Patents by Inventor Mark Drzymala

Mark Drzymala 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).

  • Patent number: 12380296
    Abstract: Systems and methods for item detection are disclosed herein. The system comprises a fixed data capture assembly, a handheld indicia reader, a processor, and a memory. The fixed data capture assembly has a first field of view (FOV) associated with an item scanning region and a second FOV associated with a data capture region extending at least partially outside the item scanning region. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory causing the system to: detect an item within the data capture region and outside of the item scanning region; responsive to detecting the item, determine whether the item remains outside the item scanning region during a first time period; responsive to determining that the item remains outside the item scanning region during the first time period, determine whether the handheld indicia reader is utilized; and responsive to determining that the handheld indicia reader is not utilized, trigger an alert associated with non-scanning of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert James Pang, Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 12361238
    Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a chassis having an optical cavity and a front opening, a scanning window configured to at least partially cover the front opening of the chassis, and an illumination element disposed inside of the optical cavity of the chassis at a position recessed from the scanning window, the illumination element disposed proximal the front opening, the illumination element configured to provide illumination along an illumination axis that is non-parallel with the optical axis, and where the illumination element provides illumination with an illumination angle that is oblique relative to the normal axis of the scanning window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250225845
    Abstract: A workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. In an embodiment, the workstation includes a camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures a secondary image through a window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured secondary image are independently processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 12353949
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides new and innovative systems, methods, and apparatuses for detecting non-decode events in indicia scanning settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala, David P. Goren, Binyamin Stein
  • Patent number: 12353951
    Abstract: An example bioptic indicia reader assembly includes a perimeter frame, a bioptic indicia reader positioned within and supported by the perimeter frame, and an accessory structure. The accessory structure includes a vertically oriented first post, a vertically oriented second post spaced apart from the first post, and an accessory crossbar extending over the bioptic indicia reader and transverse to the first post and the second post. The first post and the second post each include a proximal end configured to be removably secured to the perimeter frame and the proximal end of the first post and the proximal end of the second post are positioned within a footprint of the perimeter frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Drzymala, Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 12340269
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having a housing with upper and lower portions, and a weigh platter. Additionally, the barcode readers include a first imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, the first imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through at least one of the substantially horizontal window or the substantially upright window of the housing, and a supplemental module removably coupled with at least one of the lower housing portion or the weigh platter. The supplemental module includes at least one supplemental imaging assembly having a supplemental imaging sensor having a supplemental FOV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 12327161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting scan volume are provided. An example includes an indicia reading system comprising a two-dimensional (2D) imaging assembly having at least one 2D imaging sensor and operable to capture 2D image data over at least one 2D field of view (FOV); a three-dimensional (3D) imaging assembly having at least one depth sensor and operable to capture depth data over at least one 3D FOV; and a processor configured to: perform a decoding operation on an indicia appearing in the 2D image data and transmit a payload of the indicia to a host when (i) the indicia is captured in the 2D image data and (ii) at least one of the indicia or an object bearing the indicia is positioned within a 3D scan volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250182593
    Abstract: An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader, a metal frame secured to a housing of the barcode reader, and a scale assembly positioned between the barcode reader and the metal frame. The scale assembly has a load cell, a stationary frame secured to the metal frame and fixedly mounted on a first end of the load cell, a movable load arm fixedly mounted on a second end of the load cell, a platter removably positioned on the load arm, and an electrical circuit configured to provide power to the platter. The electrical circuit follows a weigh path of the load cell and includes a first end portion adjacent the stationary frame, a middle portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the load cell, and a second end portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the movable load arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 12300078
    Abstract: An imaged-based scanner includes a housing having a lower portion, an upper portion, and an extension arm extending upward from the lower portion to the upper portion. A lower portion includes a base having an exit window and an imaging assembly mounted in that base with at least one field of view directed upwardly through the exit window. The upper portion has imaging assembly that has at least two fields of view. That upper imaging assembly is mounted such that the two fields of view extend downwardly toward the lower portion with each field of view positioned to have a central axis that is offset with respect to a center normal of the exit window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Publication number: 20250140082
    Abstract: Indicia readers with internal displays are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an indicia reader includes a housing having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having a first window positioned in a generally horizontal plane, the top portion having a second window positioned in a generally upright plane. The reader further includes an imaging assembly positioned within the housing, the imaging assembly configured to capture image data associated with an item presented at a product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader. Additionally, the reader includes a user-interface (UI) display positioned within the housing, the UI display configured to present visual data to an operator of the bi-optic reader, wherein the visual data includes data associated with the item presented at the product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala, Matthew Lawrence Horner
  • Patent number: 12277841
