Patents by Inventor James C Albritton-McDonald
James C Albritton-McDonald 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: 8649073Abstract: A scanner assembly includes an automatic document feeder and a first scanner. The automatic document feeder defines a media pathway that includes an input portion and an output portion having an exit roller. The first scanner is positioned along the media pathway upstream from the exit roller. In a first assembled configuration, the assembly is configured to scan both a first side and a second side of the media via the first scanner. In a second assembled configuration, the assembly additionally includes a second scanner positioned along the output portion and interposed between the first scanner and the exit roller. In the second configuration, the assembly is configured to scan the first side of media via the first scanner and to scan the second side of media via the second scanner.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Thaddie Natalaray, Kyi Thu Maung, U Kyaw Thu Ra, Tok Wee Hien, Yeo Meng Hui, Lam Siew Hong, Jeoffrey Goh Choon Kiat, Thong Wei Leong, Chiam Ter Wei, Long C. Doan, Jeffrey C. Madsen, Curtis J. Behrend, James C Albritton-Mcdonald, Keng-Leong Ng
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Publication number: 20120314266Abstract: A scanner assembly includes an automatic document feeder and a first scanner. The automatic document feeder defines a media pathway that includes an input portion and an output portion having an exit roller. The first scanner is positioned along the media pathway upstream from the exit roller. In a first assembled configuration, the assembly is configured to scan both a first side and a second side of the media via the first scanner. In a second assembled configuration, the assembly additionally includes a second scanner positioned along the output portion and interposed between the first scanner and the exit roller. In the second configuration, the assembly is configured to scan the first side of media via the first scanner and to scan the second side of media via the second scanner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Thaddie Natalaray, Kyi Thu Maung, U Kyaw Thu Ra, Tok Wee Hien, Yeo Meng Hui, Lam Siew Hong, Jeoffrey Goh Choon Kiat, Thong Wei Leong, Chiam Ter Wei, Long C. Doan, Jeffrey C. Madsen, Curtis J. Behrend, James C. Albritton-Mcdonald, Keng-Leong Ng
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Patent number: 7102679Abstract: In an image scanner, multiple exposures are used for each scan line, and only part of the pixels for each scan line are used for each exposure. For example, with two exposures, half the pixels may be used for the first exposure, and half for the second exposure. For each exposure, half of the charges are shifted out rapidly and discarded, without waiting for the A/D conversion time. As a result, for each exposure, the time required to empty the charge shift register is greatly reduced, reducing the thermal noise for all pixels.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP.Inventors: Kurt Spears, Edward S Beeman, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 7035913Abstract: The present invention provides a system for obtaining and distributing calendar information from one or more calendar sources, as may be defined by a user, in a manner that allows for easy incorporation of the obtained calendar information into a personal or group calendar database. A collection and distribution unit is provided for obtaining calendar information from a predetermined calendar source. If necessary, the collection and distribution unit may convert the obtained calendar information into a predetermined format. Calendar data is distributed by the collection and distribution unit in accordance with preferences specified by a subscriber record.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jerlyn R Culp, K Douglas Gennetten, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Michael L Rudd, Steven L Webb, Brian J. Brown, Steven T. Breidenbach, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 6965511Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device. In one arrangement, the system comprises an electrical device having a plurality of button openings that are adapted to receive buttons that control operation of the electrical device, and a plurality of removable buttons that can be interchangeably disposed within the button openings of the electrical device, the buttons being provided with a variety of discrete features so as to be selectable by a user for provision on the electrical device in an arrangement chosen by the user to personalize the device as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael L Rudd, Jerlyn R Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Brian J. Brown, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 6934915Abstract: The present disclosure relates to such systems and methods for personalizing an electrical device interface. In one arrangement, personalization involves presenting a variety of different default interface options to the user, the interfaces being configured to control operation of an electrical device, receiving selection of a default interface made by a user, and presenting the selected interface to the user. Several other examples of interface personalization are described in detail in this disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael L Rudd, Jerlyn R Culp, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 6912126Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device. In one arrangement, the system comprises an electrical device having a plurality of button openings that are adapted to receive buttons that control operation of the electrical device, and a plurality of removable buttons that can be interchangeably disposed within the button openings of the electrical device, the buttons being provided with a variety of discrete features so as to be selectable by a user for provision on the electrical device in an arrangement chosen by the user to personalize the device as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael L Rudd, Jerlyn R Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Brian J. Brown, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Publication number: 20040059499Abstract: Systems for providing information to a user are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes an identification device. The identification device incorporates a locator and a transmitter. The locator is configured to facilitate determining a location of the identification device so that information corresponding to a user of the identification device and information associated with the location of the identification device can be transmitted via the transmitter to a services system. In response to the information provided by the identification device, the services system can provide information to the user via the first identification device based, at least in part, on the location of the identification device. Image-capturing devices also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Michael L. Rudd, Steven L. Webb, K. Douglas Gennetten, Brian J. Brown, Jerlyn R. Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, James C. Albritton-McDonald, Terry H. Hildebrandt
