Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
235462110 | Including an imager (e.g., CCD or camera-type reader) | 69 |
20080308638 | INDICIA READING SYSTEM - A method of reading indicia comprising the steps of: displaying a plurality of information data bearing indicia seriatim on a display; reading and decoding the displayed plurality of information data bearing indicia utilizing an indicia reader; and establishing a relationship of data provided in the plurality of information data bearing indicia utilizing a portion of the data provided in each of the plurality of information data bearing indicia. | 12-18-2008 |
20090001165 | 2-D Barcode Recognition - Systems and methods for 2-D barcode recognition are described. In one aspect, the systems and methods use a charge coupled camera capturing device to capture a digital image of a 3-D scene. The systems and methods evaluate the digital image to localize and segment a 2-D barcode from the digital image of the 3-D scene. The 2-D barcode is rectified to remove non-uniform lighting and correct any perspective distortion. The rectified 2-D barcode is divided into multiple uniform cells to generate a 2-D matrix array of symbols. A barcode processing application evaluates the 2-D matrix array of symbols to present data to the user. | 01-01-2009 |
20090032597 | READING APPARATUS HAVING PARTIAL FRAME OPERATING MODE - A method for decoding a decodable symbol using an optical reader having a 2D image sensor that is configured to operate in a partial frame capture operating mode. In a partial frame operating mode, the reader clocks out and captures at least one partial frame of image data having image data corresponding to less than all of the pixels of an image sensor pixel array. In one embodiment, the reader operating in a partial frame operating mode captures image data corresponding to a linear pattern of pixels of the image sensor, reads the image data, and attempts to decode for a decodable bar code symbol which may be represented in the image data. | 02-05-2009 |
20090039162 | Tag reader and the tag - A tag reader and the tag are disclosed. The tag comprises a barcode pattern layer and horizontal line segments, which are connected to form an RF antenna. The antenna is further electrically connected to an RF chip, wherein an RF chip data is recorded in the RF chip. The tag reader comprises an RF signal transmitter for transmitting an RF transmitting signal to detect a tag. When an RF reflecting signal has been received, a light source module is enabled to shoot a scanning light source for scanning the tag; therefore, a tag comparing signal can be obtained. Thus, the advantages of the barcode and RFID tag can be integrated, the application field of the tag will be broadened, and the reliability of tag data reading is enhanced due to the double check mechanism. | 02-12-2009 |
20090057411 | Imaging system for reading target with multiple symbols - An imaging system for acquiring images of multiple indicia, such as symbols and non-symbols, on a target, such as a label, comprises a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing light from the indicia on the target over a field of view, and a controller having a stored template that identifies details of the indicia on the target, for controlling the imager to capture the light from the indicia based on the details identified by the template. | 03-05-2009 |
20090159683 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR A LASER BAR CODE SCANNER WITH IMAGING ASSIST - An apparatus, method and system to read a bar code or other optical code using a laser device and an image capture device. Using both devices improves the probability that a bar code is read on the first pass while still allowing a high pass by speed. In addition, using both devices improves the probability of reading a damaged or partially obscured bar code. | 06-25-2009 |
20090200380 | BAR CODE READING DEVICE HAVING IMAGE PROCESSING MODE - The invention relates to a bar code reading device of the type having an imaging assembly including a two dimensional image sensor and which may be moved between varying positions, orientations and angles relative to a substrate. In one embodiment a bar code reading device can be used to obtain an area electronic representation of a substrate including bar code indicia and a signature, and can output an area representation including a representation of a signature. In another embodiment, the bar code reading device can process and output a processed area electronic representation to an output destination. In one embodiment an output destination to which a bar code reading device outputs a processed area electronic representation is a display. | 08-13-2009 |
20090206159 | Device and Method for Locating a Barcode Using Image Analysis - A device comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores an image. The image includes a plurality of areas. The image is captured using at least one of an auto-exposure technology and an auto-focus technology. The processor is coupled to the memory and selects at least one of the plurality of areas as a function of predetermined data. The data is related to the at least one of the auto-exposure technology and the auto-focus technology. The processor locates a symbol in the at least one selected areas. | 08-20-2009 |
20090212111 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ERASURES IN A 2D SYMBOL - A system and method for identifying erasures in a 2D symbol is disclosed. One embodiment of a method for marking a codeword as an erasure in a Quick Response code (QR code) captured by a bar code reader includes, identifying the scrambling mask used for encoding the data in the QR code. A location of the codeword in the QR code corresponds with a portion of the scrambling mask. The codeword comprises multiple codeword bits and the portion of the scrambling mask comprises multiple mask bits. The method further includes, generating an unscrambled codeword by performing a logical operation between each of the multiple codeword bits and each of the multiple mask bits, generating a reference matrix by applying the scrambling mask to a uniform matrix, and/or comparing the unscrambled codeword with the reference matrix to determine whether the codeword is the erasure. | 08-27-2009 |
20090230193 | Two-dimensional symbol and method for reading same - Disclosed is an identification symbol and system and method for reading in accordance with the present invention is preferably a two-dimensional, rectangular or square bar code symbol having a solid border, a tick-mark region adjacent to the solid border, a omni-directional reading and error detection and correction capability. | 09-17-2009 |
20090236424 | IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER - An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion. | 09-24-2009 |
20090321521 | OBJECT, IMAGE DATA, IMAGE DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, CARD, GAME MAT, CARD GAME SYSTEM, IMAGE ANALYSIS APPARATUS, AND IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD - There is provided a two-dimensional code capable of performing accurate recognition. The two-dimensional code includes: a code data portion ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100001073 | IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is provided an image capture apparatus and method. An image capture device can be used in the decoding of a decodable indicia, e.g., bar code symbols and/or text characters and can further be used in the capture of one or more images that may or may not be subjected to decoding processes. In one embodiment, an image captured with use of an image capture device is an image of an item bearing a decodable indicia. In one embodiment, an image capture device can have a plurality of user selectable modes of operation. | 01-07-2010 |
20100038427 | CODE READER DEVICE WHICH DISPLAYS A CODE EXTRACTING AREA OF A SUBJECT IMAGE TO HAVE A SIZE BASED ON A SPECIFIED DISPLAY SIZE OF THE SUBJECT IMAGE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREFOR - A code reader device, prior to extracting a code from an image captured by a camera, receives an image size data, and according to the received image size, displays the captured image on the display device so that a code extracting target area is discriminated from a remaining area. A layout of the captured image on a display screen becomes flexible, so that usability for reading the code can be improved. | 02-18-2010 |
20100090007 | APPARATUS HAVING COORDINATED EXPOSURE PERIOD AND ILLUMINATION PERIOD - The invention features an image reader and a corresponding method for capturing a sharp distortion free image of a target, such as a one or two-dimensional bar code. In one embodiment, the image reader comprises a two-dimensional CMOS based image sensor array, a timing module, an illumination module, and a control module. The time during which the target is illuminated is referred to as the illumination period. The capture of the image by the image sensor array is driven by the timing module that, in one embodiment, is able to simultaneously expose substantially all of the pixels in the array. The time during which the pixels are collectively activated to photo-convert incident light into charge defines the exposure period for the sensor array. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the exposure period occurs during the illumination period. | 04-15-2010 |
20100096461 | 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 reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments, while providing the versatility required to accommodate the different ways in which operators present objects for code symbol reading at POS environments. | 04-22-2010 |
20100176201 | OPTICAL READER HAVING AN IMAGER - There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including imaging data can be obtained utilizing the hand held device. The image can include a representation of a signature. | 07-15-2010 |
20100270376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-VIEW IMAGING OF OPTICAL CODES USING CHROMATIC PATH SPLITTING - An optical code or data imaging system and method for forming image data from an item bearing an optical code present in a read volume, including an image splitter, such as a dichroic mirror, operative to transmit light of a first wavelength range from a first field of view of the item toward the imager and reflect light of a second wavelength range from a second field of view of the item toward the imager. The incoming images from both the first and second fields of view are focused, at least primarily, by the same focusing optics and are detected by the same detecting portions or preferably at least some overlapping portions of the imager. | 10-28-2010 |
20100276489 | METHODS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR CAPTURE AND DISPLAY OF VISUALLY ENCODED DATA AND AN IMAGE - Visually encoded data is captured along with one or more visual elements, the encoded data is decoded and one composite view is displayed that incorporates information related to the decoding data, such as a decode confirmation or decoded data, and the visual elements. The recognition and decoding process may additionally provide for transforming the captured visual elements to accommodate the allocated display area of small sized display, such as the display associated with a handheld image capturing device. The invention is thus suited for capturing encoded data and branding elements, such as company or product logos, and displaying the branding elements in unison with data related to the decoded information. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282851 | METHOD FOR ENCODING AND DECODING DATA IN A COLOR BARCODE PATTERN - What is disclosed is a system and method for encoding and decoding data in a color barcode pattern using dot orientation and color separability. The spectral (wavelength) characteristics of the CMY colorants, commonly used in digital printing, and those of RGB sensors are exploited to achieve high capacity data embedding rates in color barcodes. The present method embeds independent data in two different printer colorant channels using dot orientation modulation. In the print end, dots of two colorants occupy the same spatial region. At the detector end, by using the complementary sensor channels to estimate the colorant channels, data is recovered in each colorant channel. The method approximately doubles the capacity of encoding methods based upon a single colorant channel and enables embedding rates which match or exceed that of other hardcopy barcodes known in the arts. The method is robust against inter-separation misregistration with a small symbol error rate. | 11-11-2010 |
20100308114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTICAL READING EMPLOYING VIRTUAL SCAN LINES - Optical reading system and methods having multiple modes of operation, for example: omnidirectional and single-code picking; fixed and handheld reading; 1D and 2D code reading. In one configuration, an image-based system obtains input data via an area sensor (e.g., a 2D CCD array) with only data corresponding to a pattern of virtual scan lines being stored and processed. A user may implement different operating modes such as a first mode reading codes in any location or orientation and a second mode reading only a code oriented along a particular virtual scan line or group thereof. Alternately, the data reader is operable to switch between handheld mode selecting a first pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode and a fixed mode selecting a second pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode. Virtual scan patterns in either mode can change within or between frames. | 12-09-2010 |
20110017826 | Methods and apparatus for bokeh codes - In an illustrative implementation of this invention, an optical pattern that encodes binary data is printed on a transparency. For example, the pattern may comprise data matrix codes. A lenslet is placed at a distance equal to its focal length from the optical pattern, and thus collimates light from the optical pattern. The collimated light travels to a conventional camera. For example, the camera may be meters distant. The camera takes a photograph of the optical pattern at a time that the camera is not focused on the scene that it is imaging, but instead is focused at infinity. Because the light is collimated, however, a focused image is captured at the camera's focal plane. The binary data in the pattern may include information regarding the object to which the optical pattern is affixed and information from which the camera's pose may be calculated. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017827 | Optical System, Imaging Device, and Information Code Reader - An image pickup apparatus including an optical system having an optical element including an optical wavefront modulation function; and a detector at a focal position of the optical system, capturing an object image having passed through the optical system, wherein the optical element including the optical wavefront modulation function has a capability of decreasing an alteration of an optical transfer function in an entire screen due to a difference of object distances, and wherein an absolute value of a focal length of the optical element including the optical wavefront modulation function is greater than an absolute value of a focal length of the entire optical system. | 01-27-2011 |
20110031314 | IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING PLURALITY OF OPERATING STATES - There is described an imaging apparatus having an image sensor, and a plurality of operating states. Operation of the imaging apparatus can be differentiated between the operating states. In one operating state, the imaging apparatus can capture a frame of image data having image data corresponding to a predetermined number of pixels of the image sensor. The operating states of the imaging apparatus can be user selectable. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042462 | VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A vehicle identification system identifies vehicles by reading a registration plate and a barcode on the vehicle. The system can include: a registration plate mountable on a vehicle and having alphanumeric characters indicating a vehicle registration number; a barcode mountable on a vehicle, the barcode encoding the vehicle registration number of the registration plate, at least one camera arranged to record in one or more image(s) the registration plate and the barcode; and an analyser arranged to receive the image(s) and automatically extract the vehicle registration number from the registration plate shown in the image(s), and automatically extract the vehicle registration number from the barcode shown in the image(s), the analyser comparing the vehicle registration number extracted from the registration plate with the vehicle registration number extracted from the barcode. | 02-24-2011 |
20110068174 | Optical Information Reader - In an optical information reader, an entire size is reduced while a space for accommodating an imaging unit, a space for accommodating a cable of an external interface, and a space for accommodating plural boards in which circuits of a signal processing unit are accommodated are secured. An entire size of a housing is determined based on sizes of a main board and an imaging unit to realize an optical information reader having a minimum shape. The main board has the largest area as a board, and a CPU and a memory are mounted thereon. The imaging unit includes a camera module, a lighting LED unit, and a marker. The main board is disposed near an internal wall of a housing. Other functions are functionally divided into sub-boards and disposed around a frame body, and a connection portion to the cable is accommodated in the frame body to achieve miniaturization. | 03-24-2011 |
20110101101 | Decoding distorted symbols - A method is provided for reading distorted optical symbols using known locating and decoding methods, without requiring a separate and elaborate camera calibration procedure, without excessive computational complexity, and without compromised burst noise handling. The invention exploits a distortion-tolerant method for locating and decoding 2D code symbols to provide a correspondence between a set of points in an acquired image and a set of points in the symbol. A coordinate transformation is then constructed using the correspondence, and run-time images are corrected using the coordinate transformation. Each corrected run-time image provides a distortion-free representation of a symbol that can be read by traditional code readers that normally cannot read distorted symbols. The method can handle both optical distortion and printing distortion. The method is applicable to “portable” readers when an incident angle with the surface is maintained, the reader being disposed at any distance from the surface. | 05-05-2011 |
20110121077 | INCREASING IMAGING QUALITY OF A BAR CODE READER - The exemplary system requires a 2D barcode be located on an object, a portion of which is to be captured in an image. The module size of the 2D barcode is chosen to match the smallest feature to be preserved on the output image. While the target is moving with respect to the imager the 2D bar code is also moving and the resulting image is degraded. The imager will properly decode the 2D barcode only if the bar code is stationary (or moving very slowly) and hence will provide an acceptable image in the region of the 2D bar code. | 05-26-2011 |
20110240741 | DOCUMENT DECODING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED DECODING PERFORMANCE OF INDICIA READING TERMINAL - Embodiments of the present invention comprise an indicia reading terminal including operatively configured to interact with a storage module to store data, including location data, of a decodable indicia found in a captured document image. In one embodiment, the indicia reading terminal can be provided with one or more pre-stored information about the decodable indicia and/or the document. In another embodiment the indicia reading terminal can be provided with instructions and similarly operatively configured components that can identify information about the decodable indicia, store such information in a table, and utilize the tabulated data to process captured image data of subsequent documents. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240742 | SYSTEM OPERATIVE FOR PROCESSING FRAME HAVING REPRESENTATION OF SUBSTRATE - A system having an image sensor array can be provided for use in locating and decoding a bar code symbol represented within a frame of image data. An image sensor array can be incorporated in a terminal having a hand held housing. A terminal can be operative to capture a frame and locate a feature of a document represented within the frame, the document of a type having a bar code symbol at a predetermined location. The system can determine a location of a bar code symbol representation within an image representation. For determining a location of the bar code symbol representation in an image representation, the system can be operative to utilize pre-stored information respecting the document and the determined location of the document feature representation, the pre-stored information indicating a location of the bar code symbol in a document of the document type subject to image capture. | 10-06-2011 |
20110284638 | OPTICAL READER HAVING AN IMAGER - There is described a device having a two dimensional imager. The device having a two dimensional image sensor can be a hand held device. Imaging optics can be provided for focusing light reflected from a target onto the two dimensional imager. An image including imaging data can be obtained utilizing the hand held device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290882 | QR CODE DETECTION - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for detecting a quick response (QR) code. An area of an image comprising a QR code is localized by combining pixel dynamic scale (DS), black-cell ratio (BR), and edge intensity sum (EIS) criteria determination to identify the QR code. A pattern for the QR code is detected, comprising determining if a position detection pattern (PDP) is located in respective grid areas of a first grid that comprises the QR code, and identifying an alignment pattern (AP), if present. To identify the AP, an AP region is estimated using the PDPs, and a center area of the AP is found by examining respective areas of a second grid comprising the estimated AP region. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290883 | HAND-SUPPORTABLE DIGITAL IMAGE CAPTURE AND PROCESSING SYSTEM SUPPORTING A MULTI-TIER MODULAR SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE - A hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system supporting a multi-tier modular software, and plug-in extendable, architecture. The digital image capture and processing system can be realized as an image-capturing cell phone, a digital camera, a video camera, mobile computing terminal and portable data terminal (PDT), provided with suitable hardware platform, communication protocols and user interfaces. A third-party customer can write and install a software plug-in into the application layer so as to enhance or modify the behavior of the hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system without any required knowledge of the hardware platform, communication protocols and/or user interfaces. | 12-01-2011 |
20120018519 | SWIPE SCANNER EMPLOYING A VISION SYSTEM - This invention provides a point-of-sale scanning device that employs vision sensors and vision processing to decode symbology and matrices of information of objects, documents and other substrates as such objects are moved (swiped) through the field-of-view of the scanning device's window. The scanning device defines a form factor that conforms to that of a conventional laser-based point-of-sale scanning device using a housing having a plurality of mirrors, oriented generally at 45-degree angles with respect to the window's plane so as to fold the optical path, thereby allowing for an extended depth of field. The path is divided laterally so as to reach opposing lenses and image sensors, which face each other and are oriented along a lateral optical axis between sidewalls of the device. The sensors and lenses can be adapted to perform different parts of the overall vision system and/or code recognition process. The housing also provides illumination that fills the volume space. Illustratively, illumination is provided adjacent to the window in a ring having two rows for intermediate and long-range illumination of objects. Illumination of objects at or near the scanning window is provided by illuminators positioned along the sidewalls in a series of rows, these rows directed to avoid flooding the optical path. | 01-26-2012 |