    Abstract: Indicia readers with internal displays are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an indicia reader includes a housing having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having a first window positioned in a generally horizontal plane, the top portion having a second window positioned in a generally upright plane. The reader further includes an imaging assembly positioned within the housing, the imaging assembly configured to capture image data associated with an item presented at a product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader. Additionally, the reader includes a user-interface (UI) display positioned within the housing, the UI display configured to present visual data to an operator of the bi-optic reader, wherein the visual data includes data associated with the item presented at the product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala, Matthew Lawrence Horner
  • Patent number: 12267582
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that includes an image sensor, a depth sensor, and at least one processor. The image sensor acquires images within a first field-of-view. The depth sensor includes a plurality of photosensitive cells that acquires distance information within a second field-of-view. The second field-of-view at least partially overlaps the first field-of-view. The at least one processor is programmed to transition from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation in response to satisfaction of a specified criteria based on object information associated with the distance information for an object within the second field-of-view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala, David P. Goren, Binyamin Stein
  • Publication number: 20250094746
    Abstract: A bioptic barcode reader has a housing having a lower housing portion with an upper surface and an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion. A generally horizontal window is positioned at the upper surface, a generally upright window is positioned in the upper housing portion, and an imaging assembly having a primary field-of-view and a set of optical components are positioned within the interior region. The housing has a width greater than or equal to 5 inches and less than or equal to 7 inches, the lower housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 3 inches, the upper housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 4 inches and less than or equal to 6 inches, and the upper surface has a length greater than or equal to 6 inches and less than or equal to 8 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Drzymala, Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 12248844
    Abstract: Bioptic barcode reader assemblies are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a metal perimeter frame and a bioptic barcode reader positioned within and supported by the metal perimeter frame. The bioptic barcode reader includes an upper housing and a plastic lower housing secured to the upper housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Drzymala, Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Matthew Drzymala
  • Patent number: 12223810
    Abstract: A workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. In an embodiment, the workstation includes a removable camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures a secondary image through a window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured secondary image are independently processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250045544
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having a housing with upper and lower portions, and a weigh platter. Additionally, the barcode readers include a first imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, the first imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through at least one of the substantially horizontal window or the substantially upright window of the housing, and a supplemental module removably coupled with at least one of the lower housing portion or the weigh platter. The supplemental module includes at least one supplemental imaging assembly having a supplemental imaging sensor having a supplemental FOV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250045546
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing three-dimensional measurements are disclosed herein. An example system includes an imaging system with a scan platter defining a spatial region within which an object may be imaged. The imaging system has first optics configured to image a first field of view of the imaging system, and second optics configured to image a second field of view of the imaging system. The second field of view spatially overlaps at least partially with the first field of view to form an overlap region, with the overlap region being a three-dimensional volume extending along a length of the scan platter. The system may further include a processor configured to analyze images of the first and second fields of view and determine at least one common point between the first and second images. The processor then further determines three-dimensional information of an object from the determined common point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Andrea Mirabile, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250047984
    Abstract: Technologies for improving imaging system wakeup and indicia decoding are disclosed herein. An example device includes an imaging device disposed proximate to a first edge of a weighing platter of an imaging system, and having a field of view (FOV) including a first object disposed proximate to a second edge of the weighing platter; an illumination source disposed proximate to the first edge of the weighing platter, the illumination source being configured to emit illumination oriented towards the first object; and one or more processors. The one or more processors being configured to: cause the illumination source to emit illumination, cause the imaging device to capture image data representative of an environment appearing within the FOV, determine that a second object satisfies a position threshold relative to at least one of the imaging device or the first object, and generate a wakeup signal to activate the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Publication number: 20250045551
    Abstract: Imaging devices are provided having a low-profile substrate structure with a mounting surface that can be removably placed on flat work surface. Further, a low-profile frame structure coincides with a peripheral region of that substrate structure and contains a plurality of imagers, at least some of which are on opposing sides of the substrate structure. The opposing imagers are positioned such that the respective fields of view are inwardly facing toward a central region of an upper surface and define a scan volume extending across the substrate structure and above the central region. The upper and lower bounds of the imaging device form a low-profile assembly generally accessible to scan objects moving across any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Drzymala, Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 12217123
    Abstract: A method of activating an illumination assembly within a symbology reader is provided, the illumination assembly having a first illumination source and a second illumination source, the symbology reader having an imaging sensor configured to operate at a predetermined framerate where each frame includes an exposure period over which the imaging sensor is active to capture image data and a non-exposure period over which the imaging sensor is not active to capture image data, the method comprising: during a first frame, activating the first illumination source during at least a portion of the respective exposure period and activating the second illumination source over at least a portion of the respective non-exposure period; and during a second frame, activating the second illumination source during at least a portion of the respective exposure period and activating the first illumination source over at least a portion of the respective non-exposure period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Przemyslaw Kowalewski, Darran Michael Handshaw, Robert W. DiGiovanna, Mark D. Anderson, Eugene B. Joseph, Mark Drzymala, Miguel Orlando Rodriguez Ortiz