Patents by Inventor Daniel F. Donato
Daniel F. Donato 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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Publication number: 20230058995Abstract: A method of object identification includes: capturing an image of an object having a material presenting surface artifacts; detecting a boundary within the captured image; selecting a portion of the image depicting the surface material within the boundary; based on the selected portion of the image, determining attributes of the surface artifacts; generating, based on the determined attributes of the surface artifacts, a physical identifier corresponding to the object; and storing the generated physical identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Daniel F. Donato, James J. O'Hagan, Tom D. Bianculli, Stuart Peter Hubbard
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Patent number: 11461566Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an event within a monitored area are provided. A transmitter emits an RF interrogation signal into the monitored area. An RF target positioned within the monitored area reflects the interrogation signal as a target signal when the interrogation signal impinges on the RF target. The RF target has a switch actuatable by a user between a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a first reflective state, and a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a second reflective state. A receiver receives the target signal from the RF target. Based on the target signal received by the receiver, a processor can detect an indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating. The processor triggers an action in response to the indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: James J. O'Hagan, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20210182511Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an event within a monitored area are provided. A transmitter emits an RF interrogation signal into the monitored area. An RF target positioned within the monitored area reflects the interrogation signal as a target signal when the interrogation signal impinges on the RF target. The RF target has a switch actuatable by a user between a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a first reflective state, and a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a second reflective state. A receiver receives the target signal from the RF target. Based on the target signal received by the receiver, a processor can detect an indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating. The processor triggers an action in response to the indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: James J. O'Hagan, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 10929622Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an event within a monitored area are provided. A transmitter emits an RF interrogation signal into the monitored area. An RF target positioned within the monitored area reflects the interrogation signal as a target signal when the interrogation signal impinges on the RF target. The RF target has a switch actuatable by a user between a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a first reflective state, and a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a second reflective state. A receiver receives the target signal from the RF target. Based on the target signal received by the receiver, a processor can detect an indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating. The processor triggers an action in response to the indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: James J. O'Hagan, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 10814642Abstract: A media processing device is disclosed. An example media processing device includes memory including machine-readable instructions; and a processor to execute the machine-readable instructions to control a printhead assembly, the processor being configured to communicate with the printhead assembly in accordance with a pin configuration, wherein the pin configuration includes pin groups, and each of the pin groups includes a signal line and a reference voltage, wherein the signal line pin is coupled to a source of changing values, and the reference voltage pin is coupled to a constant voltage.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Dwight D. Dipert, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20200147963Abstract: A media processing device is disclosed. An example media processing device includes memory including machine-readable instructions; and a processor to execute the machine-readable instructions to control a printhead assembly, the processor being configured to communicate with the printhead assembly in accordance with a pin configuration, wherein the pin configuration includes pin groups, and each of the pin groups includes a signal line and a reference voltage, wherein the signal line pin is coupled to a source of changing values, and the reference voltage pin is coupled to a constant voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Dwight D. Dipert, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 10569542Abstract: Printhead pin configurations are disclosed. An example printhead assembly includes an interface to place the printhead assembly in communication with a logic circuit; and a logic circuit configured according to a pin configuration, the pin configuration comprising pin groups, wherein each of the pin groups includes a signal line and a reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Dwight D. Dipert, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20180050538Abstract: Printhead pin configurations are disclosed. An example printhead assembly includes an interface to place the printhead assembly in communication with a logic circuit; and a logic circuit configured according to a pin configuration, the pin configuration comprising pin groups, wherein each of the pin groups includes a signal line and a reference voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Dwight D. Dipert, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 9849694Abstract: A printer/encoder system is provided for mounting to a mobile unit, such as a forklift-type vehicle. The printer/encoder system is adapted for printing and encoding one or more media units that may be stored in a media supply assembly of the printer/encoder system. The printer/encoder system may be mounted to the mobile unit using a mobile unit mounting assembly having a shock resistance system for protecting at least portions of the printer/encoder system from mechanical shocks or vibrations that are commonly associated with mobile unit movement. The printer/encoder system may include an encoder assembly structured to encode a transponder, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder, on a media unit. The printer/encoder system may include an encoder assembly having a modular design.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Anthony Brown, Boris Y. Tsirline, Martin Schwan, Karl Torchalski, Tom Zwier, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 9613242Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20160371032Abstract: An example disclosed method includes querying, via a logic circuit, a media processing device memory for files that can be stored to a USB storage device, the USB storage device being connected to a USB Host port of the media processing device; receiving a selection of one of the files to be stored to the USB storage device; determining, via the logic circuit, if the selected one of the files is a particular type of file, and if the selected one of the files is the particular type of file, converting the selected one of the files from a first representation to a second representation; and storing the selected one of the files in the second representation to the USB storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Carol L. Hill, James E. Phillips, Mark Schaefer, Leo T. Lowy, Daniel F. Donato, Andrew J. Pekarske, Gordon E. Molek, David S. Feldman
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Patent number: 9524460Abstract: Media rolls, support structures for the media rolls, and media processing systems are provided. A media roll may include an identification transponder having retrievable information regarding the media units and associated media unit transponders wound around a core of the media roll. A support structure may include a spindle for supporting a media roll and include an identification coupler for communicating with the identification transponder. In addition to the spindle having the identification coupler, the media processing systems may include a second coupler for encoding the media unit transponders and a printhead for printing indicia onto the media units. The information retrieved from the identification transponder may be used to adjust one or more encoding and/or printing settings of the systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Boris Y. Tsirline, Karl Torchalski, Martin Andreas Karl Schwan, Steven Kovanko, Anthony Brown, Chris Aiello, Daniel F. Donato, Robert Gawelczyk, Tom Zwier, William Shuff
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Patent number: 9520630Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to isolation devices, systems, methods and various means, for isolating ignition causing signals and/or explosions from hazardous or explosive environments.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Edward A. Richley, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 9391675Abstract: An RFID communication system comprising a near field coupler that is capable of selectively communicating with a targeted transponder positioned among a group of multiple adjacent transponders. The coupler is configured to receive communication signals from a transceiver and transmit the signals to a targeted transponder in a transponder operating region. The coupler includes a number of radiating elements spaced apart and a switching element. The switching element selectively couples one or more of the radiating elements to the transceiver. The coupled elements transmit the signals into the transponder operating region by emanating a near field effect. The pattern of the near field effect may be adjusted by changing the combination of the coupled radiating elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: ZIH CORP.Inventors: Yevgeniy Borisov, Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20150372363Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to isolation devices, systems, methods and various means, for isolating ignition causing signals and/or explosions from hazardous or explosive environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Edward A. Richley, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20150161426Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 9000862Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to isolation devices, systems, methods and various means, for isolating ignition causing signals and/or explosions from hazardous or explosive environments.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Edward A. Richley, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20140132399Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: ZIH CORP.Inventors: Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato
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Patent number: 8596532Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electromagnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato
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Publication number: 20130300543Abstract: An RFID communication system comprising a near field coupler that is capable of selectively communicating with a targeted transponder positioned among a group of multiple adjacent transponders. The coupler is configured to receive communication signals from a transceiver and transmit the signals to a targeted transponder in a transponder operating region. The coupler includes a number of radiating elements spaced apart and a switching element. The switching element selectively couples one or more of the radiating elements to the transceiver. The coupled elements transmit the signals into the transponder operating region by emanating a near field effect. The pattern of the near field effect may be adjusted by changing the combination of the coupled radiating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Yevgeniy Borisov, Karl Torchalski, Daniel F. Donato