Patents by Inventor Phil Utykanski
Phil Utykanski 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: 11361179Abstract: A barcode reading application includes an image capture function for controlling a white light source and a camera of a mobile device to capture an image of a barcode in a target area. The barcode reading application also includes a decoder function for receiving the image of the barcode and generating decoded data representing data encoded in the barcode. The barcode reading application also includes a non-legacy mobile client function for transmitting the decoded data to a non-legacy system. The barcode reading application also includes a legacy mobile client function for transmitting the decoded data to an intermediate server, which then provides the decoded data received from the legacy mobile client function to a legacy system. The barcode reading application also includes a relay function for determining whether the decoded data is intended for the legacy system or the non-legacy system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 11244130Abstract: An interim charging system includes a docking station and a case for a mobile device. The case is magnetically secured to the docking station. The docking station includes a power source and a charger that charges the mobile device in the case.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: The Code CorporationInventor: Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 11176341Abstract: A presentation stand for enabling a mobile device to read barcodes in presentation mode includes a cradle portion that is connected to the base portion. The cradle portion is configured to hold the mobile device in a position for reading a barcode. A shield portion is attached to the cradle portion and configured to modify a field of view of a camera of the mobile device. The shield portion is also configured to modify a field of illumination of an illumination source of the mobile device. The shield portion includes a camera optic system that is at least partially aligned with the camera of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion. The shield portion also includes an illumination optic system that is at least partially aligned with the illumination source of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: Phil Utykanski, John Deal
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Publication number: 20210081629Abstract: A barcode reader system includes a barcode reader, a docking station, and a magnet. The barcode reader includes a housing and a first mating structure connected to the housing. The docking station includes a second mating structure to mate with the first mating structure. The second mating structure and the first mating structure are capable of forming a coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The magnet produces magnetic forces that strengthen the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include the magnet. The barcode reader may include a magnetic field detector and may enter a presentation mode in response to the magnetic field detector detecting a magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Isaac Atkinson, Phil Utykanski
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Publication number: 20210081628Abstract: A barcode reading system for a mobile device that includes a camera and a white illumination source is disclosed. The barcode reading system includes a barcode reading enhancement accessory and a barcode reading application. The barcode reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device and folds a field of view of the camera and a field of illumination of the white light source towards a target area at a tope side of the mobile device. The barcode reading application includes an image capture function for causing the mobile device to capture an image of a barcode, a decoder function for generating decoded data from the image of the barcode, and a relay function for sending the decoded data to a remote server. An operating system may obtain the barcode reading application from a remote application server.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
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Publication number: 20200380225Abstract: A presentation stand for enabling a mobile device to read barcodes in presentation mode includes a cradle portion that is connected to the base portion. The cradle portion is configured to hold the mobile device in a position for reading a barcode. A shield portion is attached to the cradle portion and configured to modify a field of view of a camera of the mobile device. The shield portion is also configured to modify a field of illumination of an illumination source of the mobile device. The shield portion includes a camera optic system that is at least partially aligned with the camera of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion. The shield portion also includes an illumination optic system that is at least partially aligned with the illumination source of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Phil Utykanski, John Deal
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Patent number: 10853608Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a barcode-reading system that includes a mobile device accessory attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a button assembly having an outer button and dielectric material. When an input object (e.g., a finger) comes into contact with the button assembly, the dielectric material comes into contact with a touch interface (e.g., a button or touchscreen) and causes the mobile device to detect a touch input. In particular, the dielectric material of the button assembly may activate a capacitive property of a button or touchscreen to enable the mobile device to detect the touch input.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: The Code CorporationInventor: Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10853603Abstract: A barcode reading system for a mobile device that includes a camera and a white illumination source is described. The barcode reading system includes a barcode reading enhancement accessory and a barcode reading application. The barcode reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device and folds a field of view of the camera and a field of illumination of the white light source towards a target area. The barcode reading application includes an image capture function, a decoder function for generating decoded data from the image of the barcode, and a relay function for sending the decoded data to a remote server. The remote server can be an intermediary device or a non-legacy system. The intermediary device can be configured to communicate with a legacy system. The relay function can determine whether the decoded data is intended for the legacy system or the non-legacy system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10853605Abstract: A barcode reader system includes a barcode reader, a docking station, and a magnet. The barcode reader includes a housing and a first mating structure connected to the housing. The docking station includes a second mating structure to mate with the first mating structure. The second mating structure and the first mating structure are capable of forming a coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The magnet produces magnetic forces that strengthen the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include the magnet. The barcode reader may include a magnetic field detector and may enter a presentation mode in response to the magnetic field detector detecting a magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: Isaac Atkinson, Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10747973Abstract: A presentation stand for enabling a mobile device to read barcodes in presentation mode includes a cradle portion that is connected to the base portion. The cradle portion is configured to hold the mobile device in a position for reading a barcode. A shield portion is attached to the cradle portion and configured to modify a field of view of a camera of the mobile device. The shield portion is also configured to modify a field of illumination of an illumination source of the mobile device. The shield portion includes a camera optic system that is at least partially aligned with the camera of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion. The shield portion also includes an illumination optic system that is at least partially aligned with the illumination source of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: Phil Utykanski, John Deal
