Patents by Inventor Kevin C. Hall

Kevin C. Hall 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: 20230224416
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Jens Jordan HURLEY, Jonathan Floyd GRUBB, Joseph David Dills HARTNAGLE
  • Patent number: 11683434
    Abstract: A document management facility may process volumes of physical documents for digital imaging. The document management facility may utilize robotic apparatus to perform the various functions for processing the documents, which may include document intake, document storage, document digitization, and/or document removal. Digital versions of the documents may be accessed with a document management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Ripcord Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Kimberly Lembo
  • Publication number: 20220038598
    Abstract: A document management facility may process volumes of physical documents for digital imaging. The document management facility may utilize robotic apparatus to perform the various functions for processing the documents, which may include document intake, document storage, document digitization, and/or document removal. Digital versions of the documents may be accessed with a document management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Kimberly LEMBO
  • Patent number: 11240392
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: RIPCORD INC.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Jens Jordan Hurley, Jonathan Floyd Grubb, Joseph David Dills Hartnagle
  • Patent number: 11134166
    Abstract: A document management facility may process volumes of physical documents for digital imaging. The document management facility may utilize robotic apparatus to perform the various functions for processing the documents, which may include document intake, document storage, document digitization, and/or document removal. Digital versions of the documents may be accessed with a document management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Ripcord Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Kimberly Lembo
  • Publication number: 20210227085
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Jens Jordan HURLEY, Jonathan Floyd GRUBB, Joseph David Dills HARTNAGLE
  • Patent number: 10951786
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: RIPCORD INC.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Jens Jordan Hurley, Jonathan Floyd Grubb, Joseph David Dills Hartnagle
  • Publication number: 20210006680
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Jens Jordan HURLEY, Jonathan Floyd GRUBB, Joseph David Dills HARTNAGLE
  • Patent number: 10778858
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: RIPCORD INC.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Jens Jordan Hurley, Jonathan Floyd Grubb, Joseph David Dills Hartnagle
  • Publication number: 20200195799
    Abstract: Method and systems of automated document processing described herein include activating in sequence a plurality of illumination modules of an illumination source to illuminate a document, where the plurality of illumination modules are located at different positions relative to the document. The document can be imaged each time the document is illuminated by an illumination module to provide a plurality of images. A shadow profile of the document can be obtained based on the plurality of images. One or more of a boundary of the document and presence of a fastener attached to the document can be identified using the shadow profile. Any fasteners present may be removed using a robot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Jens Jordan HURLEY, Jonathan Floyd GRUBB, Joseph David Dills HARTNAGLE
  • Publication number: 20190387120
    Abstract: A document management facility may process volumes of physical documents for digital imaging. The document management facility may utilize robotic apparatus to perform the various functions for processing the documents, which may include document intake, document storage, document digitization, and/or document removal. Digital versions of the documents may be accessed with a document management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Alex FIELDING, Kevin C. HALL, Kirk H. KNIGHT, Kimberly LEMBO
  • Patent number: 10455113
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for document classification and digitization. One or more physical documents may have a classification code applied thereon. The classification code may be a unique identifier for the document and/or page of the document. The classification code may utilize ink outside the visible spectrum for the purpose of being machine readable. A digital version of the physical document may be created. The digital version may include a visible reproduction of the document without showing the classification code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: RIPCORD INC.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight
  • Patent number: 10187542
    Abstract: A document management facility may process volumes of physical documents for digital imaging. The document management facility may utilize robotic apparatus to perform the various functions for processing the documents, which may include document intake, document storage, document digitization, and/or document removal. Digital versions of the documents may be accessed with a document management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: RIPCORD INC.
    Inventors: Alex Fielding, Kevin C. Hall, Kirk H. Knight, Kimberly Lembo