Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Koziol

Thomas J. Koziol 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: 10242017
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices, e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 9665655
    Abstract: A data decoding system can comprise one or more computers communicatively coupled to a network. The computers can execute at least one decoding process. The decoding process can be configured, responsive to receiving a decoding request comprising an image of decodable indicia, to locate the decodable indicia within the image, and to decode the decodable indicia into a decoded message. The decoding process can be further configured, responsive to completing a decoding operation, to transmit to the client the decoded message and/or the decoding operation completion code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Stephen Patrick Deloge, Timothy P. Meier, Donald Anderson, Benjamin Hejl, Thomas J. Koziol
  • Publication number: 20160321372
    Abstract: A data decoding system can comprise one or more computers communicatively coupled to a network. The computers can execute at least one decoding process. The decoding process can be configured, responsive to receiving a decoding request comprising an image of decodable indicia, to locate the decodable indicia within the image, and to decode the decodable indicia into a decoded message. The decoding process can be further configured, responsive to completing a decoding operation, to transmit to the client the decoded message and/or the decoding operation completion code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Stephen Patrick Deloge, Timothy P. Meier, Donald Anderson, Benjamin Hejl, Thomas J. Koziol
  • Patent number: 9398008
    Abstract: A data decoding system can comprise one or more computers communicatively coupled to a network. The computers can execute at least one decoding process. The decoding process can be configured, responsive to receiving a decoding request comprising an image of decodable indicia, to locate the decodable indicia within the image, and to decode the decodable indicia into a decoded message. The decoding process can be further configured, responsive to completing a decoding operation, to transmit to the client the decoded message and/or the decoding operation completion code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Stephen Patrick Deloge, Timothy P. Meier, Donald Anderson, Benjamin Hejl, Thomas J. Koziol
  • Publication number: 20150288689
    Abstract: A data decoding system can comprise one or more computers communicatively coupled to a network. The computers can execute at least one decoding process. The decoding process can be configured, responsive to receiving a decoding request comprising an image of decodable indicia, to locate the decodable indicia within the image, and to decode the decodable indicia into a decoded message. The decoding process can be further configured, responsive to completing a decoding operation, to transmit to the client the decoded message and/or the decoding operation completion code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Erik Todeschini, Stephen Patrick Deloge, Timothy P. Meier, Donald Anderson, Benjamin Hejl, Thomas J. Koziol
  • Patent number: 9152835
    Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. Processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information. The format of a frame of image data may be recognized. The recognizing may include determining the source of the frame of image data. The recognizing may include determining a parameter associated with the frame of image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli
  • Publication number: 20140217166
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices. e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, David D. Yeakley
  • Publication number: 20140103115
    Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. Processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information. The format of a frame of image data may be recognized. The recognizing may include determining the source of the frame of image data. The recognizing may include determining a parameter associated with the frame of image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, JR., John A. Pettinelli
  • Patent number: 8635309
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modifying the feature set of data collection devices are disclosed. Requests are receiving at a computer system different from the data collection device for a new configuration of the data collection device, the request including an identifier for the data collection device, identification of one or more features, and for each identified feature, an indication to modify the operation of a feature. The identifier may comprise an identifier that is unique for a particular data collection device or an indication of a group of devices, e.g. a model number. Prior to authorizing the new configuration, a determination may be made as to whether the identified data collection device(s) are suitable for the new configuration by consulting a configuration database. To implement the new configuration, an encoded authorization file is generated based on the requested configuration and the identifier of the data collection device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy H. Berthiaume, Aldo M. Caballero, James A. Cairns, William H. Havens, Thomas J. Koziol, James W. Stewart, Ynjiun P. Wang, Daniel D. Yeakley
  • Patent number: 8622303
    Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. A processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli
  • Patent number: 8602309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code reading device can have a timercount and an image memory. In one embodiment, a bar code reading device can be configured to read bar code symbols of more than one bar code symbology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Longacre, Jr., Robert M. Hussey, Thomas J. Koziol, Michael A. Ehrhart
  • Publication number: 20130313324
    Abstract: An optical reader for reading decodable indicia is provided. In one embodiment, the optical reader can include an image sensor. In one aspect, the optical reader can be configured to read bar codes such as 1D bar codes. Particular methods and apparatus for reading decodable indicia are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas J. KOZIOL, Michael A. EHRHART, Andrew LONGACRE, JR., Robert M. HUSSEY, James A. PARKER
  • Patent number: 8342411
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code reading device can have a timercount and an image memory. In one embodiment, a bar code reading device can be configured to read bar code symbols of more than one bar code symbology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Longacre, Jr., Robert M. Hussey, Thomas J. Koziol, Michael A. Ehrhart
  • Patent number: 8196838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code reading device can have a timercount and an image memory. In one embodiment, a bar code reading device can be configured to read bar code symbols of more than one bar code symbology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Longacre, Jr., Robert M. Hussey, Thomas J. Koziol, Michael A. Ehrhart
  • Publication number: 20120000981
    Abstract: The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. A processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, JR., John Pettinelli
  • Patent number: 8016196
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100187310
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey D. Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, JR., John Pettinelli
  • Patent number: 7726575
    Abstract: There is provided in one embodiment an indicia reading terminal that can execute a spatial measurement mode of operation in which the indicia reading terminal can determine a dimension of an article in a field of view of the indicia reading terminal and/or determine other spatial information. In determining a dimension of an article, an indicia reading terminal can utilize setup data determined in a setup mode of operation and/or data determined utilizing the setup data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ynjiun P. Wang, Kevin Ahearn, Stephen P. Deloge, Michael A. Ehrhart, William H. Havens, Robert M. Hussey, Thomas J. Koziol, Jianhua Li, Jingquan Li, James Montoro, Sven M. A. Powilleit
  • Patent number: 7690572
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Meier, Robert C. Gardiner, Jeffrey Dean Harper, John Izzo, Thomas J. Koziol, Andrew Longacre, Jr., John A. Pettinelli, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090308927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code reading device can have a timercount and an image memory. In one embodiment, a bar code reading device can be configured to read bar code symbols of more than one bar code symbology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Longacre, JR., Robert M. Hussey, Thomas J. Koziol, Michael A. Ehrhart