Patents by Inventor Melvin D. McCall
Melvin D. McCall 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: 9734493Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Publication number: 20150220901Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 9076054Abstract: An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert John Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 8967468Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 8720783Abstract: A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other bar code verification devices. Processing circuitry for processing image signals corresponding to printed bar codes may be partially disposed within the hand held verification device and partially disposed within a host processor system spaced apart from and associated with the hand held verification device. The hand held verification device may be in wireless communication with the host processor system to which it is associated.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Biss, William H. Havens, Michael D. Robinson, Paul Balschweit, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, Garrison Gomez, Mark A. McClaude, Andrew Longacre, Eunice Sonneville
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Patent number: 8723804Abstract: A transaction terminal (10) having a touch screen (20) disposed in a recess (30) in the terminal housing (12) includes an adaptor (25) for facilitating use of the touch screen by persons that are vision-impaired, hearing-impaired or dexterity-challenged. The adaptor (25) is selectively positionable in operative engagement with the touch screen (20). The adaptor (25) includes an insert (50) and a keypad (60, 160, 260). The insert (50) is supported on terminal housing (12) with deck (52) disposed over and in spaced relationship to the touch screen. The deck (52) has at least one discrete opening therethrough. The keypad includes at least one key juxtaposed relative to said least one discrete opening in said deck of the insert. Upon depression of the key, contact is made with a selected portion of the touch screen (20).Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Donna M. Fletcher, Melvin D. McCall, Timothy R. Fitch
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Publication number: 20140097249Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Publication number: 20130292477Abstract: An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Robert John Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 8561895Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 8544737Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 8474722Abstract: There is set forth herein an optical reader for reading target indicia. The said optical reader in one embodiment can comprise an imaging subsystem including an image sensor and a lens assembly for focusing light on said image sensor. The optical reader in one embodiment can comprise a control circuit in communication with said imaging subsystem. The optical reader in one embodiment can comprise an illumination subsystem in communication with a control circuit. The illumination subsystem in one embodiment can comprise at least one multiple color-emitting light source. The at least one multiple color-emitting light source in one embodiment can comprise at least two independently drivable light emitting elements.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert John Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 8342408Abstract: A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other bar code verification devices. Processing circuitry for processing image signals corresponding to printed bar codes may be partially disposed within the hand held verification device and partially disposed within a host processor system spaced apart from and associated with the hand held verification device. The hand held verification device may be in wireless communication with the host processor system to which it is associated.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Biss, William H. Havens, Michael D. Robinson, Paul Balschweit, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, Garrison Gomez, Mark A. McClaude, Andrew Longacre, Jr., Eunice Sonneville
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Publication number: 20120223140Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 8096472Abstract: There is described an optical assembly. In one aspect, the optical assembly can be used in an optical reader. In another aspect, the optical assembly can include a support for supporting various components.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Schwartz, Gerard Beckhusen, Robert J. Hennick, Robert C. Hinkley, Edward B. Hubben, Vivian L. Hunter, Brian L. Jovanovski, Michael P. Lacey, Melvin D. McCall
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Publication number: 20110297746Abstract: A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other bar code verification devices. Processing circuitry for processing image signals corresponding to printed bar codes may be partially disposed within the hand held verification device and partially disposed within a host processor system spaced apart from and associated with the hand held verification device. The hand held verification device may be in wireless communication with the host processor system to which it is associated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Charles E. Biss, William H. Havens, Michael D. Robinson, Paul Balschweit, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, Garrison Gomez, Mark A. McClaude, Andrew Longacre, JR., Eunice Sonneville
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Patent number: 8011580Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
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Patent number: 8002187Abstract: A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other bar code verification devices. Processing circuitry for processing image signals corresponding to printed bar codes may be partially disposed within the hand held verification device and partially disposed within a host processor system spaced apart from and associated with the hand held verification device. The hand held verification device may be in wireless communication with the host processor system to which it is associated.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Biss, William H. Havens, Michael D. Robinson, Paul Balschweit, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, Garrison Gomez, Mark A. McClaude, Andrew Longacre, Jr., Eunice Sonneville
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Publication number: 20110121076Abstract: An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 7878403Abstract: An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 7748620Abstract: A transaction terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, a card reader, an imaging module, and a decode circuit coupled to the imaging module. The imaging module in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends rearward of the housing. In a typical use of the terminal a store clerk can easily move objects into a field of view of the terminal. The transaction terminal can be coupled to a POS network which remotely sends a trigger signal actuating the imaging module when an age-proof-require product is being purchased.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti