Patents by Inventor Tom Schuster

Tom Schuster 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).

  • RFID tag reader station with image capabilities
    Patent number: 9930301
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for image surveillance of areas of interest for items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These areas of interest are often times unmonitored due to privacy concerns. The present invention discloses an image surveillance system and method, that upon indication of an RFID tag coming within proximity of a portal system having an RFID reader, records one or more images of the area of interest, so as to capture a subject associated with the RFID tagged item moving into or through the area of interest. Such applications for embodiments of the present invention are directed to monitor items of interest in retail stores, restaurants, shipping and receiving locations, and other public areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: INTERMEC IP CORP.
    Inventors: Johanas L. Starr, Tom Schuster, John Jorgenson
  • RFID TAG READER STATION WITH IMAGE CAPABILITIES
    Publication number: 20140320649
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for image surveillance of areas of interest for items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These areas of interest are often times unmonitored due to privacy concerns. The present invention discloses an image surveillance system and method, that upon indication of an RFID tag coming within proximity of a portal system having an RFID reader, records one or more images of the area of interest, so as to capture a subject associated with the RFID tagged item moving into or through the area of interest. Such applications for embodiments of the present invention are directed to monitor items of interest in retail stores, restaurants, shipping and receiving locations, and other public areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP.
    Inventors: Johanas L. STARR, Tom SCHUSTER, John JORGENSON
  • RFID tag reader station with image capabilities
    Patent number: 8773266
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for image surveillance of areas of interest for items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These areas of interest are often times unmonitored due to privacy concerns. The present invention discloses an image surveillance system and method, that upon indication of an RFID tag coming within proximity of a portal system having an RFID reader, records one or more images of the area of interest, so as to capture a subject associated with the RFID tagged item moving into or through the area of interest. Such applications for embodiments of the present invention are directed to monitor items of interest in retail stores, restaurants, shipping and receiving locations, and other public areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.
    Inventors: Johanas L. Starr, Tom Schuster, John Jorgenson
  • RFID Tag Reader Station With Image Capabilities
    Publication number: 20090128334
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for image surveillance of areas of interest for items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These areas of interest are often times unmonitored due to privacy concerns. The present invention discloses an image surveillance system and method, that upon indication of an RFID tag coming within proximity of a portal system having an RFID reader, records one or more images of the area of interest, so as to capture a subject associated with the RFID tagged item moving into or through the area of interest. Such applications for embodiments of the present invention are directed to monitor items of interest in retail stores, restaurants, shipping and receiving locations, and other public areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP.
    Inventors: Johanas L. Starr, Tom Schuster, John Jorgenson