Class 235/454 - Optical

Subclass of Class 235 - Registers
Definition: Subject matter wherein the coded indicia on the record is
No. of patents: 2031
Last issue date: 05/29/2012

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8186592	Universal stand for indicia readers A universal stand for holding a reading device that collects and processes machine readable data comprising: a base adapted for placement on a surface for providing holding stability for the reading device; a cradle arm having a flange portion and a cradle portion; ...	05/29/2012
8181876	Methods and systems for forming images of moving optical codes A method aligns a second image of an object taken at a second time with a first image taken at a first time, wherein the object experiences motion relative to an imager between the first and second times. The images are formed of sets of pixels arranged horizontally...	05/22/2012
8172142	System, method and apparatus for placing and updating information in a personal digital electronic device for communication to a bar code scanner A personal digital electronic device is provided with two enhancements, namely (a) an IR receiver and associated circuitry and software/firmware for mimicking a laser scanner operation, so that information existing in physical form with an associated bar code may be...	05/08/2012
8172141	Laser beam despeckling devices A multi-stage laser beam despeckling device including a first laser beam despeckling module for optically multiplexing an input laser beam into a temporal/spatial coherence-reduced output laser beam; and a second laser beam despeckling module, optically coupled to t...	05/08/2012
8172143	Code reading device Provided is a code reading device capable of reducing a time from start of reading of a symbol code until a decoded result is transmitted to an external device. The code reading device includes first and second CPUs that access a shared memory, an imaging element th...	05/08/2012
8167206	Reader for reading computer-generated lithograms A reader for reading computer-generated individualized holograms which are written into a storage medium, having a light source for generating a light beam, a recording means for acquiring image data generated by the light beam by illuminating the individualized hol...	05/01/2012
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
8162220	Product provided with a coding pattern and apparatus and method for reading the pattern A product and method for decoding information is provided. The product includes a sensor for detecting a plurality of marks on a surface to obtain associated mark location data, at least a first group of the plurality of marks being arranged on the surface so as to ...	04/24/2012
8162219	System and method for logo identification and verification A system for automatically identifying a logo or trademark applied to a device and verifying that the logo or trademark is acceptably identifies a compatible device. The system uses an optical imager to capture optical images of the target device and a microcontroll...	04/24/2012
8141781	Laser light beam scanning device for reading coded information and scanning optical element for such device A laser light beam scanning device for reading coded information includes an emission source of a laser light beam, an optical element for scanning the laser light beam on a support containing coded information, an optical element for collecting the light coming fro...	03/27/2012
8141780	System and method for data card emulation An improved system and method for data card emulation is provided that enables a single data card to emulate any one of multiple data cards. The data card includes an improved system and method for conveying data involving pulsed light that can read a barcode and ca...	03/27/2012
8132729	Sensing device A sensing device is disclosed. The sensing device includes a coded data sensor, a barcode sensor and a processor. The coded data sensor senses coded data portions disposed on respective positions on a surface of a product item. Each code data portion encodes an iden...	03/13/2012
8132730	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 ima...	03/13/2012
8132728	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 d...	03/13/2012
8127993	Reflection type encoder, scale thereof and method for producing scale A reflection type encoder, which receives a plurality of light-receiving signals from a single scale, includes a light source, a scale having a plurality of patterns formed thereon to which light is irradiated from the light source, and a light-receiving element for...	03/06/2012
8127994	Contactless sensing device An improved contactless sensing device comprises a cover plate, a case, a base, a light-guiding module, a printed circuit board, and two lateral plates. When the sensing device senses a credit card containing a specific tag, a plurality of second light-emitting elem...	03/06/2012
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
8118225	Device and method for detecting and/or recognizing markings in/at/on transparent marking carriers The invention relates to a device for detecting and/or recognizing markings, in particular for manual handling, comprising a camera for recording a marking and at least one illumination device for illuminating a marking, characterized in that, for detecting and/or r...	02/21/2012
8113427	Methods and apparatus for automated product identification in point of sale applications Systems and techniques for product identification using terahertz radiation detection. An area of interest is illuminated with radiation in the terahertz frequency range and terahertz radiation reflected from objects within the area of interest is detected and a det...	02/14/2012
8109441	System and method for encoding and decoding data and references to data in machine-readable graphical codes A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference ident...	02/07/2012
8100329	Method of interacting with printed substrate A method of interacting with a printed substrate. The comprises the steps of: interacting with the substrate using an optically imaging pen having a nib; optically imaging target elements and coded data; calculating a position of the nib; and generating digital ink ...	01/24/2012