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Publication number: 20040037028Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device. In one arrangement, the system comprises an electrical device having a plurality of button openings that are adapted to receive buttons that control operation of the electrical device, and a plurality of removable buttons that can be interchangeably disposed within the button openings of the electrical device, the buttons being provided with a variety of discrete features so as to be selectable by a user for provision on the electrical device in an arrangement chosen by the user to personalize the device as desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Michael L. Rudd, Jerlyn R. Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Brian J. Brown, James C. Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 6683704Abstract: A method of combining the low resolution, higher signal-to-noise information with the high resolution, low signal-to-noise information created by a dual resolution CCD is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kurt Spears, Edward S Beeman, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Patent number: 6658348Abstract: Systems for providing information to a user are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes an identification device. The identification device incorporates a locator and a transmitter. The locator is configured to facilitate determining a location of the identification device so that information corresponding to a user of the identification device and information associated with the location of the identification device can be transmitted via the transmitter to a services system. In response to the information provided by the identification device, the services system can provide information to the user via the first identification device based, at least in part, on the location of the identification device. Image-capturing devices also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael L Rudd, Steven L Webb, K Douglas Gennetten, Brian J. Brown, Jerlyn R Culp, Michelle R Lehmeier, James C. Albritton-McDonald, Terry H. Hildebrandt
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Publication number: 20030214602Abstract: A camera docking system comprises a camera and a docking station. The docking station accepts connections from multiple external devices in addition to the camera itself and a power connection. The docking station has multiple controls that the user can actuate to initiate interactions between the camera and the other devices, each control corresponding to a device. At least some of the interactive functions can be accomplished without a computer attached or active. The docking system may optionally detect what devices are connected and indicates the operability of corresponding controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Amy E. Battles, James C. Dow, Daniel J. Byrne, James C. Albritton-McDonald, Mark John Bianchi
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Publication number: 20030067488Abstract: The present disclosure relates to such systems and methods for personalizing an electrical device interface. In one arrangement, personalization involves presenting a variety of different default interface options to the user, the interfaces being configured to control operation of an electrical device, receiving selection of a default interface made by a user, and presenting the selected interface to the user. Several other examples of interface personalization are described in detail in this disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Michael L. Rudd, Jerlyn R. Culp, James C. Albritton-McDonald
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Publication number: 20030067738Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for personalizing an electrical device. In one arrangement, the system comprises an electrical device having a plurality of button openings that are adapted to receive buttons that control operation of the electrical device, and a plurality of removable buttons that can be interchangeably disposed within the button openings of the electrical device, the buttons being provided with a variety of discrete features so as to be selectable by a user for provision on the electrical device in an arrangement chosen by the user to personalize the device as desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Michael L. Rudd, Jerlyn R. Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Brian J. Brown, James C Albritton-McDonald
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Publication number: 20030069685Abstract: Systems for providing information to a user are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes an identification device. The identification device incorporates a locator and a transmitter. The locator is configured to facilitate determining a location of the identification device so that information corresponding to a user of the identification device and information associated with the location of the identification device can be transmitted via the transmitter to a services system. In response to the information provided by the identification device, the services system can provide information to the user via the first identification device based, at least in part, on the location of the identification device. Image-capturing devices also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Michael L. Rudd, Steven L. Webb, K. Douglas Gennetten, Brian J. Brown, Jerlyn R. Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, James C. Albritton-McDonald, Terry H. Hildebrandt
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Publication number: 20030065677Abstract: The present invention provides subscriber unit for obtaining and distributing calendar information from a collection and distribution unit, a specified calendar source or other subscriber unit. Calendar information is imported or otherwise incorporated into a calendar database associated with the subscriber unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Jerlyn R. Culp, K. Douglas Gennetten, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Michael L. Rudd, Steven L. Webb, Brian J. Brown, Steven T. Breidenbach, James C. Albritton-McDonald
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Publication number: 20030065742Abstract: The present invention provides a system for obtaining and distributing calendar information from one or more calendar sources, as may be defined by a user, in a manner that allows for easy incorporation of the obtained calendar information into a personal or group calendar database. A collection and distribution unit is provided for obtaining calendar information from a predetermined calendar source. If necessary, the collection and distribution unit may convert the obtained calendar information into a predetermined format. Calendar data is distributed by the collection and distribution unit in accordance with preferences specified by a subscriber record.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Jerlyn R. Culp, K. Douglas Gennetten, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Michael L. Rudd, Steven L. Webb, Brian J. Brown, Steven T. Breidenbach, James C. Albritton-McDonald