Patents by Inventor Edward C. Bremer
Edward C. Bremer 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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Patent number: 11854333Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Erik Van Horn, Gennady Germaine, Christopher Allen, David J. Ryder, Paul Poloniewicz, Kevin Saber, Sean Philip Kearney, Edward Hatton, Edward C. Bremer, Michael Vincent Miraglia, Robert Pierce, William Ross Rapoport, James Vincent Guiheen, Chirag Patel, Patrick Anthony Giordano, Timothy Good, Gregory M. Rueblinger
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Publication number: 20230087928Abstract: An indicia-reading module is capable of integration into the smallest face of thin-profile smart device. The module employs chip-on-board packaging and a customized sensor enclosure to eliminate the stack-up height found in conventional packaging. The module also employs a customized frame to reduce volume by integrating circuit subassembly circuit boards into a unique architecture and by serving as the lenses for the illuminator and the aimer, thereby eliminating the need for any extra lenses or holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer, Tao Xian, Sean Philip Kearney, Mehul Patel
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Patent number: 11607146Abstract: A photoplethysmography (PPG) device includes an equipment module which includes a photodetector and first and second light emitting diodes (LED's) adapted to emit light of first and second wavelengths, respectively. The PPG device also includes a mask covering the patient facing extremity of the equipment module so that when the device is applied to a patient the mask is situated between the patient and the patient facing extremity. A processor is adapted to control drive current and/or operating time of the second LED to achieve an elevated localized body tissue temperature of a patient to which the PPG device is applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventor: Edward C. Bremer
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Patent number: 11531825Abstract: An indicia-reading module is capable of integration into the smallest face of thin-profile smart device. The module employs chip-on-board packaging and a customized sensor enclosure to eliminate the stack-up height found in conventional packaging. The module also employs a customized frame to reduce volume by integrating circuit subassembly circuit boards into a unique architecture and by serving as the lenses for the illuminator and the aimer, thereby eliminating the need for any extra lenses or holders.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer, Tao Xian, Sean Philip Kearney, Mehul Patel
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Patent number: 11282323Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Erik Van Horn, Gennady Germaine, Christopher Allen, David J. Ryder, Paul Poloniewicz, Kevin Saber, Sean Philip Kearney, Edward Hatton, Edward C. Bremer, Michael Vincent Miraglia, Robert Pierce, William Ross Rapoport, James Vincent Guiheen, Chirag Patel, Patrick Anthony Giordano, Timothy Good, Gregory M. Rueblinger
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Publication number: 20220051504Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Erik VAN HORN, Gennady GERMAINE, Christopher ALLEN, David J. RYDER, Paul POLONIEWICZ, Kevin SABER, Sean Philip KEARNEY, Edward HATTON, Edward C. BREMER, Michael Vincent MIRAGLIA, Robert PIERCE, William Ross RAPOPORT, James Vincent GUIHEEN, Chirag PATEL, Patrick Anthony GIORDANO, Timothy GOOD, Gregory M. RUEBLINGER
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Publication number: 20210153762Abstract: A suite of components for monitoring a subject includes one or more ECG electrodes, a securement component adapted to hold the one or more electrodes to the subject's body, and a host removably connected to or adapted to be removably connected to the one or more electrodes. The host includes a sensor, a processor, and an energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Edward C. Bremer, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Carlos A. Suarez, Brian L. Jovanovski, Shelby M. Reed, Analia Briceno-Gutierrez, Jennifer M. Grant
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Publication number: 20200387681Abstract: An indicia-reading module is capable of integration into the smallest face of thin-profile smart device. The module employs chip-on-board packaging and a customized sensor enclosure to eliminate the stack-up height found in conventional packaging. The module also employs a customized frame to reduce volume by integrating circuit subassembly circuit boards into a unique architecture and by serving as the lenses for the illuminator and the aimer, thereby eliminating the need for any extra lenses or holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer, Tao Xian, Sean Philip Kearney, Mehul Patel
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Publication number: 20200375483Abstract: A photoplesythmography (PPG) device includes an array of light emitting diodes (LED's) arranged to illuminate a tissue sample, and an array of photodetectors (PD's) adapted to detect light returned from the tissue sample and to output a PD output signal which depends at least in part on a bias current. The PPG device also includes a compensation current source and a controller. The controller is adapted to operate the compensation current source so that the current source outputs the bias current to the photodetector array.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Edward C. Bremer
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Publication number: 20200375478Abstract: A photoplethysmography (PPG) device includes an equipment module which includes a photodetector and first and second light emitting diodes (LED's) adapted to emit light of first and second wavelengths, respectively. The PPG device also includes a mask covering the patient facing extremity of the equipment module so that when the device is applied to a patient the mask is situated between the patient and the patient facing extremity. A processor is adapted to control drive current and/or operating time of the second LED to achieve an elevated localized body tissue temperature of a patient to which the PPG device is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Edward C. Bremer
