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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109442 | Optical reader quality factor A method and apparatus for generating and applying quality factors (QFs) to an optical reader. After an optical reader is calibrated, a mid-range gray scale level is selected and scanned. The reader outputs digital numbers (DNs) that are generated for all the pixels... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104684 | Bar code made of electronic paper There is provided a bar code made of electronic paper. A bar code made of electronic paper according to an aspect of the invention may include: one or more e-paper stacks having a plurality of pieces of e-paper each having an entire surface displaying black, white o... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096476 | Article sales data processing apparatus An article sales data processing apparatus comprises a first reading unit configured to read an article identification code from a first medium attached to an article, a second reading unit configured to read the article identification code from a second medium atta... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079522 | Barcode device Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8066187 | Methods and systems for network configuration Network and device configuration systems and methods are described. In an embodiment, a first user interface configured to receive from a user configuration information regarding a first network provided. Program code stored in computer accessible memory is configur... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066186 | Confidentiality packaging system A packaging system uses marked, specially designed packaging to enable confidential purchasing of consumer goods. Products having a first configuration normally labeled for sale are convertible into a second configuration which conceals the identity of the goods, ot... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8033469 | Apparatus for performing multimedia-based data transmission and associated method An apparatus for performing multimedia-based data transmission includes an image capturing device and a processing circuit. The image capturing device is a peripheral device for a user to capture images. In addition, in a situation where the apparatus is utilized as... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033468 | Apparatus, method and system for an image scanner with differential panning An image scanner apparatus, method and system to scan a bar code or other optical code using an image capture device where the blurring associated with the movement of the bar code pass the image scanner is reduced or eliminated by using differential panning of the ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028914 | Laminated material having recorded information thereon, article to which the same is affixed, information reading method, and information reading apparatus A laminated material on which information is recorded is provided. The laminated material includes a microsphere fixing layer in which many transparent microspheres are arranged and buried with parts thereof exposed, a reflection layer disposed at almost the focus p... | 10/04/2011 |
| 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 |
| 8010408 | Packetized advertising utilizing information indicia A method and system for packetized advertising carried out with machine readable and decodable information indicia, where the packetized advertisements are formed by associating any combination of a plurality of products and services with the information indicia. In... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7988050 | System, method and apparatus for processing an embedded barcode A document management system including an information processing apparatus having an interface to receive an input selecting one of a plurality of image processing services. The information processing apparatus also generates machine-readable instructions based on t... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988049 | System and method for calibrating a vending apparatus A system and method for calibrating a vending apparatus is provided. A vertical base reference position of a selector arm is stored, wherein the vertical base reference position corresponds to one of a plurality of rows in a cylindrical storage device. A horizontal ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988051 | XML printer system with RFID capability An XML system is configured to print bar code labels, tags, tickets, cards, or other media, and/or encode RFID devices embedded in media, based upon an extensible markup language (XML) input data stream. The XML system includes a computer system operatively coupled ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7975925 | Cartridge reader that accepts data cartridges both in and out of data cartridge cases A cartridge reader device includes an RFID unit that reads cartridge memory (CM) data from an RFID tag of a data cartridge, a bar code unit that reads a bar code of the data cartridge, and a housing that encloses the RFID unit and the bar code unit. The housing defi... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7975924 | Computer generated bookmarks for scanning and transmission to platform aggregator or search engine to add additional information to printed material Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of conveying information related to a printed publication. A label having a readable code for attachment to or insertion into a printed publication is used. A reader adapted to read the code on the label or insert... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7967208 | System, method and computer program product for marking an article of manufacture with a supplemental identifier A system, method and computer program product are provided for marking an article of manufacture. After marking an article of manufacture with a first identifier that describes at least one aspect of the article, such article is further marked with a supplemental id... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967207 | Bar code data entry device Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963446 | Bar code device Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959082 | XML system An XML system is configured to print bar code labels, tags, tickets, cards, or other media, and/or encode RFID devices embedded in media, based upon an extensible markup language (XML) input data stream. The XML system includes a computer system having a memory subs... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7959083 | XML printer system An XML processing system for use in a barcode printer apparatus includes a computer system operatively coupled to the barcode printer apparatus. The computer system further includes an XML processor configured to receive, parse, and process an XML input data stream ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7954718 | Method of integrating barcode information and extended display identification data A method of integrating barcode information and EDID firstly inputs barcode information and temporarily stores the information in a first storage device; reads a pre-stored barcode rule and a pre-stored check code from a second storage device, wherein the barcode ru... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950580 | Membership cards A code carrier, on which multiple barcodes corresponding to independent entities are printed or stored, is disclosed. The barcodes are arranged on the code carrier and angled such that a barcode reader may individually read a desired barcode and the barcodes are sur... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7946490 | Computerized card production equipment An apparatus and method for manipulating images is disclosed. In one embodiment according to the invention, a method for manipulating images comprises: displaying for manipulation at a browser-based user interface a graphical representation of at least a portion of ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7942328 | Method for data interchange A method for data interchange includes summing up data associated with an electronic document to provide summed up data, representing the summed up data as one or more bar codes, and returning the one or more bar codes for display and data capture via a bar code sca... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942329 | Method for providing user feedback in an autoidentification system An optical barcode and/or RFID reader having at least two sets of illuminating LEDs that are directed toward a target object to reflect whether the barcode and/or RFID reading was successful or unsuccessful. The reader is provided with a set of red LEDs and a set of... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938331 | Method and system for anti-counterfeit barcode label Described are a system and a method for anti-counterfeit barcode labels. The system may include an automatic identification symbol reader obtaining item data and a first spectral signature data; a spectral signature reader obtaining a second spectral signature data ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931199 | Computerized card production equipment An apparatus and method for manipulating images is disclosed. In one embodiment according to the invention, a method for manipulating images comprises: displaying for manipulation at a browser-based user interface a graphical representation of at least a portion of ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7905410 | Automated tunnel-type scanning system enabling automated tracking and identification of packages transported therethrough An automated tunnel-type scanning system arranged about a conveyor belt structure, including: a tunnel structure arranged about a conveyor belt structure for transporting packages; an omni-directional bar code symbol scanning subsystem; a package detection and dimen... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905409 | Print medium feature encoding and decoding Techniques are disclosed for encoding and decoding codes, such as bar codes, containing a plurality of features, such as bars and spaces of varying widths. In one aspect of the present invention, techniques are provided for encoding information in an arbitrary-lengt... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7900837 | Optical fiber paper reader Techniques for authenticating certificates of authenticity (COAs) are discussed. The techniques provide for a simplified authentication system that is easily utilized in a field setting. In described embodiments, COAs are attached to or otherwise associated with goo... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7878399 | Systems and methods for acquiring media assets In one aspect, the invention provides a device for facilitating the acquisition of media assets. In some embodiments, the device includes: a housing; a USB connector projecting outwardly from an end of the housing; a card reader housed in the housing; non-volatile m... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7861933 | Methods and systems for network configuration Network and device configuration systems and methods are described. In an embodiment, a first user interface configured to receive from a user configuration information regarding a first network provided. Program code stored in computer accessible memory is configur... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857219 | Imaging reader target object finder system A method and apparatus for reading a target object with an image reader that includes an illumination source that illuminates an area corresponding to an indicia area when the imager is acting within an operating range of the indicia, a two-dimensional array sensor ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854383 | Image forming apparatus, and image forming method An image forming apparatus has a generating unit that generates an identifier image according to a print command received from an outside and an image forming unit that forms, on a recording medium, an image based on the print command and the identifier image genera... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7845558 | Accessing financial accounts with 3D bar code A three dimensional (3d) bar code can be affixed to a financial instrument (e.g., the credit card) sent to a consumer. Upon receiving the financial instrument, the consumer can acquire an image of the 3D bar code with an image capture device (e.g., a camera) of a mo... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7823784 | Barcode creation apparatus, barcode creation method and program The barcode creation apparatus which creates a barcode read in by a prescribed terminal device, comprises: a function specification device which specifies a function which allows the terminal device to startup when the barcode is read in, from a plurality of functio... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7819325 | Method of calibration data transfer Calibration data transfer systems are described for use in conjunction with, for example, automotive components such as but not limited to transmission systems. The systems employ devices, such as but not limited to barcode systems such as 2D barcodes, radio frequen... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815117 | Method and apparatus for counterfeiting protection The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for protecting against counterfeit products and for methods and apparatus for providing counterfeiting protection for an object. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) accessing an object in... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7798408 | Apparatus and methods for controlling an imager A method of controlling an imager in a portable data collection device. A plurality of data structures are created with each containing a set of values for controlling an exposure process of an imager in a portable data collection device. One of the plurality of dat... | 09/21/2010 |
