Patents by Inventor Curt D. Croley

Curt D. Croley 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: 20240062026
    Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
  • Patent number: 11803717
    Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
  • Publication number: 20210027031
    Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
  • Patent number: 10789436
    Abstract: A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley, Chandra M. Nair
  • Patent number: 10634913
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for task-based modification of visual media in a heads-up display. An example system includes a heads-up display assembly configured to be worn by a user, the heads-up display assembly including a head mount and a presentation generator configured to display visual media to the user. The example system further includes a memory, and a processor configured to interface with the presentation generator and the memory. The processor identifies a current task associated with the user, and obtains a focal distance at which the visual media is to be displayed to the user during the performance of the current task. The processor causes the presentation to display the visual media at the obtained focal distance during performance of the current task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chandra M. Nair, Wenjun Sun, Curt D. Croley, Steven D. Sieckowski
  • Patent number: 10528780
    Abstract: A wearable mobile electronic device is provided. The device includes: a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end; a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a third axis perpendicular to each of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis; a data capture component, a pointing direction of the data capture component extending from the distal end; a touch display, a front surface of the touch display extending along the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis, the third axis normal to the front surface; and a mounting device configured to mount the housing to a hand such that the pointing direction of the data capture component points away from a wrist and the touch display is accessible to a thumb of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley
  • Publication number: 20190227311
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for task-based modification of visual media in a heads-up display. An example system includes a heads-up display assembly configured to be worn by a user, the heads-up display assembly including a head mount and a presentation generator configured to display visual media to the user. The example system further includes a memory, and a processor configured to interface with the presentation generator and the memory. The processor identifies a current task associated with the user, and obtains a focal distance at which the visual media is to be displayed to the user during the performance of the current task. The processor causes the presentation to display the visual media at the obtained focal distance during performance of the current task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Chandra M. Nair, Wenjun Sun, Curt D. Croley, Steven D. Sieckowski
  • Publication number: 20180167549
    Abstract: A wearable mobile electronic device is provided. The device includes: a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end; a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a third axis perpendicular to each of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis; a data capture component, a pointing direction of the data capture component extending from the distal end; a touch display, a front surface of the touch display extending along the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis, the third axis normal to the front surface; and a mounting device configured to mount the housing to a hand such that the pointing direction of the data capture component points away from a wrist and the touch display is accessible to a thumb of the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley
  • Patent number: 8966560
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for uploading data is provided herein. During operation vehicles in the field will upload their digital multimedia evidence (DME) to a mobile/intermediary upload point(s). These mobile/intermediary upload points preferably comprise computers existing in other vehicles that are not currently connected to a central repository. A mobile recorder (mDVR) will choose a particular mobile/intermediary upload point(s) based on a probability that the mobile upload point(s) will return to a connected upload point to upload the transferred DME.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Tine, Curt D. Croley, Kenneth W. Douros, Craig A. Janssen, Lester J. Miller, Deborah J. Monks, Steven J. Nowlan
  • Publication number: 20140157344
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for uploading data is provided herein. During operation vehicles in the field will upload their digital multimedia evidence (DME) to a mobile/intermediary upload point(s). These mobile/intermediary upload points preferably comprise computers existing in other vehicles that are not currently connected to a central repository. A mobile recorder (mDVR) will choose a particular mobile/intermediary upload point(s) based on a probability that the mobile upload point(s) will return to a connected upload point to upload the transferred DME.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: STEVEN D. TINE, CURT D. CROLEY, KENNETH W. DOUROS, CRAIG A. JANSSEN, LESTER J. MILLER, DEBORAH J. MONKS, STEVEN J. NOWLAN
  • Publication number: 20140089121
    Abstract: A user is alerted to context-based transactional information under which products are to be transacted at a point-of-transaction site by a speaker on an electro-optical reader. The speaker announces, as an audible message, to the user a detailed context under which each product identified to the reader is to be transacted. The audible message is broadcast as a sound wave either corresponding to a pattern of original speech, or to a sound effect. The detailed context can, for example, be a reminder to deactivate an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag associated with each identified product, or a reminder that the identified product is on sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Kaminsky, Esha Bhargava, Curt D. Croley, Nicholas Matarese
  • Patent number: 7873394
    Abstract: Systems and methodologies are provided for fabrication of a self contained key pad module having a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover and the bottom cover encapsulate and/or sandwich a stack of keypad components via an over mold procedure that is performed around the stack. The packed stack between the top cover and the bottom cover can include a flex member, an electro luminous panel, and a silicone membrane with a plurality of keys thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Gong, Curt D. Croley, Joseph Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7147163
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
  • Patent number: 6820813
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
  • Publication number: 20040166896
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an adapter unit for a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an adapter unit that provides additional functionality, and improved ergonomics and increased ruggedness to the personal digital assistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Dominick H. Salvato, Michael J. Sasloff, Curt D. Croley
  • Patent number: D629001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Palmer, Curt D. Croley, Michael A. Kaminsky, Carl A. Thelemann
  • Patent number: D634744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Palmer, Travis G. Baldwin, Curt D. Croley, Michael A. Kaminsky, Alexander R. Spiro
  • Patent number: D854079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsiopanos, JaeHo Choi, Sunghun Lim, Curt D. Croley
  • Patent number: D894270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsiopanos, JaeHo Choi, Sunghun Lim, Curt D. Croley
  • Patent number: D945521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, JaeHo Choi, Curt D. Croley