Patents by Inventor David J. Lovat

David J. Lovat 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).

  • Auto-retrieving to avoid data binding
    Patent number: 9535908
    Abstract: Machine-enabled methods of, and devices and systems for, workflow instance execution, particularly document storing and retrieving based on at least one of: a document type, a document source activity identifier, an activity type, and document metadata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SHARP LABORATORIES OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Weihsiung William Chow, Boguslaw Ludwik Plewnia, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for peripheral accounting
    Patent number: 8428484
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for providing external accounting functions for a peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Boguslaw Ludwik Plewnia, Shinichi Yamamura, Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat, Amarender Reddy Kethl Reddy, Roy K. Chrisop, Tanna Richardson, Uoc Nguyen, Joey Lum, Mark Liu Stevens
  • Methods and systems for imaging device accounting data management
    Patent number: 8384925
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for imaging device accounting server redundancy
    Patent number: 8237946
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable. Some aspects relate to the use of a lightweight accounting backup server (LABS) that may reside on an imaging device, a networked computer or another computing device for the purpose of storing and communication accounting data when a primary accounting server fails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • System for maintaining imaging device accounting data
    Patent number: 8237977
    Abstract: A system is provided for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data. A primary accounting server (PAS) sends messages to an imaging device (IDev) and to a lightweight accounting back-up server (LABS). The PAS receives messages from the IDev and updates a primary IDev activity log (PIAL). The IDev receives messages from the Primary server and a LABS in communication with the IDev. The LABS sends and receives messages and data from the IDev and from the PAS. The IDev sends a record of its activity to the PAS when the PAS is available, and the PAS maintains a primary IDev activity log (PIAL). The IDev sends a record of its activity to the LABS when the PAS is not available and the LABs maintains a temporary IDev activity log (TIAL). The PAS updates the PIAL with the TIAL data after a period of unavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for transmitting content to an imaging device
    Patent number: 8120797
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and devices for sending content to an imaging device display using a browser and an embedded application. Some aspects relate to an interruptive process whereby a browser process is interrupted in order to display new browser content. Some aspects relate to an interruptive process whereby alarm or error content is pushed to the browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for displaying content on an imaging device
    Patent number: 8120793
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and devices for sending content to an imaging device display using a browser and an embedded application. Some aspects relate to an interruptive process whereby a browser process is interrupted in order to display new browser content. Some aspects relate to an interruptive process whereby alarm or error content is pushed to the browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for local configuration-based imaging device accounting
    Patent number: 8115944
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and devices for receiving job configuration data, deriving detailed job parameters and calculating job costs in relation to an imaging device job. Some aspects relate to the receiving display content for use as a prompt to obtain job configuration data. Some aspects relate to display of display content for prompting a user to input the job configuration data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • System for Maintaining Imaging Device Accounting Data
    Publication number: 20110317218
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential authentication and communication
    Patent number: 8060921
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for eliminating multiple submission of user credential data in a system with multiple distinct restricted sub-systems wherein a unique credential is required for each sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential receipt and authentication
    Patent number: 8060930
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for imaging device credential submission wherein credentials are extracted by scanning graphical indicia on user documents using a primary document scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential submission
    Patent number: 8024792
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for imaging device credential submission wherein credentials are extracted by scanning graphical indicia on user documents using a primary document scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device accounting data maintenance
    Patent number: 8023130
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable. Some aspects relate to the use of a lightweight accounting backup server (LABS) that may reside on an imaging device, a networked computer or another computing device for the purpose of storing and communication accounting data when a primary accounting server fails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential submission and consolidation
    Patent number: 8006292
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for eliminating multiple submission of user credential data in a system with multiple distinct restricted sub-systems wherein a unique credential is required for each sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential acceptance
    Patent number: 8006293
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for eliminating multiple submission of user credential data in a system with multiple distinct restricted sub-systems wherein a unique credential is required for each sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential management
    Patent number: 8001587
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for eliminating multiple submission of user credential data in a system with multiple distinct restricted sub-systems wherein a unique credential is required for each sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Methods and systems for imaging device credential management and authentication
    Patent number: 8001586
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for eliminating multiple submission of user credential data in a system with multiple distinct restricted sub-systems wherein a unique credential is required for each sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for imaging device accounting server recovery
    Patent number: 7873718
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for maintaining imaging device (IDev) accounting data in the event that an imaging device's primary accounting server becomes unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Methods and systems for authorizing imaging device concurrent account use
    Patent number: 7873553
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for allowing a plurality of concurrent users to use a single imaging device account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David J. Lovat
  • Auto-Retrieving To Avoid Data Binding
    Publication number: 20110004614
    Abstract: Machine-enabled methods of, and devices and systems for, workflow instance execution, particularly document storing and retrieving based on at least one of: a document type, a document source activity identifier, an activity type, and document metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Weihsiung William Chow, Bogusalw Ludwik Plwenia, David J. Lovat