Patents by Inventor Michael David Carpenter

Michael David Carpenter 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).

  • Distributed storage and processing of mail image data
    Patent number: 9473668
    Abstract: System, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes maintaining an original image of a mail piece in a local image server and generating metadata corresponding to the original image by the local image server. The method includes transmitting the metadata to a regional image server over a network. The method includes receiving a request for the original image from a second system, and transmitting the original image to the second system in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Wayne Sipe, Michael David Carpenter
  • Weight determination for objects moving past a fixed spot
    Patent number: 9212944
    Abstract: System, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes transporting a mail piece, and during transport, determining physical dimensions of the mail piece. The method includes, during transport, determining a density profile of the mail piece using an x-ray scanner and determining a weight for the mail piece according to the physical characteristics and the density profile. The method includes selectively separating the mail piece during transport based on the determined weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Luiz Carlos Harres, Michael David Carpenter
  • Distributed Storage and Processing of Mail Image Data
    Publication number: 20130110972
    Abstract: System, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes maintaining an original image of a mail piece in a local image server and generating metadata corresponding to the original image by the local image server. The method includes transmitting the metadata to a regional image server over a network. The method includes receiving a request for the original image from a second system, and transmitting the original image to the second system in response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley Wayne Sipe, Michael David Carpenter
  • Weight Determination for Objects Moving Past a Fixed Spot
    Publication number: 20120271592
    Abstract: System, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes transporting a mail piece, and during transport, determining physical dimensions of the mail piece. The method includes, during transport, determining a density profile of the mail piece using an x-ray scanner and determining a weight for the mail piece according to the physical characteristics and the density profile. The method includes selectively separating the mail piece during transport based on the determined weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Luiz Carlos Harres, Michael David Carpenter