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6902111 Method and apparatus for impeding the counterfeiting of discs  
One aspect of the invention includes one or more security devices embedded on one of the two surfaces, or between the two surfaces, of a compact disc (CD) or digital video disc (DVD) to impede the...
6896187 Reader device for bar-coded authorization cards  
An apparatus for reading authorization cards with a bar code has a housing with an insertion slot for inserting the card and at least one reading head in the housing for scanning the bar code in a...
6896185 Optoelectronic code reader  
The invention relates to an optoelectronic code reader and to a method for the reading in of codes, which move relative to the code reader within a reading zone, by scanning the reading zone at...
6892946 Device for verifying documents  
A document-examining apparatus is provided for automatically examining the authenticity elements of secured documents. It includes a compound slide which can be moved in the X and Y directions and...
6892945 Structure for preventing extraneous light from entering image reading apparatus  
An image reading apparatus for reading a document has an image sensor unit, which is moved along a platen glass in a sub-scanning direction, mounting an LED, a light guide and a sensor. A white...
6889907 Data input method for a holographic digital data storage system  
A data input method is applied to a holographic digital data storage system in which sequential binary input data bits are arranged in an interleaved manner among pages. A first data bit is...
6889896 Computer system for collaborative document markup  
The invention concerns a computer system enabling collaborative document markup. Employing the invention involves the use of one or more forms which support interaction with a computer system or...
6886749 Image reading apparatus  
An image reading apparatus is attached to the top of a PDA. During the image reading operation, an operation state control signal is output from the image reading apparatus to the PDA. According to...
6884993 Off-axis object detection system for a bar code scanner  
A scan module and an optical system such as for a bar code scanner wherein the optical system has an axis of outgoing (illumination) light offset from the axis of collected light, arranged to limit...
6880755 Method and apparatus for display of spatially registered information using embedded data  
A viewport lens displays registered information registered using embedded data. An image capture device captures an image from the substrate that includes embedded data. The embedded data in the...
6877660 Positioning structure for a scanning article  
A positioning structure for a scanning article, applied in a scanning apparatus. The positioning structure has a hollow shell, at least one flexible and a positioning module. The hollow shell is...
6877659 Gyricon platen cover for show-through correction  
A gyricon platen cover provides a black background behind an original document and a white background surrounding the document to mitigate show-through of the back side of the document while the...
6877661 Scannable barcode display and methods for using the same  
A system and method for implementing a wireless data transmission scheme through the use of a display capable of displaying symbolic information, a data acquisition device capable of identifying...
6874686 Optical readout device  
An optical readout device for reading out data from an electroluminescent data storage medium, comprising: a driving circuit ( 4 ) for driving the radiation-emitting material with a time-varying...
6871788 Coin provided with diffraction structures  
A coin ( 1 ) with a metal surface ( 2, 3 ) has macroscopic reliefs ( 5 ) which serve for visually specifying the value of the coin and as an authenticity feature. Microscopically fine relief...
6871785 Method and device for compensating undesired variations in an electrical signal generated by an optical code reader  
The method for compensating undesired variations in an electrical signal generated by a sensor of an optical code reader comprises the steps of generating an envelope signal starting from the...
6873715 System of central signature verifications and electronic receipt transmissions  
A credit-card reader having a built-in digital camera for capturing a template signature and an email address on a credit card. The email address is identified by an optical character recognition...
6869022 Computer-and human-readable part markings and system and method using same  
A part marking technique based on a string of alphanumeric human-readable characters which are “printed” using a “texture” which is “cut-out” from a two-dimensional redundant bit...
6866200 Semiconductor device identification apparatus  
A three-dimensional image of a semiconductor device identification pattern is obtained by measuring the distance of at least one sensor to the surface of the semiconductor device. The apparatus...
6860425 Postage meter indicia verification apparatus and method  
A postage meter indicia verification apparatus and method includes, in a postage meter system for printing postage indicia, a postage meter device with a print head for printing postage indicia on...
6860428 Optical symbologies imager  
A hand-held imager which is capable of reading both linear and two dimensional symbologies, which can perform focusing and illuminating steps quickly and accurately so as to eliminate variation in...
6857567 System and method for training and monitoring data reader operators  
A scanner or other data reader is equipped with means for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner is integrated with a weigh scale...
6854649 Optoelectronic device  
An optoelectronic device for detecting marks having defined contrast patterns includes a transmitter for emitting transmitted light beams having a wavelength λ in a range of 350 nm ≦λ≦450 nm....
6854644 Method of analyzing marks made on a response sheet  
Described is a method of determining a choice made by a user by analyzing marks made on a response sheet by the user. The method employs a response sheet having response areas in which a user is...
6854650 Mirrored surface optical symbol scanner  
An optical symbol scanner assembly has an illumination attachment to facilitate detection and decoding bar code symbols that are printed or formed on mirror-finish surfaces. A hand-held scanner has...
6851609 Image reading apparatus and copier  
An image reading apparatus includes a line sensor for reading an image of an original, a scanning optical system that has a light source and scans the original, a reference reflection member...
6845911 Optical reader  
A scanner unit is provided, which can make the amounts of light directed to a read line from the opposite sides of the optic axis plane substantially the same, thereby preventing a shade due to an...
6845910 Produce recognition system and method  
A produce recognition system and method which use an internal reference to calibrate a produce data collector. The produce data collector collects first data from an external reference, collects...
6840446 Apparatus and system for optical card reading and method of use  
A method, system, and apparatus for reading from and writing to a multi-memory card, such as a bankcard, credit card, or smart card. The apparatus of the system includes reading devices, writing...
6837431 Semiconductor device adapted for imaging bar code symbols  
A semiconductor device for imaging optical code symbols comprises no more than 1024 pixels, wherein each of the pixels has an aspect ratio that is greater than 2 to 1 with a short dimension not...
6834798 Method for creating a fingerprint image on an optical memory card  
A method for imaging a fingerprint on an optical memory card having an upper transparent cover, a base and optical medium therebetween, wherein a cardholder imprints a fingerprint having a pattern...
6832724 Electro-optical assembly for image projection, especially in portable instruments  
An arrangement for and method of projecting an image on a viewing surface include sweeping a light beam along a plurality of scan lines that extend over the viewing surface, and selectively...
6833927 Method and apparatus for automatically detecting a paper user interface  
A system and method for facilitating the distribution of a digital data file representing an original document by providing a coded cover sheet containing distribution processing instructions in...
6832727 Integrated display scanner  
A display scanner includes an optical panel having a plurality of stacked optical waveguides. The waveguides define an inlet face at one end and a screen at an opposite end, with each waveguide...
6832717 Computer system interface surface  
A method and system for enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system. The user interaction is via an interface, such as a sheet of paper bearing information...
6825921 Multi-mode light detection system  
Apparatus and methods for combining multiple modes and methods of optical detection, postprocessing, and/or feedback loops in bioanalytical measurements. The methods may include (1) positioning a...
6824044 Method and system for obtaining a video-related document  
A method of enabling a user to obtain, via coded data disposed on a surface, a document related to content of a video signal, the method including, in a computer system, the steps of: receiving,...
6824055 System and method for securing a scanner carriage  
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises placing an image capture device into a packaging, inserting at least a portion of a locking insert into a housing of...
6824056 Auto-focus method for a scanning microscope  
An auto-focus method for focusing an optical arrangement of a sub-micron optical system. The optical system includes a head, at least part of the optical arrangement being mechanically connected to...
6820808 Resilient bar code and scanner  
An optically readable digital bar code comprising two rows of printed spaces and non-printed spaces, one row being a calibration row for reading the data row; and a scanner having two optical...
6820810 Optical collector for improving sensor signal uniformity over a target scan  
An optical collector collects relatively more of the off-axis light directed to a detector, and collects relatively less of the on-axis light directed to the detector, in order to decrease the...
6820809 Label-based controller commissioning system  
A commissioning system incorporates a commissioning station for mounting a controller to be commissioned by the action of loading data into a writable memory of the controller. The station has a...
6820807 Variable formatting of digital data into a pattern  
A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing...
6817528 Reflective apparatus and method for optically sensing relative torque employing Moirè fringes  
Systems and methods analyze the performance of a mechanical system having two identical rotating members therein. Light is directed from two identical light sources to intercept encoded portions of...
6819409 System for reading an information strip containing optically coded information  
A reading arrangement includes at least one linear detector arrangement which is arranged in parallel relationship above a reading plane and behind an optical imaging element and is oriented on to...
6817525 Apparatus and method for reading an optical code  
An apparatus and a method for reading an optical code has a casing with a reading window. The casing includes an illumination device acting through the reading window on an optical code to be read,...
6817526 Optoelectronic device  
An optoelectronic device for detecting markings provided with contrasting patterns includes a transmitter for emitting light rays and a receiver for receiving light rays, a deflection unit for...
6814286 Card for multi-purpose using  
The present invention discloses a novel card for multi-purpose using, and more particularly, a card suitable for utilizing in a magnetic stripe card reader, an IC card reader and an optical driver...
6814288 Beam shaping system and diverging laser beam for scanning optical code  
An improved optical system for scanning optical codes is disclosed. A laser beam produced thereby is a diverging, nearly diffraction free beam and may be used to produce an elongated scanning spot....
6811085 Miniature imager  
A miniature imager for reading target images. The optical and electrical systems of the miniature imager are optimized to reduce one or more dimensions or the volume of the imager. In accordance...