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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181871 | Encoded information reading terminal with wireless path selection capability A portable encoded information reading (EIR) terminal for incorporation in a data collection system can comprise a terminal module communicatively coupled to a wireless interface module via a wired interface. The terminal module can include a central processing unit... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177134 | Multiple range indicia reader with single trigger actuation A method of operating an indicia reader for reading information bearing indicia (IBI) positioned in a field of view of the reader includes: transmitting a first laser light beam adapted for scanning an IBI on a target located a first distance from the indicia reader... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8162218 | Using a 2D imager for rastering scanning A method of operating an optical reader having a 2D image sensor array having an array of rows and columns of pixels comprising the steps of: (a) configuring the image sensor array to output a select set of pixels; (b) capturing an image; (c) outputting the pixel da... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157177 | Indicia reading system with improved battery charging Embodiments of an indicia reading system comprise a terminal and a cradle that communicate via wireless technology and are configured to charge a battery in the terminal using power supplied by a host device when the terminal is operated in a presentation mode. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157168 | Data collection device and network having radio signal responsive operation A data collection device can include at least one of a bar code reader unit, an RFID reader unit, and a card reader unit. A data collection device can be operative to receive and process radio signals. A data collection device can be configured so that operation of ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8146820 | Image reader having image sensor array The invention features a system and method to automatically focus an image reader using a single frame of image data. The method comprises exposing sequentially a plurality of rows of pixels in the image sensor. The method further comprising varying in incremental s... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146819 | Indicia reading terminal having image sensor and variable lens assembly There is described an image sensor based indicia reading terminal comprising a variable setting imaging lens having a first setting at which the terminal has a first plane of optimum focus and a second setting at which the terminal has a second plane of optimum focu... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146817 | Reading apparatus having partial frame operating mode A method for decoding a decodable symbol using an optical reader having a 2D image sensor that is configured to operate in a partial frame capture operating mode. In a partial frame operating mode, the reader clocks out and captures at least one partial frame of ima... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144202 | Apparatus, system, and method of use of imaging assembly on mobile terminal A system for collecting data comprising a mobile terminal for capturing a plurality of frames of image data, the mobile terminal having a first imaging assembly and a second imaging assembly, the first imaging assembly for capturing a first frame of image data repre... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141784 | Encoded information reading terminal with user-configurable multi-protocol wireless communication interface An encoded information reading (EIR) terminal can comprise a microprocessor electrically coupled to a system bus, a memory communicatively coupled to the microprocessor, an encoded information reading (EIR) device, and a wireless communication interface. The EIR dev... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8127992 | Optical reading device with programmable LED control An apparatus comprising: a sensor array having rows of pixels which are exposed to symbol indicia, wherein the sensor array generates a sync signal; an aiming pattern generator for producing an aiming pattern superimposed on the symbol indicia; a processor which uti... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123132 | Optical reader having an imager There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including ima... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8121440 | Imaging apparatus having imaging assembly There is described in one embodiment an imaging apparatus having an image sensor, and a plurality of operating states. Operation of the imaging apparatus can be differentiated between the operating states. In one operating state, the imaging apparatus can capture a ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8108317 | System and method for restricting access to a terminal A method for authenticating data comprising the steps of: providing data to a first device having at least two initial cryptographic keys; generating authentication information required to authenticate the data utilizing the at least two initial cryptographic keys; ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104686 | Apparatus comprising image sensor An apparatus having an image sensor is provided. An image sensor of the apparatus can include a two dimensional image sensor. A lens assembly can be provided in combination with an image sensor. In one aspect, an apparatus can attempt to decode a decodable symbol re... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8098237 | Stylus for data collection devices A data collection device having a touch pad, supported by a housing, for receiving input from a stylus having a first end adapted to interact with the touch pad so as to input data through movement of the first end relative to the touch pad and a second end having a... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096472 | Image sensor assembly for optical reader There is described an optical assembly. In one aspect, the optical assembly can be used in an optical reader. In another aspect, the optical assembly can include a support for supporting various components. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8087590 | Indicia reading terminal including frame quality evaluation processing There is described an indicia reading terminal that can be operative to capture a succession of frames of image data and that can be operative so that a certain frame of the succession of frames is subject to quality evaluation processing where a result of the quali... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083149 | Annotation of optical images on a mobile device A method of operating an image reader comprising the steps of: converting light reflected from a target into image data utilizing an image sensor; storing the image data in a display buffer; displaying the image on a display; annotating the displayed image by the op... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083148 | Indicia reading terminal including frame processing There is described an indicia reading terminal that can be operative to process a frame of image data for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. A frame can be a frame that is among a succession of frames for subjecting to processing subsequent to and during a ti... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074887 | Optical reader having a plurality of imaging modules The invention in one embodiment is an optical reader having a plurality of imaging modules. In one method for operating a multiple imaging module reader of the invention, a second frame of image data captured via actuation of a second imaging module is automatically... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8038066 | Laser scanner with deformable lens A scanning apparatus comprises a laser source adapted to emit a beam along an axis and illuminate a target, a detector adapted to receive light of varying intensities scattered from the target and convert the light into a signal, and a controller operatively associa... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038054 | Method of using an indicia reader A method of completing a transaction including the steps of: a customer remotely ordering a product from a provider; the provider sending an indicia to the customer, the indicia being representative of the product ordered; the provider sending authentication data to... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8027096 | Focus module and components with actuator polymer control A focus module containing a boundary element and a focus element. The focus element includes a fluid and a deformable membrane, with the fluid being entrapped between the boundary element and the deformable membrane. The focus module also includes a pressure element... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8027095 | Control systems for adaptive lens Systems and methods for controlling a fluid lens in a data collection device. One or more micropump control systems are used to control one or more fluid lenses. The micropump control systems are used to change volume and/or pressure within the fluid lens system, ch... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025233 | Data collection system having EIR terminal interface node A network accessible node that facilitates management of a fleet of portable communication devices (EIR terminal), including portable data terminals and/or barcode readers, by directing performance of software upgrade and/or configuration update actions by one or mo... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025232 | Indicia reading apparatus having image sensing and processing circuit There is provided in one embodiment an indicia reading apparatus with enhanced functionality which can filter image data prior to the capture of image data into an image frame memory for further processing. In one aspect the indicia reading apparatus can have an ima... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016196 | Decoder board for an optical reader utilizing a plurality of imaging formats The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the inventio... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011596 | Machine readable 2D symbology printable on demand An optically readable two dimensional symbology employed to encode a string of characters belonging to a source string alphabet. The two dimensional symbol can comprise an ordered plurality of printable elements. The printable elements can be arranged in a rectangul... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011580 | Terminal including imaging assembly A terminal includes a housing, a touch screen, and an imaging assembly. The imaging assembly in one embodiment is disposed in the housing so that an imaging axis extends externally from the housing. The imaging assembly can be utilized for capture of images disposed... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8004835 | Portable data terminal internal support structure A portable device assembly comprising a first housing portion defining a plurality of a snap retention features, a frame that supports electrical components, and a second housing portion secured to the frame with fasteners. The frame has a plurality of snap features... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002188 | Method utilizing digital picture taking optical reader having hybrid monochrome and color image sensor 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... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002187 | Device and system for processing image data representing bar codes A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be dispos... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7992784 | Method for reading symbol indicia A method of reading indicia having encrypted data provided therein comprising the steps of: scanning indicia utilizing an indicia reader; recognizing the presence of encrypted data in the indicia; retrieving an appropriate encryption key for decrypting the encrypted... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988052 | Optical reader having an imager There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including ima... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7987979 | Data collection device enclosure An enclosure for housing a portable data transfer device, such as a bar code scanner, data collection device, or other equipment, for use in environments requiring a certain level of cleanliness, for protection against transmission of infection or merely dust or dir... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984855 | Indicia reading apparatus having image sensing and processing circuit A TTR time of a reading apparatus can also be reduced by designing an apparatus to exhibit a certain timing relationship between a receipt of a trigger signal and/or more of image capture and decoding. An apparatus in one embodiment can be configured to continuously... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984226 | Method for sensing and auto switching between two USB input ports to a single port on the PDA Routing circuitry for automatically routing either a first set of USB signals derived from an Ethernet local area network (LAN) at an Ethernet connector or a second set of USB signals derived from a USB host at a USB connector to an output connector which can interf... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967190 | Patient care indicia reader system A health care service (HCS) network comprising a hand held optical reader for reading a target having information bearing indicia provided thereon and generating therefrom a decoded out indicia data message to a base unit which receives the message and transmits the... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7946493 | Wireless bar code transaction device A cellular camera telephone includes: a photosensor for capturing an image of a target; at least one illumination source for projecting an aiming pattern to a bar code indicia in the target and illuminating the bar code indicia for image capture; a processor for dec... | 05/24/2011 |
