СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И НОСИМАЯ ЧАСТЬ, ОСНАЩЕННАЯ КОНТРОЛЬНЫМ ПРОЦЕССОРОМ ЯДРА СИСТЕМЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩИМ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ ШТРИХКОДА ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ОБМЕНА ИНФОРМАЦИЕЙ

Группа изобретений раскрывает средства для обмена информацией между мобильным терминалом и внутренними серверами. Технический результат - упрощение и ускорение возможности сканировать штрихкод за счет возможности сервером анализировать информацию кодирования, соответствующую изображению штрихкода. Для этого предложено устройство обмена информацией на основе изображения штрихкода, содержащее: мобильный терминал и два внутренних сервера, причем по меньшей мере один внутренний сервер выполнен с возможностью обмена информацией с мобильным терминалом; указанные по меньшей мере два внутренних сервера включают первый внутренний сервер и множество вторых внутренних серверов, соединенных по сети, при этом первый внутренний сервер выполнен с возможностью анализа информации кодирования, соответствующей изображению штрихкода, полученного мобильным терминалом, для определения того, сгенерировано ли изображение штрихкода в соответствии с правилом кодирования, и затем вторым сервером предоставление услуги ...

СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И НОСИМАЯ ЧАСТЬ, ОСНАЩЕННАЯ С КОНТРОЛЬНЫМ ПРОЦЕССОРОМ ЯДРА СИСТЕМЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩИМ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ ШТРИХ-КОДА ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ОБМЕНА ИНФОРМАЦИЕЙ

Optisches Mustererkennungsgerät.

Bar code reader, has light mechanism including light collecting bar provided in front of light source e.g. LED, at distance of less than three millimeters, lens arranged on one side of source, and light receiving device provided behind lens

The reader has a main body (10) with an accommodation space and an optical input/output at its front end. A light mechanism (20) is provided in the space of the body and includes a light source e.g. LED, a light collecting bar (22), a lens (23), a light receiving device (24) and a reflector (25). The bar is provided in front of the source at a distance of less than 3.0 millimeters, and the lens is arranged on one side of the source. The light receiving device is provided behind the lens, and the reflector is arranged in front of the bar and the lens at a specific distance.

Optischer Abtastapparat zum Lesen von verschlüsselten Symbolen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Ausführen verschiedener Dekodieralgorithmen an verschiedenen Positionen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Dekodieren von auf Objekten aufgetragenen Codes für den Einsatz mit einem Bildsensor, der ein zweidimensionales Sichtfeld beinhaltet, wobei das Verfahren die Schritte des Bereitstellens eines Prozessors umfasst, der auf das Ausführen der Schritte des Aufnehmens eines Bildes des Sichtfelds und des Anwendens verschiedener Dekodieralgorithmen auf Codekandidaten im aufgenommenen Bild für das Versuchen des Dekodierens der Codekandidaten programmiert ist, wobei der Dekodieralgorithmus, der auf jeden Kandidaten angewendet wird, eine Funktion der Position des Codekandidaten im Sichtfeld ist.

Vorrichtung zum Bedienen wenigstens eines elektronischen Geräts

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Bedienen wenigstens eines elektronischen Geräts (10), mit wenigstens einer Halteeinrichtung (14), mittels welcher das Gerät (10) an der Vorrichtung befestigbar ist, und mit einer Befestigungseinrichtung (16), mittels welcher die Vorrichtung an einem Unterarm (18) einer Person reversibel lösbar befestigbar ist, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Erfassungseinrichtung (20) aufweist, mittels welcher bei an dem Unterarm (18) über die Befestigungseinrichtung (16) befestigter Vorrichtung wenigstens eine muskuläre Anspannung des Unterarms (18) erfassbar und in Abhängigkeit von der erfassten muskulären Anspannung wenigstens ein Signal zum Bewirken wenigstens einer Funktion des Geräts (10) bereitstellbar ist.

Kassenterminalsystem mit unbegrenzt verstellbarem optischen Abtaster.

Laser-Abtastsystem zum Lesen von Strichkodierungen

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Massgerechtbringen der Zeitabstandsmesswerte eines optischen Strichkodeabtasters um die Dekodierleistung zu verbessern.

Optische Code-Lesevorrichtung

TRAGBARER DATENSAMMLUNGSVORRICHTUNG MIT SICHTVORRICHTUNG

Übertragung von Daten in und aus Automatisierungskomponenten

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Automatisierungssystem, bei dem Automatisierungskomponenten (1) über integrierte RFID-Tags (2) mit einem Speicher (3) zur Speicherung von Identifikations- und Betriebsdaten verfügen. Die Automatisierungskomponenten verfügen weiterhin über integrierte RFID Schreib- und Leseeinheiten (4), welche aktuelle Betriebs- und Prozessdaten auf den RFID-Tag (2) schreiben können und Daten aus dem RFID-Tag (2) lesen können. Weiterhin ist eine bewegliche RFID Schreib- und Leseeinheit (5) vorgesehen, mithilfe der Daten aus den RFID-Tags (2) der Automatisierungskomponenten (1) ausgelesen bzw. Daten in die Komponenten eingetragen werden können.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Erfassen und Lesen optischer Codes mit Anzeige des Resultats

Connectivity sled for electronic pairing and physical cooperation between a mobile device and associated peripheral devices

Consumer demand-based inventory management system

A method of evaluating products during binning at a retail sales facility 12 comprises receiving data from a worker scanning, at the time of binning, a product 90 using a handheld electrical device 20 which may be a mobile phone; obtaining a demand for the product from time identical products were delivered, the demand corresponding to one or both of the time of delivery of the at least one product and the time of receiving the data step; estimating and outputting an indication as to whether the demand for the product supports moving the product onto the sales floor 82 or binning the product in a stockroom storage bin. An inventory management database 42 may include data related to demand for the product, such as units sold on a given day or per hour, for example. The database may keep a running demand for the product since delivery of the product. An independent claim is included to apparatus suitable for conducting the method.

Mobile data processing handsets

Bar code scanner and bar code reading method

OPTICAL READER

... 1445170 Optical reader MONARCH MARKING SYSTEMS Inc 15 Nov 1973 [2 Jan 1973] 53166/73 Heading G4M An optical reader has a housing with a tip, which contacts a record member when in use, made of a polyolefin having a molecular weight of at least 1 x 106. Preferably the polyolefin is polyethylene. A cylindrical light pen has an outer body 17 secured at a lower end portion 171 to a threaded connector 20 which receives the tip 18. An inner body 27 forms an annular housing receiving light fibres 13 carrying light from a source to the document. A lens 30 is fixed in the inner body by sleeves 29, 31 to form an image of the area of the document being read on to a mask 35 at the upper end of the housing. An aperture in the mask is connected to light fibres feeding a photo detector. Alternative tip arrangements may have fibres moulded in the tip (Figs. 6-8, not shown).

DATA HANDLING SYSTEMS

... 1375963 Light pens PLESSEY CO Ltd 9 Dec 1971 [17 Dec 1970] 59870/70 Heading G1A [ Also in Division G4] A hand held light pen with a light source and photo-electric sensor has a plurality of light fibre guides with a central fibre supplying reflected light from a data carrier to the sensor and further fibres around and contacting the central fibre supplying light from the source to the carrier. The carrier may have data in the form of black and white bars with humanly readable data printed in an ink to which the light pen is not sensitive.

Improvements in or relating to Optical Code Reading Devices

... 1,168,235. Track apparatus. COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'AUTOMATISME. 12 July, 1968 [13 July, 1967; 6 Dec., 1967], No. 33292/68. Heading B7N. [Also in Division G4] Identification information on a vehicle 10 is recorded in binary form in which 0 and 1 are represented by different spacing a and b between adjacent marks, the information being sensed by photo-cells 11, 12 which receive light from areas spaced apart by distance a, and a logic circuit 20 determines the binary output from which photo-cells are illuminated. A start code may be provided to control associated recording or display apparatus so that sensing may take place in either direction.

Manual entry interactive paper and electronic document handling and processing system

A manual entry interactive paper and electronic document handling and process system uses a pen-like instrument (PI) with a writing point for making written entries upon a physical document and sensing the three-dimensional forces exerted on the writing tip as well as the motion associated with the act of writing. The PI is also equipped with a CCD array for reading pre-printed bar codes used for identifying document pages and other application defined areas on the page, as well as for providing optical character recognition data. A communication link between the PI and an associated base unit transfers the transducer data from the PI. The base unit includes a programmable processor, a display, and a communication link receiver. The processor includes programs for written character and word recognition, memory for storage of an electronic version of the physical document and any hand-written additions to the document. The display unit displays the corresponding electronic version of the ...

