Patents by Inventor Paul R. Huss
Paul R. Huss 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: 9135484Abstract: Light sources are contained in a data reader housing that also contains an imager. In one embodiment, one light source includes a number of LEDs placed in a number of hollow reflectors located toward the rear of a data scanner, where the hollow reflectors have substantially flat reflective surfaces to project light through a window and into a read volume. Other embodiments include additional light sources located proximate sidewalls of the data scanner and also include a number of LEDs placed in hollow reflectors to project light through the window and into the read volume. In other embodiments, additional LEDs are included outside the hollow reflectors to project light through the window and into a different portion of the read volume than the LEDs located in the hollow reflectors.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: DATALOGIC ADC, INC.Inventors: Alan Shearin, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 8997972Abstract: An automated checkout system for reading optical data, such as barcode labels, on a bottom surface of an item using a data reader. The automated checkout system includes a housing supporting a leading conveyor section and a trailing conveyor section separated by a gap. The housing movably supports a transition element positioned across the gap for helping items transition between the conveyor sections. The transition element is movable between a first position and a second position. A sensor is in communication with the transition element and is configured to sense the position of the transition element, where movement of the transition element from the first position to the second position activates the sensor. When activated, the sensor may send a signal to a terminal to display a warning message to a user. Alternatively, the sensor may send a signal to an automatic shut-off mechanism to stop operation of the conveyors.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Stepan Ryabinin, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Michael P. Svetal
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Patent number: 8919651Abstract: A data reader including one or more imagers or imager assemblies that capture two-dimensional images of an object disposed in a view volume, the data reader having fold mirrors and other component arrangement that enable compact and efficient component configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Alan Shearin, Jorge L. Acosta, Ryan B. Thompson, Paul R. Huss, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson
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Patent number: 8857712Abstract: An arrangement for a tunnel scanner includes a chassis with a first data reader structure and a second data reader structure attached thereto. The first and second data reader structures include data readers that are pre-positioned before the first and second data reader structures are attached to the chassis. Indexing features of the first and second data reader structures cooperate with corresponding indexing features of the chassis to properly position the data readers relative to the chassis. In one assembly method, one or more data reader structures having pre-positioned data readers are shipped to an assembly location for a tunnel data reader. A chassis is either provided at or shipped to the assembly location. In one configuration, the data reader structures are indexed and attached to the chassis such that each data reader is placed at a desired location and orientation with respect to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Stepan Ryabinin, Michael P. Svetal, Bryan L. Olmstead
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Publication number: 20140102856Abstract: An automated checkout system for reading optical data, such as barcode labels, on a bottom surface of an item using a data reader. The automated checkout system includes a housing supporting a leading conveyor section and a trailing conveyor section separated by a gap. The housing movably supports a transition element positioned across the gap for helping items transition between the conveyor sections. The transition element is movable between a first position and a second position. A sensor is in communication with the transition element and is configured to sense the position of the transition element, where movement of the transition element from the first position to the second position activates the sensor. When activated, the sensor may send a signal to a terminal to display a warning message to a user. Alternatively, the sensor may send a signal to an automatic shut-off mechanism to stop operation of the conveyors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Stepan Ryabinin, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Michael P. Svetal
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Publication number: 20120205448Abstract: An arrangement for a tunnel scanner includes a chassis with a first data reader structure and a second data reader structure attached thereto. The first and second data reader structures include data readers that are pre-positioned before the first and second data reader structures are attached to the chassis. Indexing features of the first and second data reader structures cooperate with corresponding indexing features of the chassis to properly position the data readers relative to the chassis. In one assembly method, one or more data reader structures having pre-positioned data readers are shipped to an assembly location for a tunnel data reader. A chassis is either provided at or shipped to the assembly location. In one configuration, the data reader structures are indexed and attached to the chassis such that each data reader is placed at a desired location and orientation with respect to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Stepan Ryabinin, Michael P. Svetal, Bryan L. Olmstead
