Patents by Inventor Jerry L. Walter
Jerry L. Walter 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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Patent number: 7646941Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin, David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter
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Patent number: 7336853Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter, Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin
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Patent number: 7120319Abstract: A versatile data handling apparatus providing multiple alternatives for inputting data is disclosed. The apparatus includes an array of depressible keys, a screen-based input system that is located distinctly from the depressible keys, an optical information sensing component and a visual display to present visual information to a user. The data input activities are coordinated by a computerized data handling system communicatively coupled with the various components.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin, David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter
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Publication number: 20040165793Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter, Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin
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Patent number: 6621942Abstract: A handwritten data capture apparatus is disclosed. The handwritten data capture apparatus can include a user-supported portable data capture unit and a handgrip region. The apparatus includes a handwritten data capture component having a receiving surface. A method for using a data collector to receive, compare and evaluate inputted signatures is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1998Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventors: David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter, Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin
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Publication number: 20030081860Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin, David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter
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Patent number: 5928292Abstract: A vehicle for transport, fork lift or delivery route operations, for example, includes on-board peripherals which are coupled through a Local Area Network (LAN) into a data system. A LAN data bus provides selective access to the peripherals or data devices such as, for example, a large area display, a keyboard, a printer and a data terminal. The data system controls or provides data on tasks executed by or in connection with the operation of the vehicle. To increase the versatility of the vehicle, the data terminal, multiple data terminals, or any of the other data devices may be removably coupled to the LAN to be operable externally of the vehicle. A mobile mount adapter provides a secure electrical connection of a respective data terminal to the LAN to removably incorporate the data terminal into the data system, and provide a common supply of both data and power to the data device.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5895431Abstract: A vehicle for transport, fork lift or delivery route operations, for example, includes on-board peripherals which are coupled through a Local Area Network (LAN) into a data system. A LAN data bus provides selective access to the peripherals or data devices such as, for example, a large area display, a keyboard, a printer and a data terminal. The data system controls or provides data on tasks executed by or in connection with the operation of the vehicle. To increase the versatility of the vehicle, the data terminal, multiple data terminals, or any of the other data devices may be removably coupled to the LAN to be operable externally of the vehicle. A mobile mount adapter provides a secure electrical connection of a respective data terminal to the LAN to removably incorporate the data terminal into the data system, and provide a common supply of both data and power to the data device.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5747785Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the reader unit has a pistol configuration with the automatic scan components in a barrel portion and a battery pack therefor in a handgrip portion. A display may be directed upwardly and rearwardly in the normal hand-held disposition of the reader unit during scanning, and may be of relatively large area, e.g., so as to be adaptable to direct store delivery transactions. A smart card receptacle may facilitate use of the integrated reader and terminal unit for complex transactions. A base station for the hand-held unit may include an interface such that the memory of the hand-held unit appears as a disk drive during downloading to a personal computer.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Inventors: Phillip Miller, Jerry L. Walter, Darrell L. Boatwright, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5694318Abstract: A vehicle for transport, fork lift or delivery route operations, for example, includes on-board peripherals which are coupled through a Local Area Network (LAN) into a data system. A LAN data bus provides selective access to the peripherals or data devices such as, for example, a large area display, a keyboard, a printer and a data terminal. The data system controls or provides data on tasks executed by or in connection with the operation of the vehicle. To increase the versatility of the vehicle, the data terminal, multiple data terminals, or any of the other data devices may be removably coupled to the LAN to be operable externally of the vehicle. A mobile mount adapter provides a secure electrical connection of a respective data terminal to the LAN to removably incorporate the data terminal into the data system, and provide a common supply of both data and power to the data device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5672860Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the reader unit has a pistol configuration with the automatic scan components in a barrel portion and a battery pack therefor in a handgrip portion. A display may be directed upwardly and rearwardly in the normal hand-held disposition of the reader unit during scanning, and may be of relatively large area, e.g., so as to be adaptable to direct store delivery transactions. A smart card receptacle may facilitate use of the integrated reader and terminal unit for complex transactions. A base station for the hand-held unit may include an interface such that the memory of the hand-held unit appears as a disk drive during downloading to a personal computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Jerry L. Walter, Darrell L. Boatwright, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5625180Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a hand-held data terminal has external electrical contact pads which mate with resilient contacts of a docking receptacle for the interchange of data and possibly the supply of charging current to the terminal. The terminal may be loaded into and removed from the docking receptacle in a single motion with one hand. Keyboard and display (user interface) of the terminal are fully accessible while in the docking receptacle. The terminal may be fully sealed and be completely free of the conventional pin and socket type electrical connector fittings at its exterior.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: George E. Hanson, Phillip Miller, Darald R. Schultz, Jerry L. Walter, Darrell L. Boatwright
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Patent number: 5598487Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1994Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter, Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin
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Patent number: 5465207Abstract: A vehicle for transport, fork lift or delivery route operations, for example, includes on-board peripherals which are coupled through a Local Area Network (LAN) into a data system. A LAN data bus provides selective access to the peripherals or data devices such as, for example, a large area display, a keyboard, a printer and a data terminal. The data system controls or provides data on tasks executed by or in connection with the operation of the vehicle. To increase the versatility of the vehicle, the data terminal, multiple data terminals, or any of the other data devices may be removably coupled to the LAN to be operable externally of the vehicle. A mobile mount adapter provides a secure electrical connection of a respective data terminal to the LAN to removably incorporate the data terminal into the data system. The data terminal includes base contact areas which are contacted by spring contacts of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: November 7, 1995Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Darrell L. Boatwright, George E. Hanson, Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., Darald R. Schultz, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert
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Patent number: 5457629Abstract: A vehicle for transport, fork lift or delivery route operations, for example, includes on-board peripherals which are coupled through a Local Area Network (LAN) into a data system. A LAN data bus provides selective access to the peripherals or data devices such as, for example, a large area display, a keyboard, a printer and a data terminal. The data system controls or provides data on tasks executed by or in connection with the operation of the vehicle. To increase the versatility of the vehicle, the data terminal, multiple data terminals, or any of the other data devices may be removably coupled to the LAN to be operable externally of the vehicle. A mobile mount adapter provides a secure electrical connection of a respective data terminal to the LAN to removably incorporate the data terminal into the data system, and provide a common supply of both data and power to the data device.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5331580Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a portable data device is insertable into a docking receptacle for communication with other devices. In route delivery operations and the like, a hand-held computerized data terminal is coupled with a docking unit for recharging of its batteries and communication e.g. with a printer. Preferably, the terminal can be loaded into the docking receptacle with a single motion. The terminal may be automatically positively locked in the receptacle as it is loaded with one hand; thus the terminal may be securely held in the receptacle of a portable printer even if the printer is dropped or subjected to a severe jolt. Removal may be accomplished by a push button-eject or by a single motion with one hand. The disclosure includes various docking configurations which may have non-critical alignment requirements, provide electrical contacts sealed against moisture, and economically accommodate different size terminals and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. Schultz
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Patent number: 5123064Abstract: A data capturing module combined with a portable data terminal of the hand-held type to record handwritten data. Using a digitized pad, the module can provide for direct input of handwritten data into the system, or a peripheral digital scanner can be employed to provide for data entry. Depending upon the particular application, the module therefore provides for data entry of handwritten text or graphics using the data terminal and other components of a portable data system to enter, display, print or otherwise communicate the handwritten data.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1989Date of Patent: June 16, 1992Assignee: Norand CorporationInventors: David C. Hacker, Jerry L. Walter
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Patent number: D249449Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1977Date of Patent: September 19, 1978Inventors: John J. Pink, Jerry L. Walter