Data reader

Toy with bar code reader and bar code reader for toy

A toy with a bar code reader formed in a simple structure and capable of providing detection accuracy requested for the toy, wherein a guide member (57) extending parallel with an opening part (41) in a movable member (37) stored in the reader body of the bar code reader. A bar code sensor holder (59) holding a bar code sensor is slidably installed on the guide member (57). The bar code reader comprises a rotating link (61) having one end rotated about the rotating center axis (65) thereof and the other end slidably connected to the bar code sensor holder (59). The rotating link (61) is rotated by utilizing the energizing force of a first spring (67) to move the bar code sensor holder (59) from one end to the other end of the opening part (41). By utilizing the energizing force of a second spring (70), the rotating link (61) is reversely rotated about the rotating center axis (65) to return the bar code sensor holder (59) from the other end to one end of the opening part (41).

Digital pen and method of use

Contents measuring apparatus and method

Swipe scanning for variable focus imaging systems

An imaging reader includes a light source generating an illumination beam over a working distance, and a variable focus imaging assembly with an image sensor, a variable focus optical element, a variable focus imaging controller that controls operation of the variable focus optical element to define a plurality of imaging planes over the working distance. The variable focus imaging controller assesses a variety of scanning parameters and determines the number of imaging planes over the working distance and the distance of each of imaging plane from the image sensor, to allow the imaging reader to capture images of a target object only at each of the imaging planes, thereby avoiding time-consuming autofocusing on the target. The imaging reader captures images in a sequential order greatly reducing image capture and image analysis processing time.

OPTICAL READING SENSORS

Bar code scanner

A portable scanning head emits and receives light from a light-emitting diode (10) to read symbols, such as bar-code symbols. The scanner is activated in response to detection (53) of movement of the scanner, e.g. when it is picked up. ...

Mobile data processing handsets

CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES

OPTICAL READING SENSORS

Imaging and communication device

Imaging and communication device

A hand held imaging and communication device has a case 202 shaped to be gripped by the hand of a user, and, housed by the case, an imaging device for receiving and recording an optical image of a target and a RF transmitter, for transmitting to a remote receiver a RF signal including information obtained as an output from the imaging device. The case 202 has a single elongate body having an axis of symmetry and the imaging device is arranged to have a field of view at an end of the case substantially centred on the axis of symmetry.

Establishing relationship among peripherals

A logical relationship is established among peripherals, e.g. a bar code scanner and a base unit 768, in a wireless local area network managed by a system manager. A readable identifier 774 is associated with each peripheral. A reader reads the identifiers associated with selected peripherals during a set-up mode of system operation. A transceiver is in wireless communication with the system manager for identifying the reader and the selected peripherals to advise the system manager of the establishment of the logical relationship. The user of the bar code scanner may be authenticated by a fingerprint sensor. A voice controller may include two microphones, one detecting background noise which is subtracted from the voice signal.

DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM

Triggering control device and method thereof

An alternative method to interact with a user interface using standard barcode scanners paired up with an augmented reality heads up display

TIME-RECORDING DEVICE

Imaging module for supporting printed circuit boards in a predetermined angular relationship inside an imaging reader, and method of assembly

Optical information reading device

An optical information reading device for character recognition and processing having an array of luminous diodes to illuminate the material to be read. A sensor transmits received data signals to a pattern indentification circuit. The signals are also transmitted to a light control circuit to vary the illumination to the array to provide uniform lighting of the characters to be read.

Smart Scan Peripheral

OPTICAL READING DEVICES

... 1482199 Optical code reader MARCONI CO Ltd 27 Aug 1974 [15 Nov 1973] 53077/73 Heading G4M An optical code reader containing a light fibre 1 has an at least part spherical tip 4 coupled to the fibre. The tip, preferably a ruby, may have a flat section (Fig. 3, not shown) to which the fibre is coupled. The ruby and fibre may be coupled by a suitable transparent resin or adhesive material 6 or the fibre end may be shaped to conform to the curved surface of the ruby (Fig. 2, not shown). The light fibre supplies light to and carries light from a document.

Devices systems and methods for alignment of lens assemblies within a chassis

HAND SCAN CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Industrial digital barcode scanner

Device and method for reading machine readable codes

Staged battery latching mechanism

An alternative method to interact with a user interface using standard barcode scanners paired up with an augmented reality heads up display

Aiming light patterns for use with barcode readers and devices systems and methods associated

Focus stabilization of imaging system with variable focus lens

Data reading or sensing apparatus

... 1,042,344. Sensing records. SVENSKA DATAREGISTER A.B. June 14, 1963 [June 21, 1962], No. 23791/63. Heading G4M. Apparatus for sensing records on which data is recorded by means of reflective and non- reflective areas, comprises a light source 2, optical fibres 4 extending between the source 2 and the code area of a record 1, and further optical fibres 10 for conducting light reflected from the record 1 to light responsive devices 6, 8. The ends of the fibres adjacent the record 1 are covered by a light transmitting disc. The bundle of fibres may be moved manually across the record to effect scanning. The fibres may also act as a filter.

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

OPTICAL SCANNING PIN, SCANNING MODULE AND USE PROCEDURE

ELECTROOPTICAL BUILDING GROUP FOR BILDPROJEKTION, IN PARTICULAR IN PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS

BAR CODE SCANNER PROCEDURE

UNIFORM PACKETIDENTIFIKATIONSUND DIMENSIONING SYSTEM UNDER USE OF A LADAR WERE BASED SCANNING PROCEDURE

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR READING AND DECODING OPTICAL CODES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT

AT LEAST PARTIAL COLORED OPTICAL CODE READER

READER FOR CODED INFORMATION WITH A MECHANISM FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A MULTIPLICITY OF DIFFERENT ACTIONS

INFORMATION CODE WITH REDUNDANT INFORMATION FOR COPY PROTECTION

SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS READING FROM ON ARTICLES APPLIED SMART CARDS

MIT EINEM LESEGERAT VERBUNDENER LESESTAB ZUR MANUELLEN ABTASTUNG GRAFISCHER INFORMATIONEN

SENSOR HOUSING FOR A STRICHCODELESER

PREISSCHILDDEAKTIVATOR

DEACTIVATION DEVICE FOR RESONANCE LABELS

PROCEDURE FOR MARKING THE FORM AND THE POSITION OF MODELS LOCATED ON BLATTFOERMIGEM MATERIAL.

TELEPHONE STATION WITH A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS.

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR AUTOMATIC READING FROM STRIP CODE SYMBOLS

SCANNING ARRANGEMENT WITH HIGH SPEED

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE REPRESENTATION AND SCANNING OF CONTENTS OF COUNTER ROLL SPEEDOMETERS.

DEVICE FOR SEIZING, TRANSFERRING AND PROCESSING IN CODE, PREFERABLY IN BAR CODE, AVAILABLE DATA.

READER FOR DECODING TWO-DIMENSIONAL ONES OF OPTICAL INFORMATION

PORTABLE DOUBLE/CREAD HEAD FOR READING FROM IDENTIFICATION LABELS

SCANNER AND PROCEDURE FOR SWIVELLING A JET OVER A GOAL

DATA INPUT DEVICE

EQUIPMENT FOR AUTOMATIC READING FROM STRIP CODE SYMBOLS

PORTABLE IDENTIFICATION MECHANISM

RING SCANNER

DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM HANDHELD WITH REPLACEABLE MODULES

HOLOGRAPHIC LASER SCANNING DEVICE

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

SYSTEM FOR CAMERA POSITIONING AND FOR CONFIRMATION FEEDBACK

Improved integrated code reading systems including tunnel scanners

Contactless reading system for chip cards placed on objects

Information reproduction I/O method using dot pattern, information reproduction device, mobile information I/O device, and electronic toy

Imaging module for optical reader

Indicator for communicating system status information

Method for retrieving audio signal stored on photograph

A method of decoding coded data provided on a photograph using a reader includes steps of irradiating an image-side of the photograph from a first end thereof to an opposing second end thereof with infra-red illumination; receiving infra-red illumination reflected from the image; processing the reflected infra-red illumination to locate within the photograph a first target boundary; processing the reflected infra-red illumination received after location of the first target boundary to obtain audio data; storing the audio data in a memory; processing the reflected infra-red illumination to locate within the image a second target boundary downstream of the first target boundary; ceasing the processing of the reflected infra-red illumination to obtain coded data upon location of the second target boundary; and decoding the audio data stored in the memory to obtain an audio signal.