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Publication number: 20120074338Abstract: Light sources are contained in a data reader housing that also contains an imager. In one embodiment, one light source includes a number of LEDs placed in a number of hollow reflectors located toward the rear of a data scanner, where the hollow reflectors have substantially flat reflective surfaces to project light through a window and into a read volume. Other embodiments include additional light sources located proximate sidewalls of the data scanner and also include a number of LEDs placed in hollow reflectors to project light through the window and into the read volume. In other embodiments, additional LEDs are included outside the hollow reflectors to project light through the window and into a different portion of the read volume than the LEDs located in the hollow reflectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Alan Shearin, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20120018516Abstract: A data reader including one or more imagers or imager assemblies that capture two-dimensional images of an object disposed in a view volume, the data reader having fold minors and other component arrangement that enable compact and efficient component configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Alan Shearin, Jorge L. Acosta, Ryan B. Thompson, Paul R. Huss, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson
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Patent number: 7243850Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 7051940Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20040169084Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 6719201Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20030178492Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Patent number: 6578765Abstract: An integrated optics module for an optical scanning system that includes a scanning mechanism that generates a scan pattern from a laser beam is provided. The module includes an optics block, a laser mounted on the optics block, routing optics mounted on the optics block in the path of the laser beam emitted from the laser, a collection lens disposed on a surface of the optics block, and mounting fixtures configured to mount the optics module to the scanner housing in a fixed position. The routing optics are configured to route the laser beam through the collection lens toward the scanning mechanism when the module is mounted in the scanner system. If the laser beam routed through the collection lens is pre-aligned, no additional scanner system optical alignment is required when the optics module is mounted into the scanner housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Huss, Jorge L. Acosta, Christopher F. Sautter, Todd F. Gotham, Elmer G. Thielman
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Patent number: 6575368Abstract: A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received signal during a portion of a facet wheel rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan line(s) for handheld use is generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Tamburrini, Michael L. Duncan, Michael J. Ahten, Bryan L. Olmstead, Paul R. Huss
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Publication number: 20030047608Abstract: An integrated optics module for an optical scanning system that includes a scanning mechanism that generates a scan pattern from a laser beam is provided. The module includes an optics block, a laser mounted on the optics block, routing optics mounted on the optics block in the path of the laser beam emitted from the laser, a collection lens disposed on a surface of the optics block, and mounting fixtures configured to mount the optics module to the scanner housing in a fixed position. The routing optics are configured to route the laser beam through the collection lens toward the scanning mechanism when the module is mounted in the scanner system. If the laser beam routed through the collection lens is pre-aligned, no additional scanner system optical alignment is required when the optics module is mounted into the scanner housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: PSC Scanning, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Huss, Jorge L. Acosta, Christopher F. Sautter, Todd F. Gotham, Elmer G. Thielman
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Patent number: 6073851Abstract: A method and apparatus for reading bar codes or other images while reducing or eliminating the need for self-generated illumination. An image reader is preferably embodied as a handheld unit and comprises an efficient optical collection system including an aperture with a high aspect ratio and/or a multi-focal lens or lenses. An optically transmissive spacer affixed to the front of the handheld unit allows ambient light to be collected at close range, and a diffuser may be used to reflect ambient light from the handheld unit to provide additional illumination at close range. A masked CCD detector with rectangular pixels receives collected light and is coupled to an adaptive exposure circuit for preventing saturation of the CCD detector at high illumination levels. A correlated double sampling circuit coupled to the adaptive exposure circuit rejects common mode noise and allows operation in lower light levels.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Olmstead, Michael J. Ahten, Bruce E. Paris, Jorge L. Acosta, James W. Ring, Paul R. Huss, Jon P. C. Williams, Alexander M. McQueen, Randy L. Person
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Patent number: D668656Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Stepan Ryabinin, Michael P. Svetal, Christopher N. Lenart, Marco A. Torres, II
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Patent number: D684975Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Stepan Ryabinin, Michael P. Svetal, Christopher N. Lenart, Marco A. Torres, II
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Patent number: D712411Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Stepan Ryabinin, Michael P. Svetal, Christopher N. Lenart, Marco A. Torres, II