Patents by Inventor Robert J. Hennick
Robert J. Hennick 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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Publication number: 20160110577Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 9235741Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Timothy Meier, Scott McCloskey, Donald Anderson, Ynjiun P. Wang, Robert M. Hussey, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney
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Patent number: 9224023Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20150178536Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Timothy Meier, Scott McCloskey, Donald Anderson, Ynjiun P. Wang, Robert M. Hussey, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney
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Patent number: 8978984Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Timothy Meier, Scott McCloskey, Donald Anderson, Ynjiun P. Wang, Robert M. Hussey, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney
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Publication number: 20140239071Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Timothy Meier, Scott McCloskey, Donald Anderson, Ynjiun P. Wang, Robert M. Hussey, Erik Van Horn, Sean P. Kearney
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Publication number: 20140076974Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capturing image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 8596543Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise an indicia reading terminal including a focus element that extends the range of focus distances at which the indicia reading terminal can decode decodable indicia. In one embodiment, the focus element comprises a variable form element and a variable position element, the combination of which causes an image distance that can change in accordance with a separation distance between these two elements. The focus element can comprise an actuator, e.g., a piezoelectric actuator, which can be coupled to the variable position element in a manner that can cause the variable position element to deform the variable form element, and in one example, the deformation changes the focal length of the variable form element.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Ynjiun P. Wang, Robert J. Hennick, Colleen Gannon, Donald Anderson, Vivian L. Hunter, Edward C. Bremer, Chen Feng
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Patent number: 8596542Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capture of image data. In one embodiment an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20120153022Abstract: There is set forth an apparatus for capture of image data. In one embodiment an apparatus is operative for capture of a first frame of image data and a second frame of image data. In one embodiment, an apparatus is operative for processing the first frame of image data and the second frame of image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Patent number: 8203124Abstract: Embodiments of a sterilization apparatus and methods of using a sterilization system are disclosed in the present application. The sterilization apparatus can take the form of a sterilization chamber comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, end walls and side walls which define the interior of the chamber. Throughout the interior of the chamber, multiple ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVLEDs) irradiate energy at wavelengths for destroying pathogenic substances and achieving an efficient level of sterilization. A UV transparent plate located within the interior of the chamber can support one or more target devices, and can be proportionally sized to accommodate placement of a target device for the simultaneous and uniform distribution of UV sterilizing energy to the surfaces of a target.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick
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Patent number: 8096472Abstract: There is described an optical assembly. In one aspect, the optical assembly can be used in an optical reader. In another aspect, the optical assembly can include a support for supporting various components.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Schwartz, Gerard Beckhusen, Robert J. Hennick, Robert C. Hinkley, Edward B. Hubben, Vivian L. Hunter, Brian L. Jovanovski, Michael P. Lacey, Melvin D. McCall
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Patent number: 8074887Abstract: The invention in one embodiment is an optical reader having a plurality of imaging modules. In one method for operating a multiple imaging module reader of the invention, a second frame of image data captured via actuation of a second imaging module is automatically captured and subjected to decoding in the case an attempt to decode using a frame of image data captured via actuation of a first imaging module fails. In another embodiment, a frame of image data captured via actuation of an image sensor of a first module and actuation of illumination of a second imaging module is subjected to decoding. In another embodiment, frames of image data captured via actuation of image sensors of spaced apart modules are combined. The various modules of a multiple imaging module reader can be adapted to have different best focus positions so that a field depth of the reader is improved.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
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Patent number: 7987979Abstract: An enclosure for housing a portable data transfer device, such as a bar code scanner, data collection device, or other equipment, for use in environments requiring a certain level of cleanliness, for protection against transmission of infection or merely dust or dirt, while allowing a full range of functional capability of such devices and equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20110121076Abstract: An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 7878403Abstract: An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Publication number: 20090236424Abstract: An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Patent number: 7533824Abstract: An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Charles P. Barber, Eric C. Coleman, Michael A. Ehrhart, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Publication number: 20080295932Abstract: An enclosure for housing a portable data transfer device, such as a bar code scanner, data collection device, or other equipment, for use in environments requiring a certain level of cleanliness, for protection against transmission of infection or merely dust or dirt, while allowing a full range of functional capability of such devices and equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20080265179Abstract: Embodiments of a sterilization apparatus and methods of using a sterilization system are disclosed in the present application. The sterilization apparatus can take the form of a sterilization chamber comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, end walls and side walls which define the interior of the chamber. Throughout the interior of the chamber, multiple ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVLEDs) irradiate energy at wavelengths for destroying pathogenic substances and achieving an efficient level of sterilization. A UV transparent plate located within the interior of the chamber can support one or more target devices, and can be proportionally sized to accommodate placement of a target device for the simultaneous and uniform distribution of UV sterilizing energy to the surfaces of a target.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick