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7389929 Long range optical reader  
An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device,...
7380722 Stabilized laser pointer  
A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the...
7380721 Low-cost compact bar code sensor  
A barcode sensor package has an optical emitter circuit and an optical detector circuit which are formed as one or more integrated optical circuits disposed in a housing which has a reading surface...
7377437 Targeting system for a portable image reader  
A targeting system for a portable image reader, which advantageously combines a number of functions including alignment, aiming, framing and range finding and provides a wide imaging range with an...
7367510 Monitoring light beam position in electro-optical readers and image projectors  
An arrangement for determining light beam position in an electro-optical reader, image projector and like devices includes a drive for moving a scanning light beam at a scan frequency across a...
7350711 Ambient light shield and color filter for imaging-based bar code reader  
An ambient illumination shielding apparatus for an imaging-based scanner adapted to read direct part marking (DPM) bar codes. The shielding apparatus includes an illumination shield extending from...
7347375 Reader for decoding two-dimensional optically readable information  
An apparatus and method for reading optical information including a photosensitive system oriented to capture optical information. Also included is an optical system focusing optical information...
7337962 Method to detect false purchases with a consumer service device  
A method, system and computer program product for detecting false purchases is disclosed. The method includes detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal and...
7314172 Ballot marking system and apparatus having periodic ballot alignment compensation  
A terminal for marking a paper ballot which lists a plurality of candidates and which includes a marking space for each candidate which can be either hand-marked by a voter, or machine-marked by...
7314171 Ballot marking system and apparatus having ballot alignment compensation  
A terminal for marking a paper ballot which lists a plurality of candidates and which includes a marking space for each candidate which can be either hand-marked by a voter, or machine-marked by...
7303131 Automatic focusing system for imaging-based bar code reader  
An automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic focusing system employs a two step process for moving a lens of an imaging system along its path of travel such that...
7296743 Laser power control arrangements in electro-optical readers  
Laser power control arrangements interrupt power to a laser used in electro-optical readers upon detection of operating conditions not conforming to preestablished standards, and adjust power to...
7264166 Barcode imaging and laser scanning systems having improved visual decoding indication  
Barcode imaging and laser scanning systems are disclosed having at least one processor storing barcode decoding algorithms each corresponding to a respective symbology. The at least one processor...
7240842 Optical information reading apparatus and optical information reading method  
A control circuit performs capturing of pixel signals along each scanning line when a high-speed capturing mode is selected, switches the capturing mode to a partial capturing mode when it is...
7210632 On-axis control over scanning beam spot size and shape in electro-optical readers  
A cylindrical lens is axially moved along an optical axis to control a shape and size of a laser beam spot that is scanned across a symbol to be read by an electro-optical reader.
7201321 Electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces by image capture  
Performance of an imaging reader for electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces is enhanced by ensuring that such markings are read in the vicinity of an ideal, focused, target...
7182263 Monitoring light beam position in electro-optical readers and image projectors  
An arrangement for determining light beam position in an electro-optical reader, image projector and like devices includes a drive for moving a scanning light beam at a scan frequency across a...
7182260 Aiming light pattern generator in imaging readers for electro-optically reading indicia  
Different aiming light patterns are generated to enable an imaging reader to be pointed directly at a target by employing non-interferometric optical components that are fabricated by molding and...
7163150 Targeting system for a portable image reader  
A targeting system for a portable image reader, which advantageously combines a number of functions including alignment, aiming, framing and range finding and provides a wide imaging range with an...
7121467 Indicators of optimum positioning of a data collection device for reading data carriers, such as RFID tags and machine-readable symbols  
A data collection device for reading barcodes, matrix codes, acoustical tags, radio frequency identifier (RFID) tags, and other data carriers. The data collection device includes components to...
7090135 Imaging arrangement and barcode imager for imaging an optical code or target at a plurality of focal planes  
Three non-complex imaging arrangements are provided where in two of the imaging arrangements a moveable carrier housing at least one objective lens is provided and, in the other imaging...
7070104 Scannable article having a signature section with alignment bars  
An article scannable by a data capture device has an informational surface and a signature section disposed on the informational surface. The signature section has a signature area and at least two...
7066391 HAND-SUPPORTABLE PLANAR LASER ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING (PLIIM) BASED CAMERA SYSTEM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DIGITAL LINEAR IMAGES OF AN OBJECT, CONTAINING PIXELS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM ASPECT-RATIO INDEPENDENT OF THE MEASURED RELATIVE VELOCITY OF AN OBJECT WHILE MANUALLY MOVING SAID PLIIM BASED CAMERA SYSTEM PAST SAID OBJECT DURING ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING OPERATIONS  
A hand-supportable planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based camera system for producing digital linear images of a object within a working range, wherein the digital linear images...
7040540 Bar code scanning system with wireless communication links  
A code symbol reading device includes a portable housing that contains a source of optical energy. This optical energy is projected into a scan field external to the housing and is incident upon a...
7021542 Imaging and illumination engine for an optical code reader  
An imaging and an illuminating engine is provided for an optical code reader to image and illuminate remote target indicia. The engine includes an image sensor for receiving reflected illumination...
