| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 235462130 | Combined with diverse art device (e.g., security tag deactivator) | 17 |
| 20090101717 | BARCODE SCANNER WITH MIRROR ANTENNA - An barcode scanner with a pattern mirror that doubles as a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader antenna to provide better overlap between barcode label and RFID tag reader reading zones. The barcode scanner includes at least one of pattern mirror with a conductive coating, and a radio frequency identification tag reader coupled to the conductive coating of the one pattern mirror. The conductive coating of the one pattern mirror functions as an antenna for the radio frequency identification tag reader. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090294540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING BARCODES - A system and method of monitoring a print manufacturing process which may include a raster image processor for imaging proofs, plates and press sheets for a printing press based on raster and vector data and generating a two-dimensional barcode where the data is translated into a homogenous messaging format, a plate imager for imaging a printing plate based on the data received from the raster image processor wherein the printing plate also comprises a two-dimensional barcode, a computer-to-plate device capable of transmitting the data from the raster image processor to the plate imager where the two-dimensional barcode is utilized to monitor the printing plate during the print manufacturing process and/or to image replacement printing plates. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090321522 | UTILIZING DATA FROM PURCHASES MADE WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR FINANCIAL RECORDKEEPING - A system and method of using a portable network device to record recording data associated to a transaction made. Transaction data obtained from a transaction, which may be executed with a portable network device, is utilized to categorize the transaction. In one aspect, the transaction may be categorized based on one or more parameters associated with the transaction. In one aspect, a transaction may be conducted with the portable network device and categorized based on a location of the portable network device at the time the transaction was conducted. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100072280 | HYBRID SYNTHETIC BARCODE AND RFID SYSTEM AND METHOD - A management system utilizes compact, reliable, adaptable, and cost effective article identifying synthetic barcode modules, which obviate printed barcodes. The modules are programmable, detect the presence of a conventional laser barcode scanner and communicate information optically in a form readable by a detected conventional laser barcode scanner. The system is compatible with network communication, allowing real-time monitoring and updating. Additionally, the system optionally includes radio frequency identification capability, providing an alternative means of communication that does not require a line of sight. An exemplary synthetic barcode module employs a single LED as a photodiode to sense the presence of a barcode scanner and as a light source to emit light that emulates light reflected from a scanned barcode. The LED enables bidirectional half-duplex optical communication. The module may be attached to articles being tracked as well as to associated items. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110297747 | CUSTOM SCANNING DEVICE AND AUTOMATED CAR AUCTION FACILITY MANAGEMENT - A custom location identifying scanner device that is ergonomically designed to be carried around, is easy to use, and is relatively cheap so that they may be utilized on a wider scale (e.g., a majority of automobile auction facility employees). The device may be used to scan bar codes associated with automobiles and record the GPS coordinates, scanner ID, and time of scan along with the automobile information. The device may also be used to scan bar codes associated with functions, such as employees, shops or staging operations, specific tasks, and work orders. Bar codes associated with functions may have a pre-fix to differentiate them from regular automobile ID scans. The function bar codes may be scanned to, for example, assign scanners to employees, record tasks being performed, record employee performing the tasks, and record shop or staging operations opened/completed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120118971 | CAMERA APPLICATIONS IN A HANDHELD DEVICE - A small handheld device may perform multiple functions, including those of a camera, a display, a processor, and a radio. In various embodiments, the device may receive information representing a bar code through the radio, and either display the bar code or wirelessly retransmit it to another device. The bar code may represent various things, such as but not limited to a coupon, an admission ticket, a verification of a prior purchase, and/or other evidence of commerce. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120187191 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CAPTURING SECURITY IMAGES IN AN AUTOMATED DATA READER - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for detecting and handling exception situations in an automated data reading system. In one configuration, an illumination source is triggered to generate light pulses and a security imager is triggered synchronous with light pulses of the illumination source. The security imager captures security images of items that are transported through an automated data reader, e.g. optical code reader. The captured security images are configured to be displayed for a user or operator to use to identify an exception item. A plurality of decode imagers capture image data that can be used to identify and read an optical code disposed on an item transported through the automated data reader. The decode imagers capture images synchronous with light pulses of the illumination source. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130206838 | SYSTEM HAVING IMAGING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN OUTPUT OF IMAGE DATA - A system which in one embodiment is operative to attempt to decode decodable indicia. The system can include an imaging assembly and a display. The display can be operative to display image data output utilizing the imaging assembly. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130270346 | SYMBOL READING SYSTEM - A POS-based bar code symbol reading system reads bar code symbols on objects being passed through the 3D imaging or scanning volume supported by the system, and employs one or more object motion sensors (e.g. imaging based, IR Pulse-Doppler LIDAR-based, ultra-sonic energy based, etc.) to (i) measure or estimate the speed of objects being manually passed through the 3D imaging or scanning volume by the system operator, and (ii) visually and/or audibly display object scanning speed measures or estimates to provide the system operator with feedback for optimizing system throughput. The POS-based bar code symbol reading system has a performance advantage that leads to quicker customer checkout times and productivity gain that cannot be matched by the conventional bar code symbol scanning technology. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140001266 | Method, Apparatus and System for Scanning an Optical Code | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140048604 | Displaying a Barcode on a Display of an Infusion Pump - An infusion pump system includes an infusion channel, and a display associated with the infusion channel. The display is for rendering a scannable barcode. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140217179 | DIGITAL PICTURE TAKING OPTICAL READER HAVING HYBRID MONOCHROME AND COLOR IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - A portable hand held optical reader having a specially constructed two-dimensional image sensor array is operational in a bar code decoding mode and in a picture taking mode. The specially constructed image sensor array, in one embodiment, is a hybrid monochrome and color image sensor pixel array, wherein a first subset of the pixels are monochrome pixels devoid of wavelength selective color filter elements and a second subset of the pixels are color sensitive pixels including wavelength selective color filter elements. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140319221 | CUSTOMER FACING IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMAGES - An imaging system for obtaining an image of a display of an electronic device presented by a presenter holding the electronic device includes a housing having an imaging subsystem disposed in the housing. The imaging subsystem includes an image sensor array and an imaging assembly operative for focusing an image of the display on the electronic device onto the image sensor array. A support includes a support surface and is operable for allowing the presenter to hold the electronic device against the support surface so that the display on the electronic device is positioned towards the imaging system while the image of the display is obtained. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140353382 | SECURITY METHOD USING AN IMAGING BARCODE READER - A security method using an imaging barcode reader which captures image data for security purposes. An example method includes receiving an unauthorized activity signal by the barcode reader, and capturing image data by a camera in the barcode reader in response to the unauthorized activity signal. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20160034054 | BARCODE READER AND DOCKING STATION FOR CHARGING THE BARCODE READER - A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160034055 | BARCODE READER AND DOCKING STATION FOR CHARGING THE BARCODE READER - A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160063292 | SCANNER NOTIFICATIONS - A scanner notification indicates an operational status of the scanner, such as a hand-held scanner used at a point-of-sale or as part of an inventory-tracking system. Among other things, a notification might indicate to a user that a product identifier has been verified, product tracking is occurring, a tag is being deactivated, successful completion of scanning functions, and various other operational states of the scanner. | 03-03-2016 |
