Patents by Inventor Curt D. Croley
Curt D. Croley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240062026Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
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Patent number: 11803717Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
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Publication number: 20210027031Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
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Patent number: 10789436Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
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Patent number: 10634913Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for task-based modification of visual media in a heads-up display. An example system includes a heads-up display assembly configured to be worn by a user, the heads-up display assembly including a head mount and a presentation generator configured to display visual media to the user. The example system further includes a memory, and a processor configured to interface with the presentation generator and the memory. The processor identifies a current task associated with the user, and obtains a focal distance at which the visual media is to be displayed to the user during the performance of the current task. The processor causes the presentation to display the visual media at the obtained focal distance during performance of the current task.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLCInventors: Chandra M. Nair, Wenjun Sun, Curt D. Croley, Steven D. Sieckowski
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Patent number: 10528780Abstract: A wearable mobile electronic device is provided. The device includes: a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end; a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a third axis perpendicular to each of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis; a data capture component, a pointing direction of the data capture component extending from the distal end; a touch display, a front surface of the touch display extending along the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis, the third axis normal to the front surface; and a mounting device configured to mount the housing to a hand such that the pointing direction of the data capture component points away from a wrist and the touch display is accessible to a thumb of the hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLCInventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley
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Publication number: 20190227311Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for task-based modification of visual media in a heads-up display. An example system includes a heads-up display assembly configured to be worn by a user, the heads-up display assembly including a head mount and a presentation generator configured to display visual media to the user. The example system further includes a memory, and a processor configured to interface with the presentation generator and the memory. The processor identifies a current task associated with the user, and obtains a focal distance at which the visual media is to be displayed to the user during the performance of the current task. The processor causes the presentation to display the visual media at the obtained focal distance during performance of the current task.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Chandra M. Nair, Wenjun Sun, Curt D. Croley, Steven D. Sieckowski
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Publication number: 20180167549Abstract: A wearable mobile electronic device is provided. The device includes: a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end; a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a third axis perpendicular to each of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis; a data capture component, a pointing direction of the data capture component extending from the distal end; a touch display, a front surface of the touch display extending along the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis, the third axis normal to the front surface; and a mounting device configured to mount the housing to a hand such that the pointing direction of the data capture component points away from a wrist and the touch display is accessible to a thumb of the hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley
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Patent number: 8966560Abstract: A method and apparatus for uploading data is provided herein. During operation vehicles in the field will upload their digital multimedia evidence (DME) to a mobile/intermediary upload point(s). These mobile/intermediary upload points preferably comprise computers existing in other vehicles that are not currently connected to a central repository. A mobile recorder (mDVR) will choose a particular mobile/intermediary upload point(s) based on a probability that the mobile upload point(s) will return to a connected upload point to upload the transferred DME.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Tine, Curt D. Croley, Kenneth W. Douros, Craig A. Janssen, Lester J. Miller, Deborah J. Monks, Steven J. Nowlan
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Publication number: 20140157344Abstract: A method and apparatus for uploading data is provided herein. During operation vehicles in the field will upload their digital multimedia evidence (DME) to a mobile/intermediary upload point(s). These mobile/intermediary upload points preferably comprise computers existing in other vehicles that are not currently connected to a central repository. A mobile recorder (mDVR) will choose a particular mobile/intermediary upload point(s) based on a probability that the mobile upload point(s) will return to a connected upload point to upload the transferred DME.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: STEVEN D. TINE, CURT D. CROLEY, KENNETH W. DOUROS, CRAIG A. JANSSEN, LESTER J. MILLER, DEBORAH J. MONKS, STEVEN J. NOWLAN
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Publication number: 20140089121Abstract: A user is alerted to context-based transactional information under which products are to be transacted at a point-of-transaction site by a speaker on an electro-optical reader. The speaker announces, as an audible message, to the user a detailed context under which each product identified to the reader is to be transacted. The audible message is broadcast as a sound wave either corresponding to a pattern of original speech, or to a sound effect. The detailed context can, for example, be a reminder to deactivate an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag associated with each identified product, or a reminder that the identified product is on sale.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Kaminsky, Esha Bhargava, Curt D. Croley, Nicholas Matarese
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Patent number: 7873394Abstract: Systems and methodologies are provided for fabrication of a self contained key pad module having a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover and the bottom cover encapsulate and/or sandwich a stack of keypad components via an over mold procedure that is performed around the stack. The packed stack between the top cover and the bottom cover can include a flex member, an electro luminous panel, and a silicone membrane with a plurality of keys thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frank Gong, Curt D. Croley, Joseph Garcia, Jr.
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Patent number: 7147163Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
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Patent number: 6820813Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
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Publication number: 20040166896Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
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Patent number: D629001Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Palmer, Curt D. Croley, Michael A. Kaminsky, Carl A. Thelemann
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Patent number: D634744Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Palmer, Travis G. Baldwin, Curt D. Croley, Michael A. Kaminsky, Alexander R. Spiro
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Patent number: D854079Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Konstantinos Tsiopanos, JaeHo Choi, Sunghun Lim, Curt D. Croley
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Patent number: D894270Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Konstantinos Tsiopanos, JaeHo Choi, Sunghun Lim, Curt D. Croley
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Patent number: D945521Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLCInventors: Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley