公开(公告)号：US07321902B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US10219101

申请日：2002-08-15

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N1/2179 ,  G06F17/30893 ,  H04N1/00151 ,  H04N1/00164 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00175 ,  H04N1/00177 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: The method of the present invention is capable of providing distributed imaging capability to a user of a multi-function peripheral. Document creation, manipulation, editing, and output are provided by the present invention. Document design and image data are associated with the originating user. Generic access instructions cause associated document data to be retrieved or stored in accordance with the present invention. A multi-function peripheral is used to obtain and store at least a portion of image data. Multiple documents and output devices may be employed to accomplish the requesting user's needs. Further, interactive graphical printing configuration and monitoring may be utilized.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方法能够向多功能外围设备的用户提供分布式成像能力。 本发明提供了文件制作，操作，编辑和输出。 文件设计和图像数据与始发用户相关联。 根据本发明，通用访问指令使相关联的文档数据被检索或存储。 使用多功能外围设备来获取和存储图像数据的至少一部分。 可以使用多个文档和输出设备来完成请求用户的需求。 此外，可以利用交互式图形打印配置和监视。

公开(公告)号：US07249166B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US09967052

申请日：2001-09-28

Applicant: Kenneth L. Oakeson ,  Shell S. Simpson ,  Patrick O. Sandfort ,  Elliot Lee Klosterman

Inventor： Kenneth L. Oakeson ,  Shell S. Simpson ,  Patrick O. Sandfort ,  Elliot Lee Klosterman

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04L29/12113 ,  H04L61/1541 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Methods and systems enable devices to discover each other when the devices are in a common location. Unique identifiers (UIDs) are associated with one or more location and each UID uniquely identifies a location. Devices that are located in a particular location that has a UID can register to create an association between the device and the UID. In turn, this creates an association between the device and a location. Subsequently, when another device (e.g. a laptop computer or PDA) enters the location, the device can discover the UID of the location and then ascertain which other devices are associated with that location.

Abstract translation: 当设备处于公共位置时，方法和系统使设备能够相互发现。 唯一标识符（UID）与一个或多个位置相关联，并且每个UID唯一地标识位置。 位于具有UID的特定位置的设备可以注册以在设备和UID之间建立关联。 反过来，这将创建设备和位置之间的关联。 随后，当另一设备（例如，膝上型计算机或PDA）进入该位置时，设备可以发现该位置的UID，然后确定哪个其他设备与该位置相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07207069B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US09873195

申请日：2001-06-05

Applicant: Ward Foster ,  Kenneth L. Oakeson ,  Brian A. Volkoff ,  Shell S. Simpson

Inventor： Ward Foster ,  Kenneth L. Oakeson ,  Brian A. Volkoff ,  Shell S. Simpson

IPC: G06F21/22

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F2221/2147 ,  H04L63/12

Abstract: To control concurrent access problems, the job ticket service may employ branch locking features, that is, the capability to lock a job ticket at the branch level. The branch locking may be accomplished by one of several methods. The work flow controller may assign one or more specific processors to perform the tasks identified with the branch to be locked. Where more than one processor is authorized access to the same branch, the job ticket service may lock the branch when one of the authorized processors actually acquire the branch. The job ticket service may lock the branches by setting a lock/unlock flag for each branch. Processors accessing the job ticket may then review the lock/unlock flag status to determine if the branch may be accessed. In some circumstances, the job ticket service may allow access only to those branches that are unlocked. A processor that has completed a task defined by the branch may need to have the branch unlocked in order to modify the branch.

