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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7967211 | Method and apparatus for communicating information from a mobile digital device to a bar code scanner Techniques are described for facilitating the reliable communication of information to bar code scanners from mobile digital devices, thereby enabling mobile digital devices to easily access the current commercial infrastructure. These techniques may be used to acce... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7950583 | Automatic digital video imaging based code symbol reading system employing an automatic object motion controlled illumination subsystem An automatic digital video imaging based code symbol reading system for use in point of sale (POS) environments, employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video imaging based code symbol reading techniques, which ensures the r... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7686226 | Digital imaging-based system having intelligent data communication interface to a host system A digital imaging-based system for reading code symbols affixed to objects, including an imaging-based code symbol reading subsystem for capturing and processing digital images of code symbols affixed to objects, and reading said code symbols and producing symbol ch... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7686225 | Wireless code symbol reading system with automatic communication range dependent control A wireless code symbol reading system including a wireless hand-supportable code symbol reader in two-way RF communication with a base station operably connected to a host system, by way of an RF-based wireless data communication link having a predetermined RF commu... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7600690 | Method and system for tracking media access information on a portable device A method and system provides for tracking access to media content in a portable device and correlating the access with a location of the portable device. In one embodiment, a portable device can wirelessly receive media content during a media access session. The por... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7588189 | Systems and methods for managing information relating to medical fluids and containers therefor The present invention relates to management of information relating to medical fluids, containers therefor, and medical fluid administration devices for administering such medical fluids to patients. Data tags (e.g., RFID tags) are generally associated with containe... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7537166 | Portable data reading device with integrated web server for configuration and data extraction A portable data reading device, such as a barcode scanner or RFID reader, includes a Web server and a first server-side application to modify one or more settings of the portable data reading device. The settings may include, for example, symbology settings, device ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7444159 | Data input device, systems using the device, and methods for operating such systems A data storage device 5 having a storage capacity of at least 8 Mbyte is surrounded by a housing including a stylus portion 23, having a tip 25 for indicating a position. The stylus permits the data storage device 5 to be used for data en... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7430588 | Automatic access of a networked resource with a portable wireless device A portable wireless device that is adapted to image a machine readable code such as a bar code, decode the bar code, send the bar code data over the Internet to a resolution server that will return an associated URL that will link the portable wireless device to con... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7423606 | Multi-frequency RFID apparatus and methods of reading RFID tags A portable/handheld device is provided having a processing module configured to selectively operate a reading mode selected from a far-field mode and a near-field mode, and a directional antenna array coupled to the processing module. The directional antenna array i... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7404520 | System and method for providing location information in transaction processing Real time location system functionality is provided in conjunction with bar codes and other coded information devices to provide location information in transaction processing systems. A system and method of the present invention may be used to track the location of... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7395961 | System, method, and apparatus for communicating information between a mobile communications device and a bar code scanner A system, method, and apparatus for communicating information encoded in a bar code format between a mobile communications device and a bar code scanner. Transmission information data is encoded into a bar code format. A signal is generated from the bar code format ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7395969 | Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make u... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394358 | Method and system for inventory monitoring A system and method for providing operational feedback of systems using electronic tags such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for inventory monitoring, including reference tags, that provide feedback to check if all inventory items have been identified.... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387239 | Method and system of setting and/or controlling of a food product dispensing machine using a tag-type communication device A method of and system for providing machine-readable tags, preferably programmable RFID tags are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a receptacle having at least one wall member that defines an enclosure and a tag associated with the receptacle, w... