Patents by Inventor Kirk Little

Kirk Little 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).

  • Modular protective housing with peripherals for a handheld communications device
    Patent number: 8077453
    Abstract: A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Harris Kent Swan, Kirk Little
  • Modular Protective Housing with Peripherals for a Handheld Communications Device
    Publication number: 20100208424
    Abstract: A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Solution Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harris Kent Swan, Kirk Little
  • Modular protective housing with peripherals for a handheld communications device
    Patent number: 7663878
    Abstract: A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventors: Harris Kent Swan, Kirk Little
  • Modular protective housing with peripherals for a handheld communicatons device
    Publication number: 20070223182
    Abstract: A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Harris Swan, Kirk Little