Patents by Inventor Timothy Crockett
Timothy Crockett 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: 20240016071Abstract: A non-volatile multi-bit storage device that includes a phase change material doped with n-type or p-type semiconductor impurities, a first set of electrodes ohmically coupled to the phase change material, a second set of electrodes configured to apply an electric field across the phase change material. To program the non-volatile multi-bit storage device, an electrical field is applied to the phase change material as crystal annealing cool down is performed. Application of the electric field during the crystal annealing cool down forms a rectified current path through the phase change material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Lester Bartus, JR.
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Publication number: 20230105020Abstract: Techniques of self-checkout alerts based on packaging detection. A given bag type of a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk is identified out of a bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk, the bag being an empty bag. A weight range of the empty bag is identified based on the given bag type. An allowed weight range of a combination of the empty bag and a desired item is determined based on the weight range of the empty bag, a weight of the desired item as measured by a terminal scale, and at least one of a measurement tolerance of the terminal scale and a measurement tolerance of a platform scale. A loss prevention alert is generated, and a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk is paused, upon determining that the allowed weight range is exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Paul WILSON, Tong YU, Duane MILLER, Timothy CROCKETT, Jose FIGUEROA, Craig COMPTON, Paul KOKKELENBERG, Scott GRAHAM, Suzanne BLEAKLEY, John HIBBARD, Charles KURTZ, Craig TURNER, Edna NOVIDO, Ashley TRIMPEY, D WILLIAMS, Sally IERSTON
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Publication number: 20230109436Abstract: Techniques for self-checkout alert reduction based on packaging detection. A deflection in a first bag reservoir associated with a self-checkout kiosk is determined. The first bag reservoir is positioned adjacent to a packing area and includes a first type of bags. The self-checkout kiosk includes a terminal scale and further includes a platform scale in the packing area. That an empty bag is retrieved from the first bag reservoir is determined based on the deflection in the first bag reservoir. A bag type and a weight range are identified for the empty bag. An allowed weight range of a combination of the empty bag and a desired item is then determined. Presence of the empty bag on the platform scale is prevented from causing a loss prevention alert to be generated when the desired item has been placed in the empty bag on the platform scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Paul WILSON, Tong YU, Duane MILLER, Timothy CROCKETT, Jose FIGUEROA, Craig COMPTON, Paul KOKKELENBERG, Scott GRAHAM, Suzanne BLEAKLEY, John HIBBARD, Charles KURTZ, Craig TURNER, Edna NOVIDO, Ashley TRIMPEY, D. WILLIAMS, Sally IERSTON
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Patent number: 11562632Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved packaging detection at self-checkout kiosks by identifying a given bag type for a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk out of a plurality of bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk; identifying a weight range for the given bag type; in response to determining that the bag has been moved to a packing area of the self-checkout kiosk, comparing a first weight in the packing area from before the bag was moved to the packing area with a second weight in the packing area that includes the bag; and in response to a difference between the first weight and the second weight falling outside of the weight range, generating a loss prevention alert and pausing a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Paul Wilson, Tong Yu, Duane Miller, Timothy Crockett, Jose Figueroa, Craig Compton, Paul Kokkelenberg, Scott Graham, Suzanne Bleakley, John Hibbard, Charles Kurtz, Craig Turner, Edna Novido, Ashley Trimpey, D Williams, Sally Ierston
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Publication number: 20200312101Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved packaging detection at self-checkout kiosks by identifying a given bag type for a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk out of a plurality of bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk; identifying a weight range for the given bag type; in response to determining that the bag has been moved to a packing area of the self-checkout kiosk, comparing a first weight in the packing area from before the bag was moved to the packing area with a second weight in the packing area that includes the bag; and in response to a difference between the first weight and the second weight falling outside of the weight range, generating a loss prevention alert and pausing a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Paul WILSON, Tong YU, Duane MILLER, Timothy CROCKETT, Jose FIGUEROA, Craig COMPTON, Paul KOKKELENBERG, Scott GRAHAM, Suzanne BLEAKLEY, John HIBBARD, Charles KURTZ, Craig TURNER, Edna NOVIDO, Ashley TRIMPEY, D WILLIAMS, Sally IERSTON
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Publication number: 20160285218Abstract: Micro universal serial bus (USB) ports and systems and disclosed. According to an aspect, a micro USB plug includes a housing including multiple sides defining an interior therebetween. An opening is defined within one of the sides. The plug also includes multiple micro USB pins positioned within the opening. Further, the plug includes a ground pin and a power pin positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Stacy Arrington, Timothy Crockett, Jose Figueroa
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Publication number: 20160285217Abstract: Universal serial bus (USB) port and plug systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a USB port system includes a housing having sides that define an interior therebetween. The housing also includes a first opening and a second opening defined within one of the sides. The USB port system also includes a first slot and a second slot extending from the first opening and the second opening, respectively, towards the interior and structured to receive a first USB plug and a second USB plug. The first USB plug is different than the second USB plug. A plurality of first pads are positioned within the first slot and arranged to be operably connected to the first USB plug. A plurality of second pads are positioned within the second slot and arranged to be operably connected to the second USB plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Stacy Arrington, Jose Figueroa
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Publication number: 20080078833Abstract: A method and system for enabling reliable verification of items being purchased using a self checkout system. The self checkout system is equipped with a verification mark dispenser and verification mark detectors that respectively dispenses a mark on an item as the item is being scanned for purchasing and then verifies, by detecting the mark on the item, that the item being bagged (or passed through the tunnel) is the same item that was scanned. When a customer scans an item for purchase, and if purchase transaction is successful, a mark (made of a non-reactive but detectable material or ink) is placed on the exterior packaging of the item. When the item is placed in the tunnel, the detector, sensitive to the activation of the specific marking and located at or in the tunnel, detects the marking on the item. If the activated marking is not detected by the detector, an alert condition is triggered.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: TIMOTHY CROCKETT, Phuc Do, Justin Pierce
