Patents by Inventor Aly Shivji

Aly Shivji 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).

  • Publication number: 20120325907
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Eric Mueller, Aly Shivji, Kan Li
  • Patent number: 8146814
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Arcelormittal Dofasco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eric Mueller, Aly Shivji, Kan Li
  • Publication number: 20100282842
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Eric Mueller, Aly Shivji, Kan Li
  • Patent number: 7721967
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Arcelormittal Dofasco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eric Mueller, Aly Shivji, Kan Li
  • Patent number: 7370803
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Dofasco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eric Mueller, Aly Shivji, Mohsin Choudhury
  • Publication number: 20070007354
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Mueller, Aly Shivji, Kan Li
  • Publication number: 20060032916
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Mueller, Aly Shivji, Mohsin Choudhury