20120091205 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECODING MATRIX CODE SYMBOL - An apparatus and method for decoding a matrix code symbol is disclosed. The apparatus includes an image processor configured to process an image corresponding to the matrix code symbol. The apparatus further includes a decoder configured to retrieve one or more encoded values from the matrix code symbol in response to the processing of the image corresponding to the matrix code symbol. The one or more encoded value includes one or more modified encoded values. The decoder is further configured to map each of the one or more modified encoded values with a corresponding predefined encoded value. A modified encoded value includes two or more digits of a corresponding predefined encoded value. The corresponding predefined encoded value is decoded by the decoder to determine a corresponding character. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097743 | OPTICAL SCANNING SYSTEM HAVING AN EXTENDED PROGRAMMING MODE AND METHOD OF UNLOCKING RESTRICTED EXTENDED CLASSES OF FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITIES EMBODIED THEREWITHIN - A method of unlocking restricted extended classes of features and functionalities embodied within an optical scanning system having an extended programming mode. The method involves providing an optical scanning system supporting baseline classes of features and functionalities, and having an extended feature class programming mode for programming extended classes of features and functionalities, in addition to the baseline classes of features and functionalities. A license key is assigned to the optical scanning system, for unlocking at least one of the extended classes of features and functionalities, and programming the optical scanning system to operate with at least one of the extended classes of feature and functionalities, in addition to the baseline classes of features and functionalities. A license is procured to unlock and use at least one of the extended classes of feature and functionalities, and obtaining said license key assigned to the optical scanning system. The said optical scanning system is caused to operate in the extended feature class programming. While the optical scanning system is operating in the extended feature class programming, the license key is used to unlock at least one of the extended classes of features and functionalities, and program the optical scanning system to operate with at least one of the extended classes of feature and functionalities, in addition to the baseline classes of features and functionalities. | 04-26-2012 |
20120111945 | DIGITAL-IMAGING BASED CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM HAVING FINGER-POINTING TRIGGERED MODE OF OPERATION - A digital-imaging based system for and method of reading graphical indicia, including code symbols, on objects such as, but not limited to, code symbol menus by the user simply pointing his or her finger at the particular code symbol on the code symbol menu to be read, while digital images of the code symbol menu and the pointing finger are automatically captured, buffered and processed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120145789 | IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGING ASSEMBLY - There is described an imaging apparatus having an imaging assembly that includes an image sensor. The imaging apparatus can capture a frame of image data having image data corresponding to a first set of pixels of the image sensor. The imaging apparatus can capture a frame or image data having image data corresponding to a second set of pixels of the image sensor. | 06-14-2012 |
20120168511 | OPTICAL CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN ACOUSTIC-WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE FOR COUPLING SONIC ENERGY, PRODUCED FROM AN ELECTRO-TRANSDUCER, TO SOUND WAVE PORTS FORMED IN THE SYSTEM HOUSING - An optical code symbol reading system including a housing having a light transmission aperture, and at least one sound port formed in the housing. The system includes an optical code symbol reading subsystem for optically reading a code symbol in the field external to the light transmission aperture, and generating symbol character data representative of the read code symbol. An electro-acoustic transducer is disposed in the housing for producing sonic energy. Also, an acoustic-waveguide structure is disposed in the housing, for coupling the sonic energy produced from the electro-acoustic transducer, to the at least sound wave port formed the housing, to audibly signal the reading of a code symbol to the operator of the optical code symbol reading system. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168512 | OPTICAL CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING A LED-DRIVEN OPTICAL-WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE FOR ILLUMINATING A MANUALLY-ACTUATED TRIGGER SWITCH INTEGRATED WITHIN A HAND-SUPPORTABLE SYSTEM HOUSING - An optical code symbol reading system including a hand-supportable housing having a light transmission aperture. A manually-actuated trigger switch is integrated within the housing. An optical code symbol reading subsystem is disposed in the housing for optically reading a code symbol in the field external to the light transmission aperture, and generating symbol character data representative of the read code symbol. One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disposed in the housing, for producing a visible illumination. Also, an optical-waveguide structure is disposed in the housing for coupling visible illumination produced from the one or more LEDs, so as to illuminate the region about the manually-actuated trigger switch, thereby causing the optically-translucent region about the manually-actuated trigger switch to glow and visually indicate where it is located on the hand-supportable housing. | 07-05-2012 |
20120193427 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYMBOL AND METHOD FOR READING SAME - Disclosed is an identification symbol and system and method for reading in accordance with the present invention is preferably a two-dimensional, rectangular or square bar code symbol having a solid border, a tick-mark region adjacent to the solid border, a omni-directional reading and error detection and correction capability. | 08-02-2012 |
20120234919 | INDICIA READING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - There is provided in one embodiment an indicia reading apparatus having an image sensor array. The indicia reading apparatus can have a first operator selectable configuration and a second operator selectable configuration. | 09-20-2012 |
