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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186596 | Apparatus, method and system for selective reading of pixels from an image capture device A device, methods and system for outputting selective rows of pixels from an image capture device. A command implemented by the image capture device of the form “Skip N, Out M” causes the image capture device to cycle through the all rows of pixels in the image ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8162224 | Method of setting amount of exposure for photodetector array in barcode scanner A method and apparatus for setting the amount of exposure for the photodetector array in a barcode scanner. An image is captured with the photodetector array. The type for each sub-region in the multiple sub-regions in the image captured is determined. Each sub-regi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8146822 | Exposure control for multi-imaging scanner A multi-imaging scanner (12) and method for imaging indicia (14) located on target objects (16) is featured in the present disclosure. The multi-imaging scanner (12) includes one or more cameras (30) for imaging indicia (14)... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8091788 | Methods and systems for optical code reading using virtual scan lines Methods and systems are disclosed for processing of 2-D images of optical code symbols having information bearing characteristics in predominantly a single dimension (such as a linear barcode). In a preferred system, pixel summing or averaging is used to generate vi... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079524 | Imaging-based scanner including border searching for image acquisition A method utilizing an imaging-based bar code reader to identify a desired acquisition area within a captured image frame, the desired acquisition area including a target bar code and an extent of the desired acquisition area bounded by a border featuring: identifyin... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079523 | Imaging of non-barcoded documents The present disclosure concerns a bar code reader 10 that can both interpret bar codes and image documents. The bar code reader includes a housing including a vertical and a horizontal transparent window H, V and defining a housing interior region. As a targe... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8033471 | Optical image reader An optical image reader is provided. The image reader includes, for example, a targeting system for an imager, which includes a light device having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), each for emitting light, and a device for shaping a single targeting ligh... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028919 | Imaging bar code reader with single prism focus adjustment The disclosed bar code reader includes an auto-focusing component for rapidly producing in focus images. An imaging system makes use of an aiming pattern that impinges upon the coded indicia of a target. The imaging system includes a light monitoring pixel array and... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025234 | Arrangement for and method of enhancing performance of an imaging reader An arrangement for, and a method of, enhancing performance of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, includes a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from a symbol as pixel data over a t... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7980473 | Camera based code reading Techniques for providing camera based code reading are disclosed. In some aspects, a camera-readable code is generated which may be read by a code reading device. The code reading device may capture an image of the code, process the image, and decode the code. The c... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7918398 | Indicia reading terminal having multiple setting imaging lens An indicia reading terminal can include a multiple setting imaging lens assembly and an image sensor having an image sensor array. In one embodiment, an indicia reading terminal in an active reading state can cycle through a set of different lens settings, expose pi... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7854385 | Automatic region of interest focusing for an imaging-based bar code reader A variable focus imaging lens assembly for an imaging system of an imaging-based bar code reader for imaging and decoding a target bar code. The lens assembly includes an automatic focusing system for energizing a drive mechanism and imaging system to move a movable... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7815120 | Electronic shutter for a dual-mode imager A method and imaging apparatus is provided for scanning and decoding a target object. The imaging apparatus (10) comprises a scanning arrangement (12) comprising a sensor assembly (22) for capturing an image from a target object. The sensor asse... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7651028 | Intelligent system for automatically recognizing objects at a point of sale (POS) station by omni-directional imaging of the objects using a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystems A digital image capture and processing system for automatically recognizing objects at a point of sale (POS) station. The system comprising a system housing having an imaging window, and containing a digital image capturing and processing engine including a pluralit... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7559474 | Automatic omnidirectional bar code symbol reading system employing linear-type and area-type bar code symbol reading stations within the system housing An automatic omni-directional bar code symbol reading system for use in a POS environment. The system comprises a system housing having a horizontal housing section with a first light transmission window, and a vertical housing section with a second light transmissi... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7438231 | Method for detecting forged barcodes A method of printing a two-dimensional barcode by tilting the print head, which results in tilted barcode, and methods of detecting various types of attempts to forge the tilted barcode including: (i) a low level forgery that consists of a simple scan and reprint of... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419097 | Method for providing mobile service using code-pattern A method and apparatus for providing a mobile service with the use of a code pattern is disclosed In one embodiment, the method comprising: taking a photograph of a code pattern image, decoding the photographed code pattern image so as to obtain code information, ex... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407104 | Two-dimensional code detector and program thereof, and robot control information generator and robot A two-dimensional code detector detecting a two-dimensional code including a plurality of position identifying patterns and an information pattern and generating control information for an object provided with the two-dimensional code, the two-dimensional code detec... