Patents by Inventor John Izzo

John Izzo 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).

  • Publication number: 20060255144
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Timothy Meier, Robert Gardiner, Jeffrey Harper, John Izzo, Thomas Koziol, Andrew Longacre, John Pettinelli
  • Publication number: 20060255147
    Abstract: An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device, the device can calculate a delay and enable the laser diode assembly if a delay threshold is satisfied. The indicia decoding device, in one embodiment, can include a hand held housing and an imaging module carrying the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: William Havens, Robert Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
  • Patent number: 7090132
    Abstract: An optical reader in one embodiment can include a substrate defining an opening and solder pads coupled to the substrate proximate the opening. A laser diode including first, second, and third electrical leads can also be coupled to the substrate. First, second and third solder pads can be provided on the substrate and the first, second, and third electrical leads of the laser diode can be coupled to the first, second, and third solder pads. An optical reader in another embodiment can include a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A laser diode assembly configured to emit a laser beam can be coupled to the first surface and an illumination assembly that can include light emitting diodes can be coupled to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
  • Patent number: 7086596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John Pettinelli
  • Patent number: 7055747
    Abstract: An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device, the device can calculate a delay and enable the laser diode assembly if a delay threshold is satisfied. The indicia decoding device, in one embodiment, can include a hand held housing and an imaging module carrying the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
  • Publication number: 20050150959
    Abstract: An optical device for reading optical indicia, including: an optical imager including a first wireless transceiver and a base unit including a second wireless transceiver in communication with the first wireless transceiver. The base unit is configured to receive the optical imager and position the optical imager in an orientation so that the optical imager may be used in a presentation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: John Izzo, Michael Robinson, Timothy Fitch, Donna Fletcher, Clayton Roberts
  • Patent number: 6878729
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): are effective in a method of increasing erythropoietin and vascularization of tissue in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ji-In Kim Almstead, Nicholas John Izzo, David Robert Jones, Richard Masaru Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20040134989
    Abstract: The invention is a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, John Pettinelli
  • Publication number: 20040053977
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Ji-In Kim Almstead, Nicholas John Izzo, David Robert Jones, Richard Masaru Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20040035933
    Abstract: An optical reader including an image sensor, imaging optics, a short range aiming assembly, and a long range aiming assembly. The short range aiming assembly may comprise a plurality of LEDs. The long range aiming assembly may comprise a laser diode assembly which projects an aiming pattern that is readily visible at reading distances of several feet. The optical reader can be configured so that long range aiming assembly is enabled or disabled depending upon a present operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
  • Publication number: 20040004128
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems for analyzing and decoding image data captured with a one dimensional image sensor using N-bit mathematical methods. The analysis comprises converting a sequence of analog pixel data values to a corresponding sequence of data in an N-bit digital format and processing the data. The data can be analyzed using any or all of filtering, adaptive threshold determination, edge position interpolation, searching for distinctive barcode patterns, and detailed barcode decoding and checking. In alternative embodiments, the data is manipulated using a pre-scan of stored sequences of values. In another embodiment, the data is directly scanned and processed for qualifications, searching for, and decoding barcode patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Pettinelli, Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Timothy P. Meier
  • Publication number: 20030226895
    Abstract: An optical reader including an image sensor, imaging optics, a short range aiming assembly, and a long range aiming assembly. The short range aiming assembly may comprise a plurality of LEDs. The long range aiming assembly may comprise a laser diode assembly which projects an aiming pattern that is readily visible at reading distances of several feet. The optical reader can be configured so that long range aiming assembly is enabled or disabled depending upon a present operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
  • Patent number: 6660737
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): are effective in a method of increasing erythropoietin and vascularization of tissue in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ji-In Kim Almstead, Nicholas John Izzo, David Robert Jones, Richard Masaru Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20030222144
    Abstract: The invention is a method of manufacturing a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre,, John Pettinelli
  • Publication number: 20030168512
    Abstract: A one-dimensional optical reader which senses a position of a decodable symbol representation in captured image data and which utilizes the sensed position information to determine whether to launch a decoding algorithm to decode the symbol representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Longacre, William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, Vivian L. Hunter, John Izzo, Michael D. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20030092716
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ji-In Kim Almstead, Nicholas John Izzo, David Robert Jones, Richard Masaru Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20030083351
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure according to Formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ji-In Kim Almstead, Nicholas John Izzo, David Robert Jones, Richard Masaru Kawamoto