Patents by Inventor Rene Martinez
Rene Martinez 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: 20210271831Abstract: Vehicle mounted Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems and associated methods are provided. An example vehicle mounted RFID system is configured to operate an RFID system in a high-power mode. The example vehicle mounted RFID system is further configured to determine that an operating state of a vehicle switched from an active charging state to an inactive state. The example vehicle mounted RFID system is further configured to, in response to determine that the operating state of the vehicle switched from the active charging state to the inactive state, initialize a timer for a period of time. The example vehicle mounted RFID system is further configured to, in response to an elapse of the period of time, switch the RFID system to a low-power mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP.Inventors: Bruce MORTON, Rene MARTINEZ, Richard BLAIR
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Publication number: 20210192155Abstract: An encoding method is illustrated. The method includes receiving data to be encoded onto a storage media, wherein the data corresponds to an item and is assigned to a data category. Further, the method includes parsing data into a plurality of data portions, based on one or more first characteristics associated with each of one or more characters in the data. The method further includes encoding, by the processor, the plurality of data portions using a plurality of encoding schemes, to generate a data packet, such that a first data portion of the plurality of data portions is encoded using a first encoding scheme of the plurality of encoding schemes and a second data portion of the plurality of data portions is encoded using a second encoding scheme of the plurality of encoding schemes, wherein the first encoding scheme is different from the second encoding scheme. Furthermore, the method includes transmitting the data packet, wherein the data packet is configured to be stored in the storage media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Rene MARTINEZ, Shashidhar RAMAMURTHY, James PETERNEL
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Patent number: 11028338Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for extracting, separating and purifying compounds of interest obtained from essential oils and plant extracts which is continuously held.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: UNIVERSIDAD INDUSTRIAL DE SANTANDERInventors: Elena Stashenko, Diego Camilo Duran Garcia, Jairo Rene Martinez Morales, Yuri Cordoba Campo, Anderson Julian Arias Velandia, Jesica Julieth Mejia Medina, Camilo Andres Tavera Reyes
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Patent number: 10990769Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods of manufacturing are described that provide improved tag identification. An example system includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner that receives a stream of RFID tags each associated with a respective article. The system further includes a first sensor attached to the RFID scanner that generates first positional data and a second sensor positioned separate from the first sensor that generates second positional data. The system also includes a computing device communicably coupled with the RFID scanner, the first sensor, and the second sensor. The computing device receives the stream of RFID tags, receives first positional data from the first sensor, receives second positional data from the second sensor, and determines an intended RFID tag from amongst the stream of RFID tags based upon the first positional data and the second positional data.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Ka Man Au, Charles Joseph Cunningham, IV, Michael J. Wells, Abhay Ravi Chandran, Rodney W. Chinn, Shashidhar Ramamurthy, Christopher T. Bouchat, Rene Martinez, Michael V. Miraglia
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Patent number: 10872214Abstract: An apparatus for measuring dimension and weight is provided. In one implementation, the apparatus comprises a dimensioner, a force sensing device, and a portable control module. The dimensioner, which is mounted on headgear or body wear to be worn on the head or body of a user, is configured to determine dimensions of an object. The force sensing device, which is incorporated into footwear to be worn on at least one foot of the user, is configured to measure a force acting on a bottom portion of the footwear. The portable control unit includes a dimension input module configured to receive signals from the dimensioner indicative of the dimensions of the object and further includes a weight input module configured to receive signals from the force sensing device indicative of the weight of the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: H. Sprague Ackley, John Spencer Bandringa, Bruce McKay Morton, Arthur Millican, Rene Martinez
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Patent number: 10839173Abstract: A RFID reader RFID reader may include an antenna that outputs signals and receive signals reflected from an object moving relative to the antenna, and circuitry configured to receive the reflected signals from the antenna. The reflected signals may determine that the motion has occurred relative to the antenna or be cancelled using a signal generated based on the reflected signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Hunter Leland, Gary Spiess, John Jorgenson, Rene Martinez
