Patents by Inventor Alistair Hamilton
Alistair Hamilton 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: 8803684Abstract: A surveillance method and system is provided for receiving image data from a plurality of said cameras; storing the received image data identifying each camera from which the image data originated; enabling each of a plurality of camera users who own or operate respective cameras to assign a said camera owned or operated by the camera user to at least one said set of cameras and to authorize selected users of the system to access image data from said at least one set of cameras, wherein said users of the system can include camera users and/or users not owning or operating any cameras; storing camera set data identifying the assigned camera as belonging to said set of cameras; storing user data identifying the users authorized to access image data from said set of cameras; and outputting image data to users dependent upon said camera set data and said user data.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cloudview LimitedInventors: Simon Peter Dudley Barker, James Becher-Wickes, Robert Vivian Searles, Elizbeth Clare Wood, Keith Alistair Hamilton, Robert Laurence Searles
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Patent number: 8418086Abstract: Quarantining data received while a computing device is locked. While the computing device is locked, content items such as images, notifications, voice memos, telephone numbers, and the like are stored in a first memory area. The content items are transferred to a second memory area, separate from the first memory area, based on transfer criteria associated with the content items. For example, images may be automatically uploaded to a web page after the computing device is unlocked, while a mail program executes to display any messages received while the display has been locked. In some embodiments, the user inputs the content items into a locked mobile computing device and further provides the transfer criteria for the content items.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Karon A. Weber, Katrika Woodcock, Jennifer Lauren Rodenhouse, Alistair Hamilton
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Publication number: 20120313781Abstract: A surveillance method and system is provided for receiving image data from a plurality of said cameras; storing the received image data identifying each camera from which the image data originated; enabling each of a plurality of camera users who own or operate respective cameras to assign a said camera owned or operated by the camera user to at least one said set of cameras and to authorise selected users of the system to access image data from said at least one set of cameras, wherein said users of the system can include camera users and/or users not owning or operating any cameras; storing camera set data identifying the assigned camera as belonging to said set of cameras; storing user data identifying the users authorised to access image data from said set of cameras; and outputting image data to users dependent upon said camera set data and said user data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Jabbakam LimitedInventors: Simon Peter Dudley Barker, James Becher-Wickes, Keith Alistair Hamilton, Robert Laurence Searles, Robert Vivian Searles, Elizabeth Clare Wood
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Publication number: 20110221673Abstract: Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wulff, Alistair Hamilton, Sudhir Bhatia, David Bellows, Kevin Cordes
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Patent number: 8019903Abstract: An accessory computing device or display detachable from another computing device such as a mobile computing device. The accessory computing device displays data from the mobile computing device including notifications relating to electronic mail messages, voice mail messages, stock prices, sports scores, etc. A user interacts with the accessory computing device to control the mobile computing device by, for example, replying to messages, controlling a game executing on the mobile computing device, or silencing a ringer on the mobile computing device. In some embodiments, a plurality of the accessory computing devices interact with the same mobile computing device (e.g., in a multi-player game or device location tracking application executing on the mobile computing device).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Richard Hanks, Alistair Hamilton, Rinat Aruh, Johan Carl Liden
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Publication number: 20110205076Abstract: Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wulff, Alistair Hamilton, Sudhir Bhatia, David Bellows, Kevin Cordes
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Publication number: 20110205376Abstract: Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wulff, Alistair Hamilton, Sudhir Bhatia, David Bellows, Kevin Cordes
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Patent number: 7872444Abstract: Systems and methods for opportunistically charging a rechargeable power source of a portable electronic unit are provided. The system includes a primary inductance assembly energized by a main power source for inducing an electro-magnetic flux in a secondary coil assembly associated with a power source of the portable unit. Such electro-magnetic flux creates an electric current that is subsequently employed for charging the power source of the portable unit. A controller of the charging system can monitor state of charge, and notify a user when a recharge is required. Scavenging modes may also be employed for recharging the main power source and the rechargeable source of the portable unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alistair Hamilton, Raj Bridgelall
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Publication number: 20100250794Abstract: An accessory computing device or display detachable from another computing device such as a mobile computing device. The accessory computing device displays data from the mobile computing device including notifications relating to electronic mail messages, voice mail messages, stock prices, sports scores, etc. A user interacts with the accessory computing device to control the mobile computing device by, for example, replying to messages, controlling a game executing on the mobile computing device, or silencing a ringer on the mobile computing device. In some embodiments, a plurality of the accessory computing devices interact with the same mobile computing device (e.g., in a multi-player game or device location tracking application executing on the mobile computing device).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Richard Hanks, Alistair Hamilton, Rinat Aruh, Johan Carl Liden
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Patent number: 7746511Abstract: A scan head adjustable for optimum ergonomic scan angles. The scan head can be rotated according to a user's preferred mode such that the angle of the scan engine can be mechanically adjusted to give the optimum angle for its use. In support thereof, a cam provides sufficient action to give the optimum angle. A rotating cam pin is utilized through the cam path in accordance with a predetermined height that adjusts to specific angles of the scan engine.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alistair Hamilton, Sudhir Bhatia, Jaeho Choi
