Patents by Inventor Scott C. Lauffer

Scott C. Lauffer 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).

  • Publication number: 20190377920
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space, comprising: scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols, each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols being scanned from a plurality of angles; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols for each angle; and storing information identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols for each angle in an encoded geometry repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Scott C. Lauffer, Richard W. Guzman
  • Patent number: 10452884
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space, comprising: scanning a plurality of encoded geometries, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of each of the plurality of encoded geometries; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of each of the plurality of encoded geometries; decoding each identified multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information for each of the plurality of encoded geometries; identifying relative locations of the plurality of encoded geometries within the multi-dimensional space; and, accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space based using the encoded geometry information for each of the plurality of encoded geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard W. Guzman, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20190228194
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for decoding an encoded geometry, comprising: scanning an encoded geometry, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of the encoded geometry; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols; decoding each identifier multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information; accessing an encoded geometry repository; and, retrieving data associated with the encoded geometry information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Scott C. Lauffer, Richard W. Guzman
  • Publication number: 20190197274
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space, comprising: scanning a plurality of encoded geometries, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of each of the plurality of encoded geometries; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of each of the plurality of encoded geometries; decoding each identified multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information for each of the plurality of encoded geometries; identifying relative locations of the plurality of encoded geometries within the multi-dimensional space; and, accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space based using the encoded geometry information for each of the plurality of encoded geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard W. Guzman, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20190164029
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for performing a physical part identification generation operation, comprising: defining design parameters for an encoded geometry; identifying data to be encoded within the encoded geometry; converting the data to be encoded to the encoded geometry; and, producing a part with the encoded geometry, the encoded geometry passively representing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard W. Guzman, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20190163943
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for decoding an encoded geometry, comprising: scanning an encoded geometry, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of the encoded geometry; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols; decoding each identifier multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information; accessing an encoded geometry repository; and, retrieving data associated with the encoded geometry information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Scott C. Lauffer, Richard W. Guzman
  • Patent number: 10303907
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for decoding an encoded geometry, comprising: scanning an encoded geometry, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of the encoded geometry; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols; decoding each identifier multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information; accessing an encoded geometry repository; and, retrieving data associated with the encoded geometry information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Scott C. Lauffer, Richard W. Guzman
  • Patent number: 9306944
    Abstract: An information handling system analyzes secondary information captured with an image of a two-dimensional barcode to perform a function. For example, a mobile phone camera captures an image of a QR code at a product plus characters printed next to the QR code, uses optical code recognition to determine the characters, and applies information from the QR code and the characters to register the product. As another example, a security indicator is captured with an image of the QR code and applied to access information of the QR code, such as by using GPS position information, local network information, or telephone number information to encrypt and/or decrypt information stored in the QR code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Patent number: 9098499
    Abstract: An application running on portable information handling system automatically inventories the portable information handling system to identify one or more components that perform one or more functions based upon information embedded in a barcode. For example, a barcode affixed to an information handling system identifies the information handling system as having a near field communication (NFC) device. The application searches the portable information handling system to determine if the portable information handling system has a NFC device and, if so, presents an activator at a display to use the NFC device to communicate with the information handling system NFC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Patent number: 9070000
    Abstract: An information handling system analyzes secondary information captured with an image of a two-dimensional barcode to perform a function. For example, a mobile phone camera captures an image of a QR code at a product plus characters printed next to the QR code, uses optical code recognition to determine the characters, and applies information from the QR code and the characters to register the product. As another example, a security indicator is captured with an image of the QR code and applied to access information of the QR code, such as by using GPS position information, local network information, or telephone number information to encrypt and/or decrypt information stored in the QR code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20150172288
    Abstract: An information handling system analyzes secondary information captured with an image of a two-dimensional barcode to perform a function. For example, a mobile phone camera captures an image of a QR code at a product plus characters printed next to the QR code, uses optical code recognition to determine the characters, and applies information from the QR code and the characters to register the product. As another example, a security indicator is captured with an image of the QR code and applied to access information of the QR code, such as by using GPS position information, local network information, or telephone number information to encrypt and/or decrypt information stored in the QR code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Patent number: 8997241
    Abstract: An information handling system analyzes secondary information captured with an image of a two-dimensional barcode to perform a function. For example, a mobile phone camera captures an image of a QR code at a product plus characters printed next to the QR code, uses optical code recognition to determine the characters, and applies information from the QR code and the characters to register the product. As another example, a security indicator is captured with an image of the QR code and applied to access information of the QR code, such as by using GPS position information, local network information, or telephone number information to encrypt and/or decrypt information stored in the QR code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20140353374
    Abstract: An application running on portable information handling system automatically inventories the portable information handling system to identify one or more components that perform one or more functions based upon information embedded in a barcode. For example, a barcode affixed to an information handling system identifies the information handling system as having a near field communication (NFC) device. The application searches the portable information handling system to determine if the portable information handling system has a NFC device and, if so, presents an activator at a display to use the NFC device to communicate with the information handling system NFC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20140263605
    Abstract: An application running on portable information handling system automatically inventories the portable information handling system to identify one or more components that perform one or more functions based upon information embedded in a barcode. For example, a barcode affixed to an information handling system identifies the information handling system as having a near field communication (NFC) device. The application searches the portable information handling system to determine if the portable information handling system has a NFC device and, if so, presents an activator at a display to use the NFC device to communicate with the information handling system NFC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Patent number: 8827149
    Abstract: An application running on portable information handling system automatically inventories the portable information handling system to identify one or more components that perform one or more functions based upon information embedded in a barcode. For example, a barcode affixed to an information handling system identifies the information handling system as having a near field communication (NFC) device. The application searches the portable information handling system to determine if the portable information handling system has a NFC device and, if so, presents an activator at a display to use the NFC device to communicate with the information handling system NFC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20140154976
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a drawer may include an antenna, one or more structural elements, and one or more electrical components. The antenna may be configured to transmit via a short-range wireless communication technology. The one or more structural elements may be configured to permit the drawer to translate between an open position and a closed position relative to a chassis mechanically coupled to the drawer. The one or more electrical components may configured to enable the antenna for wireless communication via the short-range wireless communication technology when the drawer is in the open position and disable the antenna for wireless communication via the short-range wireless communication technology when the drawer is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Publication number: 20140112551
    Abstract: An information handling system analyzes secondary information captured with an image of a two-dimensional barcode to perform a function. For example, a mobile phone camera captures an image of a QR code at a product plus characters printed next to the QR code, uses optical code recognition to determine the characters, and applies information from the QR code and the characters to register the product. As another example, a security indicator is captured with an image of the QR code and applied to access information of the QR code, such as by using GPS position information, local network information, or telephone number information to encrypt and/or decrypt information stored in the QR code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Terwilliger, Orin M. Ozias, Scott C. Lauffer
  • Patent number: D801977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Scott C. Lauffer, Mark Gilson, Bryan K. Hunter, Jared Mockler
  • Patent number: D813872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Scott C. Lauffer, Mark Gilson, Jared Mockler, Bryan K. Hunter
  • Patent number: D822029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Scott C. Lauffer, Mark Gilson, Bryan K. Hunter