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Patent number: 10810387Abstract: Provided herein is an RFID reader system and method for determining an RFID tag distance. The RFID reader receives a first backscattered signal from an RFID tag in response to transmission of a first RF interrogation signal, and determines a first phase angle of the first backscattered signal. A radio transceiver device receives a second backscattered signal in response to transmission of a second RF interrogation signal, and determines a second phase angle of the second backscattered signal. A main control unit determines a plurality of first distances and a second distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag based on the first phase angle and the second phase angle, and select one of the plurality of first distances with respect to the determined second distance as a final distance.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Pavel Nikitin, Rene Martinez
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Patent number: 10565488Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder may include a substrate and a device. The substrate may be in communication with a controller and an antenna, and the antenna is arranged to receive radio frequency signals. A first side surface of the substrate may include a capacitor. The device may be detachably coupled with the substrate via a conductive member positioned between the structure and the capacitor of the substrate, and the conductive member may be within a desired proximity of the capacitor. The structure may be attached to an attachment surface so that an attachment strength between the structure and the attachment surface may be greater than a force required to decouple the structure from the substrate. When the structure is decoupled from the substrate, the conductive member separates from the capacitor, disabling the transponder.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Gregory Alan Raven, Jason Harrigan, Rene Martinez, Pavel Nikitin, Shashidhar Ramamurthy, David William Gilpin, Stephen Kelly
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Publication number: 20200034583Abstract: Provided herein is an RFID reader system and method for determining an RFID tag distance. The RFID reader receives a first backscattered signal from an RFID tag in response to transmission of a first RF interrogation signal, and determines a first phase angle of the first backscattered signal. A radio transceiver device receives a second backscattered signal in response to transmission of a second RF interrogation signal, and determines a second phase angle of the second backscattered signal. A main control unit determines a plurality of first distances and a second distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag based on the first phase angle and the second phase angle, and select one of the plurality of first distances with respect to the determined second distance as a final distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Pavel Nikitin, Rene Martinez
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Publication number: 20190345412Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for extracting, separating and purifying compounds of interest obtained from essential oils and plant extracts which is continuously held.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Elena Stashenko, Diego Camilo Duran Garcia, Jairo Rene Martinez Morales, Yuri Cordoba Campo, Anderson Julian Arias Velandia, Jesica Julieth Mejia Medina, Camilo Andres Tavera Reyes
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Patent number: 10452968Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag with improved sensitivity includes an antenna that receives a radio-frequency (RF) signal and wireless power from an RFID reader. The RFID tag further includes a circuit that varies a reflection coefficient of the antenna to transmit a reflected signal to the reader, the reflected signal having periods of high reflectance when a relatively high amount of the RF signal is reflected, and low reflectance periods when a relatively low amount of the RF signal is reflected. The reflectance of the antenna is sufficiently low during the high reflectance periods to enable wireless power reception during the high reflectance periods.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Pavel Nikitin, Stephen J. Kelly, Rene Martinez
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Patent number: 10445540Abstract: Systems and methods for a distributed antenna network are provided. One system includes a plurality of antenna modules coupled via a communication line, with each antenna module configured to be switched between a through state and a connected state using radio-frequency identification (RFID) control signals. The system further includes a plurality of antennas, with each antenna connected to a corresponding antenna module. A controller is coupled to the communication line and configured to transmit RFID control signals to the plurality of antenna modules to selectively activate one of the antenna modules by switching the antenna module to the connected state to thereby activate an antenna connected to the antenna module in the connected state.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Rene Martinez, Pavel Nikitin, Stephen J. Kelly, Jason Harrigan
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Patent number: 10430622Abstract: A method for reconfiguring an RFID tag or RFID reader is disclosed. The method may include receiving a wireless signal from an RFID reader; processing, by an RFID circuit, the wireless signal received from the antenna; determining if a first sensor or switch that is connected to the RFID circuit is engaged or activated; outputting a first signal to the RFID circuit when the first sensor or switch is engaged or activated; and changing by the RFID circuit, at least one operating parameter of the RFID tag when the RFID circuit receives the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Pavel Nikitin, Rene Martinez, Stephen J. Kelly, Shashidhar Ramamurthy
