Patents by Inventor Guy H. Berthiaume

Guy H. Berthiaume 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).

  • Patent number: 10242017
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices, e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 9697404
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20160232392
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 9262664
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20150248572
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 8985457
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20140217166
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices. e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, David D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 8635309
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices, e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20140008430
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 8528821
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Jr., Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20120248197
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Daniel D. Yeakley, Aldo Mario Caballero, James T. Sauerwein, Guy H. Berthiaume, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Adam E. Meggitt, Larry K. Hooks, JR., Brian V. Conti
  • Patent number: 8196832
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam Edward Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Jr., Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20090044003
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices. e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20080203167
    Abstract: A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Adam E. Meggitt, James T. Sauerwein, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 7367514
    Abstract: A symbol generator can be configured to receive various user input data, and can encode one or more programming bar codes based on the input data. Such input data can include designators for files. The input data can also include commands to be executed by a device reading the one or more programming bar codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Soule, III, Daniel D. Yeakley, Aldo Mario Caballero, James T. Sauerwein, Guy H. Berthiaume, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Adam E. Meggitt, Larry K. Hooks, Jr., Brian V. Conti
  • Patent number: 7337317
    Abstract: A portable device is equipped with a broadcasting operating mode in which the broadcasting portable device executes a verbatim memory data image copying to another device or plurality of devices equipped with receiving modes of operation. Single-threaded OS free commands may be utilized to control both the broadcasting and receiving devices during a data copy session. In another aspect, a reprogramming system includes a symbol generator and a reconfigurable device. The symbol generator processes user input data to encode a reprogramming symbol, and the reconfigurable device reads the reprogramming symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam E. Meggitt, Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo Mario Caballero, Brian V. Conti, Jeffrey Dean Harper, Larry K. Hooks, Jr., James T. Sauerwein, Robert M. Soule, III, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 6757628
    Abstract: A compensator for use in connection with the metering of electricity calculates multi-level losses due to loss devices such as transformers and transmission lines. The compensator calculates losses to delivered electricity due to the presence of such loss devices and can sum losses from multiple loss devices to determine the electricity being delivered at various points, or levels, in the transmission system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Landis+Gyr Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Anderson, Michael K. Bearden, Guy H. Berthiaume
  • Patent number: 6429785
    Abstract: An electrical energy meter includes a voltage digitizing circuit, a current digitizing circuit, a metering circuit, a clock circuit, and a source of externally-generated time standard information. The voltage digitizing circuit is operable to obtain analog line voltage information and generated digital line voltage information therefrom. Similarly, the current digitizing circuit is operable to obtain analog line current information and generate digital line current information therefrom. The metering circuit is operable to receive the digital line voltage information and the digital line current information and generate metering information therefrom. The clock circuit is operable to generate calendar/clock information, said clock circuit having a calibration input for receiving precision time calibration information. The source of externally-generated time standard information is operably coupled to provide precision time calibration information to the calibration input of the clock circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Griffin, Guy H. Berthiaume
  • Patent number: 5204537
    Abstract: A typical printing device has a document feeder, a printer, and a document transport mechanism for transporting documents from the document feeder to the printer. In accordance with the invention, there is provided a thickness measurer which measures the thickness of a document prior to the transport of the document to the printer, a controller which receives the thickness information and which provides a gap-adjustment signal, and an adjuster which receives the gap-adjustment signal and adjusts the gap accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Recognition Equipment Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard I. Bennet, Guy H. Berthiaume, Michael F. Haw, Joseph G. Melber, Jr., Jimmie Neill
  • Patent number: 5118209
    Abstract: A typical printing device has a document feeder, a printer, and a document transport mechanism for transporting documents from the document feeder to the printer. In accordance with the invention, there is provided a thickness measurer which measures the thickness of a document prior to the transport of the document to the printer, a controller which receives the thickness information and which provides a gap-adjustment signal, and an adjuster which receives the gap-adjustment signal and adjusts the gap accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: TransTechnology Corporation
    Inventors: Richard I. Bennet, Guy H. Berthiaume, Michael F. Haw, Joseph G. Melber, Jr., Jimmie Neill