Abstract translation: 为了控制并发访问问题，作业单服务可以采用分支锁定功能，即在分支级别锁定作业单的能力。 分支锁定可以通过几种方法之一来实现。 工作流程控制器可以分配一个或多个特定处理器来执行用分支识别的要被锁定的任务。 如果多个处理器被授权访问同一个分支，当其中一个授权处理器实际获取分支时，作业传票服务可以锁定分支。 作业单服务可以通过为每个分支设置锁定/解锁标志来锁定分支。 访问作业单的处理器可能会检查锁定/解锁标志状态，以确定是否可以访问该分支。 在某些情况下，作业单服务可能只允许访问那些已解锁的分支。 完成分支定义的任务的处理器可能需要使分支解锁才能修改分支。

公开(公告)号：US07184176B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US09953760

申请日：2001-09-17

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/33315 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/40093 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0087

Abstract: Methods and systems for converting imaging data so that grayscale representations are eliminated are described. In accordance with one embodiment, imaging data is represented in a print format. The print format is a format that can be understood and used by a printer that is to print the imaging data. The print format is processed in a manner such that any representations within the print format that would result in a grayscale other than pure black or pure white being printed are modified. Modification of the print format can ensure that only black or white appear on a printed page, without any grayscale values therebetween. In one embodiment, a document conversion service for converting grayscale to either pure black or pure white is provided in a network environment and can be accessed and utilized by users via a network such as the Internet.

Abstract translation: 描述用于转换成像数据以消除灰度表示的方法和系统。 根据一个实施例，成像数据以打印格式表示。 打印格式是打印成像数据的打印机可以理解和使用的格式。 打印格式的处理方式使得打印格式中的任何导致除了正在打印的纯黑色或纯白色以外的灰度的表示被修改。 打印格式的修改可以确保只有黑色或白色出现在打印页面上，而其间没有任何灰度值。 在一个实施例中，用于将灰度转换为纯黑色或纯白色的文档转换服务在网络环境中提供，并且可以由用户经由诸如因特网的网络来访问和利用。

公开(公告)号：US07027744B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10699291

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Darrel D. Cherry

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Darrel D. Cherry

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1889

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a toner cartridge for the printing of MICR characters that includes a memory device that is programmed with the requisite font for MICR characters. The font is accessible for the printing of MICR characters when the toner cartridge is installed in a printer. In a further embodiment, the memory device on the toner cartridge may also contain a data flag indicating that a print job must print at least one symbol in the MICR font. Corresponding printer firmware may then determine if this flag is present, and, if present, will prevent the printing of print jobs that do not include at least one character to be printed in the MICR font. This prevents MICR toner from being wasted on documents that do not require MICR toner, such as normal office correspondence.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于打印MICR字符的调色剂盒，其包括用MICR字符所需的字体编程的存储器件。 当墨粉盒安装在打印机中时，字体可以打印MICR字符。 在另一个实施例中，调色剂盒上的存储装置还可以包含指示打印作业必须以MICR字体打印至少一个符号的数据标志。 相应的打印机固件然后可以确定该标志是否存在，并且如果存在，将阻止打印不包括要在MICR字体中打印的至少一个字符的打印作业。 这样可以防止MICR墨粉浪费在不需要MICR墨粉的文件上，例如正常的办公通讯。

公开(公告)号：US07006243B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US09923325

申请日：2001-08-08

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/125 ,  G06F3/1285

Abstract: A method, system and program product for printer processing comprising the steps of: receiving a print designation to print a document; constructing an ordering of graphics; selecting a graphic to send to a printer; getting graphic data for the selected graphic; and sending the graphic data for printer processing.

公开(公告)号：US06986136B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10001551

申请日：2001-10-30

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/00923 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N1/00917 ,  H04N1/32561

Abstract: In a web-based imaging environment, a user accesses a destination service (e.g., representing a printer), which retrieves user's imaging data and configures available production options for a processing job. The user selects desired production options, after which the destination service estimates the time duration required to process the user's job based on the selected options. The user selects an option indicating whether subsequent copies of a current job can be interrupted. If so, a subsequent user can interrupt either manually or via the destination service, delivering a status message to the first user. The interrupted job is stored and is resumed intact after the interrupting job has processed. Subsequent output copies can be delivered into the original output tray, or can be separated in other ways. In some embodiments, if the currently processing job includes multiple output copies, then it is allowed to complete the current copy before being interrupted.