7014114 Image capture device for and method of electro-optically reading indicia at low ambient light levels  
External lighting on a data collection terminal provides additional illumination in which to capture an image of an optical code to be electro-optically read by the terminal.
7007848 Arrangement for generating asymmetrical green laser beam  
A green laser beam is generated and is focused and shaped with an asymmetrical beam cross-section in an electro-optical reader for reading indicia. The green laser beam is also used to illuminate...
6877664 Device and optical element for the aiming and the visual indication of reading area of a coded information reader  
A device for the aiming and the visual indication of a reading area of a coded information reader includes an emitter which emits a preferably collimated light beam towards a reading area of a...
6866198 Imaging bar code reader with moving beam simulation  
The operating environment of a moving laser beam in a flying spot, electro-optical reader is simulated in a solid-state, sensor-based imaging reader by turning a visible line produced by a light...
6834805 Optical scanner with segmented collection mirror  
A multiple working range scanner includes a collection mirror which is segmented, with each segment having differing optical properties, such as focal length, optical axis, and so on. Differing...
6832725 Optical reader comprising multiple color illumination  
An imaging module in one embodiment includes at least one multiple color emitting light source comprising a plurality of different colored LED dies each independently driveable so that the overall...
6824058 Optical code reader for measuring physical parameters of objects  
Imaging optical code readers and imaging systems are disclosed for measuring or deriving physical parameters of objects in a field of view such as object dimensions and weights. A projected pattern...
6805294 Bar code generating apparatus  
A bar code generating apparatus includes a specimen container holder which holds a container containing a specimen, a holder conveyance device which conveys the specimen container holder, a sensor...
6766955 Optical code reader for producing video displays  
An imaging optical code reader is adapted for use in producing video displays and for use in motion detection surveillance using video compression and narrow band width communication links. An...
6766954 Omnidirectional linear sensor-based code reading engines  
An omnidirectional optical code reader employs two or more line photo sensor arrays orientated at an angle to one another. Electrical signals from the photo sensor arrays may be converted to...
6758400 Dual bar code reading system for a data storage system  
A bar code reading system comprises a first bar code label and a second bar code label. The first bar code label is positioned on an object at a first location and in a first orientation. The...
6695209 Triggerless optical reader with signal enhancement features  
An optical reader includes targeting illuminators (e.g., LEDs) which generate a predetermined illumination pattern upon a target. The optical reader captures an image of the target and processes...
6688524 Method for reconstructing a bar code through consecutive scans  
The method for reconstructing a bar code through consecutive scans comprises the following steps: a) carrying out at least one scan of the bar code; b) determining a reconstructed wave form...
6646251 Separate type photoelectric switch  
A tolerance-level display portion 12 is provided in a casing 11 of a head 1 of a photoelectric switch. A light reception signal output from the head 1 is transmitted through a cable 31 b ...
6634553 Method and apparatus for even illumination of a target for image capture  
A method and apparatus use light sources, such as LEDs, to illuminate target areas. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system for illuminating target areas using multiple light...
6611623 Information processing apparatus, an information processing method and a medium  
Information processing apparatus and method in which an objective image is acquired, and indentification information corresponding to specific image pattern is recognized from the objective image....
6585159 Indicia sensor system for optical reader  
In the present invention, the control unit of an optical reader analyzes image data being generated by the imaging element of the reader and changes the mode of operation of the reader if the image...
6578767 Low cost bar code reader  
An optical scanning module and a scanner incorporating the scanning module for reading bar codes and other optical indicia that consists of a printed circuit board, an elongated elliptical aperture...
6575366 Game machine using self-propelled member  
A plurality of two-dimensional bar codes are arranged on a traveling plane in a game machine. A self-propelled member travels on the traveling plane so as to trace a programmed traveling path. A...
6557763 Optical reader having inclinable stage which mounts optical unit thereon  
The present invention has an object to provide an optical reader which is compatible with every environment irrespective of installation and usage environments, thereby enabling uniform...
6530524 Portable electronic apparatus having a scanner and a data transmitter  
A portable electronic apparatus includes a light source; memory circuitry that stores data; optical scanning circuitry that uses the light source to optically scan an image and to generate data...
6501854 Information processing apparatus, an information processing method and a medium  
Disclosed herein is an information processing apparatus comprising: an image acquiring means for acquiring an objective image; an identification information recognizing means for recognizing, of...
6419155 Laser beam scan type barcode reader and program recording mediums  
A laser beam scan type barcode reader which reads a pair of spaced marks which adjusts or specify corrects start and stop positions of the laser beam irradiation. The distance between the pair of...
6371371 Method for determining the position and/or orientation of a bar code reader  
A method of operating a bar code reader ( 16 ) in which one or more bar codes ( 25,26 ) are detected at different positions (X 1 , X 2 ) within a scanning range of the bar code reader ( 16 ) by the...
6315201 Method and apparatus for the reading of a bar code consisting of a defined number of code elements  
A method of reading of a bar code consisting of a predetermined number of code elements for the generation of a binary signal with sequential high/low phases, the length of which correspond to the...
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