Patents by Inventor Judith Murrah
Judith Murrah 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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Publication number: 20190205346Abstract: A system associated with authentication of an object related to a multi-mode marker using a processing device. The processing device performs operations that include detecting a signal associated with a multi-mode marker related with the object; assigning a digital code based on the detected signal associated with the multi-mode marker; and identifying the object based on the digital code related to authentication of the object. A corresponding method and computer-readable device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Judith Murrah, Phidung H. Tran, Maciej B. Szczepanik, MingHwa Benjamin Liang, James A. Hayward
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Patent number: 10282480Abstract: A system associated with authentication of an object related to a multi-mode marker using a processing device. The processing device performs operations that include detecting a signal associated with a multi-mode marker related with the object; assigning a digital code based on the detected signal associated with the multi-mode marker; and identifying the object based on the digital code related to authentication of the object. A corresponding method and computer-readable device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: APDN (B.V.I)Inventors: Judith Murrah, Phidung H. Tran, Maciej B. Szczepanik, MingHwa Benjamin Liang, James A. Hayward
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Publication number: 20180173810Abstract: A system associated with authentication of an object related to a multi-mode marker using a processing device. The processing device performs operations that include detecting a signal associated with a multi-mode marker related with the object; assigning a digital code based on the detected signal associated with the multi-mode marker; and identifying the object based on the digital code related to authentication of the object. A corresponding method and computer-readable device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Judith Murrah, Phidung H. Tran, Maciej B. Szczepanik, MingHwa Benjamin Liang, James A. Hayward
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Patent number: 9904734Abstract: A multi-mode reader instrument capable of detecting and determining digital data from a signal from one or more markers, indicia or taggants on an object, the markers, indicia or taggants such as a bar code, a QR code, an RFID, an optical compound, a fluorescent compound, a phosphorescent compound, a DNA taggant, an upconverting phosphor (UCP), a chemical dye, a digitized image, a radioactive compound, an olfactory compound or a thermal attribute of the object is provided. Also, provided is a method and a system for identifying an object, the system includes: a multi-mode reader instrument for detecting data from a signal from one or more markers, indicia or taggants on an object and assignment of digital code for the marker and a database for securing and retrieving information relevant to the item.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: APDN (B.V.I.) INC.Inventors: Judith Murrah, Phidung H. Tran, Maciej B. Szczepanik, MingHwa Benjamin Liang, James A. Hayward
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Patent number: 9483717Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for stocking and/or restocking an item. During operation, an RFID reader will determine items to be stocked/restocked. This determination may be made by performing a first scan and determining all items within range. Once determined, the RFID reader will continuously scan items that are within range. When the RIFD reader encounters an additional item that is similar to an item to be stocked/restocked, a notification is provided to a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLCInventor: Judith A. Murrah
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Publication number: 20160246892Abstract: A multi-mode reader instrument capable of detecting and determining digital data from a signal from one or more markers, indicia or taggants on an object, the markers, indicia or taggants such as a bar code, a QR code, an RFID, an optical compound, a fluorescent compound, a phosphorescent compound, a DNA taggant, an upconverting phosphor (UCP), a chemical dye, a digitized image, a radioactive compound, an olfactory compound or a thermal attribute of the object is provided. Also, provided is a method and a system for identifying an object, the system includes: a multi-mode reader instrument for detecting data from a signal from one or more markers, indicia or taggants on an object and assignment of digital code for the marker and a database for securing and retrieving information relevant to the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Judith MURRAH, Phidung H. TRAN, Maciej B. SZCZEPANIK, MingHwa Benjamin LIANG, James A. HAYWARD
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Publication number: 20140110478Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for stocking and/or restocking an item. During operation, an RFID reader will determine items to be stocked/restocked. This determination may be made by performing a first scan and determining all items within range. Once determined, the RFID reader will continuously scan items that are within range. When the RIFD reader encounters an additional item that is similar to an item to be stocked/restocked, a notification is provided to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Judith A. MURRAH
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Patent number: 7760095Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for tracking an item having an associated radio frequency identification (RFID) tag are described. A change in a physical attribute of the item is detected. Information stored in the tag is updated based on the detected change. Information stored in a database may also be updated based on the detected change. In another aspect, a second tag associated with a person is determined to be located within a predetermined range of a first tag associated with an item. As a result, information is stored in the first tag regarding the person.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Judith Murrah
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Patent number: 7725326Abstract: An improved portable shopping system with improved data presentation system for presenting customer desired data on a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes audio as well as video presentation components that are used to provide customer specific marketing files to promote the sale of identified items.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William X. Tracy, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Francis Riso, Robert Beach, Robert Sandler
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Publication number: 20080143532Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for tracking an item having an associated radio frequency identification (RFID) tag are described. A change in a physical attribute of the item is detected. Information stored in the tag is updated based on the detected change. Information stored in a database may also be updated based on the detected change. In another aspect, a second tag associated with a person is determined to be located within a predetermined range of a first tag associated with an item. As a result, information is stored in the first tag regarding the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Judith Murrah