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387253 | Optical reader system comprising local host processor and optical reader In an optical reading system comprising an optical reader and a host processor, the host processor may be configured to transmit a component control instruction in response to a user input command input by a user of the host processor to remotely control the reader.... | 06/17/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7380723 | Monitoring object movement An object identifier for an object is read in a first reading area and a second reading area. A time the object entered the first reading area and a time the object exited the first reading area is determined. Also, a time the object entered the second reading area ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379829 | Method and apparatus for automated characterization of objects with unknown RF characteristics A method for generating radio frequency (RF) planning modeling data for an object. The method includes placing an RF signal source near the object and sequentially positioning a receiver at a plurality of locations around the object. At each of the locations, an ind... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377441 | Electronic device with auxiliary interfaces A portable end device, such as a bar code scanner, may be equipped with auxiliary interfaces. The auxiliary interfaces may be easily added to the end device as a replaceable cover, such as a replaceable battery door. A signal path conducts signals to and from the re... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7372360 | Item information system and method An item price notification system automatically interrogates product labels to determine product, pricing, and other unique data. The system uses a radio frequency (RF) radio frequency transceiver to generate an RF field to communicate with radio frequency identific... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370802 | Hand held scanner with rotating head A hand-held optical character scanner includes a handle with a base including a plurality of angled planes for supporting the handle on a substantially flat object at different angles relative to the surface of the object, an arm extending from the handle, with a mo... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370012 | Electronic payment system An electronic payment system and method facilitates electronic commerce through controlled transfer of identification and value representations to wireless devices. The system includes a payment collection apparatus and a transaction apparatus, and provides for repr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364086 | Dynamic discount card tied to price curves and group discounts The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture for interacting with a multiple criteria buying and/or selling system to conduct business electronically. In particular, the architecture can include a dynamic discount card that includes an information access co... | 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 |
| 7363104 | Product storage and picking system and method of storing and picking products A product storage and picking system having a plurality of shelves each with a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and spaced sides. The plurality of shelf units are arranged in first and second side-by-side rows with the shelf units in each of the first and second rows ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363252 | Mobile telephone A portable telephone including a transmission and reception unit, a control unit, a speaker, a display unit, a code reader unit, an operation input section, a microphone and a storage unit. The storage unit includes a telephone number memory, a password-data memory,... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354002 | 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... | 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 |
| 7353996 | Device for storing and displaying selected bar codes A device for storing and displaying numerous optically readable codes. The device includes a memory for storing the codes, a display for displaying the codes of sufficient contrast to be readable by an optical scanner, an optional selector for allowing the user to r... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353051 | Torque cell A hand held mobile terminal includes at least one torque cell for facilitating a torsionally stiff housing structure. The torque cell includes a plurality of first locking members located around a perimeter of a first housing and a plurality of second locking member... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347373 | Method and system for utilizing a digital camera for retrieving and utilizing barcode information A method and system for utilizing an image capture device for obtaining information relating to an item having a barcode corresponding to a barcode number is described. The method and system includes capturing an image of the barcode and converting the image of the ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347372 | System and method of notifying an operator of a result of attempting to read a product label A system for notifying an operator of a result of attempting to read a number of product labels on an item which produces only a single good read indication or bad read indication. The system includes a good read indicator, a bad read indicator, and control circuitr... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334727 | Store management system A store management system executes store operations, employing a communication apparatus In the store, connected with at least one store terminal by way of a first line Inside the store and connected with a server by a second line outside the store. The communicatio... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331525 | Cradle/polygon scanner A dual mode cradle, base station having a re-charging mode and a transmitting mode for wireless communication with a remote device and recharging a handheld scanning device is provided. The dual mode cradle, base station includes a transmitting subunit for wirelessl... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7333710 | Display including a light source for illuminating input/output terminals A display includes a casing, a terminal module, and a light source. The terminal module is mounted on an exterior of the casing, and includes a terminal unit. The light source is mounted on the casing and the terminal module, and serves to illuminate the terminal un... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325743 | Housing for hand held scanner A housing for a hand-held scanner has an upper surface having a front portion and a rear portion, a lower surface having a front portion and a rear portion, side surfaces between the upper and lower surfaces and a first groove in the lower surface between the front ... | 02/05/2008 |
