Alan Kenneth Robertson

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Digital Printing Technology. Top assignee: Xerox Corporation. Active years: 1995-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Alan Kenneth Robertson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/alan-kenneth-robertson

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 64.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 56(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 24,261

Xerox Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1995-2022

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Areas of Expertise:

Colorant Values

Universal Print Drivers

Client-Server Printing

Print Driver Interface

Dynamic Filter Configuration

Network Printing

Paper-Saving Methods

Application Printing Notes

Integrated I/O Interface

Windows Print Architecture

Plug-in DLL Management

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11418683 - System and method for defining colorant values for printing on colored print media (2022-08-16),

2. 10853500 - Method and system for identifying virtualized applications (2020-12-01),

3. 10091380 - Systems and methods of implementing universal print drivers in a windows print architecture (2018-10-02),

4. 9367270 - Method and system for shuttling client resident data to servers in a client-server printing environment (2016-06-14),

5. 9317225 - Method and apparatus for dynamically configuring a filter pipeline for a print driver (2016-04-19),

6. 8773674 - Method and apparatus to provide enhanced printing for newly launched devices in a universal printer driver (2014-07-08),

7. 8665463 - Sharing common printing passwords among multiple printing devices connected to network (2014-03-04),

8. 8582129 - Apparatus and method for presentation of application printing notes for a printer driver (2013-11-12),

9. 8456666 - Printer driver interface and methods (2013-06-04),

10. 8091096 - Minimizing plug-in DLL repeat instantiation (2012-01-03),

11. 7280241 - Print driver user interface (2007-10-09),

12. 6608978 - Paper-saving methods for printing a document (2003-08-19),

13. 6134019 - Help button service for a user interface in a digital printing scanning (2000-10-17),

14. 5459453 - Integrated I/O interface device and connector module (1995-10-17),

Title: Alan Kenneth Robertson: Innovator in Color Printing and Application Virtualization

Introduction

Alan Kenneth Robertson is a notable inventor based in Rochester, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of color printing and application virtualization. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Robertson continues to push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents

Robertson's latest patents include a "System and method for defining colorant values for printing on colored print media." This invention provides an image processing system that allows users to select a print medium from various colors and apply it as a background layer in digital documents. The system ensures that the background color is accurately rendered using the selected print medium as a colorant. Another significant patent is the "Method and system for identifying virtualized applications." This invention detects whether an application is virtualized by checking storage locations relevant to the application, thereby enhancing the efficiency of application management.

Career Highlights

Alan Kenneth Robertson is currently employed at Xerox Corporation, a leading company in the field of printing and document technology. His work at Xerox has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in printing and application management.

Collaborations

Robertson has collaborated with talented individuals such as David L Salgado and Jeremy Griffith. These collaborations have contributed to the successful development of his patents and innovations.

Conclusion

Alan Kenneth Robertson is a distinguished inventor whose work has significantly impacted the fields of color printing and application virtualization. His innovative patents and contributions to Xerox Corporation exemplify his commitment to advancing technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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