Patents by Inventor William H. Lace

William H. Lace 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).

  • Apparatus and method for gathering and utilizing data
    Patent number: 7117374
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for obtaining and utilizing data. A handheld device which is capable of optically scanning or receiving RFID signals from an object, storing the data in an internal memory, and then re-transmitting the data is disclosed. The re-transmitted data may trigger access to an internet web site or other database which provides a user with detailed information relating to the scanned object. The device is also usable as a re-configurable electronic key or may be built into electronic devices to allow reconfiguration by scanning a symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Intermec IP CORP
    Inventors: Richard A. Hill, Richard Penn, Ewald Schoemig, Egil K. Summers, William H. Lace, Louis D. Pheil
  • Apparatus and method for gathering and utilizing data
    Publication number: 20020078363
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for obtaining and utilizing data. A handheld device which is capable of optically scanning or receiving RFID signals from an object, storing the data in an internal memory, and then re-transmitting the data is disclosed. The re-transmitted data may trigger access to an internet web site or other database which provides a user with detailed information relating to the scanned object. The device is also usable as a re-configurable electronic key or may be built into electronic devices to allow reconfiguration by scanning a symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Richard A. Hill, Richard Penn, Ewald Schoemig, Egil K. Summers, William H. Lace, Louis D. Pheil