Patents by Inventor Gerold K. Shelton

Gerold K. Shelton 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: 11763614
    Abstract: Examples associated with receptacle isolation are described. One example service kiosk includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a data connector to provide a data connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. An authentication module authenticates a user based on a credential provided by the user, and controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential, and based on data received from a remote information technology module. A user interface module instructs the user through the process of at least one of storing a received electronic device in the receptacle, and retrieving a provided electronic device from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Patent number: 11630675
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device configuration are described. One example includes authenticating a user at a service kiosk. The user is authenticated based on a credential provided by the user. A service profile associated with the user is loaded. The service profile describes a device assigned to the user. An operable connection between the service kiosk and the device is established. Service information is obtained from the user via an interface at the service kiosk, from the service profile, and from the device via the operable connection. The service information describes a technical issue associated with the device. The device is configured via the operable connection to resolve the technical issue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Publication number: 20220319259
    Abstract: Examples associated with receptacle isolation are described. One example service kiosk includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a data connector to provide a data connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. An authentication module authenticates a user based on a credential provided by the user, and controls a selected locking mechanism o fa selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential, and based on data received from a remote information technology module. A user interface module instructs the user through the process of at least one of storing a received electronic device in the receptacle, and retrieving a provided electronic device from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Patent number: 11436568
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device provisioning are described. One example receiving authentication information associated with a user at a service kiosk. A specification of a device to be delivered to the user, and provisioning data for configuring the device to be delivered to the user are also received at the service kiosk. A selected device is selected from a set of devices stored in compartments of the service kiosk. The set of devices are also operably connected to the service kiosk. The selected device is selected according to the device specification. The selected device is configured based on the provisioning data. A credential matching the authentication information is received from a user via an interface of the service kiosk. Physical access is provided to a compartment of the service kiosk in which the selected device is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle J Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K Shelton
  • Patent number: 11380151
    Abstract: Examples associated with receptacle isolation are described. One example service kiosk includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a data connector to provide a data connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. An authentication module authenticates a user based on a credential provided by the user, and controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential, and based on data received from a remote information technology module. A user interface module instructs the user through the process of at least one of storing a received electronic device in the receptacle, and retrieving a provided electronic device from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Patent number: 11315373
    Abstract: Examples associated with device storage isolation are described. One example apparatus includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a network connector to provide a network connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. The apparatus also includes an authentication module to authenticate a user based on a credential provided by the user. The authentication module controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential and based on data received from a remote information technology module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham
  • Publication number: 20220004999
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device provisioning are described. One example receiving authentication information associated with a user at a service kiosk. A specification of a device to be delivered to the user, and provisioning data for configuring the device to be delivered to the user are also received at the service kiosk. A selected device is selected from a set of devices stored in compartments of the service kiosk. The set of devices are also operably connected to the service kiosk. The selected device is selected according to the device specification. The selected device is configured based on the provisioning data. A credential matching the authentication information is received from a user via an interface of the service kiosk. Physical access is provided to a compartment of the service kiosk in which the selected device is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle J Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K Shelton
  • Publication number: 20210349982
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device provisioning are described. One example includes receiving at a service kiosk, authentication data associated with a user, data associated with a first device currently assigned to the user, a device specification for a second device to be provided to the user, and provisioning data for the second device. A selected device is selected based on the device specification to serve as the second device. The selected device is selected from a set of devices stored in compartments of the service kiosk and operably connected to the service kiosk. The selected device is configured based on the provisioning data. At a physical interface of the service kiosk, a credential that matches the authentication data associated with the user is received. Physical access is provided to a first compartment into which the user is to store the first device. Physical access is provided to a second compartment from which the user is to retrieve the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham, Gerold K. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20210335067
    Abstract: Examples associated with receptacle isolation are described. One example service kiosk includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a data connector to provide a data connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. An authentication module authenticates a user based on a credential provided by the user, and controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential, and based on data received from a remote information technology module. A user interface module instructs the user through the process of at least one of storing a received electronic device in the receptacle, and retrieving a provided electronic device from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Publication number: 20210334765
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device maintenance are described. One example method includes receiving at a service kiosk, authentication data associated with a user, and data associated with a first device currently assigned to the user. The data associated with the first device includes a maintenance task to perform on the first device. A credential from the user that matches the authentication information is received at a physical interface of the service kiosk. The user is granted access to a first compartment of the service kiosk. The first compartment includes a power adaptor and a data adaptor. Upon detecting the first device has been stored in the first compartment and attached to power adaptor and the data adaptor, the maintenance task is performed on the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20210326147
    Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk device configuration are described. One example includes authenticating a user at a service kiosk. The user is authenticated based on a credential provided by the user. A service profile associated with the user is loaded. The service profile describes a device assigned to the user. An operable connection between the service kiosk and the device is established. Service information is obtained from the user via an interface at the service kiosk, from the service profile, and from the device via the operable connection. The service information describes a technical issue associated with the device. The device is configured via the operable connection to resolve the technical issue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Knottingham, Matthew Frederickson
  • Publication number: 20210327185
    Abstract: Examples associated with device storage isolation are described. One example apparatus includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a network connector to provide a network connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. The apparatus also includes an authentication module to authenticate a user based on a credential provided by the user. The authentication module controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential and based on data received from a remote information technology module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham
  • Publication number: 20190315143
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a printing an image on a substrate and printing an ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark on the substrate using ultraviolet-sensitive ink. The ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark can be visible under ultraviolet light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
  • Publication number: 20190315142
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a printing an image on a substrate and printing an ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark on the substrate using ultraviolet-sensitive ink. The ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark can be visible under ultraviolet light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
  • Patent number: 10343437
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a printing an image on a substrate and printing an ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark on the substrate using ultraviolet-sensitive ink. The ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark can be visible under ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
  • Publication number: 20170246896
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a printing an image on a substrate and printing an ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark on the substrate using ultraviolet-sensitive ink. The ultraviolet-sensitive finishing mark can be visible under ultraviolet light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Gerold K. SHELTON, Shaun HENRY
  • Patent number: 9147305
    Abstract: A method of distributing digital images includes uploading one or more digital image files corresponding to one or more digital images to an interactive kiosk; receiving user input of contact information for one or more third party recipients; and sending notice to the one or more third party recipients that the one or more digital images are available. A photo printing and networking system includes a kiosk for uploading one or more digital image files corresponding to one or more digital images; a kiosk network in electronic communication with the kiosk; and data transfer means for transferring the one or more digital image files from the kiosk to a third party recipient via the kiosk network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis Gold, Cameron Hutchings
  • Patent number: 8457448
    Abstract: A method of removing inserted text from a digital image includes recognizing the inserted text in the digital image using optical character recognition; and replacing pixels of the digital image corresponding to the inserted text so as to remove the inserted text from the digital image. A computer program product for removing inserted text from a digital image includes an inserted text removal program stored on a computer-readable medium, the program including an optical character recognition module for recognizing inserted text in a digital image; and an extrapolation module for replacing pixels corresponding to the inserted text in the digital image with replacement image pixels so as to remove the inserted text from the digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis Gold, Michael J. Shelton
  • Patent number: 7650095
    Abstract: An image forming system for receiving an identification signal from a first identification tag, identifying a user associated with the first identification signal, and storing information that tracks usage of a functional unit by the user are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles L. Fuqua, Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis R. Gold
  • Publication number: 20090284761
    Abstract: A system has an interactive user interface configured to receive image and cutting pattern selections from a user, a printing device configured to print the image selection to a polymer substrate, and a cutting device configured to cut the polymer substrate according to the cutting pattern selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Michael J. Shelton, William R. Cridland, Steven H. Taylor