Patents by Inventor Michael Wiegers

Michael Wiegers 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: 8360316
    Abstract: An apparatus (10), in particular a code reader, for the taking of undistorted images of a surface of objects (14) moved on a conveying device (12) is set forth, wherein the apparatus (10) has a geometry detection sensor (18) which is made for the detection of the geometry of the objects (14) with reference to spacing data and/or to the remission behavior of the objects (14) as well as a line sensor (20), in particular a line camera, which can scan the objects (14) linewise for the generation of image data of the surface in a linear reading window (22) which forms an angle with the conveying direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sick AG
    Inventors: Jürgen Reichenbach, Roland Gehring, Michael Wiegers, Jan Reich
  • Publication number: 20070207842
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device mount (10) operable to provide navigation information to an electronic device (D). The mount (10) generally includes a housing (12) operable to securely retain the electronic device (D) and removably couple with a surface. The housing (12) preferably encloses or supports various portions of an antenna (14), a processor (18), and/or a transmitter (16). The antenna (14) is operable to receive a navigation signal, the processor (18) is operable to generate navigation information utilizing the received navigation signal, and the transmitter (16) operable to wirelessly transmit the generated navigation information to the electronic device (D). Such a configuration enables the electronic device (D) to receive navigation information from the mount (10) while being compactly and securely retained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Clifton Pemble, Warren Stevens, Michael Wiegers
  • Publication number: 20070179702
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a combined receiver and power adapter. The adapter generally includes a coupling element operable to couple with a power source, a receiver operable to wirelessly receive information, a housing operable to house the coupling element and the receiver, and a connection element operable to couple the coupling element and the receiver with an electronic device. Coupling of the connection element with the electronic device enables the adapter to provide power and/or received information to the electronic device. Such a configuration enables the electronic device to be provided with power and information without requiring the use of a plurality of cables or numerous external housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Clifton Pemble, Larry Morse, Michael Wiegers
  • Publication number: 20070178877
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated receiver and power adapter (10). The adapter (10) generally includes a coupling element (12) operable to couple with a power source (S), a receiver (14) operable to wirelessly receive information, a housing (16) operable to house the receiver (14), and a connection element (18) operable to couple with an electronic device (D). Coupling of the connection element (18) with the electronic device (D) enables the adapter (10) to provide power and/or received information to the electronic device (D). Such a configuration enables the electronic device (D) to be provided with power and information without requiring the use of a plurality of cables or numerous external housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Clifton Pemble, Larry Morse, Michael Wiegers