System and Method of Power Estimation for Wireless Power TransfersA wireless power transmitter performs power monitoring based on detection of power transfer initiation and termination request messages inherent to a wireless power transfer protocol. By linking the p…DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min readFollowH02J50/80ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Method for Distance Ranging Combining Time of Flight Sensor with Aiming Dot Parallax DetectionImaging devices, systems, and methods for capturing and processing images, by using multiple distance determinations to set the focal position of variable-focus lens are provided. Imaging devices incl…DRIVE·Feb 5·1 min readFollowG01C3/10ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Systems and Methods for Activating an Electronic Device via Battery DisplacementSystems and methods are disclosed that include an electronic device and an activation device. The electronic device includes a battery compartment having a battery storage section and a battery engage…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowH02J7/0045ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Battery Pack Retention Systems for Mobile Computing DevicesA computing device includes: a housing defining a battery chamber; an electrical contact disposed on a wall of the battery chamber; a latch extending into the battery chamber, the latch movable betwee…DRIVE·Aug 29·1 min readFollowG06F1/1635ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Reversible Charging Cradle Adapter SystemsAn adapter for a charging cradle includes: a perimeter wall defining a channel between first and second ends; a first device interface on an inner surface of the perimeter wall in communication with t…DRIVE·Aug 22·2 min readFollowH02J7/0044ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Control of a Display Panel of a Barcode Reader to Indicate a Battery LevelA controller of a data processing device is disclosed. The controller may receive, via a user input, a charge threshold associated with presenting a battery level indicator on the display panel. The c…DRIVE·Aug 1·1 min readFollowH02J7/0048ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Automated Recovery Assistance for Incapacitated Mobile RobotsA method includes: receiving, at a mobile robot from a central server, a rescue command including a rescue location corresponding to an incapacitated mobile robot; controlling a locomotive assembly of…DRIVE·Jul 11·1 min readFollowG05D1/0225ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Dynamic Control Mechanisms for Backup Power RegulatorsA computing device includes: a battery compartment configured to removably receive a battery; a backup power source; a computing subsystem configured to receive power from a selectable one of the batt…DRIVE·Jun 13·1 min readFollowH02J9/06ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Methods and Apparatus to Provide Indications of Shutdown States DevicesMethods and apparatus for providing indications of shutdown states for handheld devices are disclosed herein. An example handheld device includes a power source, a power source monitor, an indicator, …DRIVE·Jun 13·1 min readFollowH02J7/00306ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Removable Battery PackA battery for a mobile device includes: a battery housing including an inner wall, an opposing outer wall, a rear wall, and an opposing forward wall, the rear and forward walls each joining the inner …DRIVE·Mar 14·2 min readFollowH01M50/20ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Systems and Methods for Changing Programs on Imaging DevicesSystems and methods for changing programs on imaging devices are disclosed herein. An example method includes capturing, by a first imaging device, an image of a target object, and transmitting the im…DRIVE·Jan 25·1 min readFollowH04N5/23225ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Methods and Apparatus to Provide Indications of Shutdown States for Handheld Barcode ScannersMethods and apparatus for providing indications of shutdown states for handheld barcode scanners are disclosed herein. An example handheld barcode scanner includes a power source, a power source monit…DRIVE·Aug 17·1 min readFollowH02J7/00306ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Reversible Charging Cradle Adapter SystemsAn adapter for a charging cradle includes: a perimeter wall defining a channel between first and second ends; a first device interface on an inner surface of the perimeter wall in communication with t…DRIVE·Jun 15·2 min readFollowH02J7/0044ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
ADAPTER FOR A PORTABLE BARCODE READER AND PORTABLE SCANNING SYSTEMAn adapter for a portable barcode reader includes a body having a base for selective placement on an external surface, adapter electrical contacts contained within the body and positioned to be in con…DRIVE·Apr 20·1 min readFollowH02J7/0044ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