Terminal with flicker-corrected aimer and alternating illumination

An indicia reading terminal is disclosed that eliminates unwanted flickering effects in an illuminated screen reading mode, among other advantageous features. The indicia reading terminal, in response to a screen reading signal, is operative to activate a screen reading cycle. In the screen reading cycle, an imaging subsystem is activated at least once at the same time that an illumination subsystem is activated for one of a plurality of active illumination periods, for a first illuminated exposure period. The imaging subsystem is activated at least once while the illumination subsystem is not activated, for a first unilluminated exposure period, which is longer than the first illuminated exposure period. An aimer subsystem is activated for a plurality of active aimer periods when neither the imaging subsystem or the illumination subsystem is activated, wherein intervals of time between the active aimer periods are equal, within nominal tolerances.

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.

Accuracy-Enhanced Scanner

An accuracy-enhanced scanner provides (in response to a first user input) illumination of potential scan targets and scans (in response to a second user input) a selected scan target. The user uses the illumination to aim the scanner at the selected scan target in between providing the first and the second user inputs. The scanner has switches to communicate the user inputs, to specify an operating mode for the scanner, and/or to communicate information codes to a computing device. The scanner has one or more scan engines (such as a barcode reader or an RFID tag reader), and optionally communicates wirelessly with the computing device. A scanning system including the scanner optionally provides feedback to the user based on feedback from a host processor. The scanner is any of a Multi-Mode Ring Scanner (MMRS), a cordless hand scanner, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with an add-on scanner.

System and method to automatically discriminate between different data types

There is described a system and method for automatically discriminating between different types of data with an image reader. In brief overview of one embodiment, the automatic discrimination feature of the present image reader allows a human operator to aim a hand held image reader at a target that can contain a dataform and actuate the image reader. An autodiscrimination module in the image reader in one embodiment analyzes image data representative of the target and determines a type of data represented in the image data.

Method for aiming imaging scanner with single trigger

A method of operating a barcode reader. The method includes (1) detecting a first pulling of the trigger while the barcode reader is at the waiting mode; (2) detecting a first release of the trigger within a first predetermined time period after the first pulling of the trigger is detected, for operating the barcode reader in the aiming mode if the first release of the trigger is detected within the first predetermined time period,; and (3) detecting a second pulling of the trigger while the barcode reader is at the aiming mode within a second predetermined time period after the first release of the trigger is detected, for operating the barcode reader in the decoding mode if the second pulling of the trigger is detected within the second predetermined time period.

Apparatus for recognizing character and barcode simultaneously and method for controlling the same

A method for controlling a character and barcode recognition apparatus by receiving an image including at least one text image and at least one barcode, dividing the received image into a text area and a barcode area, the text area including the at least one text image and the barcode area including the at least one barcode, recognizing at least one character in the text area by performing character recognition on the text area, and recognizing the at least one barcode in the barcode area by performing barcode recognition on the barcode area.

Hand Held Symbology Reader Illumination Diffuser

A hand held industrial identification symbol reader projects diffuse illumination onto a region of interest to produce high contrast images of symbols. The diffuse illumination is particularly well suited for producing images of symbols that are marked directly on objects. The diffuse illumination is created through the use of an optically translucent diffuser having a generally tapered shape that distributes diffuse illumination throughout the field of view of the reader. The diffuse illumination can be supplemented with dark field illumination using selectively actuated illumination sources. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for imaging a symbol on an object , the apparatus comprising:a hand held portable imaging system having an imager;a lens disposed between the imager and a region of interest, the region of interest being the intended position of the symbol on the object, the lens and imager defining a field of view and an optical axis;a diffuser concentrically aligned with the optical axis, having a first end surrounding the field of view proximate to the lens, and a second end surrounding the field of view proximate to the region of interest;a dark field illuminating light pipe concentrically aligned with the optical axis and adjacent to the second end of diffuser; anda dark field illuminator directing illumination into the dark field illuminating light pipe.22. The apparatus according to wherein the diffuser is removably attached.23. The apparatus according to further comprising an illuminator to provide selective illumination of the diffuser.24. The apparatus according to wherein the diffuser has a first color characteristic claim 23 , the illuminator emits illumination having a color characteristic similar to the first color characteristic claim 23 , and the dark field illuminator emits illumination having a second color characteristic.25. The apparatus according to wherein the first color characteristic is blue claim 24 , and the second color ...

Digital Image Barcode Scanner

A combination barcode scanner and digital imaging device is disclosed. Users pull a trigger button to active the barcode scanner and separately or coincidently activate the digital imaging camera. An integrated touch screen is used to review captured images and barcode data as well as to navigate through various menus and review and set particular settings for the device. Barcode data and/or digital images are stored within the device and can be transferred to a computer via wired or wireless connections. One or more LEDs are used to illuminate subjects, for the barcode scanner, the digital imaging camera, or both. 1. A device comprisinga main body and a pistol grip,where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital camera, a capture image button, and a touch screen,where the pistol grip comprises a scan trigger,wherein depression of the capture image button activates the digital camera,wherein depression of the scan trigger activates the barcode scanner.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a lens claim 1 , where the digital camera captures images through the lens.3. The device of claim 2 , where the lens is scratch resistant tempered glass.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a light emitting diode flash claim 1 , wherein the light emitting diode flash is activated when the digital camera captures an image.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a scan button claim 1 , where depression of the scan button activates the barcode scanner.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a camera ready light.7. A method of treating a patient comprising the steps of:securing a barcode to a patient;scanning the barcode using a digital image barcode scanner; andcapturing a digital image using the digital image barcode scanner;where the digital image barcode scanner comprises a main body and a pistol grip, where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital ...

Portable Bar Code Verification Reader

A new technology is provided for a portable bar code verification reader and is designed to create a video image of a bar code label in accordance to strict industry bar code verification standards. The barcode verification reader will effectively capture a bar code label and then send the resulting video image to a computer. The resulting bar code label quality may be displayed on the portable verification reader via one or more LED's, an embedded display monitor, or the like.

Arranging for shipment of a package without generating a shipping label

Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for arranging for shipping a package without the customer needing to generate or apply a shipping label, or any other information, to the package. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a carrier server and a carrier device. The carrier server may receive and store a smart code and shipping information associated with the package, which it may link together. The carrier device may capture the smart code from the package and send a request, including the smart code, to the carrier server for related shipping information. The carrier server may receive the request from the carrier device, retrieve the shipping information based on the smart code, and send the shipping information to the carrier device. The carrier device may receive the shipping information and generate a shipping label for the package based on the shipping information.

IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER

An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics. 1. An imaging module comprising:a support assembly, said support assembly having a back end, a front end, said support assembly having first, second, third, and fourth post holes for accommodating first, second third, and fourth support posts;a first circuit board disposed rearward of said support assembly;a two dimensional CMOS image sensor mounted to said first circuit board;a second circuit board having a central aperture carrying illumination LEDs, said second circuit board being disposed forwardly of said front end of said support assembly, said second circuit board having first, second, third, and fourth post holes for accommodating said first, second, third, and fourth support posts;a plurality of illumination LEDs carried by said second circuit board;a plurality of aiming LEDs;imaging optics supported by said imaging module;an optical plate having a central aperture disposed forwardly of said second circuit board, said optical plate having illumination optics for shaping light from said plurality of illumination LEDs and aiming optics for shaping light from said plurality of aiming LEDs, said optical plate having first, second, third, and fourth post holes for accommodating said first, second, third, and fourth support posts;first, second, third, and fourth support posts extending through said first, second, third, and fourth post holes of said optical plate, said second circuit board and said support assembly.2. The imaging module of claim 1 , wherein said first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third and fourth support posts are electrically conductive.3. The imaging module of claim 1 , wherein the imaging module is configured so that light from said plurality of aiming LEDs is projected to form an aiming pattern comprising a single ...

Indicia reading terminal operable for data input on two sides

Embodiments of an indicia reading terminal have a housing on which is disposed input/output devices on opposing sides of the housing The terminals are configured in one example to distinguish between the input/output devices, to activate one of the input/output devices for use by an end user, and to deactivate another of the input/output devices.

Aiming system for imaging scanner

An apparatus includes (1) an imaging lens arrangement having an optical axis, (2) an aiming light source configured to project visible light through the imaging lens arrangement to create an aiming pattern on a target object, (3) an imaging sensor detecting light from the target object through the imaging lens arrangement, and (4) a folding mirror tilted relative to the optical axis of the imaging lens arrangement. The folding mirror is positioned both on the optical path from the imaging lens arrangement to the imaging sensor and on the optical path from the aiming light source to the imaging lens arrangement. Both the imaging arrangement and the aiming arrangement share the same imaging lens.

