Steven J Winter

US Patent:

6802659, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Jul 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911530

Inventors:

Mats Cremon - Hörby, SE
Pixie Ann Austin - Marysville WA 98270
Patrick Helton - Marysville WA 98270
Howard Nojiri - Everett WA 98203-9280
William Kelly - Everett WA 98203-9280
Steven Winter - Everett WA 98203-9280
Duane Fox - Everett WA 98203-9280
Christopher Wiklof - Everett WA 98203-9280

International Classification:

B41J 1144

US Classification:

400 76, 400 61, 400 70

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for reprogramming a programmable product, such as, a printer, a wireless communication device, or a portable computer. A software programmable product that includes memory for storing product operation information and a method for configuring the software programmable products is provided. Software is configurable by data stored on an RFID tag. Data stored on the RFID is transferred reprogramming circuitry of the production which sets the configurable operating parameters. This configures the products features and options as desired by the specific user without requiring an external programming device or destructive entering into the packages or internals of the product. An RFID located in an electronic product, within or upon its packaging, or on an accessory may be loaded with reprogramming data such as media configuration data or usage data. The RFID reader may be located on a kiosk.

US Patent:

7121467, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

May 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/850966

Inventors:

Steven J. Winter - Stanwood WA, US
Rene D. Martinez - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Intermec IP Corp. - Woodland Hills CA

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

2354622, 23546201, 23547202, 23546208

Abstract:

A data collection device for reading barcodes, matrix codes, acoustical tags, radio frequency identifier (RFID) tags, and other data carriers. The data collection device includes components to determine an actual position of the data collection device with respect to a target data carrier. The data collection device further includes visual indicators to indicate the determined actual position relative to an optimal position of the data collection device relative to the target data carrier. The determined actual position can be at least one of an actual distance or an actual orientation of the data collection device relative to the target data carrier.

US Patent:

7245227, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Jun 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/606654

Inventors:

Steven J. Winter - Stanwood WA, US
Mike Wills - Hamilton OH, US

Assignee:

Intermec IP Corp. - Everett WA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

3406862, 3405721, 3406866, 1563797, 156387, 235435

Abstract:

Work tools such as a printhead, platen, and/or cutting head are spaced normally with respect to a media path based on a location of one or more objects carried by the media, and the position of the media with respect to the work tool. Additionally or alternatively the work tools are selectively operated based on a location of one or more objects carried by the media, and the position of the media with respect to the work tool. The approaches are suitable for the manufacture and use of RFID tags and labels.

US Patent:

8274387, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Jun 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/478485

Inventors:

Steven J. Winter - Arlington WA, US

Assignee:

Intermec IP Corp. - Everett WA

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405688

Abstract:

A shipping and tracking system has a number of tracking stations that are geographically distributed. The tracking stations gather information from shipping items processed by the shipping and tracking system. The shipping and tracking system provides an enhanced level of security for selected shipping items. The enhanced level of security for the selected shipping items is based at least on the information gathered at the tracking stations. The enhanced security is provided in such a way that personnel of the shipping and delivery system cannot physically discern whether or not a shipping item is being shipped with enhanced security.

US Patent:

8487764, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Aug 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/592585

Inventors:

Steven J. Winter - Arlington WA, US

Assignee:

Intermec IP Corp. - Everett WA

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405688

Abstract:

A shipping and tracking system has a number of tracking stations that are geographically distributed. The tracking stations gather information from shipping items processed by the shipping and tracking system. The shipping and tracking system provides an enhanced level of security for selected shipping items. The enhanced level of security for the selected shipping items is based at least on the information gathered at the tracking stations. The enhanced security is provided in such a way that personnel of the shipping and delivery system cannot physically discern whether or not a shipping item is being shipped with enhanced security.

US Patent:

20060168644, Jul 27, 2006

Filed:

Dec 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/299174

Inventors:

Clark Richter - St. Louis MO, US
Steven Winter - Arlington WA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726002000

Abstract:

A radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder comprises a memory space having a predetermined data field for storing a destination address identifying a location on the Internet corresponding to the RFID transponder. The Internet address may further comprise an e-mail address or Uniform Resource Locator (URL). In an embodiment of the invention, a computer network comprises a client computer having an application executing thereon, an RFID tag having a memory containing an Internet address corresponding to the RFID tag, and an RFID reader connected to the client computer and adapted to communicate with the RFID tag. The RFID reader recovers the Internet address from the RFID tag and provides the Internet address to the client computer. The client computer thereby communicates with the location defined by the Internet address corresponding to the RFID tag using the application. A host server is connected to the client computer, and may be further connected to the Internet. The client computer thereby can access the Internet location by operation of the application through the host server.