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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061617 | Enhanced resolution automatic data collection apparatus and method using an afocal optical element An automatic data collection device, such as a scanner-type device, is provided with an afocal optical element, such as an afocal lens, that operates in conjunction with a scanning mirror to scan a target machine-readable symbol using a scanning beam. The scanning m... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7857223 | Scanning module for a scanner system having a MEMS device or the like Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a scanning module for a scanner system comprises a frame having a first section and a second section. The first section of the frame is capable of receiving a laser to secure the laser in the first section, and th... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7823786 | Laser scanner for reading optical codes There is described a compact laser module (1) for reading optical codes, comprising: a scanning illumination section having at least one source (8) for generating a laser beam, and a scanner (9, 10) for scanning the optical code (C) to be read w... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815119 | Monitoring scan mirror motion in laser scanning arrangements Contamination in a feedback signal is eliminated in a laser scanning arrangement having a drive coil driven by a drive signal formed as a periodic train of drive pulses to oscillate a scan mirror and a light beam reflected from the scan mirror. A feedback coil gener... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7549585 | Methods and apparatus for preventing improper scans by a bar code scanner Systems and techniques for prevention of double scans of bar codes by identifying the possibility of ambiguities in position information estimated upon detection of a bar code. A bar code scanner estimates position information for a bar code upon detection of the ba... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7549584 | Apparatus for optically reading identification information from commodity A reading apparatus reads identification information attached on an object located outside of the reading apparatus by optically scanning a surface of the object. The reading apparatus includes a supporting member that supports a optical deflecting unit and that rot... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7533822 | Laser scanner for reading optical codes There is described a compact laser module (1) for reading optical codes, comprising: a scanning illumination section having at least one source (8) for generating a laser beam, and a scanner (9, 10) for scanning the optical code (C) to be read w... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7428999 | MEMS-based electro-optical reader and method with extended working range A MEMS-based reader has an extended range of working distances for reading bar code symbols. A digitizer resolves the edges of bar code symbols when located at far-away distances from the reader within the working range. The digitizer includes a differentiator for d... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7416126 | Taut, torsional flexure and a compact drive for, and method of, scanning light using the flexure A taut, torsional flexure is used in a compact drive for scanning light and is of beneficial use in a lightweight, compact image projection module, especially for mounting in a housing having a light-transmissive window, the module being operative for causing select... | 08/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7374094 | Bioptical laser scanning system for providing six-sided omnidirectional bar code symbol scanning coverage at a point of sale station A bioptical laser scanning system at a point of sale (POS) station, that generates and projects a first plurality of laser scanning planes through a horizontal-scanning window, and a second plurality of laser scanning planes through a vertical-scanning window. The f... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370796 | Laser processing system A laser processing system including a laser processing machine capable of operating along an inherent control axis, an axis driving section driving the control axis of the laser processing machine, a laser oscillator supplying a laser beam to the laser processing ma... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368846 | Microactuator with displacement sensing function and deformable mirror including the microactuator According to the present invention, a moving element Ai such as an electrostatically driven actuator is displaced by supplying a drive signal thereto. Meanwhile, a displacement sensing section 6 senses its displacement and a calibrating section 15 auto... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357321 | Card stack reader, card thereof, card case, method for manufacturing card, game machine using the same, computer-readable storage medium on which game program is recorded The present invention relates to a card stack reader, a card thereof, a card case, a method for manufacturing the card, a game machine using the same, and a computer-readable storage medium on which a game program is recorded. The card stack reader comprises an imag... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354203 | Packages for devices and components A package for maintaining alignment of components includes a frame and a beam with the beam attached to the frame and one end of the beam. One or more components are mounted to the beam. The frame and a portion of the beam are separated from each other by a channel ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350711 | Ambient light shield and color filter for imaging-based bar code reader An ambient illumination shielding apparatus for an imaging-based scanner adapted to read direct part marking (DPM) bar codes. The shielding apparatus includes an illumination shield extending from a housing of the scanner and extending along at least a portion of a ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350693 | Indexing mechanism An indexing mechanism comprising a body (10) mounted so as to be rotatble about an axis; means (3) for rotating said body about said axis; first cam means (9, 10) for displacing said body along said axis away from an axial rest position during r... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347375 | Reader for decoding two-dimensional optically readable information An apparatus and method for reading optical information including a photosensitive system oriented to capture optical information. Also included is an optical system focusing optical information onto the photosensitive system, and a display oriented to display optic... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318552 | Apparatus for reading codes Apparatus for reading codes for capturing one- and/or two-dimensional codes located at varying distances. A light receiver is arranged in a housing that also includes a projection optics and a deflecting mirror located on the optical axis between the projection opti... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316356 | Optical scanner having a balanced mirrored spinner An optical scanner having a balanced mirrored spinner. The optical scanner includes a laser for producing a laser beam, a mirrored spinner for directing the laser beam to produce scanning light beams, and an apparatus for rotating the mirrored spinner including a mo... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314175 | Methods and apparatus for improved use of partial bar code information to decode a complete bar code Systems and techniques for stitching together partial bar code segments to construct and decode information for a complete bar code. As a scanner operates to generate a scan pattern, information is maintained that can be used to identify a scan line being generated ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7306154 | Barcode scanning system with a compensation circuit A barcode scanning system is provided, which comprises an amplitude compensation circuit to change the amplitude of signals corresponding to each location on the barcode such that all the signals have the same amplitude. The changing of the amplitude may be determin... | 12/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7301137 | Cantilever light detectors having a mechanical cantilever to mechanically respond to illuminated light An apparatus includes a chamber, an electro-mechanical driver, a window, and a mechanical cantilever. The chamber has an interior in which the mechanical cantilever is located. The mechanical cantilever has a first end that is attached to the electro-mechanical driv... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296750 | Inertial drive scanning arrangement and method A light scanning arrangement includes a frame or a base plate directly moved by an inertial drive in order to oscillate a scan element supported by a hinge on the frame at high scan rates and with minimal electrical power consumption. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273178 | Compact scan engine disposed within a scanner housing A scanner with a compact scan engine having a light source for generating a light beam is provided, optionally with a polygon scan mirror as well. A seat with the compact scan engine attached thereto is utilized, and the scan engine is significantly smaller than the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270270 | Optical scanner control method, optical scanner and laser machining apparatus A optical scanner control method and a optical scanner capable of positioning a mirror at a high speed independently of a rocking angle, and a laser machining apparatus for irradiating a printed circuit board with a laser beam by use of the optical scanner to thereb... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267276 | Method and apparatus for optically reading target while folding reflected light In an apparatus for optically reading a target based on light reflected from the target, an imaging lens with a first optical axis is provided so that the reflected light enters into the imaging lens. A photodetector having an active area and a second optical axis d... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255280 | Electronically-controlled mechanically-damped off-resonant light beam scanning mechanism and code symbol readers employing the same Apparatus for deflecting a light beam, comprising: a scanning element having a base portion, a light beam deflecting portion, and a gap region disposed therebetween. The base portion is anchored with respect to an optical bench to permit the light beam deflecting po... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253941 | Hinge design for enhanced optical performance for a micro-mirror device An apparatus for use with a digital micro-mirror includes a hinge disposed outwardly from a substrate. The hinge is capable of at least partially supporting a micro-mirror disposed outwardly from the hinge. The micro-mirror is capable of being selectively transition... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246747 | 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... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244944 | Triggering system and method Described is a triggering arrangement including a power supply, a lighting arrangement and a switch. The lighting arrangement is coupled to the power supply. The switch is coupled to the lighting arrangement and the power supply. When the switch is in a first positi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243850 | Data reader for multi-mode operation A data reader and method for data reading, such as a barcode scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns are projected from different apertures i... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207489 | Scan motor Methods and apparatus for providing a relatively miniature injection molded scan motor, for example, for a retroreflective illumination system. An exemplary scan motor comprises a spring module that includes a static substrate and a dynamic substrate coupled togethe... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7206063 | Optical range finder with directed attention An optical range finder for determining the distance comprises a focusing optical member that focuses emitted electromagnetic radiation upon a micro-mirror array. A processor controls the micro-mirror array to direct the focused electromagnetic radiation into a defi... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204424 | Retro-reflective scanner having exit window with positive optical power A portable electo-optical scanner for reading a target bar code having a plurality of bar code elements. The portable scanner includes: a housing supporting a scanning module and an exit window. The scanning module scans the target bar code with a scanning beam and ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204420 | Scanner and method for eliminating specular reflection Described is a scanner for reading an optical code which includes a light transmission system and an image acquisition system. The light transmission system projects light on a target. The image acquisition system receives light reflected from the target to generate... | 04/17/2007 |
