Patents by Inventor Robert A. Sim
Robert A. Sim 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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Publication number: 20040133915Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a media library controller that can communicate with multiple physical libraries that are physically separate from each other. The media library controller can maintain a virtualized aggregate media library representing the physical media libraries with which it is in communication. From the physical media libraries, the media library controller can establish a virtual media library and associate a host with the virtual media library. The virtual media library can represent the portions of a physical media library to which the host is allowed access.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: William H. Moody, Robert Sims
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Patent number: 6734709Abstract: A method and system for sampling on the fly one or more integrated circuit nodes coupled to one or more bus domain clocks of an integrated circuit using minimal clock cycle delay synchronization. Sample on the fly circuitry, set-reset circuitry and metastable rejection circuitry are used to provide a sufficient pulse width for sampling on the fly the one or more nodes when the one or more bus domain clocks require asynchronous operation. The sample on the fly circuitry is also operable to synchronously sample on the fly the one or more nodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Zhubiao Zhu, Kenneth Koch, II, J Robert Sims, III
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Publication number: 20040078648Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for providing defect management of a bulk data storage media wherein logical addresses of media data blocks are continuously slipped to omit all media data blocks determined to be defective at the time of an initial media format. Thereafter, selectable parameters are utilized to define a logical zone including both a user data area and corresponding replacement data area on the media such that proper selection of the parameters provides defect management optimized for a particular use of the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: J. Robert Sims, Kyle Way
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Publication number: 20040055632Abstract: A transparent electromagnetic shield to protect solar panels and the like from dust deposition. The shield is a panel of clear non-conducting (dielectric) material with embedded parallel electrodes. The panel is coated with a semiconducting film. Desirably the electrodes are transparent. The electrodes are connected to a single-phase AC signal or to a multi-phase AC signal that produces a travelling electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic field produced by the electrodes lifts dust particles away from the shield and repels charged particles. Deposited dust particles are removed when the electrodes are activated, regardless of the resistivity of the dust. Electrostatic charges on the panel are discharged by the semiconducting film. When used in conjunction with photovoltaic cells, the power for the device may be obtained from the cells themselves. For other surfaces, such as windshields, optical windows and the like, the power must be derived from an external source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Malay K. Mazumder, Robert A. Sims, James D. Wilson
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Patent number: 6550011Abstract: A system and method for providing protection of content which may be transmitted over unsecure channels, including storage and transmission in bulk media, transmission over a network such as the Internet, transmission between components of an open system, and broadcast transmitted, to compliant storage devices and/or compliant use devices is disclosed. The technique for providing protection from unauthorized utilization of the content so stored is provided publicly in order to allow for those utilizing a conforming media device to master or generate content protected according to the present invention. According to a preferred embodiment, public key cryptography is utilized to identify compliant devices and to transmit cryptographic keys protecting content data. In the preferred embodiment content is protected using private key cryptography to optimize system performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: J Robert Sims, III
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Patent number: 6481905Abstract: A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleave, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Patent number: 6438235Abstract: A system and method for providing protection of content stored on a bulk storage media is disclosed. The technique for providing protection from unauthorized utilization of the content so stored is provided publicly in order to allow for those utilizing a conforming media device to master or generate content protected according to the present invention. Various ways in which to protect content are disclosed including verification of the authenticity of a particular media, utilization of an accepted list of media play-back devices and their corresponding published public keys in order to securely pass media content keys thereto, and utilization of an external contact to provide media content keys and/or updates of accepted media play-back devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventor: J. Robert Sims, III
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Patent number: 6398432Abstract: A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Patent number: 6380965Abstract: The invention relates to a tape printing apparatus for printing an image on an image receiving tape. In order to detect characteristics of the tape thus avoiding representation means on a tape cassette, it is proposed to have detecting means for detecting-markings provided on the image receiving tape, which provide information on a characteristic of the tape; and the tape printing apparatus is controlled in accordance with the detected characteristics. Alternatively, it is proposed to have monitoring means for monitoring the speed of the image receiving tape, which detect marking on the image receiving tape whereby the printing means is controlled in dependence on the detected speed. Consequently, the exact tape speed is considered for printing purposes, even when slippage between driving means and tape occurs.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Charles Roberts Sims, Robert Charles Lewis Day, Mathew Richard Palmer, Andrew Richard Buchanan Halket
