Patents by Inventor Alan Christopher Bradley

Alan Christopher Bradley 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).

  • Integrated data reader and bottom-of-basket item detector
    Patent number: 7883012
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for integrating a bottom-of-basket (BOB) item detector with a data reader. In some embodiments, the BOB item detector may be integrated with a barcode scanner of a point-of-sale (POS) terminal without need for modification of the POS system software. Some embodiments may also include a visual and/or audible indication of the presence of a bottom-of-basket item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas N. Tabet, Alan Christopher Bradley