20120261473 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR OVERHEAD SCANNING OF IMAGES IN A MANUAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - This disclosure defines systems, methods and apparatus for scanning in a distribution environment. In one aspect a method is disclosed for expanding a field of view of a camera. The method may include moving a mirror according to a determined pattern of movement and speed and capturing a series of images with a camera while the mirror is moving such that the field of view defining images captured by the camera changes based on the position of the mirror. The method may further include using image data from the series of images to process information located on a target item being imaged. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a selectively movable mirror positioned relative to an image capture device. A controller is configured to capture an image while the mirror is moving. | 10-18-2012 |
20120292394 | CODE READING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A code reading apparatus, comprising: an image capturing unit configured to capture the image picked-up by a image pickup unit; a detection unit configured to detect the code contained in the captured image; a decoding unit configured to decode the detected code; and a recognition unit configured to recognize, if the detected code is a two-dimensional code, the model number of the two-dimensional code. The decoding unit decodes the detected two-dimensional code if the model number recognized is a predetermined model number. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298754 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION DEVICE WITH SAME GRAY LEVEL FOR QUICK DECODING AND DECODING METHOD THEREFOR - A two-dimensional optical identification device for a quick decoding operation in a same gray level and decoding method applied to the same. The two-dimensional optical identification device has at least one two-dimensional optical identification with the same gray level. The two-dimensional optical identification has a first positioning block, a plurality of data blocks, and a second positioning block. The first positioning block has a plurality of first positioning points. The data blocks are placed around the first positioning block. The second positioning block has a plurality of second positioning points and a second direction identification point for providing the direction of the two-dimensional optical identification, and the second positioning block is placed at each boundary of the plurality of data blocks for defining the positions of the plurality of data blocks. The second direction identification point indicates an identification direction of the two-dimensional optical identification. | 11-29-2012 |
20130020393 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTIDIMENSIONAL CODES WITH TIME AND VISUAL RECOGNITION INFORMATION - A dynamic multi-dimensional code generation and recognition apparatus in which time information and visual recognition information are combined, and a method thereof are provided. According to the present invention, a dynamic multi-dimensional code or a time-variant code including visual recognition information which is associated with source information and changed over time is provided. Accordingly, users may easily ascertain existence of the multi-dimensional code and intended contents of the source information. | 01-24-2013 |
20130181053 | Barcode Device - Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. | 07-18-2013 |
20130228624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING AND RECEIVING DATA USING MULTI-FRAME BAR CODES - Methods of transferring or receiving data using a multi-frame bar code are disclosed. A sequence of bar codes includes a plurality of bar codes displayed in a sequence, with each bar code in the plurality of bar codes being encoded with data and the sequence of bar codes conveying a coherent set of data. The sequence of bar codes is displayed, in a display device, such that only one bar code in the plurality of bar codes is displayed at any one time to constitute a three-dimensional (two spatial, one temporal) bar code when using a bar code. The bar codes are read, in a reader device, and then analyzed to identify each bar code in the sequence of bar codes. Each bar code is decoded to obtain the decoded data, which may then be combined into a coherent set of data. | 09-05-2013 |
20130320091 | Methods and Apparatus for Positioning an Optical Code for Imaging Scanning - An apparatus and methods are presented for improving image scanning. A point of sale terminal apparatus, including an imaging scanner, provides information to an operator indicating the optimal scanning position for an optical code for efficient first pass scanning by the imaging scanner. The information includes real-time video from an image capture device of the imaging scanner displayed on an operator's display device. | 12-05-2013 |
20140124581 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR OVERHEAD SCANNING OF IMAGES IN A MANUAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - This disclosure defines systems, methods and apparatus for imaging systems for scanning barcodes and images in a manual distribution environment. In one aspect a method is disclosed for expanding the effective field of view of a camera used in an overhead scanning system. The method may include moving a mirror positioned relative to the input of a camera according to a determined pattern of movement and a determined speed and capturing a series of images with the camera while the mirror is moving such that the field of view defining each image captured by the camera changes based on the position of the mirror. The method may further include using combined image data from each of the images in the series of images to process machine readable information located on a target item being imaged. | 05-08-2014 |
20140131446 | System and Method for Data Transfer Through Animated Barcodes - A system and method are provided for transferring data to a mobile device through animated barcodes. The mobile device scans, with a barcode reader, at least a first barcode and then scans at least a second barcode, whereby the barcodes are shown on a display. The display is in an open-loop relationship with the mobile device. The mobile device decodes the at least first and second barcodes to extract a first data portion and an associated first sequence identification, and a second data portion and an associated second sequence identification. The mobile device combines the first and second data portions according to the associated sequence identifications. | 05-15-2014 |
20140175174 | IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGING ASSEMBLY - There is described an imaging apparatus having an imaging assembly that includes an image sensor. The imaging apparatus can capture a frame of image data having image data corresponding to a first set of pixels of the image sensor. The imaging apparatus can capture a frame or image data having image data corresponding to a second set of pixels of the image sensor. | 06-26-2014 |
20140284385 | PATTERN FOR CODING A NUMERICAL INFORMATION ITEM ON A SURFACE AND MARKING AND READING METHODS - A pattern for coding numerical a information item on a surface, including a specific arrangement of a plurality of symbols belonging to a set of symbols (ENS | 09-25-2014 |
20140291402 | STACK BARCODE READER AND STACK BARCODE READING METHOD - A stack barcode reader may include an imaging section configured to image the stack barcode in which character information is expressed with a bar and a space; an image memory configured to store image data of the stack barcode; a data processing section including a decoding unit and configured to decode the barcode of the stack barcode into the character information. The decoding unit may include a low-level decoding unit, a high-level decoding unit, and a decoded result selection unit for selecting a decoded result. The high-level decoding unit may include an error-correction unit. The decoded result selection unit may include a counter unit configured to count the number of error corrections and a selection unit configured to select a decoded result having the less number of corrections. | 10-02-2014 |
20140353381 | 3D LASER CODING IN GLASS - This inventive method assures the authenticity of drugs or other valuable substances that reside within product containers, such as syringes. The method includes initially measuring the 3D topology of the glass surface while determining the distance to the glass surface. Thereafter, a desired 3D code is written below the glass surface with a pulsed laser system. The written 3D code is readable using optical coherence topography (OCT) or parallel optical coherence tomography (pOCT) to verify the authenticity of the product container. A system uses this method with a plurality of syringes held within a tray, and a writing apparatus that moves relative to the tray to write a predetermined 3D code on each of the syringes held in the tray, during processing of the syringes along a process line while in the tray. | 12-04-2014 |
20150053768 | METHOD OF USING CAMERA SENSOR INTERFACE TO TRANSFER MULTIPLE CHANNELS OF SCAN DATA USING AN IMAGE FORMAT - A computer system for decoding a signal of decodable indicia. The computer system includes a laser scanner configured that outputs a signal of decodable indicia and a microprocessor that include a camera sensor interface that is configured to receive the signal from the laser scanner. | 02-26-2015 |
20150108220 | METHOD FOR GENERATING INFORMATION EMBEDDED CODE FOR MOBILE PHONE, METHOD FOR EMBEDDING INFORMATION CODE, AND METHOD FOR READING THE SAME - In the field of information processing, the invention is related to an information embedded code, a method for generating an information embedded code, a method for embedding the code, and a method for reading the same. The invention is characterized by enabling distinguishing of product authenticity under natural light and using a standard mobile phone, and solves the problem of unifying authenticity identification for a general consumer and authenticity identification of an expert. An information embedded code is configured from a dot pattern enabling multi bits information to be written on the basis of the geometric placement or physical placement of an information dot relative to a specified reference dot. By adapting a new type of vertically-horizontally integrated virtual reference line the information embedded code according to this invention is capable of increasing the efficiency of code information recording. | 04-23-2015 |
20150324624 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING TWO-DIMENSIONAL BARCODES - A method and device for identifying 2-dimensional (2-D) barcodes contained within a retrieved webpage are disclosed. The method includes the operations of: launching a browser to retrieve at least one webpage; receiving an instruction input by a user for identifying at least one 2-D barcode contained within the at least one retrieved webpage; determining according to the input instruction, whether the at least one 2-D barcode may be available within the at least one retrieved webpage; if the at least one 2-D barcode may be available within the at least one retrieved webpage, obtaining at least one 2-D barcode image; and identifying the least one 2-D barcode image, and obtaining 2-D barcode information associated with the identified least one 2-D barcode image. The disclosed method and device simplifies operations of 2-D barcodes identification within the retrieved webpage. | 11-12-2015 |
20150347802 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING IMAGE ACQUISITION SETTINGS FOR PATTERN STITCHING AND DECODING USING MULTIPLE CAPTURED IMAGES - Systems and methods are described for acquiring and decoding a plurality of images. First images are acquired and then processed to attempt to decode a symbol. Contributions of the first images to the decoding attempt are identified. An updated acquisition-settings order is determined based at least partly upon the contributions of the first images to the decoding attempt. Second images are acquired or processed based at least partly upon the updated acquisition-settings order. | 12-03-2015 |
