Patents Examined by Thien M. Le
  • Patent number: 11328358
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an automated electronic networked central clearinghouse for clearing and reversing reversible exchanges of digital assets are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Mythical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudy Koch, Cameron Thacker, Liwen Kao
  • Patent number: 11328191
    Abstract: A card encoding system comprises a belt to receive an encodable card on a first surface of the belt; a contactless encoding module including an encoding antenna, wherein the encoding antenna is positioned opposite a second surface of the belt; and a belt drive controller configured to rotate a drive roller to move the belt to position the encodable card for encoding using the encoding antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY AB
    Inventors: John P. Skoglund, Brent Lien
  • Patent number: 11321603
    Abstract: A method for generating a time-dependent signal on a capacitive surface sensor is provided and a method for identifying a card-like object, as well as a card-like object and the use thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: PRISMADE LABS GMBH
    Inventors: Karin Weigelt, Jan Thiele
  • Patent number: 11315377
    Abstract: A coin separating and feeding device includes a separating and rotating body, a moving body, and a cover body. The separating and rotating body defines a concave portion defined in an upper surface and extending from each of an upper surface side and a peripheral surface side; and a separating concave portion disposed at a part of the concave portion and formed in a semi-circular shape by the moving body. The moving body is mounted at a rotary disk of the device, is configured to pivot about a support shaft, is pivoted by a drive means positioned under the rotary disk via a coupling body penetrating through a through hole defined in the rotary disk, and is configured to be moved from the coin receiving position to a coin delivering position when delivering coins. The cover body is disposed at an upper surface side of the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Minoru Enomoto
  • Patent number: 11315390
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transit transfer path unit structure connecting a supply/collection cassette and a banknote transfer path of an upper main body in an ATM which includes the upper main body and a lower main body and has a structure in which the supply/collection cassette is mounted on one side of the lower main body. The transit transfer path unit is disposed on one side of the upper main body of the ATM, and detachably provided between the supply/collection cassette and the banknote transfer path provided in the upper main body for separation from a banknote transfer route. Thus, the upper main body may be easily pulled to the front or rear of the ATM without any interference with the transit transfer path unit to perform the maintenance work, enhancing the convenience of the maintenance of the ATM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: HYOSUNG TNS INC.
    Inventors: Chang Ho Park, Jae Hoon Kwak, Suk Joo Kim, Tae Min Choi, Hyun Sung Chung
  • Patent number: 11308295
    Abstract: A handheld optical information reading device is provided which comprises a housing, a grip arranged on the housing, an image capture device, an illuminator, an illumination controller, an imaging controller, an image processor, and a reader. The image capture device captures an image including a symbol. The illuminator includes lighting devices around the periphery of an optical axis of the image capture device. The illumination controller controls the illuminator to selectively successively light up the lighting devices based on a predetermined order whereby irradiating a symbol with light in different illumination directions with respect to the optical axis. The imaging controller controls the image capture device to capture images of the symbol every when the lighting devices are selectively successively lighted up. The image processor creates an outline image of the symbol based on the captured images. The reader reads the symbol based on the created outline image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: KEYENCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hidehito Kubota, Takuki Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 11308771
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for an Automated Teller Machine to issue a secured bank card. An Automated Teller Machine to issue a secured bank card includes one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute instruction to perform operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Abdelkader M'Hamed Benkreira, Michael Mossoba, Joshua Edwards, Carrie Norman
  • Patent number: 11308294
    Abstract: Disclosed is a data reader and method of data reading for an imager with multiple fields of view, including directing a first field of view of the imager along a first path, directing a second field of view of the imager along a second path, and alternately selecting one of the first view or the second view via a view splitting/combining system comprising a rotating mechanism (e.g., a disk), disposed in the view path of the imager, the disk having reflective and transmissive/open portions. The system may include synchronization between rotation of the rotating disk and the imager, one synchronization comprises using a magnet on the rotating disk and a Hall sensor on a printed circuit board beside the rotating disk, the Hall sensor output then being used to synchronize image capture to motor position. Other synchronization methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: DATALOGIC USA, INC.
    Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Alan Shearin
  • Patent number: 11300830
    Abstract: A display apparatus including a frame, a plurality of LEDs regularly arranged on the frame, an optical part disposed on the LEDs and including a display panel and at least one of a phosphor sheet and an optical sheet, and a light guide plate disposed between the frame and the optical part to cover the LEDs, in which the LEDs are arranged in a matrix to be separated from each other at a constant interval, each of the LEDs includes a light emitting diode chip and a reflector disposed on an upper surface of the light emitting diode chip and contacting the upper surface of the light emitting diode chip, the reflector being configured to reflect at least part of light emitted from the light emitting diode chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eun Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 11298929
    Abstract: A composite image heat transfer is disclosed for use on specific merchandising articles, sports jerseys, or other apparel for a specific sport. A scannable mark would be embedded in a heat transfer positioned on a sports jersey, such as a jersey number or a club crest. The scannable mark would be scanned by a user to provide stats, personal information, or other information about the corresponding sports team/club and/or individual athlete. The user can also register the scannable mark and follow the sports team/club and/or athlete on social media. Thus, the composite image heat transfer with embedded scannable mark would link each jersey number with information related to the corresponding player/athlete, and each club crest would be linked to information related to the corresponding club/team. This would enable a strong interaction through social media and other web tools between athletes and/or clubs and fans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC
    Inventor: Paulo J. de Castro
  • Patent number: 11295192
    Abstract: Disclosed is a destructible RFID Tag that may include a far field antenna, a near field loop having an RFID chip, and an attachment adhesive configured to bond the destructible RFID Tag to an object. In at least one nonlimiting example embodiment the far field antenna and the near field loop are inductively coupled in a manner that allows the near field loop to send a long distance signal via the far field loop, and wherein the destructible RFID Tag destructs when the destructible RFID Tag is removed from an object after the attachment adhesive is bonded to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: METALCRAFT, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Bermel, Colynn Black, Mark Maliszewski, Joshua Martinson
  • Patent number: 11295191
    Abstract: A secure RFID device is provided. The RFID device includes a switch module mounted in a recess of a device body. The switch module includes a switching portion configured to electrically connect terminal ends of an RFID antenna embedded in the switch body. In particular, forming the recess and mounting the switch module including the switching portion to the RFID device after final lamination of the same allows for the use of manufacturing techniques that result in RFID cards having high durability and required ISO qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY AB
    Inventor: Hugo Kapp
  • Patent number: 11288563
    Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking a supply chain of a package by using a barcode and a plurality of mobile devices are provided. The methods at least includes issuing and scanning the barcode at an initial location, pairing the barcode with a first mobile device, receiving transaction information of the package to update the barcode to include the transaction information, validating the barcode with a first digital signature, unpairing the barcode with the first mobile device, scanning the barcode by a second mobile device, and pairing the barcode with the second mobile device, validating the barcode with a second digital signature, tracking a location of the package that is moving along with the second mobile device. Tracking is continued until the package is arrived at a final destination. Validated data is further confirmed by a third party to increase credibility of tracking information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Neothon Inc
    Inventors: Jinwook Lee, Sangsin Park
  • Patent number: 11288469
    Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an imaging assembly, a controller, an image decoder, a chassis, a first window, and a housing. The chassis is configured to accommodate the imaging assembly and includes an optical cavity, an opening, and a flange portion at least partially surrounding the opening. The first window is configured to at least partially cover the opening of the chassis. The housing includes a housing cavity that is dimensioned to at least partially accommodate the chassis. The housing is positionable in a first, horizontal configuration and a second, vertical configuration. In the horizontal configuration, the first window is in a generally horizontal orientation. In the vertical configuration, the first window is in a generally upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11282064
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method and an apparatus for displaying an identification code of an application. The method includes: acquiring an identification code in a target application in a system user interface (UI), where the identification code is generated by the target application according to user information in the target application; and displaying the identification code in an icon-display region of the target application in the system UI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Advanced New Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dengchao Zhu
  • Patent number: 11276266
    Abstract: A modular ATM system is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a currency conveyor, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The currency conveyor can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The currency conveyor can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the currency conveyor. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port and the second port. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the currency conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Michael J. Harty
  • Patent number: 11276265
    Abstract: A modular ATM system is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a recycler, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The recycler can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The recycler can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the recycler. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the recycler. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the recycler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International Gmbh
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Michael J. Harty
  • Patent number: 11275914
    Abstract: A method for reading machine-readable labels on a plurality of sample receptacles held by a sample rack. The sample rack is moved between first and second positions within a housing and a label reader is activated at each of a plurality of predetermined position between the first and second positions to read the machine-readable label of each of the plurality of sample receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Norbert D. Hagen, David Opalsky, Rolf Silbert
  • Patent number: 11276262
    Abstract: A voting system comprises a ballot tabulation device that tabulates each of a plurality of paper ballots by determining one or more contest selections marked on the paper ballot and storing the contest selections within a cast vote record (CVR) for the paper ballot. One or more of the paper ballots comprises a provisional ballot on which is printed an identification code that represents or is associated with a voter code assigned to a voter who cast the provisional ballot. During the tabulation process, a direct or indirect link is provided between the CVR and the voter code for the provisional ballot. The voting system also comprises an election management system that identifies the CVR associated with each of one or more inputted voter codes, i.e., the voter codes assigned to voters who have had a change in eligibility status, and updates the total vote count to include or exclude the contest selections stored within that CVR as applicable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, LLC
    Inventors: Herman Deutsch, Mike Dvorak
  • Patent number: 11270545
    Abstract: A coin dispenser is disclosed to use a dialing rod of a dialing device of a coin dispensing unit to push one side of the peripheral edge of one metal coin so that the other side of the peripheral edge of the metal coin will push two coin-stopping columns of one spring plate of the coin dispensing unit, causing the two coin-stopping columns to slide along the peripheral edge of the metal coin, and thus, when the metal coin crosses two coin-stopping columns, the metal coin is sent out of the coin outlet, achieving the effect of dispensing one metal coin at one time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Min Chang, Hung-Yi Chang, Dong-Ying Yang