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Publication number: 20190278962Abstract: An apparatus for measuring dimension and weight is provided. In one implementation, the apparatus comprises a dimensioner, a force sensing device, and a portable control module. The dimensioner, which is mounted on headgear or body wear to be worn on the head or body of a user, is configured to determine dimensions of an object. The force sensing device, which is incorporated into footwear to be worn on at least one foot of the user, is configured to measure a force acting on a bottom portion of the footwear. The portable control unit includes a dimension input module configured to receive signals from the dimensioner indicative of the dimensions of the object and further includes a weight input module configured to receive signals from the force sensing device indicative of the weight of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: H. Sprague ACKLEY, John Spencer BANDRINGA, Bruce McKay MORTON, Arthur MILLICAN, Rene MARTINEZ
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Patent number: 10339346Abstract: Systems and methods for a reconfigurable antenna are provided. One system includes a device having a plurality of antenna elements configured to read a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag and a switch having an input configured to receive a control signal from an RFID reader via a communication line to select one antenna of the plurality of antenna elements. The device further include a controller configured to control a state of the switch, wherein the switch is configured to be switched between states when the controller receives the RFID control signal comprising an address unique to the switch, thereby allowing the RFID reader to send an interrogation signal to and receive a response from the RFID tag in response to receiving the RFID control signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Pavel Nikitin, Rene Martinez, Stephen J. Kelly
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Patent number: 10339352Abstract: An apparatus for measuring dimension and weight is provided. In one implementation, the apparatus comprises a dimensioner, a force sensing device, and a portable control module. The dimensioner, which is mounted on headgear or body wear to be worn on the head or body of a user, is configured to determine dimensions of an object. The force sensing device, which is incorporated into footwear to be worn on at least one foot of the user, is configured to measure a force acting on a bottom portion of the footwear. The portable control unit includes a dimension input module configured to receive signals from the dimensioner indicative of the dimensions of the object and further includes a weight input module configured to receive signals from the force sensing device indicative of the weight of the object.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: H. Sprague Ackley, John Spencer Bandringa, Bruce McKay Morton, Arthur Millican, Rene Martinez
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Publication number: 20190138768Abstract: A RFID reader RFID reader may include an antenna that outputs signals and receive signals reflected from an object moving relative to the antenna, and circuitry configured to receive the reflected signals from the antenna. The reflected signals may determine that the motion has occurred relative to the antenna or be cancelled using a signal generated based on the reflected signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Hunter LELAND, Gary SPIESS, John JORGENSON, Rene MARTINEZ
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Publication number: 20190138769Abstract: Systems and methods for a distributed antenna network are provided. One system includes a plurality of antenna modules coupled via a communication line, with each antenna module configured to be switched between a through state and a connected state using radio-frequency identification (RFID) control signals. The system further includes a plurality of antennas, with each antenna connected to a corresponding antenna module. A controller is coupled to the communication line and configured to transmit RFID control signals to the plurality of antenna modules to selectively activate one of the antenna modules by switching the antenna module to the connected state to thereby activate an antenna connected to the antenna module in the connected state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Rene MARTINEZ, Pavel NIKITIN, Stephen J. KELLY, Jason HARRIGAN
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Patent number: 10185849Abstract: Systems and methods for a distributed antenna network are provided. One system includes a plurality of antenna modules coupled via a communication line, with each antenna module configured to be switched between a through state and a connected state using radio-frequency identification (RFID) control signals. The system further includes a plurality of antennas, with each antenna connected to a corresponding antenna module. A controller is coupled to the communication line and configured to transmit RFID control signals to the plurality of antenna modules to selectively activate one of the antenna modules by switching the antenna module to the connected state to thereby activate an antenna connected to the antenna module in the connected state.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Rene Martinez, Pavel Nikitin, Stephen J. Kelly, Jason Harrigan
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Publication number: 20190005283Abstract: A method for reconfiguring an RFID tag or RFID reader is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: INTERMEC, INC.Inventors: Pavel NIKITIN, Rene MARTINEZ, Stephen J. KELLY, Shashidhar RAMAMURTHY