Patents by Inventor Steve Jerman

Steve Jerman 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).

  • Data storage methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7079346
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a tape cartridge which has a cartridge memory. The cartridge memory can store therein a set of label data and a cartridge stamp. The set of label data is read by a reader device only when the reader device, in conjunction with a controller, determines that the cartridge stamp has been updated. Methods in accordance with the present invention comprise steps of reading the set of label data if the cartridge stamp is determined to have been updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Steve Jerman
  • Methods and arrangements for providing bi-directional control between data storage drives and automation controllers
    Patent number: 6574696
    Abstract: An arrangement includes at least one data storage device, an automation controller, and an enhanced interface. The data storage device is connected to a computer and arranged to perform a plurality of operations in response to one or more commands received from the computer. The automation controller is configured to physically provide the data storage device with at least one data storage media. The enhanced interface operatively couples the data storage device with the automation controller, such that the data storage device can be selectively controlled by the automation controller and the automation controller can be selectively controlled by the data storage device depending on the received commands. The enhanced interface includes a standard serial interface and at least one additional line. The additional line is configured to provide a directing signal from the data storage device to the automation controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steve Jerman, Mark J. Simms, Robert J. Lang, Ladawan Johnson, Paul F. Bartlett, Brad W. Culp
  • Data storage methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020191322
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a tape cartridge which has a cartridge memory. The cartridge memory can store therein a set of label data and a cartridge stamp. The set of label data is read by a reader device only when the reader device, in conjunction with a controller, determines that the cartridge stamp has been updated. Methods in accordance with the present invention comprise steps of reading the set of label data if the cartridge stamp is determined to have been updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Jerman