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Publication number: 20080048029Abstract: A method and system for enabling reliable verification of items being purchased using a self checkout system. The self checkout system is equipped with a verification mark dispenser and verification mark detectors that respectively dispenses a mark on an item as the item is being scanned for purchasing and then verifies, by detecting the mark on the item, that the item being bagged (or passed through the tunnel) is the same item that was scanned. When a customer scans an item for purchase, and if purchase transaction is successful, a mark (made of a non-reactive but detectable material or ink) is placed on the exterior packaging of the item. When the item is placed in the tunnel, the detector, sensitive to the activation of the specific marking and located at or in the tunnel, detects the marking on the item. If the activated marking is not detected by the detector, an alert condition is triggered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Phuc Do, Justin Pierce
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Publication number: 20070177228Abstract: A method for dynamically adjusting alignment of a scanned image includes generating a raw scanned calibration image, processing the raw scanned calibration image so as to determine a correction for each horizontal pixel of the image, and applying the determined correction to the entire scanned image so as to produce an aligned image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Crockett, Richard Harris
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Publication number: 20070165008Abstract: An infrared touch screen apparatus includes a display screen mounted within a frame, a circuit board disposed behind a back side of the display screen, an infrared transmitting device mounted on the circuit board and an infrared receiving device mounted on the circuit board. A first reflective device is in optical communication with the infrared transmitting device, said first reflective device configured to redirect an infrared beam originating from the infrared transmitting device behind the display screen, over a front side of said display screen. A second reflective device is in optical communication with the first reflective device, the second reflective device configured to redirect the infrared beam from the front side of said display screen to the infrared detecting device behind the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Timothy Crockett
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Publication number: 20060145880Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for enabling quantities of bulk-type products to be determined using RFID tags that can also be used to determine the existence of product or packaging containing RFID tags. Packaging and/or containers for the bulk products are configured so that the RFID tags contained thereon provide an indication of an approximate relative quantity of the bulk material. More specifically, the position and/or shielded or unshielded state of RFID tags are utilized to identify a quantity of the bulk-type material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2004Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Hye Chi, Timothy Crockett, Jeff Thomas
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Publication number: 20060131402Abstract: A method and system for enabling reliable verification of items being purchased using a self checkout system. The self checkout system is equipped with a verification mark dispenser and verification mark detectors that respectively dispenses a mark on an item as the item is being scanned for purchasing and then verifies, by detecting the mark on the item, that the item being bagged (or passed through the tunnel) is the same item that was scanned. When a customer scans an item for purchase, the purchase transaction is processed and, if the item is successfully purchased (i.e., transaction confirmed), a mark (made of a non-reactive but detectable material or ink) is placed on the exterior packaging of the item. When the item is placed in the tunnel, the detector, sensitive to the activation of the specific marking and located at or in the tunnel, detects the marking on the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Phuc Do, Justin Pierce
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Publication number: 20060114237Abstract: A method and system for providing a touch interface on a display are described. The method and system include providing an emitter on a first side of the display and providing a detector on a second side of the display. The emitter provides an electromagnetic signal to the display. The electromagnetic signal has a path from the emitter to the detector through the display in the absence of a user's touch such that the electromagnetic signal is detected by the detector in the absence of the user's touch. The path includes at least one total internal reflection in the display. The emitter and the detector are configured such that the user's touch at any of the at least one total internal reflection alters the path such that a portion of the electromagnetic signal does not reach the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Robert Fortenberry
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Publication number: 20050275634Abstract: An improved resistive touch panel is disclosed. The improved resistive touch panel includes a first plurality of stripes of a resistive coating on a front sheet running in a first direction and a second plurality of stripes of a resistive coating on a back sheet running in a second direction. The overlapping regions between the first and second plurality of stripes are scanned by a controller circuit to detect voltage drops at these regions. Because the overlapping regions are independent of each other, the controller circuit is able to detect the individual regions involved in the touch area. In this manner, the controller circuit is able to determine between small and large areas of contact by detecting adjacent contact areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorportionInventors: Hye Chi, Timothy Crockett, Albert Makley
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Publication number: 20050087366Abstract: A printed circuit board and method for reducing the impedance within the reference path and/or saving space within the printed circuit board. In one embodiment of the present invention, a printed circuit board comprises a plurality of conductive layers. The printed circuit board further comprises two or more vias for interconnecting two or more conductive layers. The printed circuit board further comprises an electrical component embedded in a particular via between two conductive layers to reduce the impedance within the reference path and/or save space within the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Timothy Crockett, Harry Minikel
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Publication number: 20050030289Abstract: An apparatus for use in kiosks or other computerized devices for filtering out selected key codes transmitted between an input device, such as a keyboard, and a host computer. The apparatus includes an input port to receive key codes transmitted from a keyboard en route to a host computer or workstation. A key code filter may be used to filter out or block selected key codes, sequences of key codes, and combinations of key codes, and to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing certain functions of the host computer. Key codes blocked or filtered out may be modified in accordance with each particular system. Once selected key codes are filtered out, an output port passes the remaining unblocked key codes to a host computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Timothy Crockett, Paul Kangas, Rex Wills
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Patent number: D753662Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Stacy Arrington, Timothy Crockett, Jose Figueroa
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Patent number: D762586Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Timothy Crockett, Stacy Arrington, Jose Figueroa
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Patent number: D780121Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Timothy Crockett, Stacy Arrington, Jose Figueroa