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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141784 | Encoded information reading terminal with user-configurable multi-protocol wireless communication interface An encoded information reading (EIR) terminal can comprise a microprocessor electrically coupled to a system bus, a memory communicatively coupled to the microprocessor, an encoded information reading (EIR) device, and a wireless communication interface. The EIR dev... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8047440 | Method and system for decoding a barcode Described is a method and system for obtaining a digitized representation of a bar code, estimating a set of parameters from the digitized representation and acquiring a waveform representation of the bar code based on at least one parameter in the set of parameters... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038065 | Encoded information reading terminal with user-configurable multi-protocol wireless communication interface An encode information reading terminal can have a microprocessor electrically coupled to a system bus, a memory communicatively coupled to the microprocessor, and a wireless communication interface. The EIR can be selected from the group including a bar code reader,... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8002187 | Device and system for processing image data representing bar codes A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be dispos... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997492 | Image forming apparatus, image forming system, image forming method, computer-readable medium and computer data signal An image forming apparatus includes a receiving unit, an image forming unit, a determining unit, an analyzing unit and a control unit. The receiving unit receives image data. The image forming unit performs a predetermined image forming process based on the image da... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980472 | Data converter and its converting method A data converter and its converting method having both the functions of barcode technology and RFID technology, and conforming with related regulations of international civil aviation are disclosed. The data converter includes a barcode reading module, a processing ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7934657 | Encoder home position sensing method and system An encoder home position sensing system and method is disclosed, which includes the use of an analog quadrature encoder reader and either a code wheel or a code strip. The code wheel possesses an optical track comprised of annular ring patterns, the thickness of whi... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7891570 | Photodiode with improved performance in ambient light An arrangement for improving performance of a sensor operative for collecting light from a target to generate a data signal in a presence of ambient light, includes a sample and hold circuit for operating the sensor during a sampling time period in which the sensor ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7874485 | Adaptive optical image reader There is described in one embodiment a method for use by an apparatus that can acquire an image. According to a described method, a method can include acquiring an image and can further include evaluating an image. According to a described method, an apparatus can a... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7854384 | Digital image capture and processing engine employing optical waveguide technology for collecting and guiding LED-based illumination during object illumination and image capture modes of operation Digital image capture and processing engine of modular design and employing an optical waveguide structure for collecting and guiding LED-based illumination during object illumination and imaging operations. The digital image capture and processing engine also inclu... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7832643 | Hand-supported planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based systems with laser despeckling mechanisms integrated therein A hand-supportable planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based code symbol reader includes: a hand-supportable housing having light transmission aperture; a linear image formation and detection module having a linear image detection array; and a planar laser... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7770797 | Method for processing data from barcodes Disclosed in this specification is a method for processing barcode data from one or more barcode scanners. The decoded data is reformatted in accordance with selected reformatting instructions and thereafter supplied to a software application for subsequent use. Pre... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7717341 | Bar code scanner having an adaptive threshold using a first derivative amplitude Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a scanner system may scan a target based on a first derivative of a reflectance profile received from a scanned target. Positive and negative threshold values may comprise a static portion and a dynamic portion. T... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7614559 | Apparatus and method for deciding in-focus position of imaging lens An imaging lens is positioned at an initial position, the image of a subject is sensed and an overall focus evaluation value representing the degree of focus of the image of the subject is obtained. Face detection processing is only executed if the overall focus eva... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7600687 | Device and system for processing image data representing bar codes A device for processing image data relating to bar codes is described. In one embodiment a bar code verification device is provided having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be dispos... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7571859 | Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystems, global object motion detection subsystem for automatically detecting objects within its 3D imaging volume, and global control subsystem for managing the state of operation of said coplanar illumination and imaging substems A digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystem for producing a plurality of coplanar linear illumination and imaging planes which intersect within a 3D imaging volume defined relative to an imagi... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7568623 | System and method for transferring information from a portable electronic device to a bar code reader A translator is provided for reading the bar codes displayed on the screen of a portable electronic device which utilizes a digital camera and/or a microphone responsive to tones from the portable electronic device to process and convert the information received fro... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7556198 | Methods and apparatus for using noise data to enhance bar code scanning accuracy Systems and techniques for using signal to noise ratio information to enhance bar code scanning accuracy. Noise information affecting bar code scanning operations is stored and a scan signal is monitored. Upon detection of a scan of a bar code, the signal strength o... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7556199 | Digital image capturing and processing system employing a plurality of coplanar illuminating and imaging stations projecting a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging planes into a 3D imaging volume so as to support pass-through and presentation modes of digital imaging at a point of sale (POS) environment An digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations projecting a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging planes into a 3D imaging volume so as to support pass-through and presentation modes of di... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7543753 | Reconstruction of virtual raster A method aims at identifying, starting from objects in a digital image, a virtual raster included in a coding pattern. The objects in the image at least partially reproduce marks on a base, each mark being associated with a respective point of intersection of raster... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7533821 | Hand-supportable planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) device for producing a planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) coplanar with the field of view (FOV) of a linear image detection array A hand-supportable linear-type planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based device comprising a linear image formation and detection (IFD) module having a linear array of image detection elements and also image formation optics having a field of view (FOV) fo... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7523866 | Bar code reading device having image processing mode The invention relates to a bar code reading device of the type having an imaging assembly including a two dimensional image sensor and which may be moved between varying positions, orientations and angles relative to a substrate. In one embodiment a bar code reading... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7516896 | Frequency tunable resonant scanner with auxiliary arms A MEMs scanning device has a variable resonant frequency. In one embodiment, the MEMs device includes a flexible arm that extends from an oscillatory body. An electrical field applies a force to the flexible arm, thereby bending the flexible arm to change the moment... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7510118 | Bar code symbol scanning system employing time-division multiplexed laser scanning and signal processing to avoid optical cross-talk and other unwanted light interference A laser scanning system that employs synchronous time-division-multiplexed laser scanning operations and signal processing operations (for bar code detection). A plurality of successive non-overlapping time slots are defined and logically assigned to a unique laser ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7475823 | Hand held bar code reader with improved image capture An imaging-based bar code reader that includes an imaging and decoding system. When used on a stand to image documents, typically neither the stand or document is moving. Therefore blurring due to motion is not an issue. A sensor detects when the scanner is mounted ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7438230 | Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and image processing program An image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and an image processing program are provided. The processing apparatus, method, and program relate to image processing executed in an AF camera, etc., and make clear a variation in an image displayed during ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431214 | Bar-code reader and method of reading bar code A plurality of bar-code candidate areas are calculated from scan data that is acquired by scanning a bar code. Feature data, which represents a specific feature, is calculated for each of the bar-code candidate areas. The bar-code candidate areas are evaluated based... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431213 | Barcode printing system A printing system including an interpreter with an interpreter program is provided. The interpreter converts each one of multiple print jobs from a job language format to a printable format for consumption by a printer. At least one of the multiple print jobs includ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428997 | Method and apparatus for illuminating a field-of-view and capturing an image A variable illuminator, for instance a device for scanning a beam of light, emits a selected amount of power to a plurality of spots across a field of view. The amount of power is determined as inversely proportional to the apparent brightness of each spot. In the c... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428079 | Bar code reading device having partial frame image capture operating mode There is described a bar code reading device capable of operating in a first image capture operating mode and a second image capture operating mode. The bar code reading device has a faster frame rate when operating in the first image capture operating mode than whe... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424976 | Portable terminal device, program for reading information, and recording medium having the same recorded thereon A portable terminal device and a program for reading information, which can read a code correctly with simple operations, and a recording medium having the program recorded thereon. A portable telephone with a camera has a camera for inputting information of an imag... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416125 | Synthesis decoding and methods of use thereof Systems and methods for successfully decoding optical images of objects of interest when such objects are situated outside a conventional working range of an imaging system, or when such objects are degraded. The systems and methods are based upon a comparison of co... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410100 | Portable terminal device, program for reading information, and recording medium having the same recorded thereon A portable terminal device and a program for reading information, which can read a code correctly with simple operations, and a recording medium having the program recorded thereon. A portable telephone with a camera has a camera for inputting information of an imag... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407103 | Bioptical holographic laser scanning system A bioptical holographic laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a holographic scanning disc having scanning facets with high and low elevation angle characteristics, as well as positive, negative and zero skew angle characteristi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398927 | Data reader and methods for imaging targets subject to specular reflection A data reader such as for example an imaging reader with a CCD or CMOS imager or the like, having multiple images of a target item illuminated or acquired from different directions in which the image signals are combined into a complete image of the item or selected... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7398930 | Bar code reading device having image data in plurality of different formats The present invention relates to a bar code reading device in which there is derived image data in a plurality of different formats. In one embodiment, first and second image data formats can be derived simultaneously from a video signal. Also, both of the first and... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392951 | Methods, apparatuses and articles for automatic data collection devices, for example barcode readers, in cluttered environments A reader such as a barcode reader identifies at least one potential target such as a barcode symbol in its field-of-view, and projects or transmits an indicator toward or proximate the potential target containing information about the respective potential target. Su... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389923 | Methods and apparatus for tracking the direction of a moving item by a bar code scanner Methods, computer readable medium, and apparatus for tracking the direction of a moving item by laser bar code scanners are disclosed. In particular, the method includes the following steps at a first sample in time. Those steps include sensing video transitions ref... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383997 | Method of automatically establishing a data communication link between an optical code reading device and a host system having a data communication interface An improved bar code symbol reading methodology/device/system includes a bar code symbol reading engine that reads bar code symbols affixed to objects proximate thereto and 3roduces symbol character data representative of such bar code symbols. A data transmission s... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7383995 | Optical information reader and optical information reading method A tabletop type optical information reader has a projection unit, a trigger unit, a decode unit, a data processing unit, a memory unit, and a switch unit. The projection unit projects light to a read object. The trigger unit instructs the projection unit for project... | 06/10/2008 |
