Patents by Inventor Davide Bruni
Davide Bruni 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: 20190080126Abstract: A reader contains a housing with a window having a peripheral rim. The housing has a device for reading coded information which generates a field projecting through the window towards the outside of the housing, and has a device for visually indicating the result to a user. The visual indication device generates an indication appearing substantially at least on the window, on a portion of the peripheral rim of the window, or on a portion of the housing adjoining laterally the peripheral rim of the window. The housing portion is at least on the left side, right side, or below the window. Additionally, a camera based checkout security system includes at least a checkout security camera and a fixed position reader of coded information. The checkout security camera generates a camera field of view directed towards the window of the fixed position reader of coded information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Davide Bruni, Guy L. Johnson, Robert W. Rudeen, Michelle Suman
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Publication number: 20190073503Abstract: The present disclosure relates to data readers including an improved imaging system that optimizes active and passive autofocus techniques for improving data reading functions. In an example, the data reader initially uses active autofocus techniques to focus a lens system based on a measurement reading by a rangefinder and acquire an image of an item in the field-of-view of the data reader. The data reader includes a decoding engine operable to decode an optical code of the item using the acquired image. If the decoding engine is unable to decode the optical code using the active autofocus technique, the data reader alternates to a passive autofocus technique to alter the focus settings of the lens system and reattempt the decoding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Federico Canini, Kurt Vonmetz, Davide Bruni
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Publication number: 20190005286Abstract: Coded information reader (1) for reading coded information (6) from an object, comprising a first camera assembly (10) having a first resolution, a first frame rate and a first field of view (18), and a second camera assembly (20) having a second resolution, a second frame rate and a second field of view (28), wherein the first resolution is lower than the second resolution and the first frame rate is higher than the second frame rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2015Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni
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Patent number: 10146975Abstract: The present disclosure relates to data readers including an improved imaging system that optimizes active and passive autofocus techniques for improving data reading functions. In an example, the data reader initially uses active autofocus techniques to focus a lens system based on a measurement reading by a rangefinder and acquire an image of an item in the field-of-view of the data reader. The data reader includes a decoding engine operable to decode an optical code of the item using the acquired image. If the decoding engine is unable to decode the optical code using the active autofocus technique, the data reader alternates to a passive autofocus technique to alter the focus settings of the lens system and reattempt the decoding process.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.Inventors: Federico Canini, Kurt Vonmetz, Davide Bruni
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Patent number: 10133895Abstract: A reader contains a housing with a window having a peripheral rim. The housing has a device for reading coded information which generates a field projecting through the window towards the outside of the housing, and has a device for visually indicating the result to a user. The visual indication device generates an indication appearing substantially at least on the window, on a portion of the peripheral rim of the window, or on a portion of the housing adjoining laterally the peripheral rim of the window. The housing portion is at least on the left side, right side, or below the window. Additionally, a camera based checkout security system includes at least a checkout security camera and a fixed position reader of coded information. The checkout security camera generates a camera field of view directed towards the window of the fixed position reader of coded information.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l.Inventors: Davide Bruni, Guy L. Johnson, Robert W. Rudeen, Michele Suman
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Publication number: 20180287606Abstract: A flexible cable may include an electrical conductor, a dielectric insulator layer surrounding the electrical conductor, a jacket layer being flexible and surrounding the dielectric insulator layer, a shield surrounding the dielectric insulator layer and a connector electrically connected to the electrical conductor. The connector may be configured to connect to an electronic device and communicate electrical signals from the electrical conductor to the electronic device. The cable may further include a capacitive layer engaging the jacket layer. At least one capacitive pad may be disposed on the capacitive layer and be configured to communicate signals (e.g., capacitance variance) over a communications path in response to a user touching the capacitive pad(s) by his or her fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Pietro Todescato, Davide Bruni, Fabio Albanese
