Kevin R Mathers

US Patent:

6665085, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

May 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/320364

Inventors:

Carl W. Edmunds - Fairport NY
Daniel Auman - Rochester NY
Kevin R. Mathers - Churchville NY
Craig S. Lippolis - Webster NY
Arturo M. Lorenzo - Fairport NY
Carol-Lynn Goldstein - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

358 115, 714 46, 379 906

Abstract:

A system for conveying diagnostic data from a machine, such as a digital copier or printer, to a remote specialist allows simultaneous transfer of diagnostic data and live voice data through the same communication channel. A distinct sequence of steps between the computer in the machine and the specialists computer minimizes the chance of time-wasting errors in establishing communication.

US Patent:

7061636, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858428

Inventors:

Donald R. Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry T. Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin R. Mathers - Rochester NY, US
Wayne R. Smith - Pittsford NY, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 15/00

US Classification:

358 115, 358 11, 358 118, 358 113, 358296

Abstract:

A method for a production monitor controller used in a finishing system wherein the controller uses information concerning the constraints of devices within the system to break the job into job segments wherein each job segment conforms to the constraints of the devices operating on the job segment. A method for creating a job model comprised of a hierarchy of nodes that together describe the job and each of its components. Elements of the of the production monitor controller.

US Patent:

7092963, Aug 15, 2006

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858438

Inventors:

Donald R. Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry T. Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin R. Mathers - Rochester NY, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 7/00
G03G 15/00

US Classification:

7071041, 707102, 399361

Abstract:

A method and structure for a virtual finishing job ticket database used in a finishing system wherein the database stores capability and constraint information relating to finishing devices available for a finishing job, receives information describing the finishing operations to be performed, and stores the information in a manner accessible for management of the finishing job.

US Patent:

7206087, Apr 17, 2007

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858427

Inventors:

Donald R. Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry T. Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin R. Mathers - Rochester NY, US
Wayne R. Smith - Pittsford NY, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G02G 15/00

US Classification:

358 115, 358 118, 399 82, 399 83, 399 85, 355112

Abstract:

A method for a finishing module coordinator controller used in a finishing system comprised of finishing devices controlled separately from production equipment. The method comprises receiving finishing job description information, including identification of job segments of the job; and using such information for programming at least one finishing device. The method further comprises tracking performance of the job and adjusting the job model and device performance in response to conditions during performance of the finishing job.

US Patent:

7864346, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Apr 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/841089

Inventors:

Donald R. Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry T. Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin R. Mathers - Churchville NY, US
Wayne R. Smith - Pittsford NY, US
Gerard R. Sturnick - Rochester NY, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

B41B 1/00

US Classification:

358 112, 358 114, 358 115, 358 118, 399 1, 399 2, 399 84

Abstract:

A production and finishing system, particularly a printing and finishing system, for electronic management and control of a wide range of finishing processes characterized by input from multiple production operations and equipment that, depending upon the job, may be variably applied to work pieces that themselves are highly variable between different jobs. Particular emphasis is demonstrated in relation to printing and finishing operations for printed documents. The principles of the present invention, however, apply to such production and finishing systems as, without limitation, textile production (which may include printing, cutting, sewing, and finishing), packaging operations for various consumer and industrial products, and printed wiring board production, etc. The present invention is particularly applicable to many operations where processes for production of work pieces are managed separately from processes for finishing and packaging of such work pieces.

US Patent:

20020016803, Feb 7, 2002

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858385

Inventors:

Donald Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin Mathers - Rochester NY, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation

International Classification:

G06F015/00

US Classification:

707/527000, 707/522000, 707/515000

Abstract:

Methods for a graphic user interface within a document production system, including a method for associating electronic data files to particular document components and a method for providing a graphical representation of a job model for a document. Included within these methods are methods for checking the progress during production of a job through production processes having a plurality of devices as well as methods of checking the status of components of the document and status of devices during production. Also included in these methods are methods for selecting among a plurality of possible arrangements of devices capable of producing the document.

US Patent:

20050060650, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Oct 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/974618

Inventors:

Donald Ryan - Webster NY, US
Henry Kremers - Fairport NY, US
Kevin Mathers - Rochester NY, US

International Classification:

G06F015/00

US Classification:

715526000

Abstract:

Methods for a graphic user interface within a document production system, including a method for associating electronic data files to particular document components and a method for providing a graphical representation of a job model for a document. Included within these methods are methods for checking the progress during production of a job through production processes having a plurality of devices as well as methods of checking the status of components of the document and status of devices during production. Also included in these methods are methods for selecting among a plurality of possible arrangements of devices capable of producing the document.

US Patent:

56557590, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

Sep 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/535804

Inventors:

William C. Perkins - Byron NY
Kevin R. Mathers - Churchville NY

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B65H 3902

US Classification:

270 5202

Abstract:

An apparatus and method is provided for controlling the insertion of one or more special insert sheets into a steam of regular imaged sheets. A coded sheet is placed into a sheet stack in a position where an insert sheet is to be placed. Sheets are removed from the stack one by one and transported along a path past a sensor toward a finishing apparatus. When the sensor detects a coded sheet, the coded sheet is diverted from the stream and later replaced with an insert sheet.