Patents by Inventor Andrew P. Alegria

Andrew P. Alegria has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7024629
    Abstract: The invention is a method, a computer readable medium and a system for improving performance of a graphical user interface (GUI). In one respect, the invention is a method for improving performance of a GUI. The method comprises identifying a plurality of links, wherein the identifying is performed in response to an initiation command. The method further comprises automatically processing the plurality of links, with each link being processed individually. In another respect, the invention is a computer readable medium on which is embedded computer software comprising a set of instructions for executing the above method. In yet another respect, the invention is a system configured to perform the above method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Alegria, Brett A. Smith
  • Patent number: 6917765
    Abstract: An imaging device access control for restricting access to internally located parts of the imaging device. In one embodiment of the invention, an imaging device includes an access panel hingedly attached to an imaging housing. Access to an interior of the imaging device through an access panel is controlled by an access panel operation restrictor assembly. The access panel operation restrictor assembly includes an access panel operation restrictor and an access panel restrictor release. The panel operation restrictor may include a locking mechanism having a bolt which is selectively engageable with the access panel by operation of a solenoid. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the access panel operation restrictor assembly is operable from an image forming device control panel. An individual must enter an authorization code or password at the control panel as a precondition to operation of the access panel operation restrictor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Alegria, Brett A. Smith
  • Patent number: 6904243
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with imaging systems and wear indicators are provided. In one example system, an imaging device is provided that generates and transfers an image to a print media. A photoconductor includes a photosensitive surface layer and a wear indicator layer under the surface layer. The wear indicator layer is visually distinct from the surface layer so that when the wear indicator layer is exposed, it indicates worn areas of the surface layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Brett A. Smith, Andrew P. Alegria
  • Publication number: 20040216149
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for exporting content. In one embodiment, a system and a method pertain to determining user content and destination selections based upon content dragged to and dropped on an icon representing a destination application, copying the selected content, and inserting the selected content into the destination application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Larry E. Reitz, Brett A. Smith, Andrew P. Alegria
  • Publication number: 20030228158
    Abstract: An imaging device is provided that generates and transfers an image to a print media. A photoconductor includes a photosensitive surface layer and a wear indicator layer under the surface layer. The wear indicator layer is visually distinct from the surface layer so that when the wear indicator layer is exposed, it indicates worn areas of the surface layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Brett A. Smith, Andrew P. Alegria
  • Publication number: 20030180058
    Abstract: An imaging device access control for restricting access to internally located parts of the imaging device. In one embodiment of the invention, an imaging device includes an access panel hingedly attached to an imaging housing. Access to an interior of the imaging device through an access panel is controlled by an access panel operation restrictor assembly. The access panel operation restrictor assembly includes an access panel operation restrictor and an access panel restrictor release. The panel operation restrictor may include a locking mechanism having a bolt which is selectively engageable with the access panel by operation of a solenoid. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the access panel operation restrictor assembly is operable from an image forming device control panel. An individual must enter an authorization code or password at the control panel as a precondition to operation of the access panel operation restrictor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew P. Alegria, Brett A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030098865
    Abstract: A method and a system for generating an animated instruction based on a procedure. In the method, an instruction for performing a procedure is determined based on environmental data and an animated instruction performing the procedure is automatically generated in response to the instruction. In the system, based on environmental data, an instruction for performing a procedure is generated by an instruction generating module and in response to the instruction, an animated instruction for performing the procedure is automatically generate by an animation generator module configured to communicate with the instruction generating module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew P. Alegria, Brett A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030043193
    Abstract: The invention is a method, a computer readable medium and a system for improving performance of a graphical user interface (GUI). In one respect, the invention is a method for improving performance of a GUI. The method comprises identifying a plurality of links, wherein the identifying is performed in response to an initiation command. The method further comprises automatically processing the plurality of links, with each link being processed individually. In another respect, the invention is a computer readable medium on which is embedded computer software comprising a set of instructions for executing the above method. In yet another respect, the invention is a system configured to perform the above method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew P. Alegria, Brett A. Smith