Specified Housing Or Mounting Detail Patents (Class 235/462.43)
  • Patent number: 11910975
    Abstract: With continued reference to FIGS. 12, 16, and 17, in other embodiments, the collision side plate 13 is provided with a light transmissive portion 132 at a position corresponding to the obstacle avoidance sensor 61, and the at least one obstacle avoidance sensor 61 is hermetically connected to the collision side plate 13. Here, the obstacle avoidance sensor 61 comprises a sensor body 601 and a packaging base 603. The packaging base 603 is hermetically connected to the package side plate, so that a sealed space 605 for accommodating the sensor body 601 is formed between the packaging base 603 and the collision side plate 13. The light transmissive portion 132 can transmit signals emitted and received by the obstacle avoidance sensor 61, and at the same time can provide a dustproof effect to avoid contamination of the sensor body 601 by external dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SILVER STAR INTELLIGENT GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shusheng Huang, Changtai Xia, Ruijun Yan
  • Patent number: 11906361
    Abstract: A scanning device includes: a motion sensor to detect motion imparted to the scanning device; a distance detector to determine a distance between the scanning device and a surface; an infrared detector to capture a temperature of the surface; an image sensor to capture an image of an indicia encoding data on the surface; and a processor configured to store the captured image and temperature, configured to operate the motion sensor to detect motion being imparted to the scanning device when in a low power state, and configured to transition the scanning device out of the low power state in response to such imparted motion by: operating the distance detector to determine the distance to the surface; and determining whether to operate the infrared detector to capture the temperature of the surface and whether to operate the image sensor to capture the image of the indicia, based on the distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.
    Inventors: Romano Volta, Valentina Volta, Pietro Todescato, Andrew Duncan, Giuseppe di Bari, Claudio Mazzone, Pierluigi Piletti
  • Patent number: 11868841
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having weigh platters. In an example, a barcode reader includes a weigh platter having a central region, a proximal edge region, a first lateral edge region, a second lateral edge region, and a distal edge region, where a the first lateral edge of the first lateral edge region and a second lateral edge of the second lateral edge region extends above a transverse plane defined by the central region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11823499
    Abstract: Interactive based on said set steps of authentication methods for the recognition of a person. During authentication, a previously stored enrollment image is presented on a display to the person. A candidate person is instructed to present a reproduced image of the same scene and/or object to a camera while the person is holding the camera (mobile camera for example) unsupported in free space with respect to the scene or object. Alternatively the user can hold the object unsupported in free space with respect the camera using the camera, a candidate image of the viewed scene or object is captured and presented with the previously stored enrollment image. The candidate person aligns the candidate image with the previously stored enrollment image. On alignment, the candidate image is verified as an authentic image of the person and the candidate person is authenticated as the person previously enrolled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Golan Weiss
  • Patent number: 11797793
    Abstract: A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a scanner enclosure including a scanner enclosure body, a printed circuit board (PCB) at least partially disposed within the scanner enclosure, an imaging assembly coupled to the PCB, and a decode assembly positioned on the PCB. The scanner enclosure body has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a front portion, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and further defines an internal cavity. The PCB is positioned substantially parallel to an outbound imaging axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11775785
    Abstract: A barcode reader having lower and upper housings, a weigh platter in the lower housing, and an off-platter detection assembly. The weigh platter has a proximal edge adjacent the upper housing, a first lateral edge, and a distal edge. The off-platter detection assembly comprises an off-platter indication system having a plurality of linearly aligned light sources, each light source representing a location along the first lateral edge, and controller operatively coupled to the plurality of light sources. The controller is configured to: determine if an object extends over the first lateral edge; determine a location of the object along the first lateral edge; and illuminate a first portion of the light sources representing a distance between the proximal edge of the weigh platter and the object and de-illuminate a second portion of the light sources representing a distance between the object and the distal edge of the weigh platter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11759263
    Abstract: A collapsible detection antenna (10) to detect electromagnetic tags (12) of surgical articles (14) in an operating room (16) includes an antenna assembly (18) configured to detect the electromagnetic tags (12). The antenna assembly (18) is configured to move between a deployed configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the antenna assembly forms an antenna loop (20) configured to detect the electromagnetic tags (12). The antenna assembly (18) has a greater detection range in the deployed configuration than in the collapsed configuration. The deployed configuration corresponds to a tuned shape of the antenna assembly (18) sufficient to detect the electromagnetic tags (12) in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Fazel Yavari, Michael Peterson, Brian James Vanderwoude, Bryan Matthew Ulmer
  • Patent number: 11748730
    Abstract: An example object recognition and weighing apparatus for use with a POS terminal includes a weigh platter; a scale configured to measure a weight of the item when placed on the weigh platter; an off-platter detection assembly configured to detect an off-platter condition; an object recognition assembly configured to capture image data associated with the item, and based on the image data that includes non-barcode data, identify the item; a communication interface configured to communicate with the POS terminal; a processor in communication with the scale, the off-platter detection assembly, and the communication interface; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the object recognition and weighing apparatus to, responsive to detecting the off-platter condition, prevent a transmission of the identified item to the POS terminal until the off-platter condition is no longer detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 11562163
    Abstract: Barcode readers and barcode reader assemblies with lift handles are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader having a housing and a metal frame secured to the housing. A retractable first lift handle having an elongated first aperture is positioned on a first side of the housing and a retractable second lift handle having an elongated second aperture is positioned on a second side of the housing, opposite the first side. Each of the first and second lift handles is movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position and the first and second apertures in the first and second lift handles overlie a first center of gravity of the barcode reader and a second center of gravity of the barcode reader assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Benjamin H. Stibal, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 11562192
    Abstract: A wearable computing device reads near-invisible one- or two-dimensional barcodes having a size of 100 microns to one millimeter. The device includes a magnifying lens, a digital camera, a processor, program memory and a wireless communication module, all supported on a wearable device body. The wearable device body may be an eyeglass frame, a watch body or wristband, a headband or sweatband or a cap or other headgear, among other possibilities. Applications of the wearable computing device include unattended shopping in a physical retail store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Simon Phillips, Alan Johnson, Mark Britten
  • Patent number: 11555900
    Abstract: Depth-sensing apparatus includes a laser, which emits pulses of optical radiation toward a scene. One or more detectors receive the optical radiation that is reflected from points in the scene and to output signals indicative of respective times of arrival of the received radiation. A scanner scans the pulses of optical radiation across the scene along successive parallel scan lines of a raster. Control and processing circuitry drives the laser to emit a succession of output sequences of the pulses with different, respective temporal spacings between the pulses within the output sequences in the succession, and matches the times of arrival of the signals due to the optical radiation reflected from the points in at least two adjacent scan lines in the raster to the temporal spacings of the output sequences in order to find respective times of flight for the points in the scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Oz Barak, James J. Reuther, Malcolm J. Northcott, Nadav Fine
  • Patent number: 11493365
    Abstract: A light irradiation device includes a light source, an optical member and a sensor. The light source emits light. The optical member is supported so as to rotate around a rotation axis and includes a prism part that emits detection light based on the light. The sensor receives the detection light and detects a light amount of the detection light. The light amount of the detection light received by the sensor changes depending on a position of the optical member in a rotation direction when the optical member rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akinori Heishi, Ritsuya Oshima, Masashige Suwa
  • Patent number: 11490552
    Abstract: A part verification system includes sensors for detecting tapes, a reader which reads identification information from a recording part provided to a reel, and a memory part which stores part verification information. The system further includes a part verification part which performs verification updating processing for determining whether or not the tape is mounted on the tape feeder at the set position corresponding to the identification information, and updating tape presence or absence information at the set position when the tape is mounted, a tape monitoring part for determining whether or not the tape is mounted with respect to each tape feeder during a period which differs from a period where the verification updating processing is performed, and a notification part which performs notification to request reading of the identification information relating to the tape from the recording part when the tape is mounted on the tape feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yoichi Matsushita
  • Patent number: 11308292
    Abstract: Scanning device assemblies including scanning devices and associated bases. An example scanning device assembly includes a scanning device including a housing, an optical imaging assembly disposed in the housing, and a base. The optical imaging assembly having an imaging field of view (FOV). The optical imaging assembly configured to capture one or more images of an environment appearing within the FOV. The base includes a base coupling portion to mate with a housing portion of the scanning device for supporting the scanning device during operation. The scanning device assembly includes a magnetic-rotational coupling formed between the scanning device and the base and allowing the scanning device to rotate relative to the base, while the base maintains support of the scanning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter
  • Patent number: 11112421
    Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The laboratory sample distribution system comprises an optical inspection device adapted to optically inspect items that need to be optically inspected, at least one mirror device, a driver adapted to move the items to be optically inspected and to move the at least one mirror device, and a control device configured to move an item to be optically inspected relative to the optical inspection device by controlling the driver such that a field of view of the optical inspection device is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Achim Sinz, Tobias Huber
  • Patent number: 10921177
    Abstract: A barcode reader has a housing, a weigh platter, and an off-platter detection assembly including an imaging assembly in communication with a controller. The imaging assembly has an imager configured to capture an image of first and second lateral edges of the weigh platter and having a field-of-view extending over an upper surface of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to: identify and locate the first and second lateral edges based upon a training image; receive the image from the imager; allow the measured weight to be recorded if determined that a footprint of an object positioned on the weigh platter does not extend over the first and second lateral edges based on the image; and prevent the measured weight from being recorded and/or providing and alert to a user if determined that the footprint of the object does extend over the first and/or second lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 10853612
    Abstract: A container is mounted with respect to a fluid processing device using first and second supports, with the first support engaging a first portion of the container and the second support engaging a second portion of the container. The second support is positioned above or below the first support. The first and second supports cooperate to restrain the container in a fixed orientation, such as aligning an image on the container with an optical detector of a fluid processing device. The first and second supports may be components of a fixture that is separate from a surface of the fluid processing device or may themselves be incorporated into and extend from the surface of the fluid processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos Calderon
  • Patent number: 10796117
    Abstract: A reader contains a housing with a window having a peripheral rim. The housing has a device for reading coded information which generates a field projecting through the window towards the outside of the housing, and has a device for visually indicating the result to a user. The visual indication device generates an indication appearing substantially at least on the window, on a portion of the peripheral rim of the window, or on a portion of the housing adjoining laterally the peripheral rim of the window. The housing portion is at least on the left side, right side, or below the window. Additionally, a camera based checkout security system includes at least a checkout security camera and a fixed position reader of coded information. The checkout security camera generates a camera field of view directed towards the window of the fixed position reader of coded information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.
    Inventors: Davide Bruni, Guy L. Johnson, Robert W. Rudeen, Michele Suman
  • Patent number: 10685276
    Abstract: A race bib and a method of assembling the same. The bib includes a first and second layers with a programmable tag embedded between them. Indicia are provided on a first surface or a second surface of the first layer. A backer is positionable between the tag and the first or second layers. During assembly, a competitor number is printed on the first layer with an ink printer, a tag number correlating to or corresponding to the competitor number is encoded into the tag with a RFID tag printer. The printing and encoding can be accomplished by a combined printer. Alternatively, an optical scanner reads the printed competitor number and transmits the same to the tag printer. The second layer overlays the first layer and is thermally welded or adhesively secured to the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Miller Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Shauna L. Woolf
  • Patent number: 10595835