公开(公告)号：US06829060B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-07

申请号：US10021699

申请日：2001-10-30

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Ward S. Foster ,  Kris R. Livingston

IPC: G06K1500

CPC classification number: G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/125 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1256 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1287 ,  G06F3/1288

Abstract: In a web-based imaging environment, a user selects the duplex printing option and elects to print. A destination service representing a printer then retrieves in order and prints the first sides of the user's image data, then issues a request to reload the copies. The destination service displays in the user's browser instructions specific to the selected printer for manually reloading the copies in a proper orientation for second side printing using the selected printer. After reloading, the user indicates that the pages have been reloaded, and the second sides of user's image data are retrieved in order and printed onto the non-printed surfaces opposite the first sides. In some variations, the printer provides status displays that first (second) sides are printing and/or indicates when the job is complete. Embodiments provide means of performing manual duplex printing by interacting with a printer through platform independent web-based imaging.

Abstract translation: 在基于Web的成像环境中，用户选择双面打印选项并选择打印。 表示打印机的目的地服务器然后按顺序检索并打印用户图像数据的第一面，然后发出重新加载副本的请求。 目的地服务将在用户浏览器中显示特定于所选打印机的指令，以使用所选打印机手动重新装载副本，以便正确的方向进行第二面打印。 重新加载后，用户指示已经重新加载页面，并且按顺序检索用户图像数据的第二面并打印到与第一面相对的非印刷表面上。 在一些变体中，打印机提供第一（第二）侧正在打印和/或指示何时完成作业的状态显示。 实施例提供了通过与平台无关的基于网络的成像与打印机交互来执行手动双面打印的手段。

公开(公告)号：US06611880B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-26

申请号：US09494106

申请日：2000-01-28

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Matthew P. Howell ,  Kevin L. Porter

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Matthew P. Howell ,  Kevin L. Porter

IPC: G06F1100

CPC classification number: G06F9/44505 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1285

Abstract: A computer automatically selects a device, such as a printer, over a network for the computer to use without a user having to provide the network address of the device. The computer identifies a group of devices connected to a network that meet certain pre-determined criteria. The computer then selects the device from this group that has the lowest uptime. This device is assumed to be the device the user wishes to configure their computer to use. After the device is selected, the computer then can operate to configure itself to use the device.

Abstract translation: 计算机通过网络自动选择设备（例如打印机）以使计算机使用，而不需要用户提供设备的网络地址。 计算机识别连接到网络的一组符合某些预定标准的设备。 然后，计算机从该组中选择具有最少正常运行时间的设备。 假设该设备是用户希望配置其计算机使用的设备。 选择该设备后，计算机然后可以进行操作以配置自己使用该设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150134813A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14373734

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Shell S. Simpson ,  Glade William Diviney ,  Ted Beers ,  Mark A. Harper

Inventor： Shell S. Simpson ,  Glade William Diviney ,  Ted Beers ,  Mark A. Harper

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  G06F11/10

CPC classification number: H04L43/04 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1273 ,  G06F3/1289 ,  G06F11/1004 ,  H04L41/5061

Abstract: A system (100) for associating a data collector (FIG. 2, 340-2) with a network account comprises a first computing device (FIG. 1, 115) to collect data associated with the use of a number of object devices (110-1, 110-2, 110-n) on a network, in which the first computing device creates a network account associated with a second computing device (FIG. 1, 105), and in which the system (100) assigns a filename (FIG. 12, 1205) to a data collector data packet (FIG. 2, 340-2), the filename (FIG. 12, 1205) comprising information related to the network account associated with the second computing device (FIG. 1, 105).

Abstract translation: 用于将数据收集器（图2,340-2）与网络帐户相关联的系统（100）包括：第一计算设备（图1，115），用于收集与使用多个对象设备（110）相关联的数据 -1,110-2,110-n），其中第一计算设备创建与第二计算设备（图1,105）相关联的网络帐户，并且其中系统（100）分配文件名 （图12,1205）到数据收集器数据分组（图2，340-2），文件名（图12,1205）包括与与第二计算设备相关联的网络帐户相关信息（图1， 105）。