Patents by Inventor Simon Franklin Reidel
Simon Franklin Reidel 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: 9704032Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of detecting a blocked aperture in an image device. In certain embodiments, the system and method is used in mail processing of letters and flats. In certain embodiments, the image sensor captures an image of the front of an item. If the aperture of the image sensor is obstructed, a void will appear on the image of the item. The system can detect the void and increment an alarm count until a pre-defined threshold is reached wherein the system signals an alarm so that the blockage can be removed and the affected items can be re-introduced for correct processing. In another embodiment, images obtained when the aperture is expected to be clear of any items.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Simon Franklin Reidel, Anthony Everett Sileo
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Patent number: 9381544Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Publication number: 20140169620Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, JR., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 8629365Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in and identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Margaret Boldt, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Publication number: 20130308819Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of detecting a blocked aperture in an image device. In certain embodiments, the system and method is used in mail processing of letters and flats. In certain embodiments, the image sensor captures an image of the front of an item. If the aperture of the image sensor is obstructed, a void will appear on the image of the item. The system can detect the void and increment an alarm count until a pre-defined threshold is reached wherein the system signals an alarm so that the blockage can be removed and the affected items can be re-introduced for correct processing. In another embodiment, images obtained when the aperture is expected to be clear of any items.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Simon Franklin Reidel, Anthony Everett Sileo
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Patent number: 8493444Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of detecting a blocked aperture in an image device. In certain embodiments, the system and method is used in mail processing of letters and flats. In certain embodiments, the image sensor captures an image of the front of an item. If the aperture of the image sensor is obstructed, a void will appear on the image of the item. The system can detect the void and increment an alarm count until a pre-defined threshold is reached wherein the system signals an alarm so that the blockage can be removed and the affected items can be re-introduced for correct processing. In another embodiment, images obtained when the aperture is expected to be clear of any items.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Simon Franklin Reidel, Anthony Everett Sileo
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Publication number: 20110074952Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of detecting a blocked aperture in an image device. In certain embodiments, the system and method is used in mail processing of letters and flats. In certain embodiments, the image sensor captures an image of the front of an item. If the aperture of the image sensor is obstructed, a void will appear on the image of the item. The system can detect the void and increment an alarm count until a pre-defined threshold is reached wherein the system signals an alarm so that the blockage can be removed and the affected items can be re-introduced for correct processing. In another embodiment, images obtained when the aperture is expected to be clear of any items.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Simon Franklin Reidel, Anthony Everett Sileo
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Publication number: 20090173672Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for reading an identification code from a mailpiece. In one embodiment, there are a reader unit and a reader head assembly connected by an optical cable, which provide for the identification of a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7442897Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7165679Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 7121458Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and processing mail using an identification code on a mailpiece as a redundant source of identification information in a mail sorting system. In one embodiment, this information is stored in a temporary database and used for the identification and processing of mail in a Remote Bar Code System (RBCS). In this embodiment, the identification code enables the automation of mail sorting and other processing tasks, reducing costs and delays in mail delivery services. In another embodiment, the identification and processing of mail occurs in an Identification Code Sorting (ICS) system. In this embodiment, a long-term database allows for mail sorting and other processing tasks on a national or global level.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: United States Postal ServicesInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel
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Patent number: 6977353Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention identify and sort a mailpiece with destination information by sorting the mailpiece using a code on the front of the mailpiece, if there is a code on the front of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front of the mailpiece, and if there is a code on the back of the mailpiece, the mailpiece is identified using a code on the back of the mailpiece. If the mailpiece does not have the code on the front or on the back of the mailpiece, then the mailpiece is sorted in an identification code system. In the identification code system, an identification code is applied to the back of the mailpiece and a postal code is applied to the front of the mailpiece in accordance with the destination information. An identification file corresponding to the identification code is then created. The identification file may be accessed by a plurality of nodes in the identification code system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Margaret Boldt, legal representative, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel, Ralph William Boldt, Jr., deceased
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Patent number: 6894243Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for reading an identification code from a mailpiece. In one embodiment, there are a reader unit and a reader head assembly connected by an optical cable, which provide for the identification of a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Oscar Lee Avant, Bruce A. Brandt, Jay David Fadely, Michael Ray Little, Simon Franklin Reidel