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Publication number: 20200184165Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a barcode-reading system that includes a mobile device accessory attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a button assembly having an outer button and dielectric material. When an input object (e.g., a finger) comes into contact with the button assembly, the dielectric material comes into contact with a touch interface (e.g., a button or touchscreen) and causes the mobile device to detect a touch input. In particular, the dielectric material of the button assembly may activate a capacitive property of a button or touchscreen to enable the mobile device to detect the touch input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Phil Utykanski
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Publication number: 20200184164Abstract: A presentation stand for enabling a mobile device to read barcodes in presentation mode includes a cradle portion that is connected to the base portion. The cradle portion is configured to hold the mobile device in a position for reading a barcode. A shield portion is attached to the cradle portion and configured to modify a field of view of a camera of the mobile device. The shield portion is also configured to modify a field of illumination of an illumination source of the mobile device. The shield portion includes a camera optic system that is at least partially aligned with the camera of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion. The shield portion also includes an illumination optic system that is at least partially aligned with the illumination source of the mobile device when the mobile device is held in the cradle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Phil Utykanski, John Deal
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Publication number: 20200065536Abstract: An interim charging system includes a docking station and a case for a mobile device. The case is magnetically secured to the docking station. The docking station includes a power source and a charger that charges the mobile device in the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Phil Utykanski
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Publication number: 20200065535Abstract: An interim charging system includes a docking station and a case for a mobile device. The case is magnetically secured to the docking station. The docking station includes a power source and a charger that charges the mobile device in the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10474859Abstract: A barcode-reading system may include a barcode reader that includes an illumination system, an image sensor, an optic system, a supercapacitor, and a first wireless point-to-point interface. The illumination system may be configured to illuminate a target area. The image sensor may be configured to capture an image of the target area. The optic system may be configured to focus reflected light from the target area onto the image sensor. The supercapacitor may be configured to provide operating power to the barcode reader. The barcode-reading system may also include a docking station configured to provide charging power to charge the supercapacitor of the barcode reader. The docking station may include a second wireless point-to-point interface. The first wireless point-to-point interface and the second wireless point-to-point interface may be configured to establish a wireless point-to-point communication link between the barcode reader and the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: THE CODE CORPORATIONInventors: Phil Utykanski, Ryan Hoobler
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Patent number: 10387701Abstract: A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: THE CODE CORPORATIONInventors: Phil Utykanski, Ryan Hoobler
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Publication number: 20190197271Abstract: Described herein is a barcode-reading system for a mobile device that may include an optic system with a reflective surface for folding a field of view of a camera of the mobile device towards a target area positioned at a top side of the mobile device, a reflective surface for folding a field of illumination of a white light source of the mobile device towards the target area, and a target-generating mechanism for narrowing the field of illumination of the white light source along a first direction such that the field of illumination of the white light source has a divergence angle in the first direction that is approximately the same as a divergence angle of the field of view of the camera in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
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Publication number: 20190122017Abstract: A barcode reader system includes a barcode reader, a docking station, and a magnet. The barcode reader includes a housing and a first mating structure connected to the housing. The docking station includes a second mating structure to mate with the first mating structure. The second mating structure and the first mating structure are capable of forming a coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The magnet produces magnetic forces that strengthen the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include the magnet. The barcode reader may include a magnetic field detector and may enter a presentation mode in response to the magnetic field detector detecting a magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Isaac Atkinson, Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 10223563Abstract: Described herein is a barcode-reading system for a mobile device that may include an optic system with a reflective surface for folding a field of view of a camera of the mobile device towards a target area positioned at a top side of the mobile device, a reflective surface for folding a field of illumination of a white light source of the mobile device towards the target area, and a target-generating mechanism for narrowing the field of illumination of the white light source along a first direction such that the field of illumination of the white light source has a divergence angle in the first direction that is approximately the same as a divergence angle of the field of view of the camera in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
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Patent number: 9911022Abstract: This patent specification describes a barcode-reading system for a mobile device. The mobile device includes a camera and a white illumination source on the backside of the mobile device. The system includes a barcode reading accessory with at least one reflective surface folding both the field of view of the camera and the field of illumination of the mobile device towards a target area beyond the top side of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: The Code CorporationInventors: Phil Utykanski, George Powell, Ryan Hoobler