| The Code Corporation Patent applications |
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| 20120137348 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCODING AND DECODING DATA AND REFERENCES TO DATA IN MACHINE-READABLE GRAPHICAL CODES - A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference identifier and a second portion. The system also includes a computing device in electronic communication with the graphical code reading device. The computing device also includes a reference decoder configured to effect conversion of the reference encoded source data into source data. The source data includes first affiliated data in place of the first reference identifier. The first affiliated data may be longer in length than the first reference identifier. The source data also includes the second portion. The computing device also includes a software application configured to use the source data. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120031975 | ILLUMINATION BLOCKS FOR A GRAPHICAL CODE READER - A system for reading graphical codes includes a graphical code reader. The graphical code reader includes an imaging engine and illumination control circuitry. The imaging engine includes a light source. The system also includes an illumination block that is removably connected to the graphical code reader. The illumination block includes a supplemental light source. The illumination control circuitry is configured to activate the light source of the imaging engine and the supplemental light source. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110284637 | GRAPHICAL CODE READERS THAT ARE CONFIGURED FOR GLARE REDUCTION - A method for glare reduction may be implemented by a graphical code reader. The method may include illuminating a target area using a plurality of light sources. The method may also include capturing images of the target area using at least one image sensor that operates in accordance with a rolling shutter technique. The method may also include determining that glare is present in at least one captured image. The method may also include determining which of the light sources are responsible for the glare. The method may further include taking corrective action to reduce the glare in subsequent images based on which of the light sources are responsible for the glare. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20100044436 | GRAPHICAL CODE READERS THAT PROVIDE SEQUENCED ILLUMINATION FOR GLARE REDUCTION - A graphical code reader that provides sequenced illumination for glare reduction may include a plurality of light sources that illuminate a target area. The graphical code reader may also include at least one image sensor that captures an image of the target area using a rolling shutter technique. The graphical code reader may also include an illumination controller that sequences illumination of the light sources so that the light sources that are providing the normal component of the illumination to an active portion of the target area are turned off, and so that the light sources that are not providing the normal component of the illumination to the active portion of the target area are turned on. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090019543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCODING AND DECODING DATA AND REFERENCES TO DATA IN MACHINE-READABLE GRAPHICAL CODES - A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference identifier and a second portion. The system also includes a computing device in electronic communication with the graphical code reading device. The computing device also includes a reference decoder configured to effect conversion of the reference encoded source data into source data. The source data includes first affiliated data in place of the first reference identifier. The first affiliated data may be longer in length than the first reference identifier. The source data also includes the second portion. The computing device also includes a software application configured to use the source data. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20080296379 | GRAPHICAL CODE READERS FOR BALANCING DECODE CAPABILITY AND SPEED BY USING IMAGE BRIGHTNESS INFORMATION - A method for adaptively varying resolutions of captured images may include capturing images and processing the captured images. The method may also include determining brightness information about the captured images. The method may also include varying the resolutions of the captured images based on the brightness information that is determined about the captured images. The method may also include determining intended brightness information corresponding to the captured images, and the resolutions of the captured images may be varied based on the intended brightness information as well as the brightness information. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080250426 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING MULTIPLE TYPES OF OBJECT IDENTIFIERS AND OBJECT IDENTIFIER READERS TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS - A method for interfacing an object identifier reader to at least one application is disclosed. The method may include receiving object identifier data from the object identifier reader. The object identifier data may include information and formatting characters. The method may then involve identifying the information in the object identifier data. At least one application may then be identified to receive the information. Finally, the information may be sent to the at least one application. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080250425 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING MULTIPLE TYPES OF OBJECT IDENTIFIERS AND OBJECT IDENTIFIER READERS TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS - A method for interfacing an object identifier reader to at least one application is disclosed. The method may include receiving object identifier data from the object identifier reader. The object identifier data may include information and formatting characters. The method may then involve identifying the information in the object identifier data. At least one application may then be identified to receive the information. Finally, the information may be sent to the at least one application. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080250063 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING MULTIPLE TYPES OF OBJECT IDENTIFIERS AND OBJECT IDENTIFIER READERS TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF APPLICATIONS - A method for interfacing an object identifier reader to at least one application is disclosed. The method may include receiving object identifier data from the object identifier reader. The object identifier data may include information and formatting characters. The method may then involve identifying the information in the object identifier data. At least one application may then be identified to receive the information. Finally, the information may be sent to the at least one application. | 10-09-2008 |
