Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Luse
Ronald E. Luse 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: 6826165Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Publication number: 20040090945Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Publication number: 20040073933Abstract: Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which, in turn, communicate with one or more host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller and an adapter which has a simulcast and sequential mode provide selective interface between host computers and base transceivers. A scheme for routing data through the communication system is also disclosed wherein the intermediate base stations are organized into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Charles D. Gollnick, Ronald E. Luse, John G. Pavek, Marvin L. Sojka, James D. Cnossen, Arvin D. Danielson, Ronald L. Mahany, Mary L. Detweiler, Gary N. Spiess, Guy J. West, Amos D. Young, Keith K. Cargin, Robert C. Meier, Richard C. Arensdorf, Robert G. Geers
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Publication number: 20040044667Abstract: A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customer's credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Robert C. Meier, Phillip Miller, Roger L. Wolf, Julie Ann Miller, George E. Hanson, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick, Keith K. Cargin, Steven H. Salvay, Arvin D. Danielson
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Publication number: 20040023651Abstract: Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which, in turn, communicate with one or more host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller and an adapter which has a simulcast and sequential mode provide selective interface between host computers and base transceivers. A scheme for routing data through the communication system is also disclosed wherein the intermediate base stations are organized into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Charles D. Gollnick, Ronald E. Luse, John G. Pavek, Marvin L. Sojka, James D. Cnossen, Arvin D. Danielson, Ronald L. Mahany, Mary L. Detweiler, Gary N. Spiess, Guy J. West, Amos D. Young, Robert C. Meier, Keith K. Cargin, Richard C. Arensdorf, Robert G. Geers
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Publication number: 20040023617Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Publication number: 20030193905Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Patent number: 6614768Abstract: A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customer's credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Robert C. Meier, Phillip Miller, Roger L. Wolf, George E. Hanson, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Steven H. Salvay, Arvin D. Danielson
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Publication number: 20030128685Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Publication number: 20030051080Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Patent number: 6374311Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Patent number: 6359872Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Patent number: 6075780Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Patent number: 6046992Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Patent number: 5940771Abstract: A data collection network supports roaming terminals which may enter and exit a sleep mode to conserve power. A plurality of base stations each periodically transmit pending message indications to those roaming data collection terminals in range. Instead of requiring the transceiver within each terminal to always be active, the receiver is activated in synchrony with the transmissions of pending message indications from at least one of the base stations. Otherwise, the terminal may deactivate the transceiver, i.e., place it in a sleep state. The terminal may also sleep through pluralities of transmissions of pending message indications, and, thereafter, awake in synchrony to receive subsequent pending message indications. To minimize noise, the terminal may operate using a lower frequency system clock when not collecting data. When collecting data, especially where processing time proves more critical, the system clock frequency is increased.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1995Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Charles D. Gollnick, Ronald E. Luse, John G. Pavek, Marvin L. Sojka, James D. Cnossen, Arvin D. Danielson, Ronald L. Mahany, Mary L. Detweiler, Gary N. Spiess, Guy J. West, Amos D. Young, Robert C. Meier, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Richard C. Arensdorf, Robert G. Geers
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Patent number: 5844893Abstract: Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which communicate with one or two host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller provides selective interface means to be employed between the host computers and the base transceivers whereby low data rate base transceivers may be utilized with the network controller while spread spectrum or high data rate networked base transceivers may be also utilized. The network controller may allow selection of interface means for three of its ports from its front panel with use of three input keys. The network controller is entirely external to the host computer or computers, and can couple to a variety of commonly encountered host ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Charles D. Gollnick, Ronald E. Luse, John G. Pavek, Marvin L. Sojka, James D. Cnossen, Robert G. Geers, Arvin D. Danielson, Mary L. Detweiler, Gary N. Spiess, Guy J. West, Amos D. Young, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Richard C. Arensdorf, Ronald L. Mahany
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Patent number: 5740366Abstract: An apparatus and a method for routing data in a radio data communication system having one or more host computers, one or more intermediate base stations, and one or more RF terminals organizes the intermediate base stations into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Communication between the host computer and the RF terminals is achieved by using the network of intermediate base stations to transmit the data.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Ronald E. Luse
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Patent number: 5708680Abstract: Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which communicate with one or two host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller provides selective interface means to be employed between the host computers and the base transceivers whereby low data rate base transceivers may be utilized with the network controller while spread spectrum or high data rate networked base transceivers may be also utilized. The network controller may allow selection of interface means for three of its ports from its front panel with use of three input keys. The network controller is entirely external to the host computer or computers, and can couple to a variety of commonly encountered host ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Charles D. Gollnick, Ronald E. Luse, John G. Pavek, Marvin L. Sojka, James D. Cnossen, Robert G. Geers, Arvin D. Danielson, Mary L. Detweiler, Gary N. Spiess, Guy J. West, Amos D. Young, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Richard C. Arensdorf, Ronald L. Mahany
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Patent number: 5682379Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Ronald L. Mahany, Alan G. Bunte, Ronald E. Luse, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick
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Patent number: 5602854Abstract: A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1993Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Ronald E. Luse, Ronald L. Mahany, Guy J. West, Charles D. Gollnick