Patents by Inventor Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 9082031
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in decoding a bar code symbol includes a first integrated circuit chip with a wafer level camera, at least one light source, and a plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip and a second integrated circuit chip with a processor, memory, plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip, and plurality of contact pads on another surface of the chip. The apparatus includes a PCB having a plurality of contact pads disposed on at least one surface of the PCB and wherein the first and second integrated circuit chips are vertically stacked on the PCB and the plurality of contact pads on the first and second integrated circuit chips interface with the contact pads of the second integrated circuit chip and PCB. The apparatus is operative for processing image signals generated by the WLC for attempting to decode the bar code symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Liu, Taylor Smith, Ynjiun Paul Wang, Xi Tao
  • Patent number: 9064168
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus can be operative to capture a frame of image data representing a scene having one or more decodable indicia and display image data corresponding to the one or more decodable indicia. The imaging apparatus can be operative so that responsively to a user input control decoded message data of a selected decodable indicia is selectively output. One or more processor executable program can be provided for facilitating selective output of decoded message data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Robert Michael Hussey, Taylor Smith
  • Publication number: 20150154992
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to resistive shunt design in a read sensor for providing accurate measurements from an electronic lapping guide (ELG). More specifically, embodiments described herein relate to a transducer resistor shunt structure for low cost probing. A bleed resistor network for a read sensor may comprise one or more first resistors arranged in parallel with one another and a second resistor arranged in series with the one or more first resistors. The resistor arrangement may require a small physical area and reduce or prevent ELG measurement errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: HGST NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: John T. CONTRERAS, David Patrick DRUIST, Edward Hin Pong LEE, David John SEAGLE, Darrick Taylor SMITH
  • Publication number: 20150144701
    Abstract: Indicia-reading systems include an auxiliary reading apparatus with wireless charging capability. The systems are configured to couple, transfer, and receive energy wirelessly between a base charging station and auxiliary indicia reader via resonating coils that include an impedance matching network. Wireless charging capability can save space at the point-of-sale and add convenience for the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Tao Xian, Haiyang Liu, Edward C. Bremer, Taylor Smith
  • Patent number: 9038915
    Abstract: A fleet management system for managing a fleet of encoded information reading (EIR) terminals can comprise one or more computers, a fleet management software module, and a payment processing software module in communication with the fleet management software module. The fleet management software module can be configured, responsive to receiving a customer initiated request, to generate an unlocking message upon processing a payment by the payment processing software module. The unlocking message can be provided by a bar code to be read by an EIR terminal, or by a bit stream to be transferred to an EIR terminal via network. Each EIR terminal can be configured to perform not more than a pre-defined number of EIR operations responsive to receiving the unlocking message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Taylor Smith
  • Patent number: 9033240
    Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell Internation Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150133047
    Abstract: A near-field-communication (NFC) system includes an NFC-enabled indicia reader and a second NFC-enabled device. The NFC-enabled indicia reader is configured to receive software-configuration data from another NFC-enabled device. The NFC system is configured to update the NFC-enabled indicia reader with the software-configuration data of the second-NFC enabled device when the indicia reader is positioned in proximity to the second NFC-enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Schmidt, Dayaker Mupkala, Manjunatha Aswathanarayana Swamy, Mike Majapuro, Qi Zhu, Xiaodong Zhou, Zhiqiang Yuan, Qinrong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150134752
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for automatically transitioning a user from a call to action (CTA) to an enrollment interface. An embodiment operates by receiving a request from a user's device to display web content. The requested web content is displayed along with a CTA. When the CTA is selected by the user, an e-mail client associated with the user's device automatically opens, generates an electronic message based on the selected CTA, and populates a recipient address and a code associated with the CTA within the electronic message. Upon its receipt, the electronic message is processed by enrolling the user in a campaign associated with the CTA based on the code and the user's e-mail address. An electronic message is generated and sent to the user's e-mail address that contains a first hyperlink to the campaign associated with the CTA and a second hyperlink to an associated privacy policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: The Motley Fool Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Lee BLEDSOE, Jeremy Cecil Phillips, Austin Taylor Smith, Michael James Gurtzweiler, Jeffrey Young Lee, Laura May Cavanaugh, Maxwell Alfred Keeler, Eli Thomas Robbins, Spencer Lewis Holleman
  • Publication number: 20150009610
    Abstract: A handle for an electronic-device case includes a hand strap and a switch. The switch may be integrated into the hand strap such that when the user secures his or her hand to the electronic-device case with the hand strap, the switch is accessible to the secured hand, thereby enabling one-handed operation of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Lisa London, Timothy R. Fitch, Taylor Smith, Mark Schmidt, Mark Oberpriller
  • Patent number: 8903172
    Abstract: There is set forth herein an imaging terminal operative for decoding of bar codes. In one embodiment the terminal can include a color imaging assembly having a color image sensor array. The terminal can be operative for capture of a color frame of image data. Responsively to the capture of the color frame of image data the terminal can convert the color image data to monochrome image data while maintaining the color image data. The terminal can utilize the monochrome image data to search for a color bar code finder pattern. The terminal can be operative so that if the color bar code pattern is found utilizing the monochrome image data the terminal can utilize the color image data for attempting to decode a color bar code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventor: Taylor Smith