Removeable scanning module for mobile communication terminal

A decodable indicia reading system can comprise a mobile communication terminal and a removable scanning module. The mobile communication terminal can comprise a microprocessor and a memory. The mobile communication terminal can further comprise at least one wired communication interface including a first electromechanical connector mechanically attached to the terminal housing. The removable scanning module can comprise an encoded information reading (EIR) device and/or an illumination module at least partially disposed within the scanning module housing. Both the mobile communication terminal and the scanning module can be at least partially received by a common housing.

HAND-HELD DATA COLLECTOR WITH DETACHABLE SCANNER

Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends. The scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces. 1. Apparatus for collecting data and for use with a hand , said apparatus comprising: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in use by said hand in the manner of a joystick;', 'a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for actuation in use by a finger of said hand selected from index finger and middle finger;', 'a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and', 'a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends; and', 'a bar code scanner adapted for actuation by said switch and defining a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion., 'a body having'}2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the keypad includes 10 digit keys and 5 function keys.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a light arrangement capable of producing high intensity red claim 1 , yellow and green light on demand.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body is elongate ...

Data reader with multiple modes of operation

Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

HANDS-FREE BODY-MOUNTED PRESENTATION SCANNING

A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a housing having a pistol grip portion. A data acquisition device is positioned in the housing adjacent to the pistol grip portion. The data acquisition device is adapted to acquire data from an object. The data acquisition device generates an electrical signal that is representative of the data. A control activates the data acquisition device. A processor receives the electrical signal from the data acquisition device. A support is worn on a torso of a user. The support supports the housing by the pistol grip portion such that the data acquisition device is positioned to acquire data from the object when the object is located in front of the torso of the user. The support enables hands-free operation of the mobile device. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a housing having a pistol grip portion;a data acquisition device positioned in the housing adjacent to the pistol grip portion for acquiring data from an object, the data acquisition device generating an electrical signal representative of the data;a control for activating the data acquisition device;a processor for receiving the electrical signal from the data acquisition device; anda support worn on a torso of a user for supporting the housing by the pistol grip portion such that the data acquisition device is positioned to acquire data from the object when the object is located in front of the torso of the user, the support enabling hands-free operation of the mobile device.2. The mobile device of wherein the data acquisition device is chosen from the group comprising a laser scanner claim 1 , an imager claim 1 , and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader.3. The mobile device of further comprising an illumination system aligned with the data acquisition device for illuminating at least a portion of the object.4. The mobile device of wherein the control for activating the data acquisition device comprises a sensor for automatically sensing a presence ...

MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE INCLUDING AN ERGONOMIC HANDLE

A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a handle for gripping the mobile device with fingers of one hand. A display is oriented substantially parallel to a long axis of the handle such that a thumb of the one hand is capable of touching at least a portion of the display when the fingers of the one hand grip the handle of the mobile device. A data acquisition device is positioned so as to capture product information from an object located on an opposite side of the display. 1. A mobile device comprising:a handle for gripping the mobile device with fingers of one hand;a display oriented substantially parallel to a long axis of the handle such that a thumb of the one hand is capable of touching at least a portion of the display when the fingers of the one hand grip the handle of the mobile device; anda data acquisition device positioned so as to capture product information from an object located on an opposite side of the display.2. The mobile device of further comprising a battery positioned in a recess of the handle.3. The mobile device of further comprising a switch located on the handle for triggering the data acquisition device.4. The mobile device of wherein the data acquisition device comprises an imager.5. The mobile device of wherein the data acquisition device comprises a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module.6. The mobile device of wherein the display is a touch screen display.7. The mobile device of wherein the data acquisition device comprises a module that removably couples to a housing of the mobile device.8. The mobile device of wherein the handle is removably coupled to a housing of the mobile device.9. The mobile device of further comprising a rotary control switch for controlling a volume of the mobile device.10. A housing of a mobile device comprising:a handle configured for gripping the mobile device with fingers of one hand; anda top portion coupled to the handle for housing a display device and a data acquisition device, ...

TOUCH CONTROL BARCODE SCANNER AND BARCODE SCANNING DEVICE HAVING THE SCANNER

A touch control barcode scanner, used for being externally connected to an electric connector of a mobile electronic device thereby enabling the mobile electronic device to provide with barcode scanning function, includes: a main body and a scan module and a touch control module electrically connected with each other. The scan module is disposed in the main body and electrically connected to an external connector inserted in the electric connector; the touch control module is disposed in the main body and installed with a touch control panel corresponding to one side board of the main body; the scan module can be actuated for processing scanning merely through gently touching the touch control panel and the touch control module. 1. A touch control barcode scanner , used for being externally connected to a mobile electronic device , the mobile electronic device being installed with an electric connector , the touch control barcode scanner including:a main body including a first side board;a scan module disposed in the main body, wherein the scan module is electrically connected to an external connector opposite to the electric connector; anda first touch control module disposed in the main body and installed with a first touch control panel, wherein the first touch control panel is corresponding to the first side board, and the first touch control module and the scan module are electrically connected and used for actuating the scan module for processing scanning.2. The touch control barcode scanner according to claim 1 , further including a second touch control module claim 1 , wherein the second touch control module is disposed in the main body and installed with a second touch control panel claim 1 , the main body further includes a second side board claim 1 , the second touch control panel of the second touch control module is corresponding to the second side board claim 1 , and the second touch control module and the scan module are electrically connected and ...

HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY THAT FACILITATES RAPID BATTERY REPLACEMENT

An accessory for a hand-held electronic device includes a protective case and a battery. The electronic device is insertable into the protective case. The battery may be utilized to provide auxiliary power to the electronic device. The battery may be replaceable without having to remove the electronic device from the protective case. 1. An accessory for a hand-held electronic device , comprising:a protective case, wherein the electronic device is insertable into the protective case; anda battery that provides auxiliary power to the electronic device;wherein the battery is replaceable without having to remove the electronic device from the protective case.2. The accessory of claim 1 , wherein:an exterior surface of a back side of the protective case comprises a battery cover; andreplacing the battery comprises opening the battery cover, removing the battery from the accessory, inserting a new battery into the accessory, and closing the battery cover.3. The accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the battery is rechargeable; andthe accessory comprises a power interface that enables the accessory to be connected to a power source in order to charge the battery.4. The accessory of claim 1 , further comprising a barcode scan engine.5. The accessory of claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic stripe reader.6. The accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the accessory comprises a barcode scan engine, a magnetic stripe reader, and a communication interface; anddata that is generated by the barcode scan engine and data that is generated by the magnetic stripe reader are provided to the electronic device via the communication interface.7. The accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the protective case comprises a first part and a second part;the electronic device is insertable into the first part of the electronic device;the first part and the second part of the protective case are detachable from one another; andthe first part and the second part of the protective case are attachable to one another.8. ...

NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

A non-contact charging cart station includes a housing and a plurality of non-contact charging devices. The housing has a cart placement region on which stackable carts or the like can be inserted along a cart placement direction. The plurality of non-contact charging devices are in the housing and aligned in the cart placement region along the cart placement direction. 1. A non-contact power supply device , comprising:a housing having a cart placement region into which carts can be inserted along a cart placement direction; anda plurality of non-contact charging devices that are in the housing and aligned in the cart placement region along the cart placement direction.2. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of non-contact charging devices has a non-contact charging surface parallel to a surface of the cart placement region.3. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a wheel guide in the cart placement region, the wheel guide extending in the cart placement direction.4. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 3 , wherein the wheel guide includes a plurality of wheel settlement regions aligned along the cart placement direction claim 3 , each of the wheel settlement regions being shaped to fit a wheel of a cart.5. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of non-contact charging devices are spaced at a predetermined interval along the cart placement direction and the plurality of wheel settlement regions are also spaced at the predetermined interval along the cart placement direction.6. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 3 , wherein the wheel guide includes a cart introduction portion claim 3 , and a guide width of the cart introduction portion narrows with distance along the cart placement direction.7. The non-contact power supply device according to claim 3 , further comprising:a wheel stop provided at an ...

Information reproduction/i/o method using dot pattern, information reproduction device, mobile information i/o device, and electronic toy using dot pattern

The present invention proposes a dot pattern on which code information and x and y coordinate information can be defined even if the dot pattern is extremely small, and proposes an information reproducing method and an information reproducing device based on the dot pattern. More specifically, a medium such as a printed material on which is formed a dot pattern portion by arranging in accordance with a given rule dots generated by a dot code generating algorithm in order to recognize various kinds of multimedia information is scanned as image data by scanning means. Then, the image data is converted into code data. Multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read out of storing means to be reproduced.

