David L Latimer

US Patent:

6857567, Feb 22, 2005

Filed:

Oct 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/976839

Inventors:

David L. Latimer - Eugene OR, US
Craig D. Cherry - Eugene OR, US
Alexander M. McQueen - Eugene OR, US

Assignee:

PSC Scanning, Inc. - Eugene OR

International Classification:

G06K015/00

US Classification:

235383, 23546212, 235454, 235380

Abstract:

A scanner or other data reader is equipped with means for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner is integrated with a weigh scale for obtaining a dynamic weight of an item as the item is moved across the weigh scale. Weight data produced by the scanning/weighing process includes information about the amount of lifting the operator performs on scanned items, the rate of scanning by the operator, and rescanning information. The scanner may be connected to a PC-based training system which uses the scanning technique information to provide feedback to the operator indicating the effectiveness of the operator's scanning technique, and may also provide information to management for analysis. The technique information may be collected by a store controller or other suitable collection device for later analysis and reporting.

US Patent:

7407096, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Dec 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/003743

Inventors:

Alexander M. McQueen - Eugene OR, US
Craig D. Cherry - Eugene OR, US
David L. Latimer - Eugene OR, US

Assignee:

Datalogic Scanning, Inc. - Eugene OR

International Classification:

G06K 15/00

US Classification:

235383, 23546201, 235375, 23546227, 235439, 23546215, 705 11, 705 14

Abstract:

A scanner or other data reader is equipped with means for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner is integrated with a weigh scale for obtaining a dynamic weight of an item as the item is moved across the weigh scale. Weight data produced by the scanning/weighing process includes information about the amount of lifting the operator performs on scanned items, the rate of scanning by the operator, and rescanning information. The scanner may be connected to a PC-based training system which uses the scanning technique information to provide feedback to the operator indicating the effectiveness of the operator's scanning technique, and may also provide information to management for analysis. The technique information may be collected by a store controller or other suitable collection device for later analysis and reporting.

US Patent:

7562817, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Jan 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/970446

Inventors:

Alexander M. McQueen - Eugene OR, US
Craig D. Cherry - Eugene OR, US
David L. Latimer - Eugene OR, US

Assignee:

Datalogic Scanning, Inc. - Eugene OR

International Classification:

G06K 15/00

US Classification:

235383, 23546201, 235375, 23546227, 235438, 23546215, 705 11, 705 14

Abstract:

A scanner or other data reader is equipped with means for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner is integrated with a weigh scale for obtaining a dynamic weight of an item as the item is moved across the weigh scale. Weight data produced by the scanning/weighing process includes information about the amount of lifting the operator performs on scanned items, the rate of scanning by the operator, and rescanning information. The scanner may be connected to a PC-based training system which uses the scanning technique information to provide feedback to the operator indicating the effectiveness of the operator's scanning technique, and may also provide information to management for analysis. The technique information may be collected by a store controller or other suitable collection device for later analysis and reporting.

US Patent:

49916920, Feb 12, 1991

Filed:

Mar 24, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/328230

Inventors:

Howard H. Nojiri - Eugene OR
Nigel G. Mills - Worthington OH
James F. Million - Powell OH
David L. Latimer - Eugene OR

Assignee:

Spectra-Physics - San Jose CA

International Classification:

A47F 904
G06K 710

US Classification:

186 61

Abstract:

A spill control mounting arrangement for a data gathering system which is installed within a checkout counter comprises configuring the data gathering system in two parts, a first part of the system being mounted below an upper surface of the counter and a second part of the system being supported thereon. The footprint of the first part is smaller than the footprint of the second part such that the first part is substantially shielded from spilled liquids by the second part which is constructed to be impervious to such liquids. In particular, the first part may comprise a mounting channel extending across the counter and being substantially narrower in width than the second part, approximately one third the width. Components of the data gathering system are mounted within the channel for mechanical protection as well as protection from spilled liquids. A crowned channel cover can also be provided to prevent a substantial portion of any spilled liquids from entering the channel.

US Patent:

50868799, Feb 11, 1992

Filed:

Sep 4, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/579243

Inventors:

David L. Latimer - Eugene OR
Howard H. Nojiri - Eugene OR
James F. Million - Powell OH
Steven R. Grimm - Dublin OH
David S. Platt - Worthington OH

Assignee:

Spectra-Physics, Inc. - San Jose CA
Toledo Scale Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

A47F 902
G06K 710

US Classification:

186 61

Abstract:

A data gathering system adapted to be installed within a checkout counter for determining information about products presented for purchase at the counter including the weight of such products comprises two support flanges within the checkout counter. The support flanges define a portion of an upper surface of the data gathering system and a scale supported by the flanges defines the remaining upper surface which comprises a weighing platter for the scale. A scale calibrating and zeroing system is incorporated into the support flanges to be accessible through the upper surface of the data gathering system such that the scale can be periodically zeroed and calibrated as necessary to maintain the accuracy of the scale without removal of the data gathering system from the counter.

US Patent:

60696966, May 30, 2000

Filed:

Jun 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/663324

Inventors:

Alexander M. McQueen - Eugene OR
Craig D. Cherry - Eugene OR
Joseph F. Rando - Los Altos Hills CA
Matt D. Schler - Eugene OR
David L. Latimer - Eugene OR
Steven A. McMahon - Eugene OR
Randy J. Turkal - Eugene OR
Brad R. Reddersen - Eugene OR

Assignee:

PSC Scanning, Inc. - Eugene OR

International Classification:

G01J 328

US Classification:

356326

Abstract:

An object recognition system comprises a sensing apparatus for collecting light reflected from objects presented at a point-of-sale machine. The sensing apparatus includes a mechanism, such as a holographic disk or diffraction grating, for separating the color components of the light reflected from the object and directing, the color components onto an optical detector such as a two-dimensional imaging array, or a one-dimensional imaging array or single photo-sensitive optical cell used in conjunction with a rotating mirror. A pattern recognizer compares the spectral response, including the locations, amplitudes and widths of energy peaks of the different color components, against premeasured characteristics of known objects in order to classify the object. The weight of the object can be measured with a scale, and the density of the object calculated, with the weight and density being used by the pattern recognizer to further classify the object. In one embodiment, a plurality of narrowband illumination sources are operated in time-sequential manner, each illuminating with a different wavelength band of light, in order to allow separate color measurements.