TWO-STAGE ENERGY STORAGE FOR LIGHT HARVESTING SYSTEMSA system includes: an edge computing device disposed in an indoor facility having at least one light source; an energy storage subsystem configured to generate electrical power from light emitted by t…DRIVE·Feb 2·1 min readFollowG05F1/67ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONTROL OF A DISPLAY PANEL OF A BARCODE READER TO INDICATE A BATTERY LEVELA controller of a barcode reader is disclosed. The controller may receive, via a user input, a charge threshold associated with presenting a battery level indicator on the display panel. The controlle…DRIVE·Dec 22·1 min readFollowH02J7/0048ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Collision Mitigation Systems and MethodsA method includes: obtaining one or more images of a facility containing objects; detecting positions of the objects in the images; determining, from the detected positions, respective locations in a …DRIVE·Dec 15·1 min readFollowG05B9/02ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SINGLE SLOT CRADLE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOPSSingle slot cradles with interchangeable tops are disclosed herein. An example cradle includes a base assembly including a coupling mechanism, a top housing assembly operably coupled with the coupling…DRIVE·Dec 1·2 min readFollowG06K7/10881ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Charging Priority Between Multiple Devices Connected to a Charging CradleAn example method for charging a barcode reader that can be implemented by a charging cradle includes: detecting that the barcode reader is coupled to a first interface of the charging cradle for the …DRIVE·Oct 20·2 min readFollowH02J7/345ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Device and Battery Module with Integrated Backup RadioAn example mobile computing device includes: a battery module including a battery cell having a conductive casing; a coupler; and a controller coupled to the coupler, the controller configured to comm…DRIVE·Oct 20·1 min readFollowH01M50/213ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A BATTERY STATUSA battery management system is disclosed herein. The battery management system may monitor a charge cycle of a battery. The battery management system may determine a degradation rate of the battery. T…DRIVE·Sep 15·2 min readFollowH01M10/425ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Object Classification for Autonomous Navigation SystemsA navigational control method for a mobile automation apparatus includes: controlling a depth sensor to capture depth data representing a portion of a facility containing an obstacle; identifying the …DRIVE·May 12·1 min readFollowG06K9/00805ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Removable Battery PackA battery for a mobile device includes: a battery housing including an inner wall, an opposing outer wall, a rear wall, and an opposing forward wall, the rear and forward walls each joining the inner …DRIVE·Mar 17·2 min readFollowH01M2/1022ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Method, System and Apparatus for Data Capture Illumination ControlA method in a navigational controller includes: obtaining image data and depth data from corresponding sensors of a mobile automation apparatus; detecting an obstacle from the depth data and classifyi…DRIVE·Sep 30·1 min readFollowG05D1/0214ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Method, System and Apparatus for Navigational AssistanceAn assistive navigational system for deployment in a facility having a global frame of reference includes: a server including a memory storing: a plurality of anchor definitions each containing (i) an…DRIVE·Aug 26·1 min readFollowG01C21/206ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Method and Apparatus for Streamlined Battery SwappingA mobile computing device includes: a battery compartment configured to removably secure a first battery pack; an output device; and a processor configured to: detect a second battery pack in proximit…DRIVE·Jul 29·1 min readFollowH01M2/1022ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SCANNER HAVING INDUCTIVE CHARGINGA variety of barcode scanner assemblies for inductive charging include a reader, a stand, a first inductive coil having a first coil axis, and a second inductive coil having a second coil axis. For so…DRIVE·Apr 15·1 min readFollowH02J7/025ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Method, System and Apparatus for Mobile DimensioningA mobile device includes a rangefinder to measure ranges to points external to the device; a tracking sensor; and a controller connected with the rangefinder and the tracking sensor, the controller co…DRIVE·Apr 8·2 min readFollowG06T7/73ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY MODIFYING CHARGING SETTINGS FOR A BATTERY ASSEMBLYMethods and a system for dynamically modifying charging settings for a battery assembly are described. A first usage value and a second usage value for the battery assembly are received. A usage diffe…DRIVE·Mar 18·2 min readFollowH02J7/0021ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
