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).
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Patent number: 11763614Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Patent number: 11630675Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Publication number: 20220319259Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Patent number: 11436568Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kyle J Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K Shelton
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Patent number: 11380151Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Patent number: 11315373Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham
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Publication number: 20220004999Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Kyle J Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K Shelton
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Publication number: 20210349982Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham, Gerold K. Shelton
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Publication number: 20210335067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Publication number: 20210334765Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Kyle J. Nottingham, Matthew Frederickson, Gerold K. Shelton
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Publication number: 20210326147Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Kyle J. Knottingham, Matthew Frederickson
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Publication number: 20210327185Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Matthew Frederickson, Kyle J. Nottingham
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Publication number: 20190315143Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
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Publication number: 20190315142Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
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Patent number: 10343437Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Shaun Henry
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Publication number: 20170246896Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Gerold K. SHELTON, Shaun HENRY
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Patent number: 9147305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis Gold, Cameron Hutchings
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Patent number: 8457448Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis Gold, Michael J. Shelton
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Patent number: 7650095Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Charles L. Fuqua, Gerold K. Shelton, Curtis R. Gold
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Publication number: 20090284761Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Gerold K. Shelton, Michael J. Shelton, William R. Cridland, Steven H. Taylor