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument can comprise a handle comprising a housing comprising a battery dock cavity, a proximal end, a distal end, a pistol grip comprising a proximal side and a distal side, and an electric motor positioned in the housing. The instrument further comprises a shaft extending distally from the distal end of the handle, and a staple cartridge extending distally from the shaft, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples removably stored therein. The instrument further comprises a battery extending proximally with respect to the proximal side of the pistol grip when the battery is removably seated in the battery dock cavity, wherein the battery comprises a counterbalance to the shaft and the staple cartridge about the pistol grip, and wherein the battery is configured to supply electrical power to the electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Wendy A. Kerr, Richard F. Schwemberger, Richard L. Leimbach, Brett E. Swensgard, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Daniel J. Abbott, Bret W. Smith, David C. Yates, Chad P. Boudreaux
  • Patent number: 10521628
    Abstract: A barcode scanning apparatus that includes a single printed circuit board (PCB) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a head portion and a handle portion. The handle portion extends generally along a handle axis. The single PCB extends along a PCB plane and is positioned at least partially within the housing. The apparatus includes an image sensor having a plurality of photo-sensitive elements that form a substantially flat surface. The single PCB may have a first portion and a second portion, where the image sensor is positioned on the first portion and is further positioned to capture light entering the housing through a window of the head portion. The apparatus includes a frame positioned at least partially within the housing, where the frame includes an oblique angle formed between a front portion and a rear portion, where the PCB is secured by or to the frame's rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 10139864
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing merchant/customer interaction include determining that a tablet computer is in a merchant orientation, retrieving merchant product information according to a received instruction and merchant orientation information, and displaying a merchant screen on the tablet computer that includes the merchant product information according to the merchant orientation information. A change in the orientation of the tablet computer enclosure/stand is then detected from the merchant orientation to a customer orientation. In response, the merchant screen is transitioned on the tablet computer display to a customer screen as the tablet computer enclosure/stand changes orientations by moving the merchant screen and the customer screen linearly while in a stacked orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Voege, Faran Najafi, Egan Schultz, Satish Govindarajan
  • Patent number: 9876372
    Abstract: A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: The Code Corporation
    Inventors: Phil Utykanski, Ryan Hoobler
  • Patent number: 9415616
    Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a medium support unit which supports a medium in an inclined state, a medium feeding unit which sends out the medium which is supported by the medium support unit, a substrate which configures a control unit of the apparatus, and a battery accommodation unit which accommodates a battery which is a power source of the medium feeding unit and the control unit, in which the battery accommodation unit and the substrate are arranged on the lower side of the medium support unit, and the battery accommodation unit is arranged at a location which is separated from a place facing the substrate. At least a part of an arranging region of the battery accommodation unit, and at least a part of an arranging region of the substrate are in the same range in the height direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Tsuyama
  • Patent number: 9292043
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides flat panel monitor stands and related systems and methods. The flat panel monitor stands can comprise a base including a pedestal and a support arm extending upwardly from the pedestal, the top portion being distally positioned with respect to the pedestal. The stand can also include a tilt mechanism connected to the top portion of the support arm. A bracket can be pivotally attached to the tilt mechanism at an off-center location on the bracket so that the bracket has a low position and a high position when pivoted about the tilt mechanism. The bracket can also be attachable to a flat panel monitor in both the low position and the high position without reorienting the flat panel monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Paul L. Drew
  • Patent number: 9275263
    Abstract: A plurality of imaging modules, each including a solid-state imager mounted on an individual printed circuit board (PCB), is mounted in a reader, such as a bi-optical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation, for capturing images along different fields of view of diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, operator surveillance, and coded indicia. The imaging modules are individually mounted on a motherboard for individual installation at, and individual removal from, the reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 9111166