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Patent number: 9990522Abstract: An imager module for an optical code reader may include a camera comprising a lens system, and an actuator for moving the lens system operatively connected to the lens system for autofocus adjustment. The actuator for moving the lens system comprises a linear electric motor with a drive shaft, a position sensor device adapted to detect the position of the drive shaft within a predefined stroke length and a control device adapted to control the movement of the drive shaft. The control device and the position sensor device are integrated in a single PCB, the electric motor comprises a frame that supports the drive shaft, and the single PCB constitutes part of said frame. On optical code reader may include such an imager module.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Datalogic IP Tech S.R.L.Inventors: Davide Bottazzi, Davide Bruni, Federico Canini, Luca Perugini
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Publication number: 20180137318Abstract: The present disclosure relates to data readers including an improved imaging system that optimizes active and passive autofocus techniques for improving data reading functions. In an example, the data reader initially uses active autofocus techniques to focus a lens system based on a measurement reading by a rangefinder and acquire an image of an item in the field-of-view of the data reader. The data reader includes a decoding engine operable to decode an optical code of the item using the acquired image. If the decoding engine is unable to decode the optical code using the active autofocus technique, the data reader alternates to a passive autofocus technique to alter the focus settings of the lens system and reattempt the decoding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Federico Canini, Kurt Vonmetz, Davide Bruni
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Publication number: 20180089480Abstract: A method of scanning an object may include determining that an object is proximately positioned relative to a scanning volume of a presentation scanner in response to receiving at least one object presence signal prior to scanning a code indicia positioned on the object. At least one object sensory indicator device may be activated in response to determining that the object is proximately positioned relative to the scanning volume so as to indicate that the object is proximate to the scanning volume to a user. A second level of detection and location feedback may be provided for code indicia within the scanning volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni, Charles Forrister Atwater, Scott Gerald Horn
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Publication number: 20180004994Abstract: An imager module for an optical code reader may include a camera comprising a lens system, and an actuator for moving the lens system operatively connected to the lens system for autofocus adjustment. The actuator for moving the lens system comprises a linear electric motor with a drive shaft, a position sensor device adapted to detect the position of the drive shaft within a predefined stroke length and a control device adapted to control the movement of the drive shaft. The control device and the position sensor device are integrated in a single PCB, the electric motor comprises a frame that supports the drive shaft, and the single PCB constitutes part of said frame. On optical code reader may include such an imager module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Davide Bottazzi, Davide Bruni, Federico Canini, Luca Perugini
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Patent number: 9842239Abstract: A method of scanning an object may include determining that an object is proximately positioned relative to a scanning volume of a presentation scanner in response to receiving at least one object presence signal prior to scanning a code indicia positioned on the object. At least one object sensory indicator device may be activated in response to determining that the object is proximately positioned relative to the scanning volume so as to indicate that the object is proximate to the scanning volume to a user. A second level of detection and location feedback may be provided for code indicia within the scanning volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Datalogic IP Tech S.R.L.Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni, Charles Forrister Atwater, Scott Gerald Horn
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Publication number: 20170262675Abstract: A method of scanning an object may include determining that an object is proximately positioned relative to a scanning volume of a presentation scanner in response to receiving at least one object presence signal prior to scanning a code indicia positioned on the object. At least one object sensory indicator device may be activated in response to determining that the object is proximately positioned relative to the scanning volume so as to indicate that the object is proximate to the scanning volume to a user. A second level of detection and location feedback may be provided for code indicia within the scanning volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni, Charles Forrister Atwater, Scott Gerald Horn
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Patent number: 9665758Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods for a data reader having an ESD shield with integrated optical characteristics to improve illumination features of the data reader. The data reader includes an illumination module configured to generate illumination, and an ESD shield having high ESD resistance for protecting electronic and other sensitive components of the data reader. The ESD shield further includes a reflective interior surface and a spatial filter, where the reflective surface and filter together are operable to provide a uniform distribution of illumination along the body of the data reader.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Datalogic IP Tech S.R.L.Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni, Stefano Balduini Montanari, Giuseppe di Bari
