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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Patent number: 7389929Abstract: An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device, the device can calculate a delay and enable the laser diode assembly if a delay threshold is satisfied. The indicia decoding device, in one embodiment, can include a hand held housing and an imaging module carrying the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael D. Robinson
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Publication number: 20080128511Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: 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: 7306155Abstract: According to the invention, a multilayered image sensor is back mounted to a plate. In that the scheme takes advantage of a high controllability of a mounting plate's thickness, the mounting scheme provides a tight control of holding forces with which an image sensor is secured in an imaging device. In that the scheme provides for back mounting of image sensor on a planar surface, the mounting system provides tight control of an imaging assembly's pixel plane to fixed point in space distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Michael P. Lacey, Robert C. Hinkley, Melvin D. McCall
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Patent number: 7270274Abstract: An imaging module can comprise an image sensor and first and second circuit boards. A support assembly can also be included in the imaging module. Further included in the imaging module can be a support post.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: 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: 7219843Abstract: The invention is an optical reader having a plurality of image sensors. Each image sensor of a plural image sensor optical reader can be disposed on an imaging module that can include a light source. In one embodiment, a frame of image data captured via actuation of an image sensor of a first imaging module and actuation of illumination of a second imaging module is subjected to decoding. 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: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: 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: 7090132Abstract: An optical reader in one embodiment can include a substrate defining an opening and solder pads coupled to the substrate proximate the opening. A laser diode including first, second, and third electrical leads can also be coupled to the substrate. First, second and third solder pads can be provided on the substrate and the first, second, and third electrical leads of the laser diode can be coupled to the first, second, and third solder pads. An optical reader in another embodiment can include a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A laser diode assembly configured to emit a laser beam can be coupled to the first surface and an illumination assembly that can include light emitting diodes can be coupled to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
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Patent number: 7055747Abstract: An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device, the device can calculate a delay and enable the laser diode assembly if a delay threshold is satisfied. The indicia decoding device, in one embodiment, can include a hand held housing and an imaging module carrying the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
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Patent number: 6832725Abstract: An imaging module in one embodiment includes at least one multiple color emitting light source comprising a plurality of different colored LED dies each independently driveable so that the overall color emitted by the light source can be controlled and varied. The multiple color emitting light source can be controlled so that the color emitted by the light source is optimized for imaging or reading in a present application environment of the module. Further, the module can be configured so that control of the multiple color emitting light source automatically varies depending on a sensed condition, such a color present in a field of view of the module, the distance of the module to a target, and/or a predetermined criteria being met so that feedback is provided to a user. The module in a further aspect can include illumination light sources and aiming light sources which project light in different wavelength emission bands.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Gardiner, Charles P. Barber, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman
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Publication number: 20040164165Abstract: The invention 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20040035933Abstract: An optical reader including an image sensor, imaging optics, a short range aiming assembly, and a long range aiming assembly. The short range aiming assembly may comprise a plurality of LEDs. The long range aiming assembly may comprise a laser diode assembly which projects an aiming pattern that is readily visible at reading distances of several feet. The optical reader can be configured so that long range aiming assembly is enabled or disabled depending upon a present operating condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
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Publication number: 20040020990Abstract: The invention 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: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick, John A. Pettinelli
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Publication number: 20030226895Abstract: An optical reader including an image sensor, imaging optics, a short range aiming assembly, and a long range aiming assembly. The short range aiming assembly may comprise a plurality of LEDs. The long range aiming assembly may comprise a laser diode assembly which projects an aiming pattern that is readily visible at reading distances of several feet. The optical reader can be configured so that long range aiming assembly is enabled or disabled depending upon a present operating condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, John Izzo, Michael Robinson
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Publication number: 20030222147Abstract: The invention 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Charles P. Barber, Colleen Gannon, Robert C. Gardiner, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20030213847Abstract: The present invention is an imaging module including various optical components and a circuit board, which, in one embodiment, carries essentially an entirety of illumination and aiming LEDs of the module. The module includes a combination of features which result in the size of the module being reduced. The module may comprise a refractive optic diffuser plate manufactured using a textured surface mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Welch Allyn Data Collection, Inc.Inventors: Melvin D. McCall, Vivian L. Hunter, Charles P. Barber, William H. Havens, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20030168512Abstract: A one-dimensional optical reader which senses a position of a decodable symbol representation in captured image data and which utilizes the sensed position information to determine whether to launch a decoding algorithm to decode the symbol representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Longacre, William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick, Vivian L. Hunter, John Izzo, Michael D. Robinson
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Patent number: 6601768Abstract: The present invention is an imaging module including various optical components and a circuit board, which, in one embodiment, carries essentially an entirety of illumination and aiming LEDs of the module. The module includes a combination of features which result in the size of the module being reduced. The module may comprise a refractive optic diffuser plate manufactured using a textured surface mold.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Welch Allyn Data Collection, Inc.Inventors: Melvin D. McCall, Vivian L. Hunter, Charles P. Barber, William H. Havens, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Robert J. Hennick
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Publication number: 20030127516Abstract: According to the invention, a multilayered image sensor is back mounted to a plate, and the plate in turn, is installed in a holding pocket of a device. In that the scheme takes advantage of a high controllability of a mounting plate's thickness, the mounting scheme provides a tight control of holding forces with which an image sensor is secured in an imaging device. In that the scheme provides for back mounting of image sensor on a planar surface, the mounting system provides tight control of an imaging assembly's pixel plane to fixed point in space distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Michael P. Lacey, Robert C. Hinkley, Melvin D. McCall
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Publication number: 20030089776Abstract: An imaging module in one embodiment includes a printed circuit board, an image sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board, a support assembly for supporting at least one optical element, and an illumination system for generating an illumination pattern onto a target. The illumination system may include illumination light sources and diffusers for diffusing light from the illumination light sources. The module may further include an aiming system having an aiming light source, an aperture for stopping light from the aiming light source, and an optical element for projecting an aiming pattern into target area. Either or both of the illumination and aiming systems may include light redirecting elements such as mirrors or prisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: 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: 6550679Abstract: According to the invention, a multilayered image sensor is back mounted to a plate, and the plate in turn, is installed in a holding pocket of a device. In that the scheme takes advantage of a high controllability of a mounting plate's thickness, the mounting scheme provides a tight control of holding forces with which an image sensor is secured in an imaging device. In that the scheme provides for back mounting of image sensor on a planar surface, the mounting system provides tight control of an imaging assembly's pixel plane to fixed point in space distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hennick, Michael P. Lacey, Robert C. Hinkley, Melvin D. McCall
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Publication number: 20030062413Abstract: An imaging module in one embodiment includes at least one multiple color emitting light source comprising a plurality of different colored LED dies each independently driveable so that the overall color emitted by the light source can be controlled and varied. The multiple color emitting light source can be controlled so that the color emitted by the light source is optimized for imaging or reading in a present application environment of the module. Further, the module can be configured so that control of the multiple color emitting light source automatically varies depending on a sensed condition, such a color present in a field of view of the module, the distance of the module to a target, and/or a predetermined criteria being met so that feedback is provided to a user. The module in a further aspect can include illumination light sources and aiming light sources which project light in different wavelength emission bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Gardiner, Charles P. Barber, Eric Coleman, Michael Ehrhart, Colleen P. Gannon, Robert J. Hennick, William H. Havens, Vivian L. Hunter, Melvin D. McCall, Thomas Ruhlman