    Abstract: A reading system including: a primary reader for reading an information bearing device (IBD) having encoded IBD data provided therein for packetizing the encoded data and processing a first data packet of the packetized encoded data and transmitting a second data packet of the packetized encoded data; at least one auxiliary reader for receiving and processing the second data packet and the transmitting the processed second data packet; and wherein the processed first and second data packets are combined to produce decoded IBD data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Joseph Cunningham, IV
  • Patent number: 9063176
    Abstract: A signal level crossing detector circuit includes a DC isolator and a detector circuit. The DC isolator has at least a first input, which is operable to receive a high voltage AC signal, and at least a first capacitor, a first plate of the first capacitor being electrically connected to the first input. The detector circuit is operable at a low voltage and has at least a first detector input, the first detector input being electrically connected to a second plate of the first capacitor, the low voltage detector circuit being operable to provide a change in output signal in dependence on a high voltage AC signal on the first input crossing a predetermined signal level. The signal level crossing detector may be single ended or differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Iain Barnett, William Michael James Holland, Jonathan Ephraim David Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 9038896
    Abstract: A ticket reading system comprising a portable head section with an aperture and means for removably affixing the head section to a stationary fixture; in the head section, a camera with a field of view over the aperture to read visible code elements of a ticket; an RFID antenna and module adjacent to the aperture to read RFID/NFC code elements from a device or tag; a wireless network communication module to communicate data packets among a processor and a wireless network access point; means for ticket validation feedback; instructions which cause: receiving a ticket identifier value from the camera or RFID module; sending a request via the wireless network for a server computer to validate the ticket identifier value; receiving a ticket validation response from the server computer; based upon the response, driving the means for providing ticket validation feedback to generate either valid response feedback or invalid response feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: VENUENEXT, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Williams, Brandon Stout, Renaud Casanova
  • Patent number: 9018545
    Abstract: A checkout system includes a workstation having a data capture arrangement for capturing through a horizontal window a target associated with a product to identify the product being checked out at the workstation, and a scale for weighing the product at the workstation. The scale has a scale mechanism, and a weighing platter on which the product is placed for weighing. The weighing platter is integrated with the horizontal window and overlies the scale mechanism. The weighing platter projects past the scale mechanism and has a front end that overhangs the scale mechanism. Non-threaded, interlocking connectors, which are provided on the weighing platter and the scale mechanism, prevent the weighing platter from tipping if a force is exerted on the front end of the weighing platter. The weighing platter is mounted on, and removed from, the scale mechanism without the aid of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, John E. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9016565
    Abstract: Provided is a device and methods for facilitating mobile device payments using a wearable personal digital device. The device may comprise a processor, a memory unit, a timepiece module, a communication circuit, a display, a camera, control elements, a connection port, and a band adapted to secure the device on a human body or clothes. The processor may be configured to retrieve information encoded in a barcode, generate barcodes, display retrieved information and barcodes on the display. Additionally, the device may comprise a swipe card reader to make payments using the wearable personal digital device by swiping a payment card through the device. In addition to that, the device may comprise one or more sensors and one or more accelerometers to measure biometric parameters of the user, display measured parameters on the display, and store the parameters to the memory of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 9010642
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display device that is at least semi-transparent. The electronic device includes a housing with a first coupling component, a data acquisition device configured to capture first data within a first field of view (FOV), and the display device. The display device includes a viewable portion that is semi-transparent and configured to display second data. The display device includes a second coupling component disposed at least partially on the viewable portion and coupling with the first coupling component to couple the display device to the housing. When the first and second coupling components are coupled, the display device is positioned in such a manner that a second FOV viewed through the viewable portion is viewable by a user. The first FOV of the data acquisition device is within at least a portion of the second FOV of the viewable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Willins
  • Patent number: 9004361
    Abstract: An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Tyfone, Inc.