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Patent number: 9639730Abstract: An engine for a machine-readable symbol reader includes an image sensor; at least one optical component positioned in an optical path of the image sensor, the image sensor and the at least one optical component having a receiving optical axis and a depth of field; an illumination source; and at least two optical components positioned relative to the illumination source to direct light emitted by the illumination source outward of the engine as a first beam and at least a second beam. The first and the second beams are each parallel to the receiving optical axis of the image sensor and the at least one optical component at least along the depth of field of the image sensor and the at least one optical component. The first and the second beams are opposed to one another across the receiving optical axis of the image sensor and the at least one optical component to provide a visible aiming indication when impinging on an object.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH SRLInventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni
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Publication number: 20160379027Abstract: A reader contains a housing with a window having a peripheral rim. The housing has a device for reading coded information which generates a field projecting through the window towards the outside of the housing, and has a device for visually indicating the result to a user. The visual indication device generates an indication appearing substantially at least on the window, on a portion of the peripheral rim of the window, or on a portion of the housing adjoining laterally the peripheral rim of the window. The housing portion is at least on the left side, right side, or below the window. Additionally, a camera based checkout security system includes at least a checkout security camera and a fixed position reader of coded information. The checkout security camera generates a camera field of view directed towards the window of the fixed position reader of coded information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Davide Bruni, Guy L. Johnson, Robert W. Rudeen, Michele Suman
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Patent number: 9482793Abstract: An image capture module includes a liquid lens having a first and a second electrode, and a first and a second conductor element in electrical contact with the first and second electrode, respectively, the first and second conductor elements being each intended for connection with a voltage generator for driving the liquid lens. The first conductor element includes an electrically conductive body having a peripheral region for contact with the first electrode of the liquid lens with a light diaphragm aperture in a central region thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.Inventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni, Renato Rigutti, Bassam Hallal, Federico Canini
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Publication number: 20160104018Abstract: An engine for a machine-readable symbol reader includes an image sensor; at least one optical component positioned in an optical path of the image sensor, the image sensor and the at least one optical component having a receiving optical axis and a depth of field; an illumination source; and at least two optical components positioned relative to the illumination source to direct light emitted by the illumination source outward of the engine as a first beam and at least a second beam. The first and the second beams are each parallel to the receiving optical axis of the image sensor and the at least one optical component at least along the depth of field of the image sensor and the at least one optical component. The first and the second beams are opposed to one another across the receiving optical axis of the image sensor and the at least one optical component to provide a visible aiming indication when impinging on an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni
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Publication number: 20140247503Abstract: An image capture module includes a liquid lens having a first and a second electrode, and a first and a second conductor element in electrical contact with the first and second electrode, respectively, the first and second conductor elements being each intended for connection with a voltage generator for driving the liquid lens. The first conductor element includes an electrically conductive body having a peripheral region for contact with the first electrode of the liquid lens with a light diaphragm aperture in a central region thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Datalogic Scanning Group S.r.L.Inventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni, Renato Rigutti, Bassam Hallal, Federico Canini
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Patent number: 8743263Abstract: An image capture module includes a liquid lens having a first and a second electrode, and a first and a second conductor element in electrical contact with the first and second electrode, respectively, the first and second conductor elements being each intended for connection with a voltage generator for driving the liquid lens. The first conductor element includes an electrically conductive body having a peripheral region for contact with the first electrode of the liquid lens with a light diaphragm aperture in a central region thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Datalogic Scanning Group S.R.L.Inventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni, Renato Rigutti, Bassam Hallal, Federico Canini
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Publication number: 20110274372Abstract: An image capture module includes a liquid lens having a first and a second electrode, and a first and a second conductor element in electrical contact with the first and second electrode, respectively, the first and second conductor elements being each intended for connection with a voltage generator for driving the liquid lens. The first conductor element includes an electrically conductive body having a peripheral region for contact with the first electrode of the liquid lens with a light diaphragm aperture in a central region thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: DATALOGIC SCANNING GROUP S.R.L.Inventors: Maurizio Bianchi, Davide Bruni, Renato Rigutti, Bassam Hallal, Federico Canini