Patents by Inventor Michael J. Giannetta

Michael J. Giannetta 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: 11146775
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dimensioning an object by enlisting proximate devices to obtain image data representative of the object from multiple perspectives are provided. An example method includes capturing, by a first image capture device, first image data representative of an object from a first perspective; determining whether a second image capture device is within proximity of the first image capture device; and when the second image capture device is within proximity of the first image capture device, sending a request to the second image capture device for second image data representative of the object from a second perspective, wherein the first image data and the second image data are combinable to form a composite representative of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Burton Swope, Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, Matthew Louis Kowalski, Michael J. Giannetta
  • Publication number: 20210281484
    Abstract: A system includes: a holder having a plurality of bays each configured to support a respective one of a plurality of electronic devices, and a notification assembly associated with the plurality of bays; a computing device connected with the holder and having a processor configured to: obtain an operator identifier, obtain status information for each of the plurality of electronic devices, based on the status information, select one of the plurality of electronic devices; and send, to the holder, an identifier of the selected electronic device and a configuration profile corresponding to the operator identifier; wherein the holder is configured, in response to receipt of the identifier of the selected electronic device and the configuration profile, to: deploy the configuration profile to the selected electronic device via a corresponding one of the bays, and activate the notification assembly to indicate the corresponding one of the bays to the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Louis Kowalski, Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, Michael J. Giannetta
  • Patent number: 10621746
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for rapidly dimensioning an object are provided. An example method includes capturing, by a plurality of cameras, image data representative of an object; analyzing, by a processor, the image data to identify a plurality of candidate corners of the object; detecting, by the processor, a proximity of an appendage to each of the candidate corners; confirming, by the processor, based on respective proximities of the appendage to the candidate corners of the object, that a first one of the candidate corners is a corner of the object; and calculating, by the processor, based on the confirmed corner of the object, a dimension of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, Michael J. Giannetta, Matthew Louis Kowalski
  • Patent number: 10387484
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a camera capturing an image of a barcode. The barcode includes information relating to a location of an object relative to a location of the barcode. A processor is coupled to the camera for decoding the barcode. A processor determines the location of the object in response to decoding the barcode. A display is coupled to the processor for displaying the object in a field of view of the camera. The processor instructs the display to visually accentuate the displayed object based on the determined location of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Benedict John Howard Kennedy, Michael J. Giannetta
  • Publication number: 20190141312
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dimensioning an object by enlisting proximate devices to obtain image data representative of the object from multiple perspectives are provided. An example method includes capturing, by a first image capture device, first image data representative of an object from a first perspective; determining whether a second image capture device is within proximity of the first image capture device; and when the second image capture device is within proximity of the first image capture device, sending a request to the second image capture device for second image data representative of the object from a second perspective, wherein the first image data and the second image data are combinable to form a composite representative of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Charles Burton Swope, Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, Matthew Louis Kowalski, Michael J. Giannetta
  • Publication number: 20190139250
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for rapidly dimensioning an object are provided. An example method includes capturing, by a plurality of cameras, image data representative of an object; analyzing, by a processor, the image data to identify a plurality of candidate corners of the object; detecting, by the processor, a proximity of an appendage to each of the candidate corners; confirming, by the processor, based on respective proximities of the appendage to the candidate corners of the object, that a first one of the candidate corners is a corner of the object; and calculating, by the processor, based on the confirmed corner of the object, a dimension of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Nicole Daphne Tricoukes, Michael J. Giannetta, Matthew Louis Kowalski
  • Patent number: 9952432
    Abstract: An apparatus for electro-optically reading targets is mounted in an orientation on a head of a human operator having eyes for directly viewing a calibration target along a sightline. A light source directs a visible light beam away from the apparatus. A calibration assembly adjustably moves the light source, no matter the orientation of the apparatus, to visually position the light beam on the calibration target that is simultaneously being directly viewed along the sightline in a calibration mode of operation. A data capture assembly is operative, subsequent to the calibration mode, for electro-optically reading the targets on which the light beam is visually positioned in a reading mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Giannetta, Matthew L. Kowalski, Nicole D. Tricoukes
