Patents by Inventor Heiko Rommelmann
Heiko Rommelmann 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: 9189727Abstract: A package for at least two objects includes RFID bridge antennas, having RF antenna elements, for wirelessly communicating data between a tag associated with each object and a reader. An electromagnetic carrier signal transmitted by the reader antenna is received by one of the RF antenna element and retransmitted to the tag antenna by the other RF antenna element, increasing the distance over which the tag can communicate with the reader. Where the tag is attached to a packaged object, the RFID bridge antenna may be included in the package to allow wireless data communication between the tag and a reader. The reader may also be located external to the package. For example, one of the RF antenna elements may be attached to a label on the package, allowing data stored in the tag to be extracted by the external reader.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: William Phipps, Alberto Rodriguez, Scott J. Bell, Heiko Rommelmann
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Patent number: 9015427Abstract: A system and method are provided for updating a non-volatile memory (NVM) in an image forming device by employing the programmability of an electronically readable/writable memory module such as a customer replaceable unit monitor (CRUM) associated with a customer replaceable unit (CRU) as a vehicle for completing the needed updates in NVM values at the time of replacement of the CRU. Replacement of the CRU, where such replacement is verified by return of an expended CRU to the manufacturer, provides confirmation of updates to the NVM values. The CRUM provides a secure means to change image output terminal (IOT) set points and CRU related values stored in NVM locations that otherwise would require a manufacturers' customer service personnel visit to update. By providing an NVM location (chain/link), the value to be used and a one-time use authentication string, an automated update to the NVM is performed in a secure manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Alberto Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20150106274Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus for authorizing a credit card transaction are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request to validate a transaction with a vendor using a credit card account, sends a request to an owner of the credit card account for a personal identification number (PIN) associated with the credit card account, wherein the PIN comprises one or more parameters, receives the PIN, determines that the PIN matches one of one or more PINs that were generated and associated with the credit card account and that each one of the one or more parameters associated with the PIN is met by the transaction and authorizes the transaction with the vendor using the credit card account.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20140082302Abstract: A system and method are provided for updating a non-volatile memory (NVM) in an image forming device by employing the programmability of an electronically readable/writable memory module such as a customer replaceable unit monitor (CRUM) associated with a customer replaceable unit (CRU) as a vehicle for completing the needed updates in NVM values at the time of replacement of the CRU. Replacement of the CRU, where such replacement is verified by return of an expended CRU to the manufacturer, provides confirmation of updates to the NVM values. The CRUM provides a secure means to change image output terminal (IOT) set points and CRU related values stored in NVM locations that otherwise would require a manufacturers' customer service personnel visit to update. By providing an NVM location (chain/link), the value to be used and a one-time use authentication string, an automated update to the NVM is performed in a secure manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Heiko Rommelmann, Alberto Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20140061290Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing a customer identifying information in a consumable used in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include receiving an order from a customer for one or more consumables, each of the one or more consumables having a tag memory, retrieving customer identifying information relating to the customer, storing the retrieved customer identifying information in the tag memory of each of the ordered one or more consumables, and sending the ordered one or more consumables to the customer corresponding to the customer identifying information stored in the tag memory of each of the ordered one or more consumables.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Scott BRADFORD, Heiko ROMMELMANN
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Patent number: 8599231Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating a part number for a consumable to be used in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include generating a pre-printed label that includes one or more potential part numbers for the consumable with an indication area proximate to the one or more potential part numbers, the indication area including reactive material, attaching the preprinted label on packaging for the consumable, determining a desired part number from the one or more potential part numbers for the consumable, and indicating the desired part number for the consumable by activating the reactive material proximate to the desired part number.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Kip L. Jugle, Andrew Scott Bradford, Heiko Rommelmann
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Patent number: 8543031Abstract: There is disclosed a method for reconditioning an intermediate transfer member and the reconditioned intermediate transfer member. The method comprises stripping off an outer layer of the intermediate transfer member. A mixture of a polymer, conductive particles and a solvent is coated over the outer surface of a seamless intermediate transfer member. The mixture is heated to form a layer on the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt. An apparatus for reconditioning an intermediate transfer member is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Dante M. Pietrantoni, Yuhua Tong, Jin Wu, Frank Mezzatesta, Jeremy J. Bean, Heiko Rommelmann, Jonathan H. Herko
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Patent number: 8494401Abstract: An Active Ozone Scrubber includes a low profile thick film device. The low profile thick film device is composed of films layered upon each other and built on a ceramic substrate. Each layer is screened upon the next with the active elements strategically placed in order to develop corona when energized. When activated, the corona developed within the channels of the upper layer creates heat and accelerates the chemical reaction with the ozone, thereby reducing the amount of ozone generated by a conventional charge/discharge system before it is exhausted by a machine into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Michael A Doody, Gerald F Daloia, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20130058677Abstract: An Active Ozone Scrubber includes a low profile thick film device. The low profile thick film device is composed of films layered upon each other and built on a ceramic substrate. Each layer is screened upon the next with the active elements strategically placed in order to develop corona when energized. When activated, the corona developed within the channels of the upper layer creates heat and accelerates the chemical reaction with the ozone, thereby reducing the amount of Ozone ozone generated by a conventional charge/discharge system before it is exhausted by a machine into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Michael A Doody, Gerald F. Daloia, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20120321326Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating a part number for a consumable to be used in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include generating a pre-printed label that includes one or more potential part numbers for the consumable with an indication area proximate to the one or more potential part numbers, the indication area including reactive material, attaching the preprinted label on packaging for the consumable, determining a desired part number from the one or more potential part numbers for the consumable, and indicating the desired part number for the consumable by activating the reactive material proximate to the desired part number.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Kip L. JUGLE, Andrew Scott Bradford, Heiko Rommelmann
