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Rochester, NY, United States of America

Cynthia A Smith

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Xerox Corporation. Active years: 1992-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Cynthia A Smith. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/cynthia-a-smith-zw3ankjo

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 125(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Pittsford, NY (US) (1992 - 1994)
  • Fairport, NY (US) (2002)
  • Rochester, NY (US) (1999 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 24,261 
 
Xerox Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2003

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6583888 - System for managing service access in a multifunctional printing system (2003-06-24),
2. 6433887 - Systems and methods for managing print jobs (2002-08-13),
3. 5923826 - Copier/printer with print queue disposed remotely thereof (1999-07-13),
4. 5301036 - Image orientation control (1994-04-05),
5. 5081494 - Job supplement for electronic printing machines (1992-01-14),

Title: The Innovations of Cynthia A. Smith

Introduction

Cynthia A. Smith is a notable inventor based in Rochester, NY (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of printing technology, holding a total of 5 patents. Her work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of multifunctional printing systems.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is titled "System for managing service access in a multifunctional printing system." This invention provides an authorization service for use with a multifunctional printing system. The printing machine includes a first document processing service and a second document processing service. The first document processing service consists of a first set of one or more document processing operations, each of which can be performed relative to the electronic document. The second document processing service includes a second set of one or more document processing operations, also performable relative to the electronic document. Additionally, the system features a programmable authorization system that controls how a first set of users accesses the first set of document processing operations and how a second set of users accesses the second set.

Another significant patent is "Systems and methods for managing print jobs." In this invention, jobs in a printing system are queued, with some jobs made dependent on primary jobs. If a user deletes a primary job, the dependent jobs are automatically retrieved and deleted.

Career Highlights

Cynthia A. Smith is currently employed at Xerox Corporation, a leading company in the field of printing and document technology. Her work at Xerox has allowed her to innovate and develop solutions that improve the efficiency of printing systems.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Cynthia has collaborated with notable colleagues, including David L. Salgado and Holly S. Beck. These collaborations have contributed to her success and the advancement of her inventions.

Conclusion

Cynthia A. Smith's contributions to the field of printing technology are significant and impactful. Her innovative patents demonstrate her commitment to improving multifunctional printing systems. Her work continues to influence the industry and inspire future innovations.

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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