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Patent number: 6367993Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Publication number: 20020031388Abstract: The invention relates to a tape holding case housing a supply of image receiving tape and includes an angled surface to bend the surface of the tape approximately 90°, the angled surface being provided upstream of the printing position of the tape. The tape holding case also includes a casing that is designed to attach the tape holding case to an identically shaped tape holding case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Mathew Richard Palmer, Sam Cockerill, Costa Panayi, Robert Charles Lewis Day, Charles Robert Sims, Andrew Buchanan Halket
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Patent number: 6349345Abstract: A method of automatically configuring an autoconfigurable computer peripheral device as a primary device or as a secondary device. There are four possible cases: (1) no other device present, (2) legacy primary device present, (3) legacy secondary device present and (4) second autoconfigurable device present. Host computer device configuration application software provides a signal or numerical data indicating a bit position within an identification number within each autoconfigurable device. If a device identification has a particular logical value at the bit position, the device responds to the signal from the computer. If the device identification has a different particular logical value at the bit position, the device determines whether another device is responding to the signal from the computer. If a first device determines that it should not respond, and a second device responds, the first device provisionally configures itself as a secondary device.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: J Robert Sims, III, Jonathan Firooz
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Publication number: 20020016919Abstract: A system and method for providing protection of content stored on a bulk storage media is disclosed. The technique for providing protection from unauthorized utilization of the content so stored is provided publicly in order to allow for those utilizing a conforming media device to master or generate content protected according to the present invention. Various ways in which to protect content are disclosed including verification of the authenticity of a particular media, utilization of an accepted list of media play-back devices and their corresponding published public keys in order to securely pass media content keys thereto, and utilization of an external contact to provide media content keys and/or updates of accepted media play-back devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 1998Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventor: J. ROBERT SIMS
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Patent number: 6332725Abstract: The invention relates to a tape holding case housing a supply of image receiving tape and includes an angled surface to bend the surface of the tape approximately 90°, the angled surface being provided upstream of the printing position of the tape. The tape holding case also includes a casing that is designed to attach the tape holding case to an identically shaped tape holding case.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Mathew Richard Palmer, Sam Cockerill, Costa Panayi, Robert Charles Lewis Day, Charles Robert Sims, Andrew Buchanan Halket
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Publication number: 20010024586Abstract: A portable printer which can print on a variety of surfaces is disclosed. The printer has a number of failsafe features which improve its operation and the quality of print. In particular, printing is inhibited in a certain number of situations. Alternatively or additionally, a maintenance sequence can be implemented when the printing unit is removed from a base location. A set of absorbent strips additionally or alternatively allow for the ink jet nozzles to be discharged within the print area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Applicant: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris Mccleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Patent number: 6279446Abstract: A blade assembly particularly for preforming a tab cut in a label. The blade assembly comprises a blade received in an injection molded plastics holder. The holder has shoulders on either side of the blade to assist in locating it and spacing it from a label to be cut. During manufacture, the blade is located within the mold for accurate injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1997Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Andrew Richard Halket, Charles Robert Sims
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Patent number: 6261011Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Publication number: 20010006586Abstract: A portable printer is provided which provides active cooperation between a computer and the portable printer unit. A number of different features are introduced into the printing unit which allow greater responsiveness from the computer responsive to actions taken at the printer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Applicant: Esselte N.V.Inventors: Robert Charles Lewis Day, Lawrence Archard, Jonathan Kemp, Charles Robert Sims, Adrian Michael Woodward, Chris McCleve, Martin Gibbs, Michel Woodman, Geert Heyse
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Publication number: 20010002488Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for providing defect management of a bulk data storage media wherein logical addresses of media data blocks are continuously slipped to omit all media data blocks determined to be defective at the time of an initial media format. Thereafter, selectable parameters are utilized to define a logical zone including both a user data area and corresponding replacement data area on the media such that proper selection of the parameters provides defect management optimized for a particular use of the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: May 31, 2001Inventors: J. Robert Sims, Kyle Way
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Patent number: 6212647Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for providing defect management of a bulk data storage media wherein logical addresses of media data blocks are continuously slipped to omit all media data blocks determined to be defective at the time of an initial media format. Thereafter, selectable parameters are utilized to define a logical zone including both a user data area and corresponding replacement data area on the media such that proper selection of the parameters provides defect management optimized for a particular use of the media.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: J. Robert Sims, III, Kyle Way