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Patent number: 8281983Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and verifying serial numbers using a smart label in an image production device is disclosed. The method for storing may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, and storing the serial number information in a memory. The method for verifying may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, determining if the serial number matches a serial number stored in the image production device, wherein if it is determined that the serial number matches the stored serial number performing requested image production device operations, otherwise sending an error signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: David Scott Shuman, Jun Sano, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20120141157Abstract: There is disclosed a method for reconditioning an intermediate transfer member and the reconditioned intermediate transfer member. The method comprises stripping off an outer layer of the intermediate transfer member. A mixture of a polymer, conductive particles and a solvent is coated over the outer surface of a seamless intermediate transfer member. The mixture is heated to form a layer on the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt. An apparatus for reconditioning an intermediate transfer member is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Dante M. Pietrantoni, Yuhua Tong, Jin Wu, Frank Mezzatesta, Jeremy John Bean, Heiko Rommelmann, Jonathan H. Herko
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Patent number: 8167421Abstract: A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device is attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container is a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann, William H. Phipps, Scott J. Bell, Jerry Money, Ronald P. Boucher
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Patent number: 8152289Abstract: A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device may be attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container may be a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann, William H. Phipps, Scott J. Bell, Jerry Money, Ronald P. Boucher
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Patent number: 8131169Abstract: A replaceable unit monitor assembly includes a substrate member, multiple thermal insulating stand-off members, and a monitor device mounted on the substrate member. The stand-off members mount the substrate member to an end hub of a fuser roll of a printing machine while limiting conductive heat transfer to the monitor device.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Alan R. Kuntz, Saquiequois J. Bissouma, Steven C. Hart, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20110315758Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and verifying serial numbers using a smart label in an image production device is disclosed. The method for storing may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, and storing the serial number information in a memory. The method for verifying may include receiving a signal to query a smart label for serial number information, querying the smart label for serial number information, receiving the serial number information from the smart label, determining if the serial number matches a serial number stored in the image production device, wherein if it is determined that the serial number matches the stored serial number performing requested image production device operations, otherwise sending an error signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: David Scott SHUMAN, Jun SANO, Heiko ROMMELMANN
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Patent number: 8068779Abstract: A coated-core cleaner blade has a core comprising a first material and a coating surrounding the core. The coating comprises a second material that is different than the first material. Further, the core (first material) is rigid compared to the coating (second material). Therefore, the first material has a first flexibility that is much less than a second flexibility of the second material.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jeffrey M. Fowler, Steven C. Hart, Heiko Rommelmann
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Publication number: 20110216138Abstract: A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device may be attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container may be a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann, William H. Phipps, Scott J. Bell, Jerry Money, Ronald P. Boucher
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Publication number: 20110214399Abstract: A machine, such as a phase change or solid ink printing apparatus, has at least one multiple supply unit in the form of an ink stick disposed therein. The ink stick has an electronically-readable memory device associated therewith, and the memory device has stored therein electronic data related to the ink stick and readable by the machine. The memory device may be attached to the ink stick and removed before the ink stick is used for printing in the machine. In another aspect, the memory device is attached to a container for the ink stick. The container may be a cartridge for use in the machine, or a container for packaging the ink stick. The machine may include a coupler configured to read electronic data from the memory device while the memory device is positioned external to the printing apparatus, thus allowing the machine to verify the suitability of the ink stick before it is installed in the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann, William H. Phipps, Scott J. Bell, Jerry Money, Ronald P. Boucher
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Patent number: 8014012Abstract: An intelligent on-board monitoring system for replaceable module for a printing apparatus includes a memory element, an input for receiving information either from sensors on the replaceable module, or from the printing apparatus concerning printing operations performed, and a microprocessor connected to the memory for performing calculations upon data stored in the memory and upon the input information. By expanding this intelligent on-board monitoring system with expanded memory, either on board the replaceable module, or by way of network access, the capability to enable software upgrades is provided. The software upgrades may relate to the performance of the replaceable module or to the machine into which it is installed. These software upgrades may be accomplished without requiring computational resources of the printing apparatus itself and by proper scheduling without impacting customer machine utilization.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Alberto Rodriguez, Heiko Rommelmann