Patents by Inventor James Mealy
James Mealy 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: 8226194Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a handheld printing device that allow the handheld printing device to print images onto a planar or non-planar print surface are described herein. The handheld printing device may include, among other things, a print head, a position module, and a print module. The print head may be designed to deposit one or more printing substances onto a print surface of a print medium. The position module may be designed to generate mapping information of the print surface including three dimensional location of a print spot of the print surface, and to generate positioning information indicating three dimensional location of the handheld printing device relative to the print medium. And finally, the print module may be designed to control the print head, to cause the print head to deposit or not to deposit one or more of the printing substances onto the print spot based, at least in part, by comparing the positioning information to the mapping information.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons, James Mealy, Gregory F. Carlson, Todd A. McClelland
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Patent number: 8229503Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a scanning device for use with a mobile device are described herein. The scanning device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium to be scanned and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational images and the captured surface images. A mobile device may include one or more features of the scanning device including the image capture module and the positioning module. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons, Patrick A. McKinley, Gregory F. Carlson, Todd A. McClelland, James Mealy
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Publication number: 20120136620Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for use in a device, such as a handheld printer or scanner, having functionality that requires information of its position relative to an origin and initial orientation. The module includes two sensors to generate movement data indicative of movement direction and orientation changes of the device. The location and orientation of the device relative to the origin and initial orientation is derived based on the movement data. A handheld printer or scanner implementing the device may thus be moved in different directions across a media to print or scan images, text, or other objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Marvell International Technology Ltd.Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8121809Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for use in a device, such as a handheld printer or scanner, having functionality that requires information of its position relative to an origin and initial orientation. The module includes two sensors to generate movement data indicative of movement direction and orientation changes of the device. The location and orientation of the device relative to the origin and initial orientation is derived based on the movement data. A handheld printer or scanner implementing the device may thus be moved in different directions across a media to print or scan images, text, or other objects.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8100497Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device are described herein. The handheld image translation device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational measurements and/or the captured surface images. A print module of the handheld image translation device may cause print forming substances to be deposited based at least in part on the positioning information. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe, Todd A. McClelland, Gregory F. Carlson, Gopi Paramesh, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8096713Abstract: A hand-propelled printer/scanner is disclosed for use in updating a project document, such as any diagram, schematic, floor plan, or other document. The project document is updated with revision drawings and/or notes printed by the hand-propelled printer/scanner directly on an existing project document. The hand-propelled printer/scanner is sized for single hand use and is moved about on the project document for printing the revisions and notes. A position module provides absolute position data so that the revisions and notes are printed at the correct locations on the existing document. Use of the hand-propelled printer/scanner allows project documents to be updated on the job site, as an example.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, James Mealy, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8083422Abstract: A mobile, handheld and hand-propelled tattoo printer is disclosed for use in printing a tattoo design on a body part. The tattoo design may be any image, graphic, word, phrase, or other tattoo design. The tattoo printer receives or generates image data of the tattoo design. A user moves the tattoo printer on a body part for printing the tattoo design. A position module provides absolute position data so that the tattoo design is accurately printed. The tattoo printer can be used to apply countless tattoo designs based upon image data received from one or more sources.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: Asher Simmons, James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe
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Patent number: 8079765Abstract: A mobile, handheld and hand-propelled labeling printer is disclosed for use in printing label data on a storage object. The label data may include a description of the preservation item, the data and time that the preservation item was collected, the location from which it was collected, an identification of the person who collected the item, an identification number, and other data. The label data may be printed as text or code. The labeling printer receives image data of the label data. A user moves the labeling printer on a storage object for printing the label data while a position module provides absolute position data so that the label data is accurately printed. Complete consistency between stored label data and printed label is achieved because the image data is based on label data obtained from the stored label data.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, James Mealy, Asher Simmons
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Publication number: 20110298862Abstract: A hand-held printer that includes an inkjet array having a plurality of inkjets is disclosed. The hand-held printer may include an inkjet cap sized to cooperatively engage the inkjet array, wherein the inkjet cap is movable between and open position and a closed position, and a plurality of wipers carried by the inkjet cap, wherein each of the plurality of wipers is configured to engage one of the plurality of inkjets as the inkjet cap moves from the open position to the closed position; and wherein each of the plurality of wipers includes a gasket configured to form a seal adjacent to one of the plurality of inkjets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: MARVELL INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: James Mealy, Jonathan Neal Andrews, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8043015Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device configured to detect an edge of a target print medium to prevent unintended deposition of a printing substance are described herein. The handheld image translation device, which may be a printing device, may include a print head, a position module, and a print module. The print head may be configured to deposit one or more printing substances onto a first surface such as a target print surface. The position module may be configured to receive data from navigation sensors indicating a first surface characteristic of the first surface, and to determine whether at least a portion of the print head is positioned over a second surface having a second surface characteristic different from the first characteristic, wherein the determination is made by detecting a characteristic other than the first surface characteristic as indicated by data received from the navigation sensors.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons, James Mealy, Patrick A. McKinley, Gregory F. Carlson, Todd A. McClelland
