PC card having a length, width and thickness greater than 86.5 mm, substantially equal to 54.0 mm and 10.5 mm, respectively, to be insertable into said PC card slot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
A computer system with a detachable built-in printer, comprising: a computer with a PC card slot for receiving a PC card having a length, width and thickness greater than 86.5 mm, substantially equal to 54.0 mm and 10.5 mm, respectively; a printer connectable to said computer, including print means for printing data supplied from said computer, said printer being formed in the shape of the PC card having a length, width and thickness greater than 86.5 mm, substantially equal to 54.0 mm and 10.5 mm, respectively, to be insertable into said PC card slot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-09-24 | 2000-03-25 | 2000-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-24 | 2004-03-25 | 2004-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-24 | 2008-03-25 | 2008-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |