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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7357741 | Belt looping A high output light source, such as a stage lighting luminaire, produces light along a path. The belt which drives a driven device is kept away from that path by passing it around the opposite side of the pulley. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350712 | Image sensor module architecture Image sensor module architecture provides flexible mounting of illuminators in an imaging apparatus with flexible fasteners. The architecture involves one or more LED-based illuminators that may be mounted adjustably to provide high intensity and uniform profile lum... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322527 | Color measurement instrument capable of both strip reading and spot reading A color measurement instrument that is capable of both spot reading and strip reading. The instrument includes a handheld unit and a docking unit. When removed from the docking unit, the handheld unit is used for spot reading. When docked in the docking unit, the ha... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314526 | Reaction chamber for an epitaxial reactor Reaction chamer (10) for an epitaxial reactor comprising a belljar (14) made of insulating, transparent and chemically resistant material, a susceptor (24) provided with disk-shaped cavities (34a-n) for receiving wafers (... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311256 | Barcode optical character recognition Computer software which includes code configured to create a printer label format based on a printed label that has been scanned. The code is configured to scan a label by either using a plurality of different types of scanners, or by using a single piece of hardwar... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305117 | Methods and tangible objects employing machine readable data The present invention relates generally to steganography. In one implementation we provide a method comprising: receiving optical scan data representing at least a portion of a physical object. The physical object includes information steganographically hidden there... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287878 | LED sign cover and method of manufacture A cover for a LED sign is manufactured from a stainless steel sheet that is dimensionally larger than the array of light emitting diodes comprising the LED sign. The stainless steel sheet is laser cut and then bent to simultaneously form a plurality of apertures and... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7274808 | Imaging system and apparatus for combining finger recognition and finger navigation An imaging system for imaging a fingerprint operates in at least two different modes to provide both finger recognition and finger navigation applications. A light source illuminates a swipe interface having an elongated sensing area upon which a user swipes a finge... | 09/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7207485 | Automatic packaging system A method of packing an object, the object having an interface surface having coded data disposed thereon or therein, wherein the coded data includes a plurality of coded data portions, each coded data portion being indicative of an identity of the object, wherein th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201321 | Electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces by image capture Performance of an imaging reader for electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces is enhanced by ensuring that such markings are read in the vicinity of an ideal, focused, target plane, and by enhancing the contrast of such markings. Calibration and ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195169 | Mobile terminal with ergonomic housing The subject invention relates to systems and methods for employing a housing as part of a hand held scanner as to increase utility and add ruggedness. The housing comprises an upper top housing and lower bottom housing, with the top housing comprising a set of acces... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7184139 | Test head for optically inspecting workpieces An optical test apparatus comprises: a) a motor rotating a spindle which in turn rotates a workpiece such as a magnetic disk substrate; b) an upper test head comprising a laser for providing an upper laser beam to the upper surface of the workpiece, an upper lens fo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183530 | Imaging device and electronic apparatus with the same An electronic apparatus with an imaging device has a photographing optical system that forms an object image, an image pick-up device that has a photo-receiving area and generates image-pixel signals from the object image formed on the photo-receiving area. The phot... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175094 | Mobile terminal with handle that houses a stylus The disclosure relates to systems and methods for housing a stylus as part of a handle of a mobile terminal to increase utility. By designing a cavity within the handle of a mobile terminal, a compartment is obtained which in turn can be exploited for housing a styl... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7164782 | System and method for time-space multiplexing in finger-imaging applications An apparatus for imaging a fingerprint operates in a selected mode to provide a finger recognition and/or a finger navigation application. Multiple light sources are capable of being sequentially selected for illumination of corresponding partitions of a finger inte... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7158659 | System and method for multiplexing illumination in combined finger recognition and finger navigation module An apparatus for imaging a fingerprint operates in a selected mode to provide a finger recognition and/or a finger navigation application. At least one light source illuminates at least one partition of a finger interface upon which a user places a finger (or thumb)... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150511 | Recording apparatus and reciprocating record position alignment method A recording apparatus has a bidirectional recording section, a check pattern recording section that forms check patterns different in record position of backward recording relative to forward recording when each check pattern having vertical ruled lines are recorded... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147352 | Precision light emitting device A light emitting device includes a hollow truncated spherical housing having an inner surface and an outer surface. The housing is substantially transparent. A light source, that generates a plurality of light rays, is positioned with respect to the housing to minim... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145709 | Apparatus and methods for modulating refractive index An iono-refractive structure that includes one or more ion insertion layers having a real portion and an imaginary portion of the dielectric constant is provided. While both the real portion and the imaginary portion of the dielectric constant change, the change in ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131751 | Attachment system for use in an optical illumination system A system and method of manufacturing directed to an attachment system for use in an optical device. The attachment system mechanically couples a light source to an illumination lens using an attachment device. The attachment device can be an auto-centering device fo... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129984 | Electronic device using operating system for overall apparatus control including mechanical operation A control method for an electronic device such as a digital camera, having a mechanical driving member comprising a collapsible barrel, a lens barrier and the like, which performs mechanical operations, and a system controller which controls the overall device inclu... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7077326 | Generating a scan pattern over multiple surfaces of symbol-bearing objects passing through flat bed reader Scan lines are projected through a single horizontal window of a slot scanner and onto multiple surfaces of a product bearing a bar code symbol to be electro-optically read. The symbol may be in any orientation and on any vertical surface of the product, as well as ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059529 | Device for reading a barcode A device for scanning and/or recognizing one or more barcodes includes a laser light source for transmitting laser light; a rotatable polygonal mirror for reflecting the transmitted laser light; a number of fixedly disposed flat mirrors for reflecting laser light; a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051940 | 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... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036723 | Card package production system card with insertion prevention and method A card package production system (10) with interchangeable inserters (24A, 24B) and carrier folders (86A, 86B) to enable use of forms (26A, 26B) of different types verifies the carriers (30) if they are properl... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7003177 | Method and system for super resolution A method and system for enhancing the resolution of an image sensing device, including the steps of attaching a mask to a panel of detectors in an image sensing device, generating multiple fields of view, related to one another by sub-pixel shifts, acquiring multipl... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6971579 | Dynamic omni-directional scan pattern generating arrangement and method in electro-optical readers A dynamic omni-directional scan pattern is generated in an electro-optical reader for reading indicia by oscillating a mirror located between a light source and a rotating mirrored component. Light from the mirror is reflected off the rotating component and swept ac... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6963074 | Omni-directional optical code reader using scheimpflug optics An optical code reader for reading optical codes in any orientation with a preferred depth of field (DOF), the optical code reader including imaging sensor arrays arranged at angles to one another and tilted in accordance with the Scheimpflug principle to allow for ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6929417 | Methods and apparatus for sensing a paper low condition for fan-folded tickets in a ticket printer Methods and apparatus are provided for sensing a paper low condition for fan-folded tickets in a ticket printer. An aperture is provided in a bottom portion of a paper tray which supports a stack of fan-folded tickets. The aperture may be positioned underneath an en... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910632 | Data processing and communications device with interchangeable modules A data communications device includes a base unit having a first microprocessor and a data and communication module received by the base unit that includes a second microprocessor and a transceiver. The data and communication module is selected from a plurality of d... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6910631 | Web-enabled system and method for designing and manufacturing bar code scanners An Internet enabled method and system (1) for designing, and manufacturing laser scanners of modular design and construction (231) using globally based information networks (3), such as the Internet, supporting the World Wide Web (www). ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6891182 | Apparatus for automatically detecting size to be detected and automatic analyzer using the same In the automatic analyzer, the height of the test tubes is measured using the function of the optical information reader installed for discrimination of a sample. Various sensors installed so as to measure the height of the test tubes of the automatic analyzer can b... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6849860 | Detection system and a detection method The invention relates to a detection system and a detection method for the detection and tracking of optical codes on objects which are transported along a monitored zone, comprising a plurality of optoelectronic sensors to read the codes and to generate correspondi... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6774374 | Isolation mounts for use with vacuum chambers and their application in lithographic projection apparatuses A reference frame provided in a vacuum chamber is supported by support pillars extending through and isolated from the vacuum chamber walls to isolate the reference frame from vibrations in the vacuum chamber. The gap between the support pillar and the vacuum chambe... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6618132 | Miniature laser tracker This small, inexpensive, non-contact laser sensor can detect the location of a retroreflective target in a relatively large volume and up to six degrees of position. The tracker's laser beam is formed into a plane of light which is swept across the space ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6465787 | Covert surveillance system for tracking light sensitive tagged moving vehicles A surveillance system uses pulsed laser near infrared light to illuminate a retroreflecting tag attached to a target for providing a return image that pulsates and that can be monitored by a camera for covert tracking of a target. The surveillance system ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6410931 | Electro-optical reader with hands-free and hand-held modes of operation An optical scan module, for example for an optical scanner, includes an integrally molded plastics material member which defines not only the laser focusing lens, but also the laser focusing aperture and the collection mirror. In addition, the molded memb... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6225641 | Optical reader for scanning optical indicia by movement of an aperture relative to an image plane An optical reader for reading optical indicia which includes an imaging element for forming an image of the optical indicia at an image plane. The optical reader further includes an aperture positioned at the image plane and having a width smaller than th... | 05/01/2001 |
