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Optical scanner and image reader for reading images and decoding optical information including one and two dimensional symbologies at variable depth of field

Patent 6123261 Issued on September 26, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 5, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Application

No. 073501 filed on 05/05/1998

US Classes:

235/462.01, Bar code235/462.41Using an imager (e.g., CCD)

Examiners

Primary: Le, Thien M.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06K 007/10

Abstract

An integrated system and method for reading image data. An optical scanner/image reader is provided for reading images and decoding optical information or code, including one and two dimensional symbologies at variable depth of field, including memory and image processing for high speed applications.

Other References

  • Celniker and Gossard, Computer Graphics, vol. 25, No. 4, "Deformable Curve and Surface Finite-Elements for Free-Form Shape Design", Jul. 1991, pp. 257-26
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