Donald Scott Collins

US Patent:

20020020748, Feb 21, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804895

Inventors:

Yeming Gu - Suwanee GA, US
Michael Spencer - Suwanee GA, US
Donald Collins - Lawrenceville GA, US
Jeffrey Treptau - Golden Valley MN, US
Stephen Ames - Lawrenceville GA, US
Daniel Seevers - Duluth GA, US
Rex Aleshire - Buford GA, US
Hong Tang - Suwanee GA, US

International Classification:

G06K007/10

US Classification:

235/462370

Abstract:

A produce data collector and produce recognition system which illuminates a produce item with substantially uniform light to enhance the accuracy of collected produce data and subsequent identification of the produce item as part of a transaction in a transaction establishment. The produce data collector includes a light source for illuminating the produce item with substantially uniform light during the transaction, a light separating element for splitting light collected from the produce item into a plurality of different light portions having different wavelengths, a detector for converting energy in the plurality of light portions into a plurality of electrical signals, and control circuitry which digitizes the plurality of electrical signals to produce a digital spectrum from the produce item which contains information to identify the produce item for the purpose of determining its unit price.

US Patent:

20020179710, Dec 5, 2002

Filed:

Jun 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/170304

Inventors:

Yeming Gu - Suwanee GA, US
Donald Collins - Lawrenceville GA, US

International Classification:

G06K007/10
G06K007/14

US Classification:

235/454000

Abstract:

A produce recognition system and method which use an internal reference to calibrate a produce data collector. The produce data collector collects first data from an external reference, collects second and third data from an internal reference, and collects fourth data from a produce item. A computer determines a first calibration value from the first and second data and a second calibration value from the third data and applies the first and second calibration values to the fourth data to produce fifth data. The computer further obtains sixth data from reference produce data and compares the fifth and sixth data to identify the produce item.

US Patent:

20030146278, Aug 7, 2003

Filed:

Feb 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/061381

Inventors:

Donald Collins - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel Seevers - Lawrenceville GA, US
Wayne Orwig - Dacula GA, US
Scott Henry - Loganville GA, US

Assignee:

NCR Corporation

International Classification:

G06K015/00

US Classification:

235/383000

Abstract:

A checkout device with a barcode reader, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion. The weigh plate includes an aperture. A barcode reader is between the base portion and the weight scale and reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate. A security label deactivation system is between the base portion and the weigh plate.

US Patent:

20030209600, Nov 13, 2003

Filed:

May 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/143481

Inventors:

Donald Collins - Atlanta GA, US
Rex Aleshire - Buford GA, US
Steven Hammer - Lilburn GA, US
Wayne Orwig - Dacula GA, US

International Classification:

G06K015/00

US Classification:

235/383000

Abstract:

A checkout device with a barcode reading apparatus, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale including a base portion and a weigh plate over the base portion, a security label deactivation system between the base portion and the weigh plate, and a barcode reading apparatus including a first barcode reader adjacent the scale including a first aperture, and a second barcode reader between the base portion and the weigh plate including a second aperture. The weigh plate includes a third aperture over the second aperture.

US Patent:

20040000591, Jan 1, 2004

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/185302

Inventors:

Donald Collins - Atlanta GA, US
Steven Hammer - Lilburn GA, US

International Classification:

G06K007/10

US Classification:

235/462140

Abstract:

A checkout device with a barcode reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a barcode reader including a first portion having a substantially horizontal aperture and a second portion having a substantially vertical aperture, a weight plate suspended above the horizontal portion, and a security label deactivation system between the first portion and the weigh plate.

US Patent:

20050145694, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Jan 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/042969

Inventors:

Donald Collins - Snellville GA, US
Daniel Seevers - Duluth GA, US
Wayne Orwig - Dacula GA, US
Scott Henry - Loganville GA, US

Assignee:

NCR Corporation - Dayton OH

International Classification:

G06K015/00
G06K007/10

US Classification:

235383000, 235462130

Abstract:

A checkout device with a barcode reader, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion. The weigh plate includes an aperture. A barcode reader is between the base portion and the weight scale and reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate. A security label deactivation system is between the base portion and the weigh plate.

US Patent:

20080255790, Oct 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/734373

Inventors:

John P. Roquemore - Snellville GA, US
Donald A. Collins - Buford GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702101

Abstract:

A method of calibrating a scale which enforces exercise requirements. The method includes causing an interface to provide a first indication to place weight on the scale by control circuitry of the scale, receiving weight signals from a load cell by the control circuitry, causing the interface to provide a second indication that exercising has begun and of the level of weight applied by the control circuitry, determining that a minimum recommended calibration weight has been placed on the scale by the control circuitry, and causing an interface to provide a third indication that the minimum recommended calibration weight has been placed on the scale by the control circuitry.

US Patent:

54978530, Mar 12, 1996

Filed:

Jun 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/898648

Inventors:

Donald A. Collins - Duluth GA
Andrew B. Nye - Duluth GA

Assignee:

NCR Corporation - Dayton OH

International Classification:

A47F 902

US Classification:

186 61

Abstract:

A labor-saving consolidated checkout system which requires a single store employee and which is suited for self-service and full-service operation. The system includes first and second joined checkout counters which include first and second terminals at one end of the counters. The checkout counters may additionally include first and second conveyor belts. Each terminal has an optical scanner and a magnetic stripe reader which are accessible to a customer. Each terminal also includes a keyboard and a cash drawer. The store employee monitors self-service customers to ensure that all merchandise items are scanned and payment is made and assists full-service customers with scanning and payment.