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM

This patent specification describes operations of a mobile device with barcode-reading capabilities and a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device. A mobile device may include a barcode-reading application downloaded from an application server. At least one function of the barcode-reading application may not be operative if the mobile device is not coupled to the barcode-reading enhancement accessory. The barcode-reading application may operate in a base mode or an enhanced mode. In the base mode, the barcode-reading application may obtain a license code from a license server or from the barcode-reading enhancement accessory. In the enhanced mode, the barcode-reading application may implement at least one enhanced barcode-reading function which corresponds to the operating permission authorized by the license code. For example, the enhanced barcode-reading function may be a function of decoding a barcode symbology that the decoder is restricted from decoding in the base mode of operation. 1. A barcode-reading system for a mobile device , the mobile device comprising a camera for capturing an image of a barcode in a field of view of the camera , a white light source for projecting a field of illumination into the field of view of the camera , a memory , and a processor for executing an operating system and applications stored in the memory , the barcode-reading system comprising:a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device, the barcode-reading enhancement accessory comprising at least one optic system, the at least one optic system being within at least one of the field of view of the camera and the field of illumination of the white light source and modifying the at least one of the field of view of the camera or the field of illumination of the white light source; and an image capture function for controlling the white light source and the camera to capture the image of the barcode, the image of the barcode ...

COMMODITY SALES DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING OPENING PROCESSING THEREOF

A commodity sales data processing apparatus comprises an input module configured to receive an input of identification information capable of identifying an individual, a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module configured to execute a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing in a case in which an individual specified with the identification information input from the input module has authority to execute the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing, and a storage control module configured to enable a storage section to store the identification information of the individual who executes the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing through the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module. 1. A commodity sales data processing apparatus , comprising:an input module configured to receive an input of identification information capable of identifying an individual;a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module configured to execute a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing in a case in which an individual specified with identification information input from the input module has authority to execute the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing; anda storage control module configured to enable a storage section to store the identification information of the individual who executes the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing through the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module.2. The commodity sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisingan output module configured to output the identification information of the individual, who executes commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing, stored in the storage section.3. The commodity sales data processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe output module prints ...

ELECTRONIC AND PAPER COMBINED DATA SUBMISSION, PRINTING, AND RETRIEVAL METHOD AND ITS SYSTEM

An electronic and paper combined data submission, printing, and retrieval method includes: completing an application in a client terminal, sending the user-entered data in the client terminal to a remote storage server; printing the completed application together with a barcode containing a unique identification code; retrieving the electronic data stored in the remote storage server by scanning said identification code. A system includes: a data encryption module; a data transmission module: an identification code module; a print module; a scan module; an analysis module; a data retrieve module; and a data decryption module. 1. An electronic and paper combined data submission , printing , and retrieval method , comprising:P1: completing the application on-screen in a client terminal;P2: sending the user-entered data in a client terminal to a remote storage server;P3: printing the completed application with a unique identification code;P4: scanning said identification code to retrieve the user-entered data stored in the remote storage server when the printed application is received by the data collection party;wherein the steps of sending the user-entered data in a client terminal to a remote storage server of P2 includes:generating a unique random encryption code to encrypt the user-entered data in the client terminal before the data is sent to the remote storage server; andreplying with a unique storage code to the client terminal by said remote storage server, once the remote storage server stores the received data.2. (canceled)3. The electronic and paper combined data submission claim 1 , printing claim 1 , and retrieval method according to claim 1 , wherein said identification code is generated by the combination of said encryption code and said storage code.4. The electronic and paper combined data submission claim 1 , printing claim 1 , and retrieval method according to wherein the method for scanning the identification code includes:scanning the ...

SCAN DATA SOURCE IDENTIFICATION

Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, software, and firmware for scan data source identification. One such embodiment, in the form of a method, includes receiving a dataset including scan data from a particular scanning device and adding data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and a type of the particular scanning device. The method may further send the dataset to a terminal for processing. 1. A method comprising:receiving a dataset including scan data from a particular scanning device;adding data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and a type of the particular scanning device; andsending the dataset to a terminal for processing.2. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the particular scanning device is one of a plurality of scanning devices coupled to a scanner that performs the method.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at claim 2 , least claim 2 , one of the plurality of scanning devices is:a scanning device including an imaging device that captures an image of a barcode; andreads data from the barcode that is included in the dataset.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the particular scanning device, and the dataset received therefrom, is received via a physical connection port registered within configuration data to the particular scanning device; andadding the data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and the type of the particular scanning device is performed based at least in part on the configuration data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received dataset is formatted according to a defined format and adding the data to the received dataset includes adding data representative of at least one of the particular scanning device and the type of the particular scanning device an unused area of the defined format of the received dataset.6. A method comprising:receiving scan data ...

INFORMATION READING APPARATUS

An information reading apparatus that is easy for a user to operate even if different functions are required for each situation is provided. A base module includes a control unit which performs control by using three functional modules assembled thereto, that is, a top module, a bottom module, and a back module, and a touch panel whose display content is controlled by the control unit. The top module is connected to a one end of the base module in the longitudinal direction, the bottom module is connected to the other end of the base module in the longitudinal direction, and the back module is connected to a rear side of the base module, which faces away from a display screen of a touch panel. The control unit recognizes each function on the basis of the information obtained from the three functional modules connected to the base module. 111.-. (canceled)12. An information reading apparatus comprising:a base module; andthree functional modules, which are a top module, a bottom module, and a back module, each configured to be connected to the base module to impart a predetermined function, whereinthe base module includes a control unit that performs control by using the three functional modules, and a display unit whose display content is controlled by the control unit,the top module is connected to a one end of the base module in a longitudinal direction of the base module, and includes at least one of a first reading unit for reading external information and a sound unit,the bottom module is connected to an other end of the base module in the longitudinal direction of the base module, and includes at least one of a second reading unit for reading external information, a key operation unit, and a battery unit,the back module is connected to a rear side of the base module, which faces away from a display screen of the display unit, and includes at least one of a third reading unit for reading external information, an antenna, a charging unit, and a grip, andthe ...

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM

This patent specification describes operations of a mobile device with barcode-reading capabilities and an application and license server. A mobile device may include a barcode-reading application downloaded from an application server. The barcode-reading application may operate in a base mode or an enhanced mode. In the base mode, the barcode-reading application may establish a network connection to a licensing server to obtain a license code, and determine at least one operating permission authorized by the license code. In the enhanced mode, the barcode-reading application may implement at least one enhanced barcode-reading function which corresponds to the at least one operating permission authorized by the license code. For example, the enhanced barcode-reading function may be a function of decoding a barcode symbology that the decoder is restricted from decoding in the base mode of operation. 1a barcode-reading enhancement accessory secured to the mobile device, the barcode-reading enhancement accessory comprising at least one optic system that is positioned either within a field of illumination of a light source of the mobile device for modifying the field of illumination projected by the light source or within a field of view of a camera of the mobile device for modifying illumination reflected from objects within the field of view of the camera; anda barcode-reading application stored in a memory of the mobile device and executable by a processor of the mobile device,wherein the barcode-reading application is configured to operate in a base mode or an enhanced mode, control a network interface of the mobile device to establish a network connection to a licensing server and obtain a license code from the licensing server;', 'subject the license code to a predetermined algorithm and determine at least one operating permission authorized by the license code; and', 'enable an enhanced mode of operation,, 'wherein in the base mode of operation, the barcode- ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING ITEMS WITH OPTICAL LOCK AND KEY

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for securing merchandise. In one embodiment an apparatus for securing merchandise comprises a locking mechanism limiting access to one or more items, one or more optical sensors configured to detect a plurality of wavelengths and an intensity associated with each wavelength from at least one light beam emitted by an optical key, and a control device comprising a control circuit and a memory device. The control device being configured to store a lock code comprising a plurality of wavelength values and a plurality of intensity values each associated with a wavelength value on the memory device and determine whether to release the locking mechanism based on whether intensities of each of the plurality of wavelengths detected by the one or more optical sensors match the lock code. 1. A system for securing items comprising: 'a plurality of optical locks, each optical lock comprising one or more optical sensors configured to detect a plurality of wavelengths and an intensity associated with each wavelength; and', 'a communication device configured to communicate with receive an unlock request associated with an optical key;', 'determine a lock code for optical lock, wherein the lock code comprises a plurality of wavelength values and a plurality of intensity values each associated with a wavelength value; and', 'send the lock code to the optical lock to allow the optical key to access items secured by the optical lock., 'a control circuit coupled to the communication device and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lock code comprises a one-time use lock code that is removed from the optical lock after one use.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unlock request is received from the optical lock in response to detecting a light from an optical key.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unlock request is received from the optical key and comprises a user credential associated with the optical key.5. The ...

CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A BARCODE READER THAT USES DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECHARGEABLE POWER SOURCES

A system includes a barcode reader that is configured to use different types of rechargeable power sources and charging circuitry that is configured to provide a charging current and a charging voltage for a rechargeable power source that is being used by the barcode reader. The charging circuitry is configured to adjust the charging current and the charging voltage for the different types of rechargeable power sources that are used by the barcode reader. 1. A system , comprising:a barcode reader that is configured to use different types of rechargeable power sources; andcharging circuitry that is configured to provide a charging current and a charging voltage for a rechargeable power source that is being used by the barcode reader, wherein the charging circuitry is configured to adjust at least one of the charging current or the charging voltage for the different types of rechargeable power sources that are used by the barcode reader.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the charging circuitry is configured to provide a first charging current and a first charging voltage when the rechargeable power source comprises a first type of rechargeable power source; andthe charging circuitry is configured to adjust at least one of the first charging current or the first charging voltage when the rechargeable power source comprises a second type of rechargeable power source.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the first type of rechargeable power source comprises a rechargeable battery; andthe second type of rechargeable power source comprises a supercapacitor.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the charging circuitry is additionally configured to:detect a type of rechargeable power source that is being used by the barcode reader; andprovide the charging current and the charging voltage that are appropriate for that type of rechargeable power source.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the charging circuitry is additionally configured to receive notification from the rechargeable ...

Imaging and Peripheral Enhancements for Mobile Devices

An image enhancer device for use with an associated mobile electronic device having a digital camera. The image enhancer device includes an image manipulator coupled to a first region of a housing and configured to modify an optical path of the digital camera; an aimer having an aiming element configured to direct at least one aiming light beam towards an object of interest; an illuminator having an illumination element configured to direct at least one illumination light beam from the housing towards the object of interest; and electronics allowing for communication between the image enhancer device and the associated mobile electronic device. The image enhancer device forms a scan angle relative to a field of view of the digital camera of the mobile electronic device and allows for bar code imaging and/or native image processing with the digital camera of the associated mobile electronic device.

Accuracy-Enhanced Scanner

A portable scanner with improved user feedback provides scan data to a networked computing node via a wireless interface and the Internet. The portable scanner receives user feedback information from the networked computing node via the wireless interface and the Internet. The user feedback information indicates successful entry of the scan data into a database, or alternatively successful receipt of the scan data by the networked computing node. The portable scanner sets a scan status indicator to a final state in response to the user feedback information. Optionally, the database is a remote database that a local database is synchronized with, and/or the database is associated with the networked computing node. Optionally the portable scanner is wearable. Optionally the portable scanner is compatible with barcode and/or RFID technologies. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:in a portable scanner, gathering scan data using a scan engine of the portable scanner;in the portable scanner, providing at least a portion of the scan data to a networked computing node via a wireless interface and the Internet;in the portable scanner, receiving user feedback information from the networked computing node via the wireless interface and the Internet, the user feedback information indicating successful entry of the at least a portion of the scan data into a database; andin the portable scanner, setting a scan status indicator of the portable scanner to a final state in response to the user feedback information.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the networked computing node comprises a client.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the networked computing node comprises a server.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the database is a remote database and further comprising synchronizing the remote database with a local database.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the database is associated with the networked computing node.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the portable scanner is a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A RECONFIGURABLE RADIO FRONT-END

Systems and methods for a reconfigurable radio front-end are provided. One system includes a device having an antenna, a first front-end communication section configured to communicate using a first communication method and a second front-end communication section configured to communicate using a second communication method, wherein the first and second communication methods are different communication methods. The device further includes a switch having an input configured to receive a control signal via a communication line to select the first front-end communication section or the second front-end communication section and a controller configured to control a state of the switch. The switch is configured to be switched between states when the controller receives the control signal, thereby allowing communication using the first communication method or the second communication method via the antenna. 1. A device comprising:an antenna;a first front-end communication section that uses the antenna to communicate via a Wifi communication;a second front-end communication section that uses the antenna to communicate via ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio-frequency identification (RFID) communication;a first switch configured to select the first front-end communication section or the second front-end communication section;a second switch used for transmit/receive (Tx/Rx) for Wifi radio; anda controller configured to output to the antenna data using Wifi communication and control the second switch if the first switch selects the first front-end communication section and to output data to the antenna using the UHF RFID communication if the first switch selects the second front-end communication section.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second switch is changed on when the first switch has selected the first front-end communication section.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is the only antenna used by both of the first and second front-end communication ...

PORTABLE TERMINAL

A portable terminal includes a device body, a grip section located closer to a first end than to a second end of the device body, and a projecting section located closer to the second end than to the first end of the device body. An operation switch is provided between the projection section and the first end of the device body. The operation switch includes a pressing surface that is at an angle with respect to a thickness direction of the device body to face outward from the device body and in a direction toward the second end of the device body. The grip section includes a sloped surface provided between the operation switch and the first end of the device body. And the sloped surface faces away from a direction faced by the pressing surface of the operation switch. 1. A portable terminal comprising:a device body having a first end and a second end along a longitudinal direction thereof, and having a front side and a back side at opposite sides thereof in a thickness direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction;a grip section located closer to the first end than to the second end of the device body;a projecting section located closer to the second end than to the first end of the device body, the projecting section forming at least a part of an accommodating section that accommodates at least apart of a scanner mechanism or at least a part of a camera mechanism, wherein the projecting section projects in the thickness direction of the device body; andan operation switch provided between the projection section and the first end of the device body, the operation switch comprising a pressing surface that is configured to be pressed by a user, and the pressing surface being at an angle with respect to the thickness direction so as to face outward from the device body and in a direction toward the second end of the device body;wherein the grip section includes a sloped surface provided between the operation switch and the first end of the device body, ...

Pen-Type Drug Injection Device and Optical Dose Value Decoding Systme with Additional Sensor to Distinguish Between Dose Dialling and Dose Delivery Mode

An optical decoding system comprising: a first optical sensor configured to be directed at a first rotatable component of a drug delivery device; a second optical sensor configured to be directed at a second rotatable component of a drug delivery device; and a processor configured to: receive signals from the first optical sensor, wherein the signals from the first optical sensor represent encoded dosage values present on the first rotatable component; receive signals from the second optical sensor, wherein the signals from the second optical sensor represent whether the second rotatable component is rotating or not; and to determine from the received signals whether the drug delivery device is in a drug dose dialling mode or a drug dose delivery mode.

IMAGING SCANNER WITH POSITIONING AND DISPLAY

An imaging scanner is provided. The image scanner has a housing. The housing contains a mirror, a camera, a transparent window for scanning, a transparent window for viewing positioned above the transparent window for scanning such that anything presented below the transparent window for scanning is visible in the transparent window for viewing. The transparent window for viewing has an electronic display embedded therein. The imaging scanner also includes an image decoder linked to the camera and to the electronic display. The mirror is positioned such that incident light on the mirror from the transparent scanning window will be reflected within the camera's field of view. The camera is configured to scan images presented at the transparent window for scanning. The image decoder is configured to decode the scanned images. The electronic display is configured to display the decoded information on the transparent window for viewing. 1. A device , comprising:a housing having a lower portion, an upper portion, and an end portion, the upper portion extending at a declining angle from the lower portion, the end portion extending at a declining angle from the upper portion;a mirror, the mirror being positioned at a top surface inside the upper portion of the housing;a camera in the lower portion of the housing;a transparent window for scanning positioned on a lower end of the end portion;a transparent window for viewing on a top surface of the end portion and positioned above the transparent window for scanning, such that at least a portion of the area below the transparent window for scanning is visible in the transparent window for viewing, the transparent window for viewing having an electronic display embedded therein;an image decoder, the image decoder being communicatively linked to the camera and to the electronic display;the mirror being positioned at the top surface such that light incident on the mirror from the transparent scanning window will be reflected ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUGMENTED REALITY CONFIGURATION OF INDICIA READERS

The system and process described herein will utilize an application configured in an image capturing system such as a handheld terminal to detect and mark a plurality of barcodes in the field of view of the terminal and show the details to the operator. The application will guide the operator through text and/or voice to configure the terminal to read the intended barcode labels. For reading multiple barcodes on an object, the application will provide various barcode sequencing configurations support. The application may suggest sequencing criteria based on past configuration options. 1. A method of operating an image capturing system comprising:capture a plurality of indicia on a display of the image capturing system;detect and mark the indicia on the display;provide augmented details of each of the plurality of indicia on the display;determine if at least one of the plurality of indicia is using different symbology than the other indicia and, if so, provide a guide to enable configuration of the image capturing system for reading all the plurality of indicia;present on the display a predetermined sequencing criteria; andanalyze the plurality of indicia.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicia are captured live on the display.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of indicia is a barcode.4. The method of wherein the application may be guided by received voice inputs.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mark is a highlight surrounding at least one of the plurality of indicia on the display.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured using at least one of the captured indicia.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequencing criteria is based on past configuration data.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequencing criteria is based on at least one of the following order: content claim 1 , symbology claim 1 , color claim 1 , barcode lengths for same symbology claim 1 , relative barcode sizes for same symbology ...

