Patents by Inventor David Lovat

David 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).

  • Publication number: 20060080184
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David Lovat
  • Publication number: 20060077434
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David Lovat
  • Publication number: 20060077429
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David Lovat
  • Publication number: 20060077436
    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: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David Lovat
  • Publication number: 20060077433
    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: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hanzhong Zhang, David Lovat
  • Publication number: 20060078345
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for configuration-based imaging device accounting wherein costs are calculated based on detailed job parameters derived from job configuration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: David Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20060080185
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: David Lovat, Hanzhong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20040190772
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing a document. The method comprises: marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol; identifying a markup symbol; using the identified markup symbol to locate the document area; determining characters in the document area; and, processing the determined characters. Fields that can be processed include title, keywords, author, signature, document name, category, subject, or document status, to name but a few examples. In some aspects, marking an area of a document, using at least one predetermined markup symbol includes: electronically marking using a medium such as a touchscreen, pressure pad, or a mouse. Alternately, the paper document can be physically marked (with a pen or pencil) before scanning. Typically, marking an area of a document includes forming a markup character proximate to an enclosing figure. A wide range of markup characters can be defined cross-referenced to document processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Constantin, David Lovat