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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8387883 | Bar code imagers Bar code imagers and methods of operating bar code imagers are described herein. One method includes selectively illuminating a portion of an axicon optical element of a bar code imager device, forming, by the axicon optical element in response to the selective illu... | 03/05/2013 |
| 8251291 | Rotational bar code orientation sensor A rotational bar code is presented. The rotational bar code includes a structure at least a portion of which includes a cylindrical surface having at least one of an outward-facing surface and an inward-facing surface, and a plurality of vertically-oriented symbols ... | 08/28/2012 |
| 7398928 | Coded target and photogrammetry method using such targets A coded target used in photogrammetry, the target being circular and including at least two concentric coding rings with at least two equal angular sectors, arranged around a central area including a central disk with a uniform color surrounded by a ring with a comp... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7380717 | System and method for compensating for bar code image distortions The present invention generally relates to a system and method for modifying bars for applying to a non-flat, or irregular surface. A bar code symbol is created for and read from a non-flat or irregular surface by compensating for distortions caused by the non-flat ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380721 | Low-cost compact bar code sensor A barcode sensor package has an optical emitter circuit and an optical detector circuit which are formed as one or more integrated optical circuits disposed in a housing which has a reading surface and one or more apertures located between the optical emitter and de... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7334739 | Rotationally symmetric coded data Coded data for disposal on or in a surface, the coded data being arranged in accordance with at least one layout having n-fold rotational symmetry about a center of rotation, where n is at least two, the layout including n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutio... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334261 | Machine post-launch configuration and option upgrade with master key By providing a secure EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) device or other non-volatile memory (NVM) in an arrangement of a master key system operation key (SOK) plus any subsequently installed SOK to control the configurable machine option a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325741 | Enhanced system management and user assistance through software monitoring A data utilization installation has various components such as a management computer, a mobile computer system, an access point, a printer, and application software. The management system collects status information from the components, and evaluates whether the com... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311259 | Bar code reader and method of reading of bar code A bar code reader includes a first circuit board on which a photodiode, which receives light reflected from a bar code, is installed and a second circuit board on which a processing unit that processes a signal output from the photodiode. The position at which the f... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7237340 | Multi-tasking utility tool A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second e... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7209575 | Method for visual inspection of printed matter on moving lids A method for visual inspection of printed matter on moving lids is disclosed. An associated visual inspection system is also disclosed. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205774 | Microwave readable dielectric barcode Presented is a system and method for reading a microwave readable barcode formed from a pattern of dielectric material. The dielectric pattern creates a strong microwave contrast with the surrounding media selectively resonating with or scattering an interrogating m... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182247 | Coded surface with function flags A region having coded data thereon, wherein at least some of the coded data includes data indicative of a functional attribute of a part of the region. A sensing device for use with such a region, the sensing device for sensing and reacting to data indicative of a f... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7140045 | Method and system for user information verification A system and method for authenticating users based on personal information. The personal information may include age-related data where the users are interested in receiving age-restricted content. The personal information may include an address and a permission req... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124947 | Self-clocking n,k code word without start or stop A referenceless self-clocking (n,k) bar code word allows conveyance of information without the need of any start and/or stop code pattern or other reference; a code word pattern is repeated at least in part without space therebetween according to a given n,k coding ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118482 | Game system using game cards and game machine A game system includes a plurality of game cards, a game cartridge and a game machine. Each game card visually portrays a figure of a character, stores ability data for the character, and mechanically readably records an identification code and individuality express... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108192 | Rotationally symmetric tags Machine-readable coded data disposed on or in a substrate in accordance with a layout, and method of generating such coded data The layout has at least order n rotational symmetry, where n is at least two, and includes n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106889 | Image analysis systems and devices for use therewith An image analysis system for automated reading of printed multi-character codes, for example on antibiotic susceptibility testing disks, makes use of an orientation means, for example an underline printed beneath the code, to bring the code or its image into canonic... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103781 | OPTICAL DISK, AN OPTICAL DISK BARCODE FORMING METHOD, AN OPTICAL DISK REPRODUCTION APPARATUS, A MARKING FORMING APPARATUS, A METHOD OF FORMING A LASER MARKING ON AN OPTICAL DISK, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL DISK Disclosed is an optical disk barcode forming method wherein, as information to be barcoded, position information for piracy prevention, which is a form of ID, is coded as a barcode and is recorded by laser trimming on a reflective film in a PCA area of an optical di... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7017826 | Machine readable coded data with target features Machine-readable coded data disposed on or in a substrate. The coded data includes a plurality of layouts, each having n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about a center of rotation. Each layout encodes a first codeword formed from a sequence of n ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014123 | Machine readable coded data with distributed encoding Machine-readable coded data disposed on or in a substrate. The coded data includes a plurality of layouts located in a region, each layout having n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about a center of rotation. Each layout encoding a first codeword ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994261 | Support for a cartridge for transferring an electronically readable item of information from the cartridge to an electronic circuit A support for a medication cartridge provided with one or more electronically readable items of information carrying areas is disclosed. The support disclosed has a number of closely spaced mutually electrically insulated conductors embedded in an electrically insul... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989816 | Methods and systems for providing human/computer interfaces Providing interaction between a user with remote data stored on a network is disclosed. A physical medium has at least one hot spot encoded with linking data enabling access to remote data. The linking data is encoded according to a spectral encoding scheme. At leas... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6981152 | Smart card security information configuration and recovery system A smart card security information configuration and recovery system provides a secure Web site and server that allows smart card users to easily create and obtain smart cards and passwords. The client program accesses the smart card inserted into the client computer... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969003 | Method and apparatus for extending operating range of bar code scanner Briefly stated, the operating depth of field for a bar code scanner, preferably a laser scanner, is increased by placing a cubic phase mask (CPM) in the scanning beam. The masked beam is then scanned and reflected off a bar code and received by a photodetector. The ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6938826 | Interface surface having coded data with predetermined pattern An interface surface for enabling interaction between a user and a computer system via a sensing device, the interface including visible graphical information and substantially invisible coded data readable by the sensing device, the coded data comprising a pluralit... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6854653 | Electronic marking of a medication cartridge The invention relates to: A method of providing an electronically readable item of information (725) on a medication cartridge (70). The invention further relates to a cartridge (70) containing an electronically readable item of information (... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6786397 | Computer system control via interface surface with coded marks A method of enabling a user to instruct a computer system to perform an operation via an interface surface and a sensing device. The interface surface includes an interface, the interface including visible graphical information and substantially invisible coded data... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6766945 | Computer system interface surface with sensor having identifier A method and system for enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system. The user interaction is via an interface, such as a sheet of paper bearing information relating to the computer software and coded data indicative of an interactiv... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6728882 | OPTICAL DISK, AN OPTICAL DISK BARCODE FORMING METHOD, AN OPTICAL DISK REPRODUCTION APPARATUS, A MARKING FORMING APPARATUS, A METHOD OF FORMING A LASER MARKING ON AN OPTICAL DISK, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL DISK Disclosed is an optical disk barcode forming method wherein, as information to be barcoded, position information for piracy prevention, which is a form of ID, is coded as a barcode and is recorded by laser trimming on a reflective film in a PCA area of an optical di... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6698657 | Method and apparatus for data interpretation An interactive interpreter of synchronous or asynchronous selective data from an annular indicia. The annular indicia has data contained thereon that is formatted into bit-cells. The bit-cells are angularly positioned about the circumference of the annula... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6681137 | Communications medium for controlling the attributes of a physical, chemical, or thermodynamic process An interpretive system architecture for a seamless transfer of energy to a physical, chemical, or thermodynamic process stream, or microwave oven. The interpretive system architecture overlays the operational functions of the process stream or host microw... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6669090 | Electronic marking of a medication cartridge The invention relates to: A method of providing an electronically readable item of information (725) on a medication cartridge (70). The invention further relates to a cartridge (70) containing an electronically readable item of information (725), a suppo... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6599074 | Binder strip having encoded surface and method An encoded binder strip having an adhesive matrix and an encoded pattern formed on a surface of the matrix to identify the type of binder strip. The encoded pattern includes relatively high reflectivity regions and relatively low reflectivity regions. Pre... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6592039 | Digital pen using interferometry for relative and absolute pen position A digital pen that has an ink writing tip includes a laser on a pen body that directs light toward paper across which the writing tip is stroked. A diffraction grating reflects a reference beam and passes a scattered beam from the substrate toward transla... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6592045 | Data recording medium, data recording method and computer-readable memory medium Data is recorded on a data recording medium as a code that can be optically read by using a manual scanning process. Images to be recorded on the periphery of the code include codes, images, texts, etc., and they respectively have attributes such as the s... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6550685 | Methods and apparatus utilizing visually distinctive barcodes Methods and apparatus utilizing visually distinctive bar code symbols are described. An article is provided with a bar code symbol including a bar code. The bar code comprises a sequence of first and second element types. The bar code symbol is made visua... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6527181 | Device and method for characterizing and identifying an object A device and a method for characterizing and identifying an object, e.g. a container, with a surface visible from outside the object, onto which is disposed an optically readable one-dimensional bar code consisting of bars and spaces, are characterized in... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6518950 | Methods and systems for providing human/computer interfaces The present invention teaches a variety of methods and systems for providing computer/human interfaces. According to one method, the user interfaces with an electronic device such as a computer system by engaging a sensor with desired regions of an encode... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6484942 | Information storage medium, information reproducing apparatus, game machine and its information reproducing method Reading sections (21a, 21b) wherein disks (10a, 10b) bearing barcodes are installed, are provided, and code sensors (23a, 23b) for reading out these barcodes are provided in the reading sections (21a, 21b). When a player rotates a disk (10a, 10b) installe... | 11/26/2002 |
