This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2015-2018.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2015-2018
Title: Lance Jones: Innovator in Printing Technology
Introduction
Lance Jones is a notable inventor based in Lafayette, Colorado. He has made significant contributions to the field of printing technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user interfaces and improving the efficiency of printing systems.
Latest Patents
One of Lance's latest patents is titled "Enhanced GUI tools for entry of printing system data." This invention provides systems and methods for indicating the capabilities of a printer. It includes a memory that stores instructions for operating a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a controller that presents the GUI based on these instructions. The GUI features a list of entries corresponding to potential printer capabilities. When new text is entered into a text field, the GUI displays an add button. Additionally, when a cursor hovers over an entry in the list, a select button appears, allowing users to indicate the actual capabilities of a specific printer. Upon clicking one of the select buttons, the GUI selects a corresponding entry to represent the printer's actual capabilities.
Another significant patent is the "Aggregate work volume estimation mechanism." This method involves receiving multiple jobs in a printing environment and detecting a selection of a subset of these jobs. It automatically calculates an aggregate work volume estimation for the selected jobs and displays this estimation on a graphical user interface.
Career Highlights
Lance Jones is currently employed at Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the printing sector. His work has been instrumental in developing user-friendly interfaces that enhance the functionality of printing systems.
Collaborations
Lance collaborates with talented coworkers, including Calin Muresan and Maryamossadat Nematollahi Mahani. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of printing technologies.
Conclusion
Lance Jones is a dedicated inventor whose work in printing technology has led to valuable innovations. His patents reflect a commitment to improving user experience and operational efficiency in printing systems.