Om Parkash Gupta

US Patent:

6759972, Jul 6, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/995129

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY
James Elkins - Burdett NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation

International Classification:

G08G 1123

US Classification:

340994, 3405734, 340991, 340992, 340993, 340989, 340988, 340 352, 340 726, 340 746, 379 58, 379 59, 364436

Abstract:

The invention is a method of calling a group of tourists back to their conveyance, in which each passenger is given a portable alerting device when they leave the conveyance. When the conveyance is ready to leave, a transmitter on the conveyance transmits a wireless signal which causes the alerting device to vibrate or give off a light or sound signal, alerting the passenger to return to the conveyance for departure.

US Patent:

6820062, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

May 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

07/878100

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY
Robert C. Ricketson - Ithaca NY
Jack F. Bailey - Endwell NY
Carol C. Shilepsky - Aurora NY
Arnold C. Shilepsky - Aurora NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

G06F 1430

US Classification:

705 16

Abstract:

The present invention features a Product Information System (PISYS) which presents advertising and product information to grocery shoppers. The system includes one or more shopping carts with a bar code scanner to read Universal Product Codes (UPCs) from merchandise. An artificial intelligence system presents advertising and general product information. The system determines the shoppers tastes from choices which the shopper expresses explicitly and from characterizations which it infers by examining the shoppers buying habits. When the shopping session is complete, the PISYS shopping cart transfers relevant information to a PISYS check-out counter, which transfers it directly to an in-house central computer. Because a PISYS shopping cart interacts with a shopper at the very moment he is making a purchase decision, it provides the most effective means for advertising. This data is analyzed by the in-house central computer, which provides accurate, timely measures of the effectiveness of any change in store strategy.

US Patent:

7274387, Sep 25, 2007

Filed:

Oct 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/685848

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY, US
Gene M. Norrs - West Leyden NY, US

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
G06K 9/00

US Classification:

348152, 382103

Abstract:

A technique to automatically detect intruders in a restricted area. The technique detects the intruders position in real time from digital camera images (both visible and infrared) and presents it to an operator. The operator aids in locating, identifying and assessing the potential threat of an intruder are provided. The approach can be structured for a wide range of mission deployment ranging from a simple jungle trail, an oil refinery, to an entire airfield.

US Patent:

20070275209, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

May 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/420545

Inventors:

Anil Netravali - Ithaca NY, US
Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY, US

Assignee:

DIGICOMP RESEARCH CORPORATION - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

B32B 3/06

US Classification:

428 99, 428174

Abstract:

A skid-resistant plastic sheets that can reduce or overcome the problem of slippage and hence reduce the bodily injuries as well as equipment damage. Various ways to achieve or obtain skid-resistance in single plastic sheets are described. These skid-resistant dust protective plastic sheets may be manufactured in one step process or two-step process and fall into two categories; 1) those that embody topographical changes and 2) those that have a discontinuous coating of a skid-resistant material on one or both sides and are discussed separately.

US Patent:

48915041, Jan 2, 1990

Filed:

Jun 17, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/745799

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corp. - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

G06K 710
G06K 1908

US Classification:

235462

Abstract:

A multi-classification information security method to prevent information in a computer information system with one of a plurality of security classifications to be written onto an input/output means with a non-compatible security classification. The method may also prevent information with one of a plurality of security classifications from being accessed by a user with a different classification. A detector means located in the computer input/output device detects the classification of the input/output means which is indicated by color or bar code indicia located on the input/output means. This input/output means classification is compared with the classification of the information. When the classifications correspond, information can be written to the input/output medium.

US Patent:

53618718, Nov 8, 1994

Filed:

Aug 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/747727

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY
Marvin R. Clinch - Oneida NY
Robert C. Ricketson - Ithaca NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

E04H 304

US Classification:

186 61

Abstract:

The present invention teaches apparatus, method and use for a portable shopper product information remote unit. A plurality of remote units are provided to shoppers within a retail establishment which uses bar code scanners at a cashier's counter to record products of the shopper's purchase. The units are retrieved from each shopper subsequent to a finished purchase and returned to a central maintenance system. The remote units' batteries are recharged and data updated with at least updated pricing information such that the bar code scanners at the cashier's counters and the remote units are provided with the same updated product pricing information. The remote units include, a bar code scanning device capable of scanning bar codes, a microcomputer with database memory capable of storing and retrieving updatable product information related to each of the bar codes, a display for conveying product information, limited user-function control of the microcomputer, a rapidly rechargeable battery for supplying the unit with electrical power, and a data input device through which the database memory can be updated. Security mechanisms are provided so that these remote units can not be removed from the retail establishment by unauthorized persons.

US Patent:

53495357, Sep 20, 1994

Filed:

Oct 20, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/963997

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

G08B 2100
H02J 700

US Classification:

364483

Abstract:

A device for accumulating information about storage batteries, especially useful for electric vehicles, in which a microcomputer having memory and associated sensors is built into each battery pack. The device accumulates data about the usage and condition of the pack, and identification data on the user, then transmits the data to an external computer when the pack is charging.

US Patent:

53827791, Jan 17, 1995

Filed:

May 7, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/058426

Inventors:

Om P. Gupta - Ithaca NY

Assignee:

Digicomp Research Corporation - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

G06K 1500

US Classification:

235383

Abstract:

A price verification method for retail stores using shelf pricing, and apparatus therefor, in which the shelf labels are provided with an extended bar code having the item number and price of the item. A remote unit scans the item number and price, and uses the item number to look up the item in a database which is identical to the store checkout scanner database, and compares the shelf price to the database price. If they are not the same, a new shelf label may be printed immediately. The method and apparatus described herein are easily adapted to allow government inspections of stores for shelf price accuracy. A further embodiment of the invention provides for a portable totalizer with which a shopper can total purchases as they are selected, enabling the shopper to check the scanner at the checkout register.