CODE READER WITH EXTENDED READING RANGE

An image based code reader comprises an image sensor. The image sensor is configured to acquire an image of a code. Additionally, the image based code reader includes a lens configured to project an image scene including the code onto the image sensor, the lens comprising a variable optical power that controls a focus distance of the image based code reader. The image based code reader further includes a processor operatively coupled to the image sensor and the lens. The processor is configured to acquire the image of the code using only pixels located within a region of interest of the sensor, and a size of the region of interest is selected based on the focus distance of the reader. 1. An image based code reader comprising:an image sensor, the image sensor configured to acquire an image of a code;a liquid lens configured to project an image scene including the code onto the image sensor, the liquid lens comprising a variable optical power that electronically controls a focus distance of the image based code reader; anda processor operatively coupled to the image sensor and the liquid lens, the processor configured to acquire the image of the code using only pixels located within a region of interest of the image sensor, wherein a size of the region of interest is selected based on the focus distance of the reader.2. The image based code reader of claim 1 , the image based code reader further configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes claim 1 , the processor configured to select from the plurality of operating modes.3. The image based code reader of claim 1 , further comprising a 2-dimensional LED array claim 1 , and wherein a center part of the LED array is activated to illuminate the code claim 1 , and a number of activated LEDs is based on the focus distance of the reader.4. The image based code reader of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of operating modes includes at least a first mode and a second mode claim 2 , the first mode having a first region ...

INTEGRATED AUTONOMOUS CHECKOUT SYSTEM

An integrated autonomous checkout system is disclosed, including a hand-held tallying device, an identity authentication module, and a payment module. The hand-held tallying device includes a scanner, memory, and a hand-held tallying device program encoded in the memory for recording a tally of items scanned with the scanner. The hand-held tallying device is in communication with at least one remote server. The identity authentication module includes an identity authentication module program configured to verify an identity of a user as a first authentication factor. The payment module includes a payment module program configured to receive a price corresponding to the tally and direct an electronic payment from an account associated with the user to a seller in response to an instruction provided by the user. The payment module includes a second authentication factor different from the first authentication factor. 1. An integrated autonomous checkout system , comprising:a hand-held tallying device including a scanner, memory, and a hand-held tallying device program encoded in the memory of the hand-held tallying device for recording a tally of items scanned with the scanner, the hand-held tallying device being in communication with at least one remote server;an identity authentication module including an identity authentication module program configured to verify an identity of a user as a first authentication factor; anda payment module including a payment module program configured to receive a price corresponding to the tally and direct an electronic payment from an account associated with the user to a seller in response to an instruction provided by the user, the payment module including a second authentication factor different from the first authentication factor.2. The integrated autonomous checkout system of claim 1 , wherein the identity authentication module is disposed as an application in memory of a personal mobile device in the possession of the user ...

DYNAMIC PRODUCT INFORMATION DURING BARCODE SCANNING

A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to scan a barcode and in response, displaying a split screen having a camera image portion and a product information portion. At least part of an image currently being captured by a camera and containing a barcode is displayed in the camera image portion. Product information for a product represented by the barcode is displayed in the product information portion. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving a request to scan a barcode;in response, displaying a split screen having a camera image portion and a product information portion;displaying at least part of an image currently being captured by a camera and containing a barcode in the camera image portion; anddisplaying product information for a product represented by the barcode in the product information portion.2. The computer-implemented method of wherein receiving a request to scan a barcode comprises receiving the request from an application running in a browser application.4. The computer-implemented method of wherein displaying the split screen comprises displaying the split screen within a window created by the browser application.5. The computer-implemented method of further comprising displaying a series of images captured by the camera in the camera image portion such that within the series of images a second barcode is shown in the camera image portion and when the second barcode is shown claim 1 , second product information for a product represented by the second barcode is automatically shown in the product information portion.6. The computer-implemented method of wherein displaying the product information in the product information portion further comprises displaying a control for adding the product to an electronic shopping cart.7. The computer-implemented method of wherein displaying the product information in the product information portion further comprises displaying a control for obtaining more information about the ...

DEPTH SENSOR BASED AUTO-FOCUS SYSTEM FOR AN INDICIA SCANNER

An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly. 1. An indicia reading terminal comprising:a three dimensional depth sensor for capturing a depth image of a field of view and determining distances from the indicia reading terminal to major surfaces in the depth image having areas greater than a predetermined threshold to create a depth map of the depth image, comprising calculating areas of the major surfaces and comparing the calculated areas to the predetermined threshold;a two dimensional image sensor;an autofocusing lens assembly positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that incident light passes through the autofocusing lens assembly before reaching the two dimensional image sensor; anda processor communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly; calculate optimal focal distances from the autofocusing lens assembly to each of the major surfaces;', 'based on the calculated optimal focal distances, focus the autofocusing lens assembly at one of the optimal focal distances;', 'capture an image with the two dimensional image sensor; and', 'decode an indicia in the captured image., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The indicia reading terminal of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ONE OR MORE INVENTORIES

An inventory management system to manage inventories of business/organizations by a user is provided. The inventory management system is attached to a handheld scanner to scan products. The details of the products are stored in a database. In one embodiment, the user may be a manager or admin personal of the business/organization. The inventory management system an alert to the user via emails if (i) the quantities of the products are getting low, and/or (ii) the date is crossing the best-by-date of the products. The user orders the products when the quantities of the products are getting low. The user orders the products from the business/organization to deliver to the one or more customers. 1. An inventory management system with a handheld scanner that allows a user to manage inventories of a plurality of business or organizations , wherein said inventory management system comprises:a memory unit that stores a database, and a plurality of modules; an input program module, executed by said processor, that is configured to (i) allow said user to login into said inventory management system, and (ii) provide a plurality of details of a plurality of products by scanning a bar code present on said plurality of products, wherein said handheld is configured to scan said bar code;', 'an alert program module, executed by said processor, that is configured to provide an alert to said user if (i) quantities of said plurality of products are getting low, or (ii) date on said plurality of products is crossing the expiry date of said plurality of products;', 'an inventory order module, executed by said processor, that is configured to order said plurality of products by said user when said quantities of said plurality of products are getting low;', 'an order program module, executed by said processor, that is configured to order said plurality of products from said plurality of business or organization by said user to deliver to a plurality of customers; and, 'a processor that ...

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN FOR CONSUMER DEVICE BASED SCANNING AND MOBILITY

A data entry and scanning apparatus that includes a commercially available mobile device wherein said commercially available mobile device with a touch screen display, a processor, and a wireless communications network access point, a scanning device, an interface, and a power source that external to the commercially available mobile device and connected to the interface, and a casing that does not cover the touch screen display. 1. A data entry and scanning apparatus comprising:a commercially available mobile device wherein said commercially available mobile device comprises a touch screen display, a processor, and a wireless communications network access point; wherein said scanning device is configured to scan an image of decodable indicia in response to receiving a command from said interface,', 'wherein said interface is configured to send said command to said scanning device in response to receiving input on said touch screen,', 'wherein said scanning device is further configured, in response to scanning said image of decodable indicia, to locate said decodable indicia within said image of decodable indicia,', 'wherein said scanning device is further configured, in response to locating said decodable indicia, to decode said decodable indicia into a decoded message,', 'wherein said interface is configured to transmit said decoded message from said scanning device to said commercially available mobile device, and', 'wherein said commercially available mobile device comprises a processor configured to receive said decoded message;, 'a scanning device connected to said commercially available mobile device via an interface'}a power source external said commercially available mobile device coupled to said interface; anda casing wherein said touch screen display is not covered by said casing.21. The data entry and scanning apparatus of claim A , wherein said scanning device comprises an optical scanner and a decode board ,wherein said optical scanner is configured to ...

