Patent application number | Description | Published |
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20090152358 | System and Method for a Barcode Reading Functionality Using an Image Capturing Device - A device and method decodes data from a target. The method comprises projecting an aiming pattern onto the target using an aiming system. The aiming pattern has a predetermined shape. The method comprises capturing an image of an area using an image capturing device. The area includes at least one of a first area and a second area. The first area is an area of the aiming pattern. The second area is a predetermined area around the aiming pattern. The method comprises processing the image to determine a presence of the target within the image. | 06-18-2009 |
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 |
20090242640 | Method for Optimizing Auto-Exposure Performance of an Imaging Device - An imaging device includes an illumination element; an auto-exposure element; and a processor disabling the auto-exposure element and subsequently disabling the illumination element. | 10-01-2009 |
20100012726 | Integrated Optical Exit Window - A device including a housing, an imaging engine and a transparent exit window. The imaging engine is located within the housing. The exit window is in the housing allowing light to pass from an exterior of the device to the imaging engine within the housing. The exit window has a plurality of segments. Each of the segments has a corresponding optical property. | 01-21-2010 |
20130148914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED DOCUMENT CAPTURE - A system and method for processing an image of a document is disclosed. The method includes receiving at least one predetermined document parameter of the document. An image of the document is previewed on a display using a camera. The display provides a visual indication of a defect in the image based on the preview. A processor proposes a procedure to minimize the defect in the image. A user adjusts the camera in response to the proposal. The processor processes the image of the document. | 06-13-2013 |
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20110296507 | Providing an Electronic Document Collection - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to access an electronic document collection that integrates a plurality of electronic sub-documents that are each of one of a plurality of defined document types. The method also includes retrieving information that is associated with the document collection, wherein the retrieved information identifies a first sub-document of the plurality of sub-documents using a first non-address identifier, and identifying a first software application that is configured to provide access to the first sub-document. The method additionally includes initiating a first connection with a first server that causes execution of the identified first software application and that, using the first non-address identifier, provides access to the first sub-document. The method further includes integrating access to the first sub-document into the document collection through the initiated first connection with the first server that causes execution of the first software application. | 12-01-2011 |
20130246346 | PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT COLLECTION - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to access an electronic document collection that integrates a plurality of electronic sub-documents that are each of one of a plurality of defined document types. The method also includes retrieving information that is associated with the document collection, wherein the retrieved information identifies a first sub-document of the plurality of sub-documents using a first non-address identifier, and identifying a first software application that is configured to provide access to the first sub-document. The method additionally includes initiating a first connection with a first server that causes execution of the identified first software application and that, using the first non-address identifier, provides access to the first sub-document. The method further includes integrating access to the first sub-document into the document collection through the initiated first connection with the first server that causes execution of the first software application. | 09-19-2013 |
20130268830 | PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT COLLECTION - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to access an electronic document collection that integrates a plurality of electronic sub-documents that are each of one of a plurality of defined document types. The method also includes retrieving information that is associated with the document collection, wherein the retrieved information identifies a first sub-document of the plurality of sub-documents using a first non-address identifier, and identifying a first software application that is configured to provide access to the first sub-document. The method additionally includes initiating a first connection with a first server that causes execution of the identified first software application and that, using the first non-address identifier, provides access to the first sub-document. The method further includes integrating access to the first sub-document into the document collection through the initiated first connection with the first server that causes execution of the first software application. | 10-10-2013 |