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Patent number: 10789435Abstract: An indicia-reading module is capable of integration into the smallest face of thin-profile smart device. The module employs chip-on-board packaging and a customized sensor enclosure to eliminate the stack-up height found in conventional packaging. The module also employs a customized frame to reduce volume by integrating circuit subassembly circuit boards into a unique architecture and by serving as the lenses for the illuminator and the aimer, thereby eliminating the need for any extra lenses or holders.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer, Tao Xian, Sean Philip Kearney, Mehul Patel
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Patent number: 10635922Abstract: A terminal for measuring at least one dimension of an object includes at least one imaging subsystem and an actuator. The at least one imaging subsystem includes an imaging optics assembly operable to focus an image onto an image sensor array. The imaging optics assembly has an optical axis. The actuator is operably connected to the at least one imaging subsystem for moving an angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal. The terminal is adapted to obtain first image data of the object and is operable to determine at least one of a height, a width, and a depth dimension of the object based on effecting the actuator to change the angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal to align the object in second image data with the object in the first image data, the second image data being different from the first image data.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Bremer, Matthew Pankow
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Publication number: 20190272696Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Erik Van Horn, Gennady Germaine, Christopher Allen, David Ryder, Paul Poloniewicz, Kevin Saber, Sean Philip Kearney, Edward Hatton, Edward C. Bremer, Michael Vincent Miraglia, Robert Pierce, William Ross Rapoport, James Vincent Guiheen, Chirag Patel, Patrick Anthony Giordano, Timothy Good, Gregory Rueblinger
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Patent number: 10325436Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Erik Van Horn, Gennady Germaine, Christopher Allen, David Ryder, Paul Poloniewicz, Kevin Saber, Sean Philip Kearney, Edward Hatton, Edward C. Bremer, Michael Vincent Miraglia, Robert Pierce, William Ross Rapoport, James Vincent Guiheen, Chirag Patel, Patrick Anthony Giordano, Timothy Good, Gregory Rueblinger
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Reader for optical indicia presented under two or more imaging conditions within a single frame time
Patent number: 10311274Abstract: The present invention embraces an optical indicia reader, e.g., barcode scanner, that captures images of optical indicia under multiple imaging conditions within the span of a single frame. The reader includes an image sensor having selectively-addressable pixels that can be divided into groups having regions of interest (ROIs) within the reader field of view. Each pixel group is shuttered separately to obtain independent partial frame images under separate imaging conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Giordano, Timothy Good, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney, Stephen J. Colavito, Tao Xian, Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer -
READER FOR OPTICAL INDICIA PRESENTED UNDER TWO OR MORE IMAGING CONDITIONS WITHIN A SINGLE FRAME TIME
Publication number: 20190034683Abstract: The present invention embraces an optical indicia reader, e.g., barcode scanner, that captures images of optical indicia under multiple imaging conditions within the span of a single frame. The reader includes an image sensor having selectively-addressable pixels that can be divided into groups having regions of interest (ROIs) within the reader field of view. Each pixel group is shuttered separately to obtain independent partial frame images under separate imaging conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Patrick A. GIORDANO, Timothy GOOD, Erik VAN HORN, Sean P. KEARNEY, Stephen J. COLAVITO, Tao XIAN, Chen FENG, Edward C. BREMER -
Patent number: 10121039Abstract: An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Brian L. Jovanovski, Edward C. Bremer
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Reader for optical indicia presented under two or more imaging conditions within a single frame time
Patent number: 10114997Abstract: The present invention embraces an optical indicia reader, e.g., barcode scanner, that captures images of optical indicia under multiple imaging conditions within the span of a single frame. The reader includes an image sensor having selectively-addressable pixels that can be divided into groups having regions of interest (ROIs) within the reader field of view. Each pixel group is shuttered separately to obtain independent partial frame images under separate imaging conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Giordano, Timothy Good, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney, Stephen J. Colavito, Tao Xian, Chen Feng, Edward C. Bremer -
Publication number: 20180293451Abstract: A terminal for measuring at least one dimension of an object includes at least one imaging subsystem and an actuator. The at least one imaging subsystem includes an imaging optics assembly operable to focus an image onto an image sensor array. The imaging optics assembly has an optical axis. The actuator is operably connected to the at least one imaging subsystem for moving an angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal. The terminal is adapted to obtain first image data of the object and is operable to determine at least one of a height, a width, and a depth dimension of the object based on effecting the actuator to change the angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal to align the object in second image data with the object in the first image data, the second image data being different from the first image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Edward C. Bremer, Matthew Pankow
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Patent number: 10083333Abstract: An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Brian L. Jovanovski, Edward C. Bremer