Patents by Inventor Ian R. Jenkins

Ian R. Jenkins 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: 9791896
    Abstract: A device and method performs a predefined functionality. The method includes generating a first view including selectable elements corresponding to a predefined functionality with first position data and first orientation data shown on a display device. The method includes determining a movement of the display device relative to a user. The method includes generating a second view including at least one of the selectable elements with second position data and second orientation data based on the first image data and the movement data, the second position and orientation data being the same as the first position and orientation data, respectively, relative to the user. The method includes selecting one of the at least one of the selectable elements of the second view as a function of the second position data and the second orientation data and executing the predefined functionality corresponding to the selected one of the selectable elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Martin, Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Adam J. Karnas, Shane E. MacGregor, Alexander R. Spiro, Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos
  • Patent number: 9704009
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a handle for gripping the mobile device with fingers of one hand. A display is oriented substantially parallel to a long axis of the handle such that a thumb of the one hand is capable of touching at least a portion of the display when the fingers of the one hand grip the handle of the mobile device. A data acquisition device is positioned so as to capture product information from an object located on an opposite side of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos, Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair
  • Patent number: 9697393
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for adjusting mobile-device operating parameters based on housing-support type. In an embodiment, a mobile device includes a housing; a data-acquisition device disposed in the housing; a sensor module configured to detect at least one housing-support element in a housing support, and to communicate a mode-identification signal indicative of the detection; and a processor coupled to the sensor module, configured to receive the mode-identification signal, to determine (a) whether the housing is positioned in a housing support and (b) a housing-support type, and to adjust one or more operating parameters of the mobile device based at least in part on the determined housing-support type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adrian J. Stagg, Richard M. Martin, Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos
  • Patent number: 9679180
    Abstract: A portable data capture device and method for using the same are provided. The portable capture device includes a data capture module, a processor and a sensory indicator component. The data capture module captures data from a data bearing element. The processor determines that that the data has been successfully captured, subsequently processes the data to extract at least one characteristic thereof, and determines an indicator associated with the at least one characteristic. The sensory indicator component presents the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sunghun Lim, Ian R Jenkins
  • Patent number: 9202095
    Abstract: An adapter for a mobile device is described. The adapter includes a handle portion having a trigger switch that is accessible to an index finger of a hand of the user when the handle portion is held in the hand of the user. A cradle portion is positioned above the handle portion for receiving at least a portion of the mobile device such that a plane of a display of the mobile device is substantially aligned with a long axis of the handle portion and the display is viewable by the user when the mobile device is positioned in the cradle portion and the handle portion is held in the hand of the user. A data acquisition device is coupled to the cradle portion. The data acquisition device acquires data from an object upon actuation of the trigger switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Martin, Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos
  • Patent number: 9129174
    Abstract: A mobile unit (MU) is described. The MU includes a handle configured for gripping the MU with fingers of one hand of a user's arm. The MU includes a trigger switch positioned on the handle and configured to activate a data capture function of the MU when the trigger switch is depressed. The MU includes a display device positioned above the handle of the MU such that the display device is viewable to the user when the fingers grip the handle of the MU and the user's arm is maximally extended. The MU includes a data acquisition device located on an opposite side of the display device so as to capture data from an object positioned in a field of view of the data acquisition device when the trigger switch is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos
  • Patent number: 9113235
    Abstract: A device and method automatically executes a predetermined procedure. The method includes receiving input data by a mobile unit (MU), the input data including a request for output data, the MU including a data capture module. The method includes obtaining external data using the data capture module, the external data being indicative of at least one external condition related to the MU. The method includes selecting one of at least one capture engine of the data capturing module as a function of the external data and the input data, the selected capture engine configured to obtain the output data. The method includes automatically executing a predetermined procedure using the MU as a function of the selected capture engine and the external data, the predetermined procedure including a plurality of steps, one of the steps being obtaining the output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tslopanos
  • Patent number: 8977205
    Abstract: A head-mounted computing device is described. The head-mounted computing device includes a processor. Coupled to the processor is a memory for storing a software application for execution on the processor. A battery provides current to the processor. A frame supports the processor, the memory, and the battery. The frame includes a mechanical coupling feature and an electrical connector for receiving a peripheral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole D. Tricoukes, Juliet T. Chon, Ian R. Jenkins, Mark E. Wheeler, Mitchell Maiman, Jorg Schlieffers
  • Patent number: 8848940
    Abstract: A headset is described. The headset includes a headset insert worn on a head of a user. The headset insert includes a first connector having a first mechanical coupler. The first connector is configured to mate in at least two different orientations with a second connector having a second mechanical coupler. A frame includes the second connector that mates with the first connector. The frame is adapted to receive the headset insert in at least two different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole D. Tricoukes, Juliet T. Chon, Ian R. Jenkins, Mitchell Maiman, Jorg Schlieffers
  • Publication number: 20140145953
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a housing having a pistol grip portion. A display is coupled to the housing such that the display is viewable by a user of the mobile device when the pistol grip portion is held in a hand of the user. A trigger-like control switch is located on the pistol grip portion of the mobile device. A pointing device is located on the trigger-like control switch such that the pointing device is accessible to an index finger of a hand of the user when the pistol grip portion is held in the hand of the user. The pointing device controls at least one function of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos, Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair
  • Publication number: 20140145925
    Abstract: A device and method performs a predefined functionality. The method includes generating a first view including selectable elements corresponding to a predefined functionality with first position data and first orientation data shown on a display device. The method includes determining a movement of the display device relative to a user. The method includes generating a second view including at least one of the selectable elements with second position data and second orientation data based on the first image data and the movement data, the second position and orientation data being the same as the first position and orientation data, respectively, relative to the user. The method includes selecting one of the at least one of the selectable elements of the second view as a function of the second position data and the second orientation data and executing the predefined functionality corresponding to the selected one of the selectable elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Martin, Jaeho Chol, Ian R. Jenkins, Adam J. Karnas, Shane E. McGregor, Alexander R. Spiro, Konstantionos D. Tsiopanos
  • Publication number: 20140132389
    Abstract: A device and method automatically executes a predetermined procedure. The method includes receiving input data by a mobile unit (MU), the input data including a request for output data, the MU including a data capture module. The method includes obtaining external data using the data capture module, the external data being indicative of at least one external condition related to the MU. The method includes selecting one of at least one capture engine of the data capturing module as a function of the external data and the input data, the selected capture engine configured to obtain the output data. The method includes automatically executing a predetermined procedure using the MU as a function of the selected capture engine and the external data, the predetermined procedure including a plurality of steps, one of the steps being obtaining the output data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tslopanos
  • Patent number: D698316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Rit Fui Yong, Ian R Jenkins, Scott H Richards, Chin Sen Tang, Lawan Tangsakul
  • Patent number: D709888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Kaminsky, Ian R. Jenkins
  • Patent number: D726186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian R Jenkins, John Bridge, Nickolas Ovvadias, Jorg Schlieffers
  • Patent number: D763261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaeho Choi, Ian R. Jenkins, Richard M. Martin, Chandra M. Nair, Konstantinos D. Tsiopanos
  • Patent number: D804482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian R. Jenkins, Edward Anthony Hackett, Michael Kaminsky
  • Patent number: D822027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian R. Jenkins, Edward Anthony Hackett, Michael Kaminsky
  • Patent number: D835576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian R. Jenkins, Edward Anthony Hackett, Michael Kaminsky
  • Patent number: D849746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Ian R. Jenkins