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Publication number: 20070028298Abstract: Described is a network switch which includes a communication arrangement, a memory arrangement and a processor. The communication arrangement allows the switch to communicate with a plurality of wireless access ports. The memory arrangement stores an identifier for the switch and access data corresponding to a first number of the access ports. The processor allows communications with the communication arrangement only for the first number of the access ports. The processor allows communications with the communication arrangement by a second number of the access ports only upon receipt and validation of an upgrade access data which corresponds to the second number and the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: February 1, 2007Inventors: Helaine Snyder, Neil Kleinberg, Bret Weiss, Judith Murrah
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Patent number: 7107221Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved portable shopping system. The system is provided with improved data presentation system for presenting customer desired data on a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes audio as well as video presentation means which are used to provide customer specific marketing files to promote the sale of identified items.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William X. Tracy, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Francis Riso, Robert Beach, Robert Sandler
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Patent number: 7040541Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved order fulfillment system. The system is provided with improved data entry system for selecting items for purchase by a customer, and an improved item collection terminal and order delivery system. The portable terminal to be used for collecting of items is provided with an audio as well as video presentation means which are used to provide assistance to the to terminal user.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Robert Beach, John Klein, Mauro Premutico
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Patent number: 6672506Abstract: A statistical basis for use in a self-scanning checkout system determines how many items to check in a shopper's shopping cart for incorrect or missing scans as well as which particular or types of items to check to determine if they were properly scanned, if the shopper is determined to be audited. The present invention does not audit every customer, but rather determines whether a given shopper or customer is to be audited on a given shopping trip based upon obtaining a minimum checkout loss for such customer. The methodology determines how many items to check for a given shopper as well as which particular items to check for that shopper.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Stephen J. Shellhammer, Joseph Katz, Theo Pavlidis, John Woffinden, Judith Murrah, Edward Beadle, Raj Bridgelall
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Publication number: 20030102373Abstract: A statistical basis for use in a self-scanning checkout system determines how many items to check in a shopper's shopping cart for incorrect or missing scans as well as which particular or types of items to check to determine if they were properly scanned, if the shopper is determined to be audited. The present invention does not audit every customer, but rather determines whether a given shopper or customer is to be audited on a given shopping trip based upon obtaining a minimum checkout loss for such customer. The methodology determines how many items to check for a given shopper as well as which particular items to check for that shopper.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Stephen J. Shellhammer, Joseph Katz, Theo Pavlidis, John Woffinden, Judith Murrah, Edward Beadle, Raj Bridgelall
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Patent number: 6550672Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved portable shopping system. The system is provided with improved data presentation system for presenting customer desired data on a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes components for presenting audio as well as video information to the customer. The audio and/or video information corresponds to one or more of the customer's user preferences.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William X. Tracy, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Francis Riso, Robert Beach, Robert Sandler
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Publication number: 20020050526Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved order fulfillment system. The system is provided with improved data entry system for selecting items for purchase by a customer, and an improved item collection terminal and order delivery system. The portable terminal to be used for collecting of items is provided with an audio as well as video presentation means which are used to provide assistance to the to terminal user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2000Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Robert Beach, John Klein, Mauro Premutico
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Patent number: 6199753Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved portable shopping system. The system is provided with improved data presentation system for presenting customer desired data on a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes audio as well as video presentation means which are used to provide customer specific marketing files to promote the sale of identified items.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William X. Tracy, Thomas K. Roslak, Judith Murrah, Francis Riso, Robert Beach, Robert Sandler
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Patent number: 6092725Abstract: A statistical basis for use in a self-scanning checkout system determines how many items to check in a shopper's shopping cart for incorrect or missing scans as well as which particular or types of items to check to determine if they were properly scanned, if the shopper is determined to be audited. The present invention does not audit every customer, but rather determines whether a given shopper or customer is to be audited on a given shopping trip based upon obtaining a minimum checkout loss for such customer. The methodology determines how many items to check for a given shopper as well as which particular items to check for that shopper.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Stephen J. Shellhammer, Joseph Katz, Theo Pavlidis, John Woffinden, Judith Murrah, Edward Beadle, Raj Bridgelall
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Patent number: 5984182Abstract: The present invention relates to a checkout system providing for the pre-processing of scannable merchandise in a customer's possession. The system employs a portable data scanner which is in communication with a checkout register. The portable data scanner is used to record in a data file an itemized list of articles reflecting merchandise in the customer's possession prior to reaching the checkout register. The customer is provided with a transaction identifier which can be read by the checkout register to retrieve the data file and finish processing of the transaction, thereby increasing the throughput of the checkout register.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Judith Murrah, Michael Lanzaro