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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7997489 | Countertop-based digital image capture and processing system having an illumination subsystem employing a single array of LEDs disposed behind an illumination focusing lens structure integrated within the imaging window, for generating a field of visible illumination highly confined below the field A countertop-mounted digital image capture and processing system that includes a housing having an imaging window with an illumination-focusing lens component integrated therewithin. The area-type image formation and detection subsystem, also disposed in the housing... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7997491 | Thin film transistor liquid crystal display barcodes A color-based content encoding system is provided that includes providing a color-containing image from an electronic device display including a fixed pixel grid, wherein the color-containing image includes a plurality of color pixels on the fixed pixel grid, each o... | 08/16/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7975923 | Optical signature system and method A system and method for creating a unique optical signature that uses a plurality of optical signature chambers containing fluids having differing optical properties, for example differing indices of refraction, that produce different individual optical signatures f... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971789 | Document with indexes A document with indexes is constructed by printing plural pixels and divided into plural areas. Each of the areas has plural indexes respectively consisting of a group of indexing dots to represent an area code corresponding to the area. The indexes and the pixels h... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971790 | Laser pointer with controllable pattern and size of projected image A laser pointer includes a human-machine interface disposed above the housing for users to control components inside the housing to decide patterns and size of the projecting image. The components consist of a frequency/phase control module, a driving energy control... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967205 | Optical reading device with programmable parameter control A data reader system comprising an optical reader for reading symbol indicia and producing a symbol signal representative of the symbol indicia; a memory device for storing parameter data specific to the optical reader; and a processor for controlling: the optical r... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967206 | Functional aiming system for an automatic data collection device, such as an image acquisition device An automatic data collection device is provided for reading barcodes, matrix codes, stacked codes, or other machine-readable symbol. The data collection device generates an aiming beam that serves a dual purpose of target locating and data acquisition, such as data ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963445 | Arrangement for and method of suppressing electromagnetic radiation interference in an imaging reader An imager in an imaging reader captures light from a target, generates image data from the captured light, and generates a pixel clock signal having a pixel clock frequency in synchronism with the image data. A controller is connected via an electrical conductor to ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963444 | Arrangement for and method of guiding an operator to move an imaging reader to an optimum reading position An operator is guided to move an imaging reader to an optimum reading position in which to read a symbol by image capture. Optimum image capture occurs substantially at an imaging plane of an imaging assembly, and the operator is visually guided so that the symbol i... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959081 | Method of imaging a coding pattern with replicated local tag data in each tag A method of imaging a coding pattern disposed on a surface of a substrate. The method comprises the steps of: (a) operatively positioning an optical reader relative to the surface and capturing an image of a portion of the coding pattern; (b) sampling and decoding l... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7938330 | Methods and execution programs for reading and displaying a two-dimensional code A method for reading and displaying a two-dimensional code is to enable the display of digital information with high cell density and to enable an accurate reading of digital information, while responding to the various conditions. An image pattern that can be disti... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7934654 | Method of associating recorded audio with position A method of enabling recorded audio to be associated with a position on a surface. The surface has coded data printed thereon. The coded data is indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface. The method comprises the steps of: (i) interacting with the surfac... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934655 | Input arrangement for controlling electronic device An input arrangement for controlling an electronic device. The arrangement comprises a substrate have a position-coding pattern printed thereon. The position-coding pattern codes first and second sets of absolute positions on spatially separate areas of the substrat... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934656 | Digitizing system having printed base, imaging pen and relay device A system for digitizing a freehand graphic. The system comprises: a base including a surface; a position-coding pattern printed on the surface with first and second areas. The system further comprises an optically imaging pen including for detecting a position in th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7926721 | Processing scheme for an indicia reader An apparatus for collecting and processing information bearing indicia (IBI) comprising: a converter for converting light reflected off an IBI into IBI signals representative of the converted light; and, at least one processor adapted for: running at least one appli... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7913909 | Point of sale datacode reading apparatus and real-time display 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... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909254 | Document with indexes and associated document reader system A document with indexes and associated document reader system. The document is constructed by printing plural pixels and divided into plural areas. Each of the areas has plural indexes respectively consisting of a group of indexing dots to represent an area code cor... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909253 | Image detection system and methods An image detections system comprising an image detection system configured to detect images. The system also comprises a controller that synchronizes the image detection system to capture a reflected laser beam over a first integration time and to capture an environ... | 03/22/2011 |
