Patents by Inventor John A. Pettinelli
John A. Pettinelli 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: 10120675Abstract: A system includes at least one data collection device connected to a corresponding data terminal via a primary communication channel; and a central connectivity point connected to each data collection device via a wireless secondary communication channel so as to communicate with the at least one data collection device without disrupting communication between the at least data collection device and the corresponding data terminal via the primary communication channel and to permit remote administration of each data collection device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Jr., John Izzo
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Publication number: 20170364350Abstract: A system includes at least one data collection device connected to a corresponding data terminal via a primary communication channel; and a central connectivity point connected to each data collection device via a wireless secondary communication channel so as to communicate with the at least one data collection device without disrupting communication between the at least data collection device and the corresponding data terminal via the primary communication channel and to permit remote administration of each data collection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Jr., John Izzo
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Patent number: 9753720Abstract: A system includes at least one data collection device connected to a corresponding data terminal via a primary communication channel; and a central connectivity point connected to each data collection device via a wireless secondary communication channel so as to communicate with the at least one data collection device without disrupting communication between the at least data collection device and the corresponding data terminal via the primary communication channel and to permit remote administration of each data collection device.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Jr., John Izzo
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Publication number: 20160246588Abstract: A system includes at least one data collection device connected to a corresponding data terminal via a primary communication channel; and a central connectivity point connected to each data collection device via a wireless secondary communication channel so as to communicate with the at least one data collection device without disrupting communication between the at least data collection device and the corresponding data terminal via the primary communication channel and to permit remote administration of each data collection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, JR., John Izzo
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Publication number: 20160110577Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 9224023Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 9152835Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. Processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information. The format of a frame of image data may be recognized. The recognizing may include determining the source of the frame of image data. The recognizing may include determining a parameter associated with the frame of image data.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20140103115Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. Processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information. The format of a frame of image data may be recognized. The recognizing may include determining the source of the frame of image data. The recognizing may include determining a parameter associated with the frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, JR., John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20140076974Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 8622303Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. A processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 8596542Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capture of image data. In one embodiment an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20120153022Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capture of image data. In one embodiment an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 8074887Abstract: The invention in one embodiment is an optical reader having a plurality of imaging modules. In one method for operating a multiple imaging module reader of the invention, a second frame of image data captured via actuation of a second imaging module is automatically captured and subjected to decoding in the case an attempt to decode using a frame of image data captured via actuation of a first imaging module fails. In another embodiment, a frame of image data captured via actuation of an image sensor of a first module and actuation of illumination of a second imaging module is subjected to decoding. In another embodiment, frames of image data captured via actuation of image sensors of spaced apart modules are combined. The various modules of a multiple imaging module reader can be adapted to have different best focus positions so that a field depth of the reader is improved.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
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Patent number: 8016196Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
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Patent number: 7690572Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
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Patent number: 7413126Abstract: The invention is a system and method for providing optimized accuracy and precision in analog-to-digital conversions of data. In an embodiment of the invention, an A/D converter is configured by setting two separately definable reference voltages that are controlled by a microprocessor. The A/D converter range is as wide as, or slightly greater than, a dynamic range of the analog signal to be converted. The microprocessor adjusts at least one reference voltage. The A/D converter receives analog signals from a sensor. The dynamic range of the signal from the sensor, or the sensor operating conditions, are used to define the reference voltages. The converted data is provided to a data processor at a rate controlled by a clocking signal. In a method according to the invention, the A/D converter is operated using the features described above. The accuracy and the precision of the converted data are thereby optimized.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Jr., Matthew W. Pankow, Joseph T. Livingston, Edward C. Bremer, Timothy P. Meier
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Patent number: 7219843Abstract: The invention is an optical reader having a plurality of image sensors. Each image sensor of a plural image sensor optical reader can be disposed on an imaging module that can include a light source. In one embodiment, a frame of image data captured via actuation of an image sensor of a first imaging module and actuation of illumination of a second imaging module is subjected to decoding. The various modules of a multiple imaging module reader can be adapted to have different best focus positions so that a field depth of the reader is improved.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 7175092Abstract: The invention is a system and method for providing optimized accuracy and precision in analog-to-digital conversions of data. In an embodiment of the invention, an A/D converter is configured by setting two separately definable reference voltages that are controlled by a microprocessor. The A/D converter range is as wide as, or slightly greater than, a dynamic range of the analog signal to be converted. The microprocessor adjusts at least one reference voltage. The A/D converter receives analog signals from a sensor. The dynamic range of the signal from the sensor, or the sensor operating conditions, are used to define the reference voltages. The converted data is provided to a data processor at a rate controlled by a clocking signal. In a method according to the invention, the A/D converter is operated using the features described above. The accuracy and the precision of the converted data are thereby optimized.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Jr., Matthew W. Pankow, Joseph T. Livingston, Edward C. Bremer, Timothy P. Meier
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Publication number: 20040134988Abstract: The invention is a system and method for providing optimized accuracy and precision in analog-to-digital conversions of data. In an embodiment of the invention, an A/D converter is configured by setting two separately definable reference voltages that are controlled by a microprocessor. The A/D converter range is as wide as, or slightly greater than, a dynamic range of the analog signal to be converted. The microprocessor adjusts at least one reference voltage. The A/D converter receives analog signals from a sensor. The dynamic range of the signal from the sensor, or the sensor operating conditions, are used to define the reference voltages. The converted data is provided to a data processor at a rate controlled by a clocking signal. In a method according to the invention, the A/D converter is operated using the features described above. The accuracy and the precision of the converted data are thereby optimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Pettinelli, Matthew W. Pankow, Joseph T. Livingston, Edward C. Bremer, Timothy P. Meier
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Publication number: 20040020990Abstract: The invention is an optical reader having a plurality of imaging modules. In one method for operating a multiple imaging module reader of the invention, a second frame of image data captured via actuation of a second imaging module is automatically captured and subjected to decoding in the case an attempt to decode using a frame of image data captured via actuation of a first imaging module fails. In another embodiment, a frame of image data captured via actuation of an image sensor of a first module and actuation of illumination of a second imaging module is subjected to decoding. In another embodiment, frames of image data captured via actuation of image sensors of spaced apart modules are combined. The various modules of a multiple imaging module reader can be adapted to have different best focus positions so that a field depth of the reader is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli