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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8356753 | Method for multi-type barcode recognition, computer readable medium, and barcode recognition apparatus A method for multi-type barcode recognition is provided for recognizing a current barcode, so as to determine a barcode type of the current barcode among supported barcode types and the corresponding barcode information. In the method, a record table is loaded in ad... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8302865 | Method, apparatus, and system for programming a barcode symbol scanning terminal with two-dimensional programming code A configuration system for configuring a barcode symbol scanning terminal using a two-dimensional barcode is provided. The configuration system includes a two-dimensional imager terminal including an image sensor configured to collect an image representative ... | 11/06/2012 |
| 8282002 | Multi-barcode scan process Scanning multiple barcodes, storing different code types, in a single scanning operation and automatically recording the data derived from the barcodes. The data can be stored in a form or database having designated locations for each different code type. In some em... | 10/09/2012 |
| 8172144 | Media storing code detecting program, code detecting method, and image forming apparatus A medium storing a program to make a computer to function as a code detecting device, the code detecting device comprises a base line specifying section to extract edges from a scan image obtained by a process of scanning a printed matter in which at least a one-dim... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8157174 | Digital image capture and processing system employing an image formation and detection system having an area-type image detection array supporting single snap-shot and periodic snap-shot modes of image acquisition during object illumination and imaging operations A digital image capture and processing system including a housing having an imaging window, and an image formation and detection subsystem, disposed in the housing, having an area-type image detection array supporting a single snap-shot mode of image acquisition and... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8052057 | Method of programming the system configuration parameters of a digital image capture and processing system during the implementation of its communication interface with a host system without reading programming-type bar code symbols A method of illuminating objects on a countertop surface using an automatically-triggered digital image capture and processing system having a single array of LEDs disposed near and behind the upper edge portion of its imaging window, which is provided with an illum... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8011585 | Digital image capture and processing system employing a linear LED-based illumination array mounted behind an illumination-focusing lens component integrated within the imaging window of the system A digital image capture and processing system capable of illuminating the entire field of view (FOV) of the system using a linear LED-based illumination array. The system includes a housing having an imaging window with a refractive-type illumination-focusing lens c... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7984854 | Method and apparatus for multiplexed symbol decoding A method and apparatus for multi-threaded operation of an image-based symbology reader is provided. In the method of the invention, acquired images of an encoded symbol are attempted to be decoded using a plurality of decoding engines asynchronously and substantiall... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7946491 | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing a camera barcode reader An apparatus for providing a camera barcode reader includes a processing element configured to process an input image for an attempt to decode the input image using a current barcode reading method, to determine whether the processing of the input image is successfu... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7878401 | Multiple barcode detection Disclosed is a method of decoding a first barcode and a second barcode, different from the first barcode. The barcodes have typically been printed on a page and are derived from image scanning. The first barcode comprises a plurality of marks modulated about a first... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7845559 | Hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system employing visible targeting illumination beam projected from an array of visible light sources on the rear surface of a printed circuit (PC) board having a light transmission aperture, and reflected off multiple folding mirrors and projected through the light transmission aperture into a central portion of the field of view of said system A hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system including a hand-supportable housing having an imaging window. A printed circuit (PC) board is mounted in the hand-supportable housing, and has front and rear surfaces and a light transmission aperture f... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7717340 | Enabling the use of machine-readable codes Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for enabling the use of machine-readable codes. A computer program receives data generated by reading a machine-readable code and detects the presence of formatting information indicating whethe... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7611059 | Code reading device and program On a display window that displays code patterns that are read at a time, a code reading device allows the code pattern that is successfully decoded to be visually confirmed with ease. In a handy terminal, when an image scanner reads code patterns at a time in respon... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7546949 | Methods and apparatus for bar code conversion Systems and techniques for detecting and decoding bar code data and transferring the data to a host system. A bar code scanner detects and decodes a bar code and passes the bar code information, including bar code format information, to host system. The bar code sca... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7527203 | Multi-format bar code reader Methods and apparatus are disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scanner, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the reading method to the particu... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7455230 | UPC, EAN and JAN validation system and method for loss prevention at point of sale/return The invention provides a process/system that validates the authenticity of the product UPC, EAN, JAN, RFID, EPC and/or equivalent code, in real-time, while a transaction is taking place. A database is preferably maintained including a list of suspected false or coun... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7448550 | Enabling the use of machine-readable codes Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for enabling the use of machine-readable codes. A computer program receives data generated by reading a machine-readable code and detects the presence of formatting information indicating whethe... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7427028 | Methods and apparatus for reading bar code identifications The invention provides methods and appartaus for analysis of images of two-dimensional (2D) bar codes in which a model that has proven successful in decoding of a prior 2D image of a 2D bar code is utilized to speed analysis of images of subsequent 2D bar codes. In ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7398929 | Method and apparatus for reading decodable indicia The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code reading device can have a timercou... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392950 | Print medium with coded data in two formats, information in one format being indicative of information in the other format A print medium for use with a printer, the print medium comprising:a laminar substrate defining first and second opposite faces; first coded data in a first data format disposed in a first data region on the laminar substrate, the first coded data encoding first inf... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7380719 | Barcode scanner with configurable video modes A barcode scanner with configurable video modes which enhances readability of a wide range of barcode types. The barcode scanner includes a video circuit, and a configuration circuit for altering operating characteristics of the video circuit during a scanning opera... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380718 | Method for reading out symbol information and device for reading out symbol information To provide a method for reading out symbol information and a device for reading out symbol information which are able to prevent a decline in decoding reliability by reducing noise caused by a quantized error, localized contaminations or the like. The method for rea... | 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 |
| 7370798 | Coaligned bar codes and validation means A security mark having multiple optically orthogonal coaligned bar codes is produced using a reflection hologram visible substantially at only a first wavelength that is layered over a wavelength sensitive filter, which blocks light transmission at the first wavelen... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370797 | Pill printing and identification Drug dosages and bar code labels are within a tamperproof, sealed container. A printer is configured to mark a drug dosage with an imprint in a form of a machine readable bar code. A method and product are provided to enable both the source of manufacture and distri... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367509 | Methods and apparatus for swipe or presentation image scanning Methods and apparatus for swipe image scanning comprising a scan stand and an imaging scanner. An exemplary scan stand comprises an illumination module and a receiving structure to receive the imaging scanner. Other embodiments further comprise a scan module, an ill... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364080 | System and method for bar code detection Described is a system and method for bar code detection. The method comprises generating a digitized bar pattern (DBP) including a series of elements corresponding to elements of a scanned bar code, and identifying a first set of margins around a first portion of th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364072 | Apparatus and method for security An item-package assembly comprising an item bearing an electronically-readable unique item identifier, said unique item identifier including information pertaining to the item's manufacturer or purveyor, and uniquely identifying the item from other items in the same... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357324 | System, method, and program for generating barcode data Misunderstanding is not caused among users such that the user misconstrues a special digit character of barcode data which is not directly input by the user as an input character or misconstrues the input character as the special digit character. In the invention, t... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353194 | System and method for managing recurring orders in a computer network A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the s... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347374 | Hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reader employing an event-driven system control subsystem, automatic IR-based object detection, and trigger-switch activated image capture and processing subsystem A hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reader employing an event-driven system control subsystem, automatic IR-based object detection, and a trigger-switch activated image capture and processing subsystem. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337971 | Method and apparatus for capturing and decoding an image of a remotely located bar code A method for remotely decoding a bar code includes capturing an image of a bar code using a camera, transmitting the image of the bar code across a network, receiving the image of the bar code at a remote location on the network, reproducing the image of the bar cod... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331524 | Feedback mechanism for scanner devices A bar code reader indicator feature gives visible indication that a bar code function has been performed. The feature is integrally molded with the exit window to simplify the design and reduce cost. The feature can diffuse light from an existing indicator light wit... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328845 | Method for producing indicators and processing apparatus and system utilizing the indicators The present invention discloses a method for producing graphical indicators and interactive systems for utilizing the graphical indicators. On the surface of an object, visually negligible graphical indicators are provided. The graphical indicators and main informat... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303129 | Method and device to scan an object and perform selected functions related thereto A device for communications may include a scanner to scan an object or code. The device for communications may include a processor to perform a selected function related to the scanned object or code. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299969 | Mark-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... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299975 | Add-on capture rate in a barcode scanning system A scanner system and method for improving capture rate of reading labels with add-ons without sacrificing throughput with respect to non-add-on labels, the scanner including a mode in which the scanner in conjunction with the host (point-of-sale terminal) “learnsâ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293714 | Hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading system automatically processing captured images along parallel virtual scan lines based on the maximum pixel height of the region of interest (ROI) A hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading system comprises: an automatic object presence detection subsystem; an image formation and detection subsystem having an area-type image sensing array with a field of view (FOV); a LED-based illuminati... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289230 | Wireless substrate-like sensor A wireless substrate-like sensor is provided to facilitate alignment and calibration of semiconductor processing systems. The wireless substrate-like sensor includes an optical image acquisition system that acquires one or more images of targets placed within the se... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281660 | Two-dimensional code having superior decoding properties making it possible to control the level of error correcting codes, and method for encoding and decoding the same Two-dimensional code having superior decoding property making it possible to control the level of error correcting codes, and a method for encoding and decoding the two-dimensional code is provided. The two-dimensional code includes a finding pattern area comprised ... | 10/16/2007 |