  • Patent number: 9836213
    Abstract: A device and method provides predictive visual indicators. The method includes displaying a user interface on a pressure sensitive touch screen display device of an electronic device. The user interface includes a plurality of contact areas. The method includes receiving a first touch input data on a first contact area. The first touch input data includes force data. The method also includes determining a second contact area as a function of the first touch input data and the first contact area. The second contact area is indicative of a prediction for a second, subsequent touch input data. The method includes displaying at least one predictive visual indicator that corresponds to the second contact area in response to the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Giannetta, Chari S. Madhusoodhana
  • Publication number: 20170293142
    Abstract: An apparatus for electro-optically reading targets is mounted in an orientation on a head of a human operator having eyes for directly viewing a calibration target along a sightline. A light source directs a visible light beam away from the apparatus. A calibration assembly adjustably moves the light source, no matter the orientation of the apparatus, to visually position the light beam on the calibration target that is simultaneously being directly viewed along the sightline in a calibration mode of operation. A data capture assembly is operative, subsequent to the calibration mode, for electro-optically reading the targets on which the light beam is visually positioned in a reading mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. GIANNETTA, MATTHEW L. KOWALSKI, NICOLE D. TRICOUKES
  • Patent number: 9194702
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes an electronic compass that generates compass data corresponding to an orientation of the mobile device relative to true north. A global positioning system (GPS) module receives a GPS signal from multiple satellites. The GPS module determines a heading direction of a vehicle transporting the mobile device relative to true north based on the position data when the vehicle is moving above a threshold velocity. A motion sensor generates motion data corresponding to a motion of the mobile device when the mobile device is moved. A processor adjusts the heading direction of the vehicle relative to true north based on the compass data when the vehicle is moving below the threshold velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Giannetta, Chi Zhang, Eyal Peretz
  • Publication number: 20140027503
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a camera capturing an image of a barcode. The barcode includes information relating to a location of an object relative to a location of the barcode. A processor is coupled to the camera for decoding the barcode. A processor determines the location of the object in response to decoding the barcode. A display is coupled to the processor for displaying the object in a field of view of the camera. The processor instructs the display to visually accentuate the displayed object based on the determined location of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedict John Howard Kennedy, Michael J. Giannetta
  • Publication number: 20140028606
    Abstract: A device and method provides predictive visual indicators. The method includes displaying a user interface on a pressure sensitive touch screen display device of an electronic device. The user interface includes a plurality of contact areas. The method includes receiving a first touch input data on a first contact area. The first touch input data includes force data. The method also includes determining a second contact area as a function of the first touch input data and the first contact area. The second contact area is indicative of a prediction for a second, subsequent touch input data. The method includes displaying at least one predictive visual indicator that corresponds to the second contact area in response to the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Giannetta
  • Publication number: 20140005928
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes an electronic compass that generates compass data corresponding to an orientation of the mobile device relative to true north. A global positioning system (GPS) module receives a GPS signal from multiple satellites. The GPS module determines a heading direction of a vehicle transporting the mobile device relative to true north based on the position data when the vehicle is moving above a threshold velocity. A motion sensor generates motion data corresponding to a motion of the mobile device when the mobile device is moved. A processor adjusts the heading direction of the vehicle relative to true north based on the compass data when the vehicle is moving below the threshold velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Giannetta, Chi Zhang, Eyal Peretz
  • Patent number: RE47674
    Abstract: A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes an electronic compass that generates compass data corresponding to an orientation of the mobile device relative to true north. A global positioning system (GPS) module receives a GPS signal from multiple satellites. The GPS module determines a heading direction of a vehicle transporting the mobile device relative to true north based on the position data when the vehicle is moving above a threshold velocity. A motion sensor generates motion data corresponding to a motion of the mobile device when the mobile device is moved. A processor adjusts the heading direction of the vehicle relative to true north based on the compass data when the vehicle is moving below the threshold velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Giannetta, Chi Zhang, Eyal Peretz