    Inventors: Siva G. Narendra, Thomas N. Spitzer, Prabhakar Tadepalli
  • Patent number: 9004359
    Abstract: A data reading system including one or more imagers, the data reading system having a lower main housing structure with a horizontal surface, across which items to be read are passed, and an upper reader module, such as pole-mounted top down reader (TDR) including an imager configured to provide a top down viewing angle from above the horizontal surface of the item in a read region. In one configuration, the pole-mounted upper reader module includes a one-piece post housing section mounted to the main housing structure and extending therefrom and containing imaging electronics and optics of the upper reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Shearin, Ryan B. Thompson, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Jon P. C. Williams, David J. Newman, Alexander M. McQueen, Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Patent number: 8997972
    Abstract: An automated checkout system for reading optical data, such as barcode labels, on a bottom surface of an item using a data reader. The automated checkout system includes a housing supporting a leading conveyor section and a trailing conveyor section separated by a gap. The housing movably supports a transition element positioned across the gap for helping items transition between the conveyor sections. The transition element is movable between a first position and a second position. A sensor is in communication with the transition element and is configured to sense the position of the transition element, where movement of the transition element from the first position to the second position activates the sensor. When activated, the sensor may send a signal to a terminal to display a warning message to a user. Alternatively, the sensor may send a signal to an automatic shut-off mechanism to stop operation of the conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventors: Stepan Ryabinin, Jeffrey J. Hoskinson, Paul R. Huss, Michael P. Svetal
  • Patent number: 8991705
    Abstract: A checkout system includes a clerk-operated, bi-optical workstation through which products associated with targets having target data to be electro-optically captured are passed, and a customer-operated, accessory reader having an accessory window and a data capture assembly for capturing additional target data of additional targets associated with transaction-related items. The accessory reader is supported by the workstation for movement relative to the workstation to enable the customer to readily position and aim the accessory window at the additional targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darran M. Handshaw, Mark E. Drzymala, Joseph D. Giordano, Sean D. Marvel
  • Patent number: 8991707
    Abstract: An optical slot scanner (10) and method includes a housing (12) supporting a scanning arrangement (22) within an interior region (14) of the housing. The scanning arrangement (22) includes an imaging camera (26) and light source (24) disposed within a recess compartment (80) located in the interior region of the housing. The imaging camera defines an imaging field (40) of view for reading indicia located on a target object. The light source defines an illumination field (42) for illuminating indicia located on a target object, such that the illumination field is substantially coaxial with the imaging field during a reading of indicia located on a target object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Vinogradov, Edward D. Barkan, Mark E. Drzymala, Yuly Mitelman, Eric S. Trongone
  • Patent number: 8967468
    Abstract: A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed externally to the housing. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be processed for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. In one embodiment a frame of image data captured utilizing an imaging assembly can be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Garrison Gomez, Timothy R. Fitch, Melvin D. McCall, James F. O'Donnell, George S. Smith, II, David Sperduti
  • Patent number: 8944329
    Abstract: A personal identification card scanning tool comprises a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The first holding portion is configured and adapted to hold a portable computing device. The second holding portion is configured and adapted to hold a personal identification card in an orientation and position relative to the portable computing device such that a line-of-sight exists between at least a portion of the portable computing device and at least a portion of the personal identification card. The first holding portion and second holding portion are structurally connected by a connecting wall comprising an opening that extends through the connecting wall. The opening is configured and adapted to permit a portion of the personal identification card to extend therethrough when the personal identification card is at least partially held by the second holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Election Administrators, LLC
    Inventor: Martin White
  • Patent number: 8933883
    Abstract: A light-pointing device generates a light beam, and converts the light beam into a flicker mode with the function selection keys. Different function selection keys trigger different flicker frequencies. The dotted image of the light beam is formed in a plurality of frames detected by the tracking receiver. The tracking receiver determines the start of a specific function according to the frequency of occurrence or the interval mode of the dotted image in the plurality of successive frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Pixart Imaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Meng-Tsung Wu
  • Patent number: 8928455
    Abstract: A key fob includes a biometric sensor including a fingerprint area sensor having a surface for receiving a finger, and a controller includes at least one processor configured to authenticate a user of the key fob based on biometric information obtained with the biometric sensor and stored biometric information for an individual. The key fob includes a RF transmitter for communicating stored transaction information to a reader upon authentication of the user and a housing. The housing includes a base for supporting the biometric sensor and a cover sleeve slidably engaged with the base to allow for extension from and retraction into the sleeve by the base, thereby permitting selective exposure of the fingerprint area sensor under user actuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Tore Etholm Idsøe
  • Patent number: 8915444
