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| 20080245873 | Parcel dimensioning measurement system and method - A parcel dimension measurement system includes image sensors oriented to image a parcel, an imaging subsystem configured to stitch together outputs of the image sensors to produce at least one two-dimensional image comprised of a plurality of pixels, and a general dimension subsystem including general parcel dimension information. A fine dimensioning subsystem is configured to determine dimension measurements of the parcel using the at least one two-dimensional image and the general parcel dimension information. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080265035 | DUAL IMAGING LENS SYSTEM FOR BAR CODE READER - An imaging system for an imaging-based bar code reader for capturing an image of a target bar code. In one exemplary embodiment, the imaging system includes: a sensor array including an array of photosensitive elements for converting, light impinging on the array of photosensitive elements into electrical signals based on light intensity; an imaging lens system for focusing light from a field of view onto the sensor array, the imaging lens system including a first lens assembly and a second lens assembly, the first lens assembly defining a first field of view and the second lens assembly defining a second field of view, the first and second fields of view being different; and a control for selectively choosing between the first and second fields of view for imaging the target bar code. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080296386 | Scan engine interface - A scan engine ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080296387 | Point-of transaction workstation for electro-optically reading one-dimensional indicia, including image capture of two-dimensional targets - A solid-state imager and an electro-optical reader are mounted behind respective windows at a point-of-transaction workstation for capturing images of diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, and operator surveillance, and for reading coded indicia. Each window allows light to pass therethrough to only one of the reader and the imager. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090001169 | BAR CODE READER WITH IMPROVED LENS FOR IMAGING WITH BALANCED ASTIGMATISM - An exemplary imaging based barcode reader has an imaging system that includes a photosensitive array, a focusing lens fixed with respect to the light detecting array which creates an image of a target object on the light detecting array; and an aperture stop fixed in relation to the focusing lens having an opening that allows light from the target object to impinge upon the lens for focusing onto the light detecting array. The focusing lens has a surface facing the aperture stop that is toroidal and in one exemplary embodiment approximates a cylinder that balances or optimizes. Astigmatism of the lens in the imaging plane located in the close proximity to the photosensitive array. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090001170 | Imaging-Based Bar Code Reader with Image Stabilization - An imaging-based bar code reader ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090001171 | Hybrid laser scanning and imaging reader - An imaging module is supported by a housing of a reader for electro-optically reading indicia. The imaging module includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the indicia during reading. A laser scanning module is also supported by the housing and includes a scanner for scanning at least one of a laser beam from a laser and a field of view of a light detector in a scan pattern across the indicia during reading. A controller is operatively connected to the modules, and is operative for preventing reading interference between the modules during reading. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090001172 | Reading failure prevention in imaging readers - In an imaging reader for reading a coded symbol located in a range of working distances from the reader, a solid-state imager captures light from the symbol over a field of view, and a controller automatically determines whether an image of the symbol is located entirely within the field of view of the imager, and processes the symbol only when the symbol image is located entirely within the field of view of the imager. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090001173 | Bar code reading terminal with video capturing mode - A bar code reading terminal can, in one embodiment, include a two-dimensional image sensor and an imaging assembly. The terminal can be configured, in response to receipt of a trigger signal, to buffer a set of frames and subject each frame of the set of frames to a decode attempt. The terminal can also be configured to convert the convert the captured set of video frames into a compressed video format, and transfer the resulting video file to a file server or to one or more playback devices, in response to a user interface action, or in response to difficult read condition having been detected. The terminal can also be configured to establish two-way video- and audio-communication with a remote video- and audio-streaming device. The video capturing and streaming operation of the terminal can be controlled remotely from a playback device via web interface. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090008456 | ARRAY READING SYSTEM - The present invention disclose an array reading system for detecting at least one object that has at least one tag identifier provided thereon, which comprises an array reader, a digital control circuit, and a processor. The array reader includes a plurality of image sensors for reading the at least one tag identifier separately, and a multi-channel analog circuit. The digital control circuit is electrically connected to the multi-channel analog circuit of the array reader for scanning the at least one tag identifier on the object to thereby detect a manner in which the object is positioned. The processor identifies based on the positioning manner of the object and the tag identifier whether the object is put at a correct position. With these arrangements, it is possible to quickly read data of the tag identifier and locate the position of the object using the array reader. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090026269 | ITEM SCANNING SYSTEM - The present invention provides an item scanning system in which an appearance of an item is received (e.g., at checkout). The appearance is captured with an image capture device (e.g., still frame camera, video camera, etc.) that can be collocated with a barcode scanner. In being collocated, the image capture device can be positioned proximate (e.g., near, attached to, etc.) the bar code scanner, integrated within a common housing/unit with the barcode scanner, etc. In any event, a search engine will then search a database of items based on the appearance to identify a set of items that potentially match the item. When one of the set of items is selected (e.g., by the checkout clerk), the selection will be received and stored for future investigation/auditing. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090026270 | SECURE CHECKOUT SYSTEM - Aspects of the present invention provide a secure checkout system comprising an image capture device (e.g., a camera) that is collocated with a handheld/portable scanner. The barcode of an item is scanned and an image of the item is recorded. It is then determined whether the identity of the item as determined based on the barcode is consistent with its appearance as determined from the image. If not, a discrepancy is registered. It is then determined whether the discrepancy is due to fraud (e.g., theft) or device error. In the case of the latter, the system can be updated to prevent a repeat of the error. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090039164 | Methods and Apparatus for Image Recognition in Checkout Verification - Systems and techniques for automated checkout verification. Product identification information is received and used as an index to retrieve a set of images associated with the identified product. The images may provide multiple views of the product. As the product is presented for purchase, an image of the product is captured and compared with the set of retrieved images. If it is determined that the captured image does not match the set of retrieved images, a security alert is issued. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090039165 | Methods and Apparatus for a Bar Code Scanner Providing Video Surveillance - Systems and techniques for monitoring checkout transactions using video supplied by a camera integrated into a scanner used at a checkout station. The provides a view of an area of interest, and video is supplied to one or more remote locations, such as a security station or a product identification assistance station. An employee at a security station monitors a video stream transmitted to the station. When a product is entered into a transaction, a still frame of the video stream may be transmitted, suitably integrated with retrieved product information associated with the product. The employee may issue an alert on detecting an anomaly. An employee at an assistance station may be signaled by a user as needed, and may view video supplied to the assistance station to identify a product. The product identification may be supplied to the user, who may then make a transaction entry. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090050701 | Reader with Optical Character Recognition - An imaging-based bar code reader that includes an imaging and decoding system. Focusing optics and a sensor array define a field of view. A data processor has a memory for storing a pattern definition of previously imaged OCR characters and comparing a format of said previously stored characters to a present image to determine a character content of the present image. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090072038 | INDICIA READING TERMINAL HAVING MULTIPLE SETTING IMAGING LENS - An indicia reading terminal can include a multiple setting imaging lens assembly and an image sensor having an image sensor array. In one embodiment, an indicia reading terminal in an active reading state can cycle through a set of different lens settings, expose pixels of an image sensor array during an exposure period when each new lens setting is achieved, and attempt to decode decodable indicia represented in frames of image data captured corresponding to each exposure period. In one embodiment, movement of an imaging lens assembly lens element can be provided with use of a hollow stepper motor. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090078774 | Graphical User Interface for Use in Programming a Barcode Reader - An imaging-based bar code reader that includes an imaging and decoding system. Focusing optics and a sensor array define a field of view. A data processor has a memory for storing a pattern definition of previously imaged OCR characters and comparing a format of said previously stored characters to a present image to determine a character content of the present image. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090078775 | Electro-optical imaging reader having plural solid-state imagers with shutters to prevent concurrent exposure - A bioptical workstation includes plural image capture modules for capturing images of indicia along different fields of view. Each module includes an illuminator for illuminating the indicia with illumination light, a megapixel imager with a rolling shutter for sequentially capturing the return light, and a shutter element for passing the return light to its imager in an open state, and for blocking the return light from other modules from reaching its imager in an closed state. A controller prevents interference among the modules by controlling the shutter element to assume the open state only during a respective exposure time period during which its imager produces an electrical signal indicative of the indicia, and by controlling the shutter element to assume the closed state at all times other than the respective exposure time period to prevent capture of the return light from the other modules. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090084854 | Multiple Camera Imaging-Based Bar Code Reader - A multicamera imaging-based bar code reader for imaging a target bar code on a target object features: a housing supporting a plurality of transparent windows and defining an interior region, a target object being presented to the plurality of windows for imaging a target bar code; an imaging system including a plurality of camera assemblies coupled to an image processing system, each camera assembly of the plurality of camera assemblies being positioned within the housing interior position. Each camera assembly includes a sensor array and an imaging lens assembly for focusing a field of view of the camera assembly onto the sensor array and wherein the sensor array is read out at a predetermined frame rate. The predetermined frame rate of at least one camera assembly is less than the predetermined frame rates of the other camera assemblies. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090084855 | Methods and Apparatus for Directing Bar Code Positioning for Imaging Scanning - Systems and techniques for improved imaging scanning. An imaging bar code scanner provides indicia to a user indicating areas for placement of a bar code so as to provide for efficient imaging scanning. The indicia may define the boundaries of the field of view of an imager, and may also indicate areas of an image that are more intensively processed. The indicia may be projected so as to illuminate an object with a projected pattern, or may alternatively be projected onto or otherwise placed on one or more scan windows of a scanner. At least some of the indicia may change appearance depending on whether an object to be scanned is within a prescribed distance from an imager. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090084856 | Imaging reader with asymmetrical magnification - A solid-state imager is mounted in a reader, such as a bi-optical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation, for capturing light along an optical axis over a field of view from diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, operator surveillance, and coded indicia. An optical converter is located within the housing, for optically modifying and asymmetrically magnifying the field of view along mutually orthogonal directions generally perpendicular to the optical axis, and for increasing resolution of the imager along one of these directions. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095815 | Imaging Bar Code Reader with Single Prism Focus Adjustment - The disclosed bar code reader includes an auto-focusing component for rapidly producing in focus images. An imaging system makes use of an aiming pattern that impinges upon the coded indicia of a target. The imaging system includes a light monitoring pixel array and a focusing lens that is fixed with respect to the pixel array for transmitting an image of the target object onto the pixel array. The imaging system also includes a moveable prism mounted for movement along a path of travel to transmit light passing through the focusing lens onto the pixel array. A drive motor moves the prism relative the lens to adjust a focus of an image of the object formed at the pixel array. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090108072 | System and method to automatically discriminate between a signature and a bar code - There is described a system and method for automatically discriminating between different types of data with an image reader. In brief overview of one embodiment, the automatic discrimination feature of the present image reader allows a human operator to aim a hand-held image reader at a target that can contain a dataform and/or a signature and actuate the image reader. An autodiscrimination module in the image reader in one embodiment analyzes image data representative of the target and determines a type of data represented in the image data. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090108073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A CODE AND A READER WITHOUT DISPLAYING A BACKGROUND IMAGE - A method and system for verifying a two dimensional mark without the need to transfer an image between a verification system having a data collector and host software connected to a display, the method comprising the steps of displaying a blank background image corresponding to the data collector field of view on the display, using the data collector to scan for a code at least in part within the field of view, identifying an item that may correspond to a code, graphically representing the identified item on the display in a location corresponding to the actual location within the field of view, monitoring the position of the identified item, attempting to verify the code when the identified item is at an aligned position, and indicating that the code has been verified. In one embodiment, an image of the code only may be displayed and/or transferred to the host software. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090140049 | Stray light reduction in imaging reader - A solid-state imager and an optical lens in an imaging reader for electro-optically reading indicia are operative for capturing light from the indicia over a field of view during reading. A holder holds the optical lens. A baffle is integrated with the holder, for reducing the image-degrading effects of stray light directed to the imager. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090159684 | User configurable search methods for an area imaging indicia reader - A method of operating an optical reading device for collecting and processing indicia data comprising the steps of: converting light with an image sensor into output signals representative of an image in a field of view (FOV) of the image sensor; user programming a processor to search the output signals according to a search strategy; searching the output signals for an information bearing indicia (IBI) within the FOV according to the user programmed search strategy; and, decoding information contained in the IBI. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090166425 | Bar Code Processing Apparatus, Sorting Apparatus and Bar Code Processing Method - A bar code reader performs a double-printing detecting process to determine whether or not a plurality of bar codes are overprinted based on an image containing a bar code read by a scanner. The bar code reader determines that the recognition result of the bar code is ineffective information when it is detected by the overprinting detecting process that a plurality of bar codes are overprinted and outputs the recognition result of the bar code to a control portion when it is not detected by the overprinting detecting process that a plurality of bar codes are overprinted. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090188981 | DATACODE READING APPARATUS - Moving image data output from an image sensing device is input. An image display output unit processes the moving image data and displays it on the display screen of a display as a real-time moving image. A decode processing notification unit displays the moving image data output from the image sensing device on the display screen of the display as a still image for a predetermined time from decoding of the datacode by a decoding unit. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090194593 | MERCHANDISE CHECKOUT SYSTEM - When an error occurs in decoding of coded data such as a barcode, the error in the decoding of the coded data is analyzed based on an image acquisition status of the coded data in image data acquired by image acquisition performed by an image acquisition section. Then, handling information allowing the coded data to be decoded is provided depending on a result of the analysis. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090206161 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE IMAGE OF MULTIPLE PORTIONS OF AN OBJECT FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES - Various improved imager-based optical code readers and associated methods are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an imager-based method reads an optical code (which may be, for example, a linear optical code such as a bar code) on an object in a viewing volume. The method comprises dividing an image plane into a plurality of strip-shaped sections, viewing the object in the viewing volume from a plurality of perspectives, forming a plurality of strip-shaped images corresponding to the plurality of perspectives, respectively, thereby creating a composite image containing data from a plurality of perspectives, and processing at least a portion of the composite image so as to ascertain the information encoded in the optical code on the object in the viewing volume. Certain embodiments can mimic the performance of a laser-based scanner without a laser or moving parts but instead utilizing an electronic imaging device such as an imager. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090212113 | IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED BARCODE SCANNING - This disclosure describes barcode scanning techniques for an image capture device. The image capture device may automatically detect a barcode within an image while the image capture device is operating in a non-barcode image capture mode, such a default image capture mode. In one aspect, the detection of the barcode within the image may be based on a combination of identified edges and low intensity regions within the image. The image capture device may configure, based on the detection of the barcode, one or more image capture properties associated with the image capture device to improve a quality at which the images are captured. The image capture device captures the image in accordance with the configured image capture properties. The techniques may effectively provide a universal and integrated front-end for producing improved quality images of barcodes without requiring significant interaction with a user via a complicated user interface. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090212114 | Optical Imaging Alignment System and Method - An optical imaging system including a laser alignment system for targeting and aligning optical imaging operations. The system includes a laser configured to project two intersecting lines along an axis that inersects the optical imager at the optimal imaging distance. The lines preferably extend perpendicularly to each other and are dimensioned to correspond to the length and width of the target when the optical imager is at an optical distance from the target. A user may properly align the optical imager by viewing the lines projected onto the target and adjusting the optic imager accordingly to quickly and easily ensure proper imaging of the target. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090218404 | CAMERA BASED CODE READING - Techniques for providing camera based code reading are disclosed. In some aspects, a camera-readable code is generated which may be read by a code reading device. The code reading device may capture an image of the code, process the image, and decode the code. The code includes symbols arranged to form a pattern. According to one or more embodiments, an image with the code is cropped to remove extraneous information. The code image is manipulated by exact binary segmentation to remove background information from the code. The code is oriented to a grid using an interval value defined between the symbols. The symbols are decoded by comparing unique aspects of the symbols using a statistical analysis. The decoded symbols may be converted to a message for a user or be used for other purposes. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090242644 | Method and System for Limiting Peak Power Consumption in an Imaging Bar Code Scanner - A system includes a processor; an imager; and an illumination arrangement. When an image capture process is initiated, the imager and illumination arrangement are powered on and the processor is switched to a low power state. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090255994 | Automatic video image reversal of difficult to read symbols - A method of operating a bar code scanning system adapted for assembling information bearing indicia (IBI) information from partial scans of IBI data which may comprise some undecodable characters, the method comprising the steps of: converting light reflected from a target into output signals representative thereof utilizing an image sensor; illuminating the target utilizing an illumination source; directing light from the target to the image sensor array utilizing receive optics; determining if information contained in IBI within the target derived from the output signals is not decodable; transmitting an image of the IBI to a host processor if the IBI is not decoded. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090272810 | Bar code reader having multiple cameras - A multicamera imaging-based bar code reader for imaging a target bar code on a target object features: a housing supporting a plurality of transparent windows and defining an interior region, a target object being presented to the plurality of windows for imaging a target bar code; an imaging system including a plurality of camera assemblies coupled to an image processing system, each camera assembly of the plurality of camera assemblies being positioned within the housing interior position. Each camera assembly includes a sensor array and an imaging lens assembly for focusing a field of view of the camera assembly onto the sensor array. One or more processors prioritize an order of image capture or interpretation based upon user tendancies. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090302117 | IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE WITH DATA INPUT FUNCTION AND DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF - An image capture device with data input includes a storage unit, an image capture unit, a barcode recognition unit, a data indexing unit and a display unit. The storage unit stores barcode and other information associated with the barcode data. The image capture unit captures digital images of browsed goods. The barcode recognition unit recognizes barcodes in the captured images and reads the corresponding data. The data indexing unit determines whether the barcode data has a matching price in the prestored barcode data. The display unit displays match results. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100001075 | MULTI-IMAGING SCANNER FOR READING IMAGES - A multi-camera imaging-based scanner for imaging multiple target objects at substantially the same time and method is provided. The multi-camera imaging-based scanner comprises an image processing system with memory programmed to identify overlapping areas of field-of-views of the multiple cameras with in a scan field, such that if a target object is imaged by more than one camera at substantially the same time in one of the over lapping areas between two or more cameras' field-of-views, the processing system defines that a single target object has been detected and the decoded information therefrom is processed only once. If multiple target objects are imaged by more than one camera at substantially the same time outside of any of the over lapping areas between two or more cameras' field-of-views, the processing system defines that multiple target objects have been detected and the decoded information for each target object is processed. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100019042 | EFFICIENT MULTI-IMAGE BAR CODE READER - An efficient multicamera imaging-based bar code reader for imaging a target bar code on a target object. An imaging system has a plurality of camera assemblies coupled to an image processing system. Each camera assembly includes a sensor array and an imaging lens assembly for focusing a field of view of the camera assembly onto a sensor array as well as including one or more light emitting diodes for illuminating a field of view of that camera assembly. One camera is activated or energized to detect an object and then all cameras are activated for generating images suitable to decode a bar code on the detected object. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100078481 | Imaging reader and method with enhanced aiming pattern detection - An image capture system for, and a method of, reading an optical code during a reading mode, comprise an aiming assembly including a laser for emitting a laser beam having a variable intensity, and for generating an aiming pattern from the laser beam during an aiming mode prior to the reading mode, and an imager for detecting and capturing an image of the aiming pattern and the code over a field of view by exposure over an exposure time period during the aiming mode, and for detecting and capturing an image of the code over the field of view during the reading mode. A controller is operative for controlling the intensity of the laser beam during the aiming mode by increasing the intensity of the laser beam during the exposure time period to enhance detection and capture of the aiming pattern by the imager, and by decreasing the intensity of the laser beam frame outside the exposure time period for user safety. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100096462 | Arrangement for and method of enhancing performance of an imaging reader - An arrangement for, and a method of, enhancing performance of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, includes a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from a symbol as pixel data over a two-dimensional field of view, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) operatively connected to the imager for receiving the pixel data, and a controller operatively connected to the ASIC for mapping the ASIC with at least one virtual scan line, and preferably a plurality of virtual scan lines, each extending over the field of view in an omnidirectional scan pattern. The ASIC is operative for storing the pixel data received by the ASIC that lies on each virtual scan line as stored pixel data. The controller is operative for decoding the stored pixel data on each virtual scan line. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100108766 | Selective working distance range restriction in imaging system - An imaging system for, and a method of, electro-optically reading a symbol located within a range of working distances from the system, utilize a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view and for generating an electrical signal indicative of the captured return light, and a controller operative for decoding the electrical signal into data indicative of the symbol, and for determining that the symbol has been successfully decoded. The symbol has a plurality of optical characteristics, such as symbol element size and contrast, which vary with working distance. A memory stores a known set of values of the size and contrast characteristics of the symbol when the symbol lies in a restricted zone within the range of working distances. The controller is further operative, after the symbol has been successfully decoded, for processing the size and contrast characteristics of the decoded symbol, and for determining that the decoded symbol has been successfully read within the restricted zone when each size and contrast characteristic lies within the known set of values stored by the memory. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100127082 | Imaging reader with plug-in imaging modules for electro-optically reading indicia - A plurality of imaging modules, each including a solid-state imager mounted on an individual printed circuit board (PCB), is mounted in a reader, such as a bi-optical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation, for capturing images along different fields of view of diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, operator surveillance, and coded indicia. The imaging modules are individually mounted on a motherboard for individual installation at, and individual removal from, the reader. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100147951 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOTION BLUR IN AN IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE - An image capture device, methods and system for reducing blurring or streaking of a captured image induced by the movement of an object past the image capture device. During the image capture cycle, intermediate light values in each pixels within the image capture device are transferred to an adjacent pixels allowing the integration of the light values to follow the movement of the object being captured. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147952 | ELECTRONIC SHUTTER FOR A DUAL-MODE IMAGER - A method and imaging apparatus is provided for scanning and decoding a target object. The imaging apparatus ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147953 | IMAGING OF NON-BARCODED DOCUMENTS - The present disclosure concerns a bar code reader | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147954 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE READING OF PIXELS FROM AN IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE - A device, methods and system for outputting selective rows of pixels from an image capture device. A command implemented by the image capture device of the form “Skip N, Out M” causes the image capture device to cycle through the all rows of pixels in the image capture device, outputting “M” sequential rows and skipping “N” sequential rows until all rows in the image capture device have been processed. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100155484 | Methods and Apparatus for Providing a Changing Field of View in Image Based Bar Code Scanning - Systems and techniques for image based bar code scanning. A rotating spinner is positioned to reflect images to an imaging device within the scanner so that a field of view of the scanner encompasses images reflected by the spinner to the imaging device. The rotation of the spinner causes the field of view of the scanner to change. Fixed mirrors positioned and oriented to reflect images to the spinner and from the spinner to the imaging device further shift the field of view of the scanner as the rotating spinner causes images reflected from different mirrors to be delivered to the imaging device. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100163626 | DATA READER HAVING COMPACT ARRANGEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT - A data reader including one or more imagers, the data reader having fold mirrors ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100187313 | Imaging reader for and method of receipt acknowledgment and symbol capture - An imaging reader for, and a method of, imaging symbols of different symbologies and a receipt acknowledgment, include a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbols of different symbologies and the receipt acknowledgment over a field of view, and a controller operatively connected to the imager. The controller is automatically configured for detecting a symbol having a specific symbology, for decoding the symbol having the specific symbology, for processing the receipt acknowledgment only when the symbol having the specific symbology has been detected and decoded, and for decoding symbols having symbologies different from the specific symbology when the symbol having the specific symbology has not been detected. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100187314 | Arrangement for and method of reducing short reads in an imaging reader - An arrangement for, and a method of, enhancing performance of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, include a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from a symbol as pixel data over a field of view, and a controller operatively connected to the imager, for mapping a virtual scan line in the field of view, for determining whether the virtual scan line extends entirely over the symbol, for remapping the virtual scan line as a remapped virtual scan line that extends entirely over the symbol upon determining that the virtual scan line extends partially over the symbol, and for decoding the pixel data that lies on the remapped virtual scan line. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100213258 | Arrangement for and method of generating uniform distributed line pattern for imaging reader - A module and an arrangement for, as well as a method of, generating a generally uniform distributed line pattern of light on a symbol to be read by image capture, include a light source for generating light along an optical axis in a distribution having different extents along intersecting directions generally perpendicular to the axis, and an optical component for receiving, and for optically modifying, the light from the light source to generate the gene rally uniform distributed line pattern of light on the symbol. The optical component includes a plurality of compound conic elements spaced apart from one another along one of the directions. Each compound conic element has a pair of conic segments for modifying the light along the one direction. A collimating lens modifies the light along the other of the directions. A solid-state imager has an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view having different extents along the intersecting directions. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100252635 | EXPOSURE CONTROL FOR MULTI-IMAGING SCANNER - A multi-imaging scanner ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110024505 | METHOD OF SETTING AMOUNT OF EXPOSURE FOR PHOTODETECTOR ARRAY IN BARCODE SCANNER - A method and apparatus for setting the amount of exposure for the photodetector array in a barcode scanner. An image is captured with the photodetector array. The type for each sub-region in the multiple sub-regions in the image captured is determined. Each sub-region in the multiple sub-regions is assigned a weight based on the type of the sub-region. The amount of exposure for the photodetector array in the barcode scanner is set automatically based on the weight for each sub-region in the multiple sub-regions. In some embodiments, the predetermined image area are repartitioned into new multiple sub-regions based on the image captured, and the amount of exposure for the photodetector array in the barcode scanner is set automatically based on the weight for each sub-region in the new multiple sub-regions. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110049240 | Barcode Scanner - A barcode scanner. A lens set receives a barcode image and includes a first plastic lens, a second plastic lens, a third plastic lens, a diaphragm, and a low-pass filter sequentially arranged along an optical axis of the lens set. The first and third plastic lenses are convex lenses. The second plastic lens is a concave lens. An imaging member is separated from the lens set by a predetermined distance. The low-pass filter is disposed between the diaphragm and the imaging member. The barcode image received by the lens set is imaged on the imaging member. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049241 | Barcode Scanner - A barcode scanner. A lens set receives a barcode image and includes a first plastic lens, a second plastic lens, a diaphragm, a third plastic lens, and a low-pass filter sequentially arranged along an optical axis of the lens set. The first and third plastic lenses comprise convex lenses. The second plastic lens comprises a concave lens. An imaging member is separated from the lens set by a predetermined distance. The low-pass filter is disposed between the third plastic lens and the imaging member. The barcode image received by the lens set is imaged on the imaging member. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073656 | Methods and Apparatus for Imaging Bar Code Scanning - Improved systems and techniques for imaging bar code processing. One or more cameras are deployed in a bar code scanner, oriented so that an imaging device of each camera is oriented such that rows of data elements in the imaging device are oriented nonorthogonally with respect to a preferred orientation of a bar code. One or more imaging devices captures bar code data representing light and dark spaces of the bar code. The captured bar code data is analyzed to create one or more rows of data completely transecting the bar code, and the rows of data are processed to generate a scan signal which is in turn processed to extract bar code data. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110073657 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A BARCODE - A method and apparatus for detecting a barcode like region contained in a target object. The method includes capturing an image of the target object, calculating a total confidence value for the captured image, and determining a presence of a barcode in the captured image based on the total confidence value, wherein the total confidence value is calculated as a function of at least one of a first, second, and third confidence values. The method of calculating the confidence values includes calculating the first confidence value based on a vertical projection signal of the barcode like region in the captured image, the second confidence value based on a horizontal projection signal of the barcode like region in the captured image, and the third confidence value based on a start and stop pattern of the barcode like region in the captured image. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110127335 | IMAGING-BASED SCANNER INCLUDING BORDER SEARCHING FOR IMAGE ACQUISITION - A method utilizing an imaging-based bar code reader to identify a desired acquisition area within a captured image frame, the desired acquisition area including a target bar code and an extent of the desired acquisition area bounded by a border featuring: identifying a region of the captured image frame corresponding to an image of the target bar code; determining a reference point within the imaged target bar code; determining a reference point within an image of the desired acquisition area; searching for an image of the border of the desired acquisition area; identifying the imaged border of the desired acquisition area; and saving in memory a portion of the captured image frame corresponding to an image within the imaged border. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110278360 | FOCUS ADJUSTMENT WITH LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE IN IMAGING SCANNER - A method and apparatus for using in an imaging scanner. The apparatus includes an illumination source, a solid-state imager, a liquid crystal device, a lens system, and a decoding circuitry. The liquid crystal device has a liquid crystal material sandwiched between two parallel plate structures. The lens system is operative to focus light reflected from the target object onto the array of photosensitive elements in the solid-state imager through the liquid crystal device. The decoding circuitry is operative to decode a barcode on the target object from the image captured by the solid-state imager. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110315773 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING HANDHELD DATA CAPTURE DEVICES - A method and apparatus for powering a handheld device. The method includes measuring a current withdrawn by the handheld device from a USB port of the handheld device. The handheld device can include a barcode reading arrangement for reading a barcode on a target object. The method also includes withdrawing a supplementary current from an energy storage element in the handheld device if the current withdrawn from the USB port reaches a threshold current value. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120104101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING BARCODE READERS - An apparatus includes (1) a first housing for housing therein a barcode reading arrangement and (2) an enclosed space for housing therein a battery configured to power the barcode reading arrangement located outside the enclosed space. The first housing includes a window made from one or more materials that has a lower flaming critical temperature than that of any material for making the enclosed space for housing the battery. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120126015 | LIGHT SEAL GASKET FOR USING IN IMAGING-BASED BARCODE READER - The light seal gasket for using in a barcode reading arrangement includes (1) a skirt region configured to surround the solid-state imager on the circuit board and having a bottom surface for making a light seal with the circuit board, (2) a baffle tube configured for aligning with an opening on the chassis and having a top surface for making a light seal with the chassis, and (3) a diaphragm region configured to be bendable when the chassis and the circuit board are pressed towards each other with the light seal gasket sandwiched in-between. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120132715 | ADAPTER SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An adapter system including an adapter unit is described herein. The adapter unit includes receptacles shaped for removably receiving at least a portion of a portable electronic device therewithin. The adapter unit further includes at least one of an image capture device and a data capture device controllable by operating at least one user interface of the portable electronic device. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120145790 | IMAGING SLOT SCANNER WITH MULTIPLE FIELD OF VIEW - An apparatus for capturing images of a target object having a barcode. The apparatus includes a portable housing configured for standing on top of a flat surface and a window on the portable housing. The apparatus also includes an imaging system configured to capture a first image of the target object within a first field of view through the window and to capture a second image of the target object within a second field of view through the window. The first field of view and the second field of view overlap with each other at a reference plane that is substantially parallel to the front face and located within a working distance of the imaging system. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120248194 | Multi-Modal One-Dimensional Barcodes - An apparatus for reading a multi-modal barcode is provided. The apparatus includes a camera, an edge detector, wherein the edge detector comprises a filter to read a secondary image, a quantization component, and a barcode processor. Also provided is a multi-modal barcode including a single-dimensional grayscale structure, wherein the structure is stretched in a perpendicular direction to its single-directional axis. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120256001 | METHOD FOR DECODING A LINEAR BAR CODE - A barcode decoding method includes obtaining a plurality of scanning lines defining a second set of scanning lines which also comprises a predetermined scanning line. Each scanning line has a first set of pixels, each identified by a first and by a second index. The pixels that are part of the second set of scanning lines define a third set of pixels and, from the pixels of the third set of pixels, it is possible to select a fourth set of pixels to construct an oversampled profile of the barcode, ordering intensity values calculated from the intensity values of the pixels of the fourth set. The pixels of the fourth set include pixels of the predetermined scanning line and further pixels of the third set that do not belong to the predetermined scanning line, to obtain a subpixel resolution that is able to decode the barcode. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120273574 | TRAVEL KIOSK - A travel kiosk with improved passport reading. The travel kiosk includes a shelf for correctly positioning a passport for reading machine readable code in the passport. A single imager reads the machine readable code in the passport and other machine readable codes in other travel documents, such as driver licenses and travel documents displayed by smart phones. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130062414 | FOCUS ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS FOR A CODE READER - A focus adjustment apparatus ( | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130075473 | DOCUMENT CAPTURE WITH IMAGING-BASED BAR CODE READERS - A method includes (1) obtaining a captured image of a document physically placed on a background having specifically designed patterns; (2) storing into a memory the captured image that includes an image of the document and an image of the background surrounding the document; and (3) analyzing the captured image to search for a boundary of the document in the captured image, where step of analyzing includes distinguishing the image of the background from the image of the document. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130082109 | DEVICES AND METHODS EMPLOYING DUAL TARGET AUTO EXPOSURE - The method includes automatically adjusting a first control parameter in a device for capturing a first plurality of images, automatically adjusting a second control parameter in the device for capturing a second plurality of images such that automatic adjustment of the first control parameter is interspersed with, separate from, and obtained generally concurrently with the automatic adjustment of the second control parameter. The adjustment of the first control parameter being determined differently compared to adjustment of the second control parameter. The method may include attempting to decode a decodable indicia utilizing one or more images of the first and second plurality of images. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130161399 | IMAGING DEVICE HAVING LIGHT FIELD SENSOR - A method of imaging a target object with an imaging reader. The method includes the following: (1) detecting light from the target object through a lens arrangement with an image sensor to generate light-field data; (2) generating a stream of image data including image data representing an expected in-focus image of the target object, and (3) processing the expected in-focus image of the target object to decode a barcode on the target object. The image sensor includes an array of photosensitive elements and an array of microlenses that overlays the array of photosensitive elements located at a focus plane of the microlens. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130181054 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING BAR-CODE ENABLED CARDS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for capturing images of barcode enabled loyalty cards, detecting the compatibility of a barcode scanner with a virtual representation of a bar-code enabled card, and for location-aware handling of virtual cards. A system configured to practice the first method outputs a template of an expected size, and presents, within the template, a real-time image, obtained via a camera, of a card having a barcode. The system takes a picture of the card and, based on a card-template size relationship, extracts an image of the barcode. A system practicing the second method outputs a stored card image for a barcode scanner, and monitors an image feed of the bar code scanner scanning the display. If an associated scanner class indicates that the barcode scanner is unable to scan the stored image of the card, the system generates an alert. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130341402 | INFORMATION CODE AND INFORMATION CODE READING APPARATUS - An information code includes a code region composed of a plurality of light-color modules and a plurality of dark-color modules. The code region includes a specified area which is preset and disables decoding of the information code by shielding light. The specified area is covered by a covering which exhibits a dark-color reflectance property when light of a first wavelength band is radiated thereto and which is transmissive to light of a second wavelength band. The first and second wavelength bands differ from each other. The light of the first wavelength band is visible light for example. Comparison between information code images imaged respectively on the light of the first and second wavelength bands makes it possible to determine whether the information code or an object with the information code is authentic. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING STATUS OF SHIPPABLE GOODS - An apparatus includes a packaging supporter including a base having a top surface, an imaging device that is oriented and adapted to capture an image of a shipping carrier disposed on the top surface, and an image processing unit operable to extract identification data from the image, create an output file including the image, and index the output file using the extracted identification data. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140001267 | INDICIA READING TERMINAL WITH NON-UNIFORM MAGNIFICATION | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140021258 | EXCEPTION HANDLING IN AUTOMATED DATA READING SYSTEMS - Disclosed are systems and methods for unassisted (i.e., customer controlled) exception handling in an automated data reader having a read zone. A first imager obtains a first image of an exception item in response to an exception generated in a read zone. An exception handling station receives the exception item, and a second imager located at the exception handling station obtains a second image of the exception item. An image processor receives the images, identities visual object recognition features from each image, and compares the features to determine whether the first and second images represent the same exception item. If so, the exception is cleared, and the item is added to a transaction list. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140076976 | SUBSTRATE MARKINGS - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided to generate markings on the side of a substrate. The markings represent information. In an embodiment, the information provided in the markings may be used to collect information during an assembly process. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140097252 | IMAGING DEVICE HAVING LIGHT FIELD IMAGE SENSOR - A method of imaging a target object with an imaging reader. The method includes the following: (1) detecting light from the target object through a lens arrangement with an image sensor to generate light-field data; (2) generating a stream of image data including image data representing an expected in-focus image of the target object, and (3) processing the expected in-focus image of the target object to decode a barcode on the target object. The image sensor includes an array of photosensitive elements and an array of microlenses that overlays the array of photosensitive elements located at a focus plane of the microlens. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140138442 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN PAPER MEDIA AND READER - The embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a system for interaction between a paper media and a reader. A 2D barcode scanning means ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140151454 | DECODER FOR BARCODES WITH ANTI-COPY FEATURE - A method for detecting reproduction of barcodes ( | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140374486 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling an Image of a Document - An optical code scanner is presented for assembling an image of a document from multiple images captured by the optical code scanner. A document is presented to the optical code scanner which captures multiple images where each image includes only a portion of the document. Once every part of the document has been captured in at least one image, the optical code scanner processes the images to generate a single image of the entire document. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150014417 | EMBEDDED BARCODES FOR DISPLAYING CONTEXT RELEVANT INFORMATION - Described herein are systems and methods employing embedded barcodes to convey supplemental information about an image, for example a motion picture. In some systems the barcodes may be subliminal because they are spliced, physically or digitally, into a movie frame shown too briefly to be consciously detectable to the human eye, but still detectable by camera sensors. Other described systems may display the barcodes in infrared or ultraviolet light, which is outside of the visible spectrum of light perceived by the human eye, but still detectable by camera sensors. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150060550 | Modular Focus System for Image Based Readers - A modular focus system for image based code readers includes swappable lens attachments enables fixed focus, manual focus, and variable focus operation from a single reader. A manual focus lens cap includes a manually adjustable focus ring to change the focus of the reader. A variable focus lens module includes a liquid lens that is manipulated by a voltage delivered via a pair of electrodes to adjust the focus of the reader. The lens attachments can be swapped out and replaced as needed. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097036 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS - An apparatus is provided including a camera; and a processing circuitry configured to: capture an image of a scanning device by using the camera; and output a first scannable item based on the captured image of the scanning device. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20160078266 | INDICIA DECODING DEVICE WITH SECURITY LOCK - A securable indicia encoding system with a lock receiving portion is disclosed herein. In one illustrative embodiment, a securable indicia decoding device may include an imaging subsystem, a memory, a processor, and a housing. The imaging subsystem may include an image sensor array and an imaging optics assembly operative for focusing an image onto the image sensor array. The memory may be capable of storing frames of image data comprising data communicated through the read-out portion of at least some of the pixels during the imaging operation. The processor may be operative for receiving one or more of the frames of image data from the data storage element and performing a decode operation for attempting to decode a decodable feature represented in at least one of the frames of image data. The housing may encapsulate the illumination subsystem and the imaging subsystem. The housing may include a lock receiving portion for receiving a security lock. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160110574 | IMAGE READER HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - An image reader can include an image sensor array. An image reader in one embodiment can include an optical system capable of directing light reflected from a target onto the image sensor array. An image reader can be used for reading a dataform. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160117537 | Apparatus for Machine Vision and Recognition and Associated Methods - An apparatus includes a system for processing of an object that has at least one surface. The object has a machine readable code on the at least one surface of the object. The apparatus further includes a reading device. The reading device is positioned to read the machine readable code on the at least one surface of the object independently of the system for processing of the object. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160125213 | STATIONARY-TYPE INFORMATION CODE READING APPARATUS - A stationary-type reading apparatus, which reads an information code, includes a case having a reading opening. An imaging unit, an image forming unit, and a reflecting unit are housed inside the case. The reflecting unit reflects light that has entered through the reading opening towards the image forming unit, the reflected light is led to a light receiving area of the imaging unit. The image forming unit prescribes a view area, which is configured by a first view area positioned between the image forming unit and the reflecting unit and a second view area positioned towards outside of the case, through the reading opening from the reflecting unit. A lower end of a reflection area of light from the reflecting unit is positioned at least at the lower end of the first view area. The image forming unit is disposed in a position off the second view area. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160132706 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL TO PROCESS VISUAL GRAPHICS CODE - The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for a mobile terminal to process a visual graphics code. The method mainly comprises: obtaining a digital image recorded by the mobile terminal; analyzing the digital image to obtain a visual graphics code in the digital image; decoding the visual graphics code and classifying decoded information obtained after decoding; and processing the decoded information according to the classification of the decoded information. The present invention can achieve an effect that the mobile terminal can adaptively recognize and process various types of visual graphics codes, and greatly enhance the ability for the mobile terminal to intelligently process a visual graphics code, thereby improving the function of the mobile terminal, and causing the mobile terminal to meet the need of a user better. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160162907 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND AUTHENTICATING A TAG - The invention relates to a system ( | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160188940 | RECONFIGURABLE SLED FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A reconfigurable sled for a mobile device with camera is provided. The reconfigurable sled may be moved into different configurations in order to facilitate either normal or specialized use. For example, in a first configuration, the mobile device's camera is unobstructed and imaging may proceed normally. In a second configuration, on the other hand, the camera's imaging direction may be repositioned by a reflective element in the camera's optical path. The reflective element provides feedback to the mobile device via visible markings that may be imaged by the camera and detected by the mobile device. If the mobile device determines that the mirror is in the optical path, then the mobile device may respond to accommodate the mirror and enable a function, like reading an indicium. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160379027 | FIXED POSITION READER OF CODED INFORMATION AND CAMERA BASED CHECKOUT SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A reader contains a housing with a window having a peripheral rim. The housing has a device for reading coded information which generates a field projecting through the window towards the outside of the housing, and has a device for visually indicating the result to a user. The visual indication device generates an indication appearing substantially at least on the window, on a portion of the peripheral rim of the window, or on a portion of the housing adjoining laterally the peripheral rim of the window. The housing portion is at least on the left side, right side, or below the window. Additionally, a camera based checkout security system includes at least a checkout security camera and a fixed position reader of coded information. The checkout security camera generates a camera field of view directed towards the window of the fixed position reader of coded information. | 12-29-2016 |
