Patents by Inventor Thomas Roslak
Thomas Roslak 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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Publication number: 20240125444Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle, wherein the lighting device has a circuit board with a multiplicity of light-emitting diodes arranged thereon, a transparent optical layer, and a reflector element, wherein the reflector element is arranged between the circuit board and the optical layer, wherein the reflector element has multiple segments into which the reflector element is subdivided, wherein a segment is associated with each light-emitting diode so that light emitted by the light-emitting diodes can be reflected by the reflector element and can pass through the optical layer. Two light-emitting diodes are arranged in a segment. In addition, a lighting system and a motor vehicle are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaAInventors: Mathias DRUEPPEL, Carsten HOHMANN, Marc KAUP, Alfons MICHAELIS, Martin MUEGGE, Diana MUNDT, Thomas RETTWEILER, Jacek ROSLAK, Christian SCHMIDT, Dietmar SCHROEDER, Martin VOLLMER
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Patent number: 8242932Abstract: An imaging system (10) and method (200) for reading residential and/or commercial meters. The system and method comprise a transmission element (12) that attaches to an external location of a meter (24). The transmission element (12) selectively communicates a reading signal (40) corresponding to a meter value. The system and method further comprise an imaging unit (14) located within the transmission element (12) that images the meter value at a prescribed frequency. The system and method also comprise a transceiving arrangement (16) that receives the reading signal (40) communication from the transmission element. The transceiving arrangement (16) also comprises a converter (44) that analyzes and converts the reading signal (40) communication to a use signal (46).Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Roslak, Andrew Doorty, Luis Llamas Martinez Garza
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Publication number: 20110121989Abstract: An imaging system (10) and method (200) for reading residential and/or commercial meters. The system and method comprise a transmission element (12) that attaches to an external location of a meter (24). The transmission element (12) selectively communicates a reading signal (40) corresponding to a meter value. The system and method further comprise an imaging unit (14) located within the transmission element (12) that images the meter value at a prescribed frequency. The system and method also comprise a transceiving arrangement (16) that receives the reading signal (40) communication from the transmission element. The transceiving arrangement (16) also comprises a converter (44) that analyzes and converts the reading signal (40) communication to a use signal (46).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas ROSLAK, Andrew DOORTY, Luis LLAMAS MARTINEZ GARZA
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Publication number: 20100140357Abstract: A checkout system employs a bi-optical workstation having a first window located in a generally horizontal plane, and a second window located in a generally upright plane that intersects the generally horizontal plane. A data capture arrangement at the workstation captures through at least one of the windows data associated with products to be checked out by a customer. Both of the windows are positioned to face and be accessible to the customer, preferably by moving the workstation, for enabling the customer to interact with the workstation in a self-service mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Thomas Roslak, Shane MacGregor, Graham Marshall
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Publication number: 20070210155Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a consumer interactive shopping and marketing system. The system includes a portable data terminal for communicating information over a communication network. The present system has aspects that may be used within a shopping establishment or at a user's home.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Thomas Roslak, Mauro Premutico, Adam Petrovich, Edward Barkan
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Publication number: 20060232472Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the geographic location of a user incorporates the sensing of a plurality of physical environmental parameters at the user's location. The parameter values are compared to corresponding parameter values associated with known locations, and a best-fit correlation is established. The identity of the determined location may be displayed to the user, or may be used to control a location-based operation, such as the unlocking of a safe, the transmission of an entry password, or the disabling of a piece of equipment. Persistence weighting values for different environmental parameters may be applied to improve the reliability of the correlation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventor: Thomas Roslak
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Publication number: 20060219780Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a consumer interactive shopping and marketing system. The system includes a portable data terminal for communicating information over a communication network. The present system has aspects that may be used within a shopping establishment or at a user's home.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Thomas Roslak, Mauro Premutico, Adam Petrovich, Edward Barkan
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Publication number: 20050259797Abstract: A system for transferring data between a centrally located site and a portable communications terminal via a telephone network, the site having associated therewith a look up table containing plurality of data records correlating to items disposed at a retail establishment, wherein each of the items has associated therewith a bar code encoded with the indicia unique to each item, with each of the bar coded indicia corresponding to a particular record in the table, the data containing at least a portion of said record.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Ron Goldman, Thomas Roslak, Gary Serbin, Anthony Barkume, Miklos Stern, Jay White
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Publication number: 20050040230Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a consumer interactive shopping and marketing system. The system includes a portable data terminal for communicating information over a communication network. The present system has aspects that may be used within a shopping establishment or at a user's home.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Applicant: Symbol Technologies, IncInventors: Jerome Swartz, Thomas Roslak, Mauro Premutico, Adam Petrovich, Edward Barkan
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Patent number: 6796505Abstract: A wireless system for self-service shopping is described that includes a customer identification device with an optically readable code, a portable terminal that includes an optical code reader, a local area radio, a terminal controller, and a locking mechanism, a master station, consisting of a master controller and a master radio, and a receiving rack for the portable terminals to which the scanners may be locked using the locking mechanism. A customer presents his or her identification device to a terminal which reads the code, the code is transferred by radio to the master controller which checks the identification and, if valid, sends an authorized signal by radio to the terminal to unlock the scanner. In addition, several locking mechanisms are described that are controlled by the terminal controller. An additional feature provides a shopping cart with a receiving cradle for a portable terminal that allows the customer to lock the scanner onto the cart for hands-free shopping.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Pellaumail, Thomas Roslak, David Cole, Jerome Swartz, Robert Beach
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Patent number: 6687346Abstract: A system for transferring data between a centrally located site and a portable communications terminal via a telephone network, the site having associated therewith a look up table containing- plurality of data records correlating to items disposed at a retail establishment, wherein each of the items has associated therewith a bar code encoded with the indicia unique to each item, with each of the bar coded indicia corresponding to a particular record in the table, the data containing at least a portion of said record.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Ron Goldman, Thomas Roslak, Gary Serbin, Anthony R. Barkume, Miklos Stern, Jay P. White
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Patent number: 6687345Abstract: A system for transferring data between a centrally located site and a portable communications terminal via a telephone network, the site having associated therewith a look up table containing-plurality of data records correlating to items disposed at a retail establishment, wherein each of the items has associated therewith a bar code encoded with the indicia unique to each item, with each of the bar coded indicia corresponding to a particular record in the table, the data containing at least a portion of said record.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Ron Goldman, Thomas Roslak, Gary Serbin, Anthony R. Barkume, Miklos Stern, Jay P. White
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Publication number: 20020158130Abstract: A wireless system for self-service shopping is described that includes a customer identification device with an optically readable code, a portable terminal that includes an optical code reader, a local area radio, a terminal controller, and a locking mechanism, a master station, consisting of a master controller and a master radio, and a receiving rack for the portable terminals to which the scanners may be locked using the locking mechanism. A customer presents his or her identification device to a terminal which reads the code, the code is transferred by radio to the master controller which checks the identification and, if valid, sends an authorized signal by radio to the terminal to unlock the scanner. In addition, several locking mechanisms are described that are controlled by the terminal controller. An additional feature provides a shopping cart with a receiving cradle for a portable terminal that allows the customer to lock the scanner onto the cart for hands-free shopping.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: John Pellaumail, Thomas Roslak, David Cole, Jerome Swartz, Robert Beach
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Patent number: 6409086Abstract: A wireless system for self-service shopping is described that includes a customer identification device with an optically readable code, a portable terminal that includes an optical code reader, a local area radio, a terminal controller, and a locking mechanism, a master station, consisting of a master controller and a master radio, and a receiving rack for the portable terminals to which the scanners may be locked using the locking mechanism. A customer presents his or her identification device to a terminal which reads the code, the code is transferred by radio to the master controller which checks the identification and, if valid, sends an authorized signal by radio to the terminal to unlock the scanner. In addition, several locking mechanisms are described that are controlled by the terminal controller. An additional feature provides a shopping cart with a receiving cradle for a portable terminal that allows the customer to lock the scanner onto the cart for hands-free shopping.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Symbol Technolgies, Inc.Inventors: John Pellaumail, Thomas Roslak, David Cole, Jerome Swartz, Robert Beach
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Patent number: 6367694Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing and retrieval system for use in a self-checkout system utilized in a retail facility. A plurality of customers are provided with a portable data collecting terminal having a bar code reader. Once the data is collected using the portable terminal, a record of the session is uploaded to a customer's data file upon the entry of an authorization code. In the event errors occur during data entry or in the entry of the authorization codes, a customer service desk is provided which assists the customer in completing the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Roslak
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Patent number: 6243447Abstract: A system for transferring data between a centrally located site and a portable communications terminal via a telephone network, the site having associated therewith a look up table containing plurality of data records correlating to items disposed at a retail establishment, wherein each of the items has associated therewith a bar code encoded with the indicia unique to each item, with each of the bar coded indicia corresponding to a particular record in the table, the data containing at least a portion of said record.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Ron Goldman, Thomas Roslak, Gary Serbin, Anthony R. Barkume, Miklos Stern, Jay P. White
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Patent number: 5979753Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing and retrieval system for use in a self-checkout system utilized in a retail facility. A plurality of customers are provided with a portable data collecting terminal having a bar code reader. Once the data is collected using the portable terminal, a record of the session is uploaded to a customer's data file upon the entry of an authorization code. In the event errors occur during data entry or in the entry of the authorization codes, a customer service desk is provided which assists the customer in completing the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Roslak
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Patent number: 5923735Abstract: A system for transferring data between a centrally located site and a portable communications terminal via a telephone network, the site having associated therewith a look up table containing plurality of data records correlating to items disposed at a retail establishment, wherein each of the items has associated therewith a bar code encoded with the indicia unique to each item, with each of the bar coded indicia corresponding to a particular record in the table, the data containing at least a portion of said record.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1996Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Swartz, Ron Goldman, Thomas Roslak, Gary Serbin, Anthony R. Barkume, Miklos Stern, Jay P. White
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Patent number: 5825002Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing and retrieval system for use in a self-checkout system utilized in a retail facility. A plurality of customers are provided with a portable data collecting terminal having a bar code reader. Once the data is collected using the portable terminal, a record of the session is uploaded to a customer's data file upon the entry of an authorization code. In the event errors occur during data entry or in the entry of the authorization codes, a customer service desk is provided which assists the customer in completing the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Roslak
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Patent number: D391555Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1997Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joerg Schlieffers, Thomas Roslak