    Abstract: An imaging module for data collection devices, such as bar code scanners. The module includes an aiming or illumination light source or sources, seated on a support is mounted in a housing. The support is fixed in the housing to provide for its precise placement therein, in a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Havens, David Stewart Pitou, Laurence Ray McColloch, Charles Paul Barber, Colleen Patricia Gannon
  • Patent number: 8910873
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining the illumination field of view of a barcode reader. The method includes (1) generating an illumination with an illumination source; (2) directing the illumination with an illumination lens to pass through an aperture to generate an illumination pattern directed toward a target object and to define an illumination field of view with the aperture; and (3) focusing light reflected from the target object onto a photosensor array with an imaging lens in an imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Drzymala, Joseph Giordano
  • Patent number: 8910872
    Abstract: An imaging reader for, and a method of, imaging targets, include a solid-state imager supported by a housing for capturing return light from a target over a field of view. An illumination light assembly performs both illumination and aiming functions. Illumination light is projected along an optical path through a passage in the housing to illuminate the target. The housing has boundary walls spaced along the optical path away from the imager and the illumination light assembly for clipping the illumination light projected through the passage to form on the target an aiming light distribution that visually indicates a periphery of the field of view to assist in positioning the target entirely within the field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 8876004
    Abstract: A bi-optical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation images indicia associated with multi-sided products over a full coverage scan zone by asymmetrically splitting the field of view of at least one imager into light collection regions of different spatial volumes. The light collection regions fill the scan zone and minimize dead areas therein. A smaller light collection region images one side of the product, while a larger light collection region images more than one side of the product. All sides of the product are imaged in the light collection regions. Twisting of the light collection regions relative to at least one of the windows is minimized so that the light collection regions fit fully with minimal clipping through each window. Illumination light is directed away from a user's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 8876005
    Abstract: A wireless Bluetooth® paired connection is established between a Bluetooth® module in an electro-optical, handheld reader and a Bluetooth® module in a mobile terminal via a human interface device (HID) profile. Data capture from a target is initiated upon one type of manual actuation, e.g., a single pull, of a trigger on the reader. A soft keyboard is caused to appear on a display on the terminal, either immediately, or after a predetermined event, after the establishment of the Bluetooth® paired connection. The soft keyboard is caused to disappear upon manual actuation of the trigger with a different type of manual actuation, e.g., a double pull, of the trigger. Another double pull of the trigger will cause the soft keyboard to reappear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Evans, Mariya Wright
  • Patent number: 8840027
    Abstract: Visibility of a scan laser light pattern or an aiming laser light pattern on a symbol to be read by a hand-held, electro-optical reader is enhanced by directing laser light having a laser wavelength in the laser light pattern to the symbol, configuring an optical element to be transmissive to the laser light of the same laser wavelength, supporting the optical element by the reader, moving the optical element from a stored position to a deployed position, and viewing the laser light pattern on the symbol through the optical element in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Chaumont, Christopher Warren Brock, Ian Jenkins, Jaime Weidler, Sunghun Lim
  • Patent number: 8833659
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing erroneous weighing of items such as by detecting items extending beyond a periphery of a weigh platter whereby in one configuration, the system employs a light guide for routing a light beam to a detector operative to detect interruption of the beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the platter. In another configuration, the scale includes a perimeter gap between the platter outer edge and scanner housing frame or checkout counter, a light beam directed angularly upward through the gap is partially obstructed by the frame and platter whereby light exits the gap forming a light plane, wherein an object placed on the platter extending across the gap intersects the light plane thus scattering light rays, some of which are sensed by a detector. Various indicators for alerting the operator of off-scale detection are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander M. McQueen, Patrick M. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 8827161
    Abstract: An imaging device preferably for use in a 2-D CCD or CMOS sensor is disclosed. The illumination means uses a plurality of illumination sources, some of which are coupled to lenses in an offset manner to promote far field illumination, and some of which are not so coupled and are arranged to provide near field illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Opticon, Inc., Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken Fukuba, Tohru Takahashi
  • Patent number: 8814049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having an information recognition module. The mobile terminal having an information recognition module of the present invention comprises: a terminal casing with a front casing and a rear casing coupled with each other; an information recognition module coupled to the terminal casing; and an information recognition module drive unit, which has a trigger provided at the terminal casing in such a manner that the trigger is exposed outside of the terminal casing, and an operation switch, which generates an electrical signal for operating the information recognition module by a trigger pull motion. According to the present invention, procedures for operating the information recognition module can be improved in convenience and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Bluebird Soft Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jang Won Lee, Woong Ki Min