This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2021-2022.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2021-2022
Title: Innovations by Mike Munson in Printer Technology
Introduction
Mike Munson is an accomplished inventor based in Boulder, CO (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of printer technology, holding 2 patents that enhance the interaction between printers and their operators. His work focuses on improving security and efficiency in printer maintenance.
Latest Patents
One of Mike Munson's latest patents is titled "Printer Intrusion Detection - System and Method for Printer Intrusion Detection." This innovative system includes memory configured to store personnel identification data for various operator classes, allowing for different levels of maintenance actions on a printer. The system features an intrusion detection controller that can detect the presence of a person in the printer's operating space using image data. It analyzes this data to identify characteristics of the person and determines their operator class based on a match with the stored personnel identification data. Additionally, it monitors adherence to maintenance permissions across multiple physical areas of the printer.
Another notable patent is "Enhanced Printer and Printer Operator Interactions - System and Method for Enhanced Printer and Printer Operator Interactions." This system includes a maintenance controller that communicates with a camera and a display. The maintenance controller captures an image of the printer components, analyzes it to locate these components, and highlights them in the image. When a human operator selects a highlighted area, the maintenance controller retrieves relevant maintenance information and displays it for the operator.
Career Highlights
Mike Munson is currently employed at Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of printer technology. His work has significantly impacted how printers interact with their operators, enhancing both security and usability.
Collaborations
Mike collaborates with Larry Mason Ernst, contributing to the development of advanced printer technologies.
Conclusion
Mike Munson's innovative patents reflect his commitment to improving printer technology and operator interactions. His contributions are paving the way for more secure and efficient printing solutions.