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Patent number: 7997683Abstract: A hand-held printer that includes an inkjet array having a plurality of inkjets is disclosed. The hand-held printer may include an inkjet cap sized to cooperatively engage the inkjet array, wherein the inkjet cap is movable between and open position and a closed position, and a plurality of wipers carried by the inkjet cap, wherein each of the plurality of wipers is configured to engage one of the plurality of inkjets as the inkjet cap moves from the open position to the closed position; and wherein each of the plurality of wipers includes a gasket configured to form a seal adjacent to one of the plurality of inkjets.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James Mealy, Jonathan Neal Andrews, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 8000740Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for an image translation device for use with a mobile device are described herein. The image translation device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational measurements and the captured surface images. A print module of the image translation device may cause print forming substances to be deposited based at least in part on the positioning information. A mobile device may include one or more features of the image translation device including the image capture module, the positioning module, and the print module. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons, Patrick A. McKinley, Gregory F. Carlson, Todd A. McClelland, James Mealy
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Patent number: 7949370Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a scanning device for use with a mobile device are described herein. The scanning device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium to be scanned and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational images and the captured surface images. A mobile device may include one or more features of the scanning device including the image capture module and the positioning module. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Asher Simmons, Patrick A. McKinley, Gregory F. Carlson, Todd A. McClelland, James Mealy
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Patent number: 7940980Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a handheld device that comprises an information module for obtaining and/or receiving information pertaining to a surface adjacent to the device, and a position determination arrangement for determining at least one of a position and/or velocity of the handheld device. The position determination arrangement comprises a determination module configured to determine at least one of a relative position of the handheld device and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon at least one of surface markings located on the surface adjacent the device and/or apparatus markings located on an input apparatus. The surface markings and the apparatus markings are configured to provide absolute position information.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Gregory F. Carlson, Asher Simmons, James Mealy
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Publication number: 20110074852Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device are described herein. The handheld image translation device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational measurements and/or the captured surface images. A print module of the handheld image translation device may cause print forming substances to be deposited based at least in part on the positioning information. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe, Todd A. McClelland, Gregory F. Carlson, Gopi Paramesh, Asher Simmons
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Publication number: 20100321732Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a handheld device that comprises an information module for obtaining and/or receiving information pertaining to a surface adjacent to the device, and a position determination arrangement for determining at least one of a position and/or velocity of the handheld device. The position determination arrangement comprises a determination module configured to determine at least one of a relative position of the handheld device and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon at least one of surface markings located on the surface adjacent the device and/or apparatus markings located on an input apparatus. The surface markings and the apparatus markings are configured to provide absolute position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Gregory F. Carlson, Asher Simmons, James Mealy
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Patent number: 7845748Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a handheld image translation device are described herein. The handheld image translation device may include an image capture module to capture surface images of a medium and a positioning module to determine positioning information based at least in part on navigational measurements and/or the captured surface images. A print module of the handheld image translation device may cause print forming substances to be deposited based at least in part on the positioning information. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe, Todd A. McClelland, Gregory F. Carlson, Gopi Paramesh, Asher Simmons
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Patent number: 7773796Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a handheld device that comprises an information module for obtaining and/or receiving information pertaining to a surface adjacent to the device, and a position determination arrangement for determining at least one of a position and/or velocity of the handheld device. The position determination arrangement comprises a determination module configured to determine at least one of a relative position of the handheld device and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon at least one of surface markings located on the surface adjacent the device and/or apparatus markings located on an input apparatus. The surface markings and the apparatus markings are configured to provide absolute position information.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Gregory F. Carlson, Asher Simmons, James Mealy
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Publication number: 20090237482Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes moving a handheld device over a print medium, depositing a tagging substance with the handheld device in a tagging pattern on the print medium, further moving the handheld device over the print medium such that at least one sensor of the handheld device senses at least part of the tagging pattern, and determining at least one of a position and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon the sensing at least part of the tagging pattern. The tagging pattern is configured to provide absolute position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: James Mealy, James D. Bledsoe
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Publication number: 20090060283Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a handheld device that comprises an information module for obtaining and/or receiving information pertaining to a surface adjacent to the device, and a position determination arrangement for determining at least one of a position and/or velocity of the handheld device. The position determination arrangement comprises a determination module configured to determine at least one of a relative position of the handheld device and/or a velocity of the handheld device based upon at least one of surface markings located on the surface adjacent the device and/or apparatus markings located on an input apparatus. The surface markings and the apparatus markings are configured to provide absolute position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: James D. Bledsoe, Gregory F. Carlson, Asher Simmons, James Mealy