8096474	Method for decoding data Disclosed is a method for decoding data that is encoded on a medium in a two-dimensional arrangement of code symbol marks (12). According to said method, orientation symbol marks (7) are disposed in several rows and several columns such that a grid of ...	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
8096473	Optical reader for reading identification codes on optical discs An optical reader comprises a housing, at least one light source inside the housing and an image sensor whose terminus is inside the housing. The housing has a longitudinal axis and a disc-receiving portion for receiving an optical disc so that the optical disc is c...	01/17/2012
8096475	Handheld data capture terminal operable in different data capture modes depending on terminal orientation A data capture terminal for, and a method of, automatically capturing data from targets, employ a handheld housing orientable by a human operator in different orientations relative to the targets; a data capture system, preferably including a plurality of actuatable...	01/17/2012
8091787	Processing system for digitizing freehand graphics A processing system for digitizing a freehand graphic created by an optically imaging pen. The processing system is configured for: receiving digital ink representing interaction of the pen with a surface having a position-coding pattern printed thereon, the digital...	01/10/2012
8083146	Optical code reading system and method for processing multiple resolution representations of an image An optical code reading system includes an imaging engine having an illuminating assembly for illuminating a potential target area; an imaging assembly including an imaging sensor for acquiring a native image of a potential target area; and circuitry for converting ...	12/27/2011
8079521	Fractional down-sampling in imaging barcode scanners A method of improving the performance of an imaging reader includes (1) illuminating a symbol by projecting illuminating light on the symbol from the imaging reader, (2) capturing return light form the symbol as pixel data over a two-dimensional field of view of a s...	12/20/2011
8061610	System and method for employing color illumination and color filtration in a symbology reader This invention provides a system and method for employing and analyzing images that are illuminated in different colors depending upon the type of illumination being employed. In an illustrative embodiment, a color image sensor is used to acquire images of subjects ...	11/22/2011
8061612	Code symbol reading apparatus A housing is mounted on a counter on which a basket for containing a commodity to be purchased is placed and is disposed at a position where it confronts an operator. A read window confronting a read area of a code symbol attached to a commodity is disposed on the f...	11/22/2011
8061611	Barcode pattern A method of encoding information in a document using a plurality of marks (104), the information comprising first data and second data, the method comprising the steps of encoding the first data using a first plurality of arrays of modulated marks disposed in...	11/22/2011
8056805	PDA compatible text scanner An optical text scanning device compatible with a small handheld computer such as a personal digital assistant (PDA). The scanning device allows for a clear view of the text that is scanned simultaneous to the scanning process so that the operator can continuously a...	11/15/2011
8056807	Light projecting apparatus of scanner module A light projecting apparatus of a scanner module, including: a substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), positioned on the substrate and adapted to generate a plurality of incident beams; a diffusion plate, corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, adapt...	11/15/2011
8056806	Machine-readable symbol reader and method employing an ultracompact light concentrator with adaptive field of view An optoelectronic reader for reading machine-readable symbol such as barcode symbols employs a detection subsystem having an RX concentrator. The detection subsystem may include an N-tuple RX concentrator. The RX concentrator may define an optical path for light to ...	11/15/2011
8033467	Portable optical card readers A device for reading optical data cards. This device includes a shuttle mounted on shuttle tracks within the device housing. The shuttle is configured to move back and forth on the shuttle tracks driven by the shuttle motor. A card loader allows optical data cards t...	10/11/2011
8020770	Display method and display apparatus A display method and display apparatus. Shooting a physical medium generates a captured image from the physical medium. An image pattern on the physical medium, which includes an identification code and binary indicators, is scanned. The identification code identifi...	09/20/2011
8006905	Method of reducing noise in an optically read image using an optical collection device A system and method of reading an indicia and rejecting ambient light is disclosed. An imaging signal and an ambient signal are received by the system where the imaging signal corresponds to indicia information and a first portion of the ambient light, and the ambie...	08/30/2011
8002185	Decoupled applications for printed materials Interactive digital content for printed materials is provided using applications executing in a smart pen computing system. The applications and the printed materials may be developed by separate entities but appear well integrated from the perspective of a user of ...	08/23/2011
8002184	Bi-optical imaging point-of-transaction workstation with recessed upright window A bi-optical workstation has dual windows and an imaging reader for electro-optically reading indicia on targets to be processed at the workstation through at least one of the windows. An upright window of the workstation is protected from scratching and/or contamin...	08/23/2011
7997490	Handheld scanner for coded surfaces A swipe scanner for scanning a graphic image printed on a surface. The surface has a position-coding pattern imposed with the graphic image. The swipe scanner comprises: (a) a first image sensor positioned for imaging portions of the surface during a swipe of the su...	08/16/2011

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