  • Publication number: 20140351317
    Abstract: The disclosure embraces a system and method for providing a continuous communication link between a server computer and a symbol reading device, and a novel symbol reading device adapted for use in such a system. The system greatly simplifies the remote management, diagnostic evaluation, and monitoring of symbol reading devices, especially those devices connected to host devices that are not PC-based or running a complete operating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140263645
    Abstract: Optical indicia reading apparatus can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, and a plurality of wafer level camera (WLC) modules. Each WLC module can comprise an image sensor and a focusing lens, and optionally, an optical band-pass filter (BPF) configured to pass light waves within a pre-defined wavelength range. Each WLC module can be configured to output a signal representative of the light incident on the image sensor. The optical axis of a first WLC module can be spatially disposed relatively to an optical axis of a second WLC module so that the fields of view (FOVs) of the WLC modules at least partially overlap. The depth of field (DOF) of a first WLC module can at least partially overlap with the DOF of a second WLC module. The optical indicia reading apparatus can be configured to generate an image frame by processing two or more signals of the plurality of signals outputted by the WLC modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Yong Liu
  • Publication number: 20140203087
    Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc. doing business as (d.b.a.) Honeywell Scanning & Mobility
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20140166759
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in decoding a bar code symbol includes a first integrated circuit chip with a wafer level camera, at least one light source, and a plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip and a second integrated circuit chip with a processor, memory, plurality of contact pads on a surface of the chip, and plurality of contact pads on another surface of the chip. The apparatus includes a PCB having a plurality of contact pads disposed on at least one surface of the PCB and wherein the first and second integrated circuit chips are vertically stacked on the PCB and the plurality of contact pads on the first and second integrated circuit chips interface with the contact pads of the second integrated circuit chip and PCB. The apparatus is operative for processing image signals generated by the WLC for attempting to decode the bar code symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc. doing business as Honeywell Scanning & Mobility
    Inventors: Yong Liu, Taylor Smith, Ynjiun Paul Wang, Xi Tao
  • Publication number: 20140166757
    Abstract: There is set forth herein an imaging terminal operative for decoding of bar codes. In one embodiment the terminal can include a color imaging assembly having a color image sensor array. The terminal can be operative for capture of a color frame of image data. Responsively to the capture of the color frame of image data the terminal can convert the color image data to monochrome image data while maintaining the color image data. The terminal can utilize the monochrome image data to search for a color bar code finder pattern. The terminal can be operative so that if the color bar code pattern is found utilizing the monochrome image data the terminal can utilize the color image data for attempting to decode a color bar code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Taylor Smith
  • Publication number: 20140152882
    Abstract: A mobile device includes a camera, a user interface system, and a processor communicatively coupled to the camera and the user interface system. The user interface system includes a visual display. The processor is configured for (i) capturing an image with the camera, (ii) extracting the identity of an object in the image, and (iii) searching for information relating to the object in a database. The processor is further configured for concurrently displaying (i) at least a portion of the image in a first portion of the visual display and (ii) a data field in a second portion of the visual display, while searching for information relating to the object. Finally, the processor is configured for populating the data field with information from the database and relating to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Samek, Taylor Smith
  • Patent number: 8740085
    Abstract: A system in one embodiment is operative to attempt to decode decodable indicia. The system can include an imaging assembly and a display. The display can be operative to display image data output utilizing the imaging assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Furlong, Mark Jose Antonio Hernandez, Craig Koch, James Nahill, Charles Joseph Cunningham, IV, Sean Philip Kearney, Taylor Smith
  • Publication number: 20140110485
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in decoding a bar code symbol may include an image sensor integrated circuit having a plurality of pixels, timing and control circuitry for controlling an image sensor, gain circuitry for controlling gain, and analog to digital conversion circuitry for conversion of an analog signal to a digital signal. The apparatus may also include a PCB for mounting the image sensor integrated circuit and light source bank. The connection between the image sensor integrated circuit and/or light source bank and the PCB characterized by a plurality of wires connecting a plurality of bond pads and a plurality of contact pads, where the wires, bond pads, and contact pads provide electrical input/output and mechanical connections between the image sensor integrated circuit and the PCB. The apparatus may be operative for processing image signals generated by the image sensor integrated circuit for attempting to decode the bar code symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Xi Toa, Yong Liu, Taylor Smith, Ynjiun Paul Wang
  • Publication number: 20140104413
    Abstract: An object analysis system includes a scale for measuring the weight of the object, a range camera configured to produce a range image of an area in which the object is located, and a computing device configured to determine the dimensions of the object based, at least in part, on the range image. Methods for determining the dimensions of an object include capturing a range image and/or a visible image of a scene that includes the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott McCloskey, Ryan Andrew Lloyd, Ynjiun Paul Wang, Himanshu Khurana, Taylor Smith
  • Patent number: 8678286
    Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a bioptic scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell Scanning & Mobility
    Inventors: Taylor Smith, Mark Hernandez