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Publication number: 20100146235Abstract: Quarantining data received while a computing device is locked. While the computing device is locked, content items such as images, notifications, voice memos, telephone numbers, and the like are stored in a first memory area. The content items are transferred to a second memory area, separate from the first memory area, based on transfer criteria associated with the content items. For example, images may be automatically uploaded to a web page after the computing device is unlocked, while a mail program executes to display any messages received while the display has been locked. In some embodiments, the user inputs the content items into a locked mobile computing device and further provides the transfer criteria for the content items.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Karon A. Weber, Katrika Woodcock, Jennifer Lauren Rodenhouse, Alistair Hamilton
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Patent number: 7717235Abstract: A convertible checkout terminal includes a housing having a window and a data capture device for capturing through the window data associated with products to be checked out at the terminal, a customer interface supported by the housing for enabling a customer to interact with the terminal in a self-service mode of operation, a clerk interface supported by the housing for enabling a clerk to interact with the terminal in a full-service mode of operation, and a mode selector for selecting either the self-service mode in which the customer interface is operational, or the full-service mode in which the clerk interface is operational.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Graham Marshall, Shane MacGregor, Alistair Hamilton
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Publication number: 20100100623Abstract: Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Thomas Wulff, Alistair Hamilton, Sudhir Bhatia, David Bellows, Kevin Cordes
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Publication number: 20100044157Abstract: A convertible checkout terminal includes a housing having a window and a data capture device for capturing through the window data associated with products to be checked out at the terminal, a customer interface supported by the housing for enabling a customer to interact with the terminal in a self-service mode of operation, a clerk interface supported by the housing for enabling a clerk to interact with the terminal in a full-service mode of operation, and a mode selector for selecting either the self-service mode in which the customer interface is operational, or the full-service mode in which the clerk interface is operational.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Graham Marshall, Shane MacGregor, Alistair Hamilton
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Patent number: 7562824Abstract: The subject invention relates to systems and methods for employing a housing as part of a hand held scanner as to increase utility and add ruggedness. The housing comprises an upper top housing and lower bottom housing, with the top housing comprising a set of accessory rails adapted to accept accessories associated with the hand held scanner, and the lower housing including an adjustable mass element for balancing a weight of the scanner. Also, top housing can be adapted to accept various key pad configurations via a transitional mounting frame, and the bottom housing can hold a stylus. A bar code scanner system employing such housing can incorporate displays located on various sides of the housing and/or key pads to facilitate a reading from the scanner at slanted angles.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Symbol Technologies, IncInventors: Sudhir Bhatia, Alistair Hamilton, Jaeho Choi, Curt Croley, Thomas Wulff
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Patent number: 7416129Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for employing a housing as part of a hand held scanner as to increase utility and add ruggedness. The housing comprises an upper top housing and lower bottom housing, with the top housing comprising a set of accessory rails adapted to accept accessories associated with the hand hold scanner, and the lower housing including an adjustable mass element for balancing a weight of the scanner. Also, top housing can be adapted to accept various key pad configurations via a transitional mounting frame, and the bottom housing can hold a stylus. A bar code scanner system employing such housing can incorporate displays located on various sides of the housing and/or key pads to facilitate a reading from the scanner at slanted angles.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Bhatia, Alistair Hamilton, Jaeho Choi, Curt Croley, Thomas Wulff
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Publication number: 20080183781Abstract: An input arrangement for a mobile device may include (a) a manual input mechanism producing a primary input when engaged; and (b) first and second state shifting mechanisms respectively producing first and second secondary inputs when used in combination with an initial engaging of the manual input mechanism. Each of the first and second state shifting mechanisms also produces a further secondary input when used in combination with a subsequent engaging of the manual input mechanism. The further secondary input produced by the combination of the manual input mechanism and the second state shifting mechanism is the first secondary input.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Alistair Hamilton, Markus Heberlein, Victor Guerrido, JaeHo Choi, Edwin Booth, Curt Croley
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Publication number: 20080148523Abstract: A handle for a mobile device includes a housing coupled to the mobile device; a surface of the housing being contoured to substantially conform to a natural curvature of a hand of the user. The handle also includes a perch coupled to the housing and extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Shane MacGregor, Alistair Hamilton, JaeHo Choi, Chad Chaumont
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Publication number: 20080111709Abstract: A data input arrangement for a mobile device which includes a first group of input keys, a second group of input keys and a break. The first group defines a first typing surface on the mobile device. The first typing surface defines a first shape. The second group defines a second typing surface on the mobile device. The second typing surface defines a second shape different from the first shape. The break is situated between the first and second groups to separate the first and second groups from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Chad Chaumont, Shane MacGregor, Alistair Hamilton
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Publication number: 20080100578Abstract: A data input arrangement includes an array of input keys extending across a typing surface. At least one of the input keys includes a first viewable surface displaying a first set of input data and a second viewable surface angled relative to the first viewable surface. The second viewable surface displays a second set of input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Chad Chaumont, Alistair Hamilton