20160070999 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A 2D BARCODE ENCODED PART BY MOLDING BEING IDENTIFIABLE USING A SMARTPHONE - A method for producing a part by molding with an embedded 2D barcode defined in the surface of the part and the embedded 2D barcode subsequently being readable using a light source and a camera, the method including providing a mold with an array of individual areas of optical anisotropic surface structures, where at least a number of the individual optical anisotropic structures forms a two-dimensional barcode or data matrix; making a replica of the mold, the replica including the array having the property that the directional reflection coefficient of the individual areas of optical anisotropic surface structures is depending on the illumination angle and detection angle in a way that is not rotational symmetric around the axis normal to the surface of the replica, the array being readable by illumination and detection of reflection intensity of the illumination source under a non-normal angle to the surface of the replica. | 03-10-2016 |
20160086009 | CODELESS QR CODE - A service provider receives, from a user, picture information captured by a user device from a picture mark associated with a product or service of a merchant. It determines a matching picture image by comparing the picture information with picture images in a server, previously registered by the merchant. It also determines, out of attributes previously registered by the merchant, a matching attribute set uniquely associated with the matching picture image. The attributes may be web links, mobile APPs, or any media files that the merchant desires to communicate to users about its products or services. The service provider then communicates to the user the matching attribute set to be loaded on the user device and direct the user to the web links, mobile APPs, or media files that the merchant predetermined. | 03-24-2016 |
20160092710 | INFORMATION ACQUIRING METHOD AND INFORMATION PROVISION APPARATUS BOTH OF WHICH ARE BASED ON AUGMENTED REALITY - To provide a non-transitory computer-readable recording-medium storing an information acquiring program (IAP) that can be implemented by a computer controlling a mobile terminal (MT). The IAP includes five program codes (PCDs). The 1 | 03-31-2016 |
20160104023 | Method and Apparatus for High Resolution Decoding of Encoded Symbols - A method for scanning and decoding encoded symbols comprises processing low resolution image data from a full field of view and/or high resolution image data from one or more windowed segments of the field of view to provide imaging that is easily adaptable to different types of symbols and varying environmental conditions. The scanning method can be switched between the low resolution mode and the high resolution mode automatically based on whether the low resolution data is sufficiently accurate to decode the symbol. | 04-14-2016 |
20160110576 | SEQUENCED ILLUMINATION IN MARK READING DEVICES - A reader operable to read a mark on a substrate, the reader comprising a power source, operable to deliver a variable drive current or voltage, a light source operable to illuminate said mark with a sequence of illumination light pulses of different wavelength spectra, an intensity of said illumination light pulses varying according to the delivered drive current or voltage, a light sensor operable to measure an intensity of light received from said mark and to deliver a corresponding light intensity signal, and a control unit operable to control said power source and light sensor to control timings of said illumination light pulses according to a switching pattern and timings to acquire said light intensity signal for synchronizing acquisition of said light intensity signal with said sequence of illumination light pulses, said control unit being further operable to adjust a duty cycle of said switching pattern so as to maintain heat generation associated to each illumination light pulse below a given threshold value. | 04-21-2016 |
20160117539 | IMAGE VISUALIZATION - A method includes at least a portion of an image displayed on a video screen or film, and generating a signal indicative thereof, wherein the at least a portion of the image includes encoded information identifying at least one of a visualization tool or information that are not available without the encoded information, identifying and reading the encoded information, and at least one of invoking the visualization tool or displaying the information identified and read from the encoded information. | 04-28-2016 |
20160125214 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING VISUAL GRAPHIC CODES OF MOBILE TERMINAL - The invention discloses a method and device for processing visual graphics codes of mobile terminal. The method mainly includes: monitoring an action of shooting or recording digital images by the mobile terminal; identifying a focusing action during the process of shooting or recording the digital images by the mobile terminal; recording the digital images obtained after the mobile terminal finishes the focusing action; analyzing the digital images obtained after the focusing action is finished, and obtaining visual graphics codes in the digital images; decoding the visual graphics codes, and processing decoded information obtained after decoding. The invention can efficiently and conveniently obtain the visual graphics coding of the digital images caused by the focusing action, and avoid complicated operations of re-installing a visual graphics coding software, and opening the visual graphics coding software by the user. | 05-05-2016 |
20160188941 | REAL-TIME ADJUSTABLE WINDOW FEATURE FOR BARCODE SCANNING AND PROCESS OF SCANNING BARCODE WITH ADJUSTABLE WINDOW FEATURE - A mobile bar code scanning device with a pinch-to-window feature includes an embedded camera and a user interface system having a visual display. The user interface system enables the user to access features of the mobile barcode scanning device with touch gestures. The mobile barcode scanning device also includes a barcode scanning application initialized by a user of the mobile barcode scanning device. The mobile barcode scanning device also includes an operating system communicatively coupled to the embedded camera, the barcode scanning application, and the user interface system. The visual display provides a viewfinder for the embedded camera in the barcode scanning application. The user-defined pinch-to-window feature is real-time adjustable in size, orientation, and position by at least a two-point touch gesture. | 06-30-2016 |
20160253732 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION WITHIN A QUICK RESPONSE (QR) CODE | 09-01-2016 |
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