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389926 | Camera module and method of assembling same An image capture device and method of assembling same is disclosed which provides an improved technique of mounting a CMOS detector and also isolates the optics for image capture from the optics for illumination, thereby simplifying the adjustment process. An exempl... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387251 | Bar code recognition method and system for paper handling equipment A method and system for reading various codes, such as codes imprinted on an item, includes a first and a second code reader that each scan the code on the item to read the code. The data obtained by the first and the second code reader is merged to reconstruct the ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7380720 | Optical scanning system and image forming apparatus using the same An optical scanning system having an imaging optical system for imaging a plurality of light beams deflected by a deflecting surface of a optical deflector upon different scan surfaces. The imaging optical system includes an imaging optical element which has at leas... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374091 | Scanning module A scanning module includes a main body and a sensor module. The sensor module includes a circuit board, a sensing element, an image sensor adjustable mechanism and four adjustable rods. By means of the image sensor adjustable mechanism and these four adjustable rods... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364081 | Method and apparatus for reading under sampled bar code symbols The present invention is directed to a method for reading a bar code symbol with an optical reader. The method includes the step of scanning the bar code symbol to obtain a plurality of scan lines. Each of the plurality of scan lines includes a linear array of N-pix... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360704 | Scan engine with guiding light beams A method for reading symbols having data identifying characteristics is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a nose portion that forms part of a symbol capture device. The nose portion has a plurality of spaced apart light sources that are adapted t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357322 | Optical code reading device having more than one imaging engine A mobile computing device is provided having more than one imaging engine, and preferably, two imagining engines. Switching circuitry is provided for switching between the two imaging engines. Each imaging engine is optimized for use in specific applications and inc... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354000 | Method and system for sensing a barcode A method and system used in the barcode sensing process are disclosed, in which at least two instances of an optical signal are obtained from the same barcode in different time periods, and digitized by a first digitizer with a first threshold. The digitized results... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355790 | Optical sight having a reticle illuminated through a non-lambertian light diffuser An optical sight includes an optical train having an optical path therethrough. The optical train typically includes an objective, a prism that receives the optical path from the objective, and an eyepiece that receives the optical path from the prism. A reticle is ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341190 | Method and apparatus for rapid image capture in an image system Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system capt... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338168 | Particle analyzing system and methodology An imaging system, methodology, and various applications are provided to facilitate optical imaging performance. The system contains a sensor having one or more receptors and an image transfer medium to scale the sensor and receptors in accordance with resolvable ch... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336319 | Digital camera apparatus having a recognizing function A digital camera apparatus of the present invention comprises an image inputting device for inputting an image to be photographed; an image processing device for carrying out a processing of the image inputted by the image inputting device; a recognizing device whic... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328848 | Method and system for transmitting data based on two-dimensional symbol technologies Techniques for transmitting data between devices based on two-dimensional symbols are disclosed, where the devices are generally not equipped with the traditional networking capabilities, or at least these traditional networking capabilities are not used for the dat... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325737 | Methods and apparatus for identifying candidate barcode fields A system is provided for selecting a particular barcode on an item that includes multiple barcodes. The system (1) acquires, via a barcode imager, an image of the item within the field of view of the barcode imager, (2) analyzes the acquired image to determine a set... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311260 | Camera positioning and confirmation feedback system An apparatus is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, and a projector coupled to the base and adapted to project a plurality of beams of light onto a plane positioned at a focus distance from the base, wherein the projections of... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303131 | Automatic focusing system for imaging-based bar code reader An automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic focusing system employs a two step process for moving a lens of an imaging system along its path of travel such that a sharp image of a target bar code is projected or focused onto an i... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296751 | Imaging module for optical reader The present invention relates to an apparatus packaging components of an optical reading device which may include illumination optical elements, receive optical elements, and signal processing elements. In one embodiment a single circuit board can carry multiple ele... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293711 | Combination barcode imaging/decoding and real-time video capture system A combination barcode imager/decoder and real-time video capture system is provided. The system is configured for being implemented at a POS location for performing the functions of barcode imaging and decoding, and real-time video capture for video surveillance pur... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278577 | Image input system An image input system includes a solid state image pickup device and a preprocessor for performing correlated double sampling amplification on an output of the image pickup device and outputting a video signal. The preprocessor has a correlated double sampling ampli... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278573 | Device for reading optical code A device for reading out an optical code includes a camera, an image memory for storing images taken by this camera, and an image processor for decoding an optical code contained in an image taken by the camera. A plurality of images are obtained continuously with t... | 10/09/2007 |