PORTABLE TERMINAL, IMAGING DEVICE AND READING DEVICE

A portable terminal including a grip section provided as one end of a terminal main body and capable of being gripped by one hand of a user in a gripping style where the user places the thumb on a first surface of the terminal main body and holds a second surface on the rear side thereof by the index and middle fingers, in which the second surface has a first raised portion provided such that a first vertex portion is positioned between the index and middle fingers, and a second raised portion having a second vertex portion such that the index finger is interposed between the first and second vertex portions, and in which a switch section is provided such that a pressing target portion is exposed to a sloped surface area of the second raised portion on a side opposite to a side where the index finger is positioned. 1. A portable terminal comprisinga grip section provided as one end of a terminal main body and capable of being gripped by one hand of a user in a gripping style where the user places thumb of the one hand on a first surface of the terminal main body and holds a second surface positioned on a rear side of the first surface by at least an index finger and a middle finger extended from a side of the terminal main body,wherein the second surface of the grip section has a first raised portion provided such. that a first vertex portion is positioned between the index finger and the middle finger in the gripping style, and a second raised portion having a second vertex portion such that the index finger is interposed between the first vertex portion and the second vertex portion in the gripping style, andwherein a switch section is provided such that a pressing target portion is exposed to a sloped surface area of the second raised portion on a side opposite to a side where the index finger is positioned in the gripping style.2. The portable terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the sloped surface area corresponding to the switch section is a sloped surface ...

METHOD FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE MARKS ON RACKS AND RECEPTACLES

A method of reading machine-readable marks on a movable support and object of a sample instrument. The method includes capturing a first image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from a first position to a second position using an image capture device; determining whether a first fiducial machine-readable mark on the moveable support is in the first image; determining, when the first fiducial machine-readable mark is in the first image, whether a first machine-readable mark on a first object coupled to the moveable support is in the first image at a predetermined position relative to the first fiducial machine-readable mark; and associating information decoded from the first machine-readable mark on the first object with a first location on the moveable support associated with the first fiducial machine-readable mark. 1. A method of reading machine-readable marks on a moveable support and objects of a sample instrument , the method comprising the steps of:(a) capturing a first image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from a first position to a second position using an image capture device;(b) determining whether a first fiducial machine-readable mark on the moveable support is in the first image;(c) determining, when the first fiducial machine-readable mark is in the first image, whether a first machine-readable mark on a first object coupled to the moveable support is in the first image at a predetermined position relative to the first fiducial machine-readable mark; and(d) associating information decoded from the first machine-readable mark on the first object with a first location on the moveable support associated with the first fiducial machine-readable mark.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:(e) capturing a second image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from the first position to the second position using the image capture device;(f) determining whether a second fiducial machine- ...

Portable terminal

A portable terminal including a grip section provided as one end of a terminal main body and structured to be gripped by one hand in a gripping style where a user places a thumb of the one hand on a first surface of the terminal main body and holds a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface by at least an index finger and a middle finger extended from a side of the terminal main body, a raised portion provided on the second surface of the grip section such that a vertex portion is positioned between the index finger and the middle finger in the gripping style, and a switch section provided such that a pressing target portion is exposed in a sloped surface area of the raised portion where the index finger is positioned in the gripping style.

PORTABLE TERMINAL

A portable terminal including a grip section capable of being gripped by a hand of a user in a predetermined gripping style, a first switch section provided such that at least a pressing target portion is exposed from a first surface of a terminal main body and capable of being operated by an index finger of the hand of the user gripping the grip section in the gripping style, and a second switch section provided such that at least a pressing target portion is exposed from a second surface of the terminal main body positioned opposite to the first surface and capable of being operated by a thumb of the gripping hand of the user in the gripping style, in which the pressing target portion of the first switch section is set to require operating force greater than operating force required for the pressing target portion of the second switch section. 1. A portable terminal comprisinga grip section capable of being gripped by a hand of a user in a predetermined gripping style;a first switch section provided such that at least a pressing target portion is exposed from a first surface of a terminal main body and capable of being operated by an index finger of the hand of the user gripping the grip section in the gripping style; anda second switch section provided such that at least a pressing target portion is exposed from a second surface of the terminal main body positioned opposite to the first surface and capable of being operated by a thumb of the gripping hand of the user in the gripping style,wherein the pressing target portion of the first switch section is set to require operating force greater than operating force required for the pressing target portion of the second switch section.2. The portable terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the operating force required for the first switch section is set different from the operating force required for the second switch section by a projecting state or a recessed state of the pressing target portion of the first ...

Portable terminal, imaging device and reading device

A portable terminal including a battery accommodating section having an opening for battery insertion and removal which is provided at a position shifted to one end of a terminal main body on a predetermined surface of the terminal main body, a battery cover for covering the opening, and a switch section provided closer to an other end of the terminal main body than the battery accommodating section, on the predetermined surface of the terminal main body, in which the battery cover is provided extending from the one end to a position beyond the switch section.

Barcode reader and docking station for charging the barcode reader

A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station.

BARCODE READER AND DOCKING STATION FOR CHARGING THE BARCODE READER

A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station. 1. A barcode reading system comprising: ["a housing with a generally cylindrical portion sized to be held in an individual's hand in a writing position;", 'a capacitive tip positioned at a first end of the housing for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen;', 'a barcode reader positioned at a second end of the housing for reading a barcode; and', 'a radio frequency (RF) system for providing a result of reading a barcode to a host computer; and, 'a barcode scanning device comprising an RF system for receiving the result of reading the barcode from the barcode reader; and', 'a touch panel user interface for receiving data input via contact of the capacitive tip against the capacitive touch screen, wherein the data input is related to the result of reading the barcode., 'the host computer comprising2. The barcode reading system of claim 1 , wherein the host computer includes a docking station for charging the barcode scanning device.3. The barcode reading system of claim 2 , wherein the docking station comprises:a plurality of charging contacts including at least one charging contact for power and at least one charging contact for ground, wherein the charging contacts are coupled to mating contacts on the barcode scanning device when the barcode scanning device is ...

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method, system, and computer program product are provided to manage inventory. The method includes: obtaining, by a processor, a signal of decodable indicia; decoding, by the processor, the signal of decodable indicia to access decoded data, where the decoded data includes information identifying an object, where the object includes a plurality of items. Based on the information identifying the object, the processor obtains, from a memory, a visual representation of a portion of the object. The visual representation is divided into a plurality of regions and each region represents an item of the plurality of items. The processor displays the visual representation on a client and obtains a designation of at least one of the plurality of regions. Based on obtaining the designation the processor generates an order request for an item represented by the at least one of the plurality of regions. 1. A method for facilitating method for managing inventory , the method comprising:obtaining, by a processor, a signal of decodable indicia;decoding, by the processor, the signal of decodable indicia to access decoded data, wherein the decoded data comprises information identifying an object, wherein the object comprises a plurality of items;based on the information identifying the object, obtaining, by the processor, from a memory, a visual representation of a portion of the object, wherein the visual representation is divided into a plurality of regions and each region represents an item of the plurality of items;displaying, but the processor, the visual representation on a client;obtaining, by the processor, a designation of at least one of the plurality of regions; andbased on obtaining the designation, generating an order request for an item represented by the at least one of the plurality of regions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on obtaining the designation, updating the displaying of the visual representation on the client to visually differentiate ...

System for, and method of, controlling target illumination for an imaging reader

An imaging reader has an illuminating light assembly for illuminating a target with illumination light, and a solid-state image sensor with a rolling shutter for sequentially exposing an array of pixels to capture an image from the illuminated target. Target illumination is controlled by controlling an exposure time and a gain of the sensor, and by controlling an output power of the illumination light. The output power is maintained at a maximum level when the exposure time and/or the gain exceed a minimum threshold, and is lowered when the exposure time and/or the gain does not exceed the minimum threshold, while concomitantly maintaining the exposure time and/or the gain constant at the minimum threshold.

BARCODE READER AND DOCKING STATION FOR CHARGING THE BARCODE READER

A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station. 1. A docking station for charging a barcode reader , the docking station comprising:a mating surface against which the barcode reader is positioned for charging;a plurality of charging contacts including at least one charging contact for power and at least one charging contact for ground, wherein the charging contacts are coupled to mating contacts on the barcode reader when the barcode reader is positioned against the mating surface;a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader against the mating surface; anda positioning structure for aligning the barcode reader against the mating surface when the barcode reader is positioned against the mating surface.2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the positioning structure includes a cross section at a base end of the positioning structure adjacent to the mating surface which is larger than a cross section at a distal end of the positioning structure spaced away from the mating surface such that when the barcode reader is imprecisely aligned with the distal end claim 1 , the positioning structure guides the barcode reader into precise alignment with the base end when the barcode reader is positioned against the mating surface.3. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic structure includes:a first magnet ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LABELING AND MANAGING INVENTORY OF MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES

Provided is a remote barcode reader that is to communicate with a terminal in a medical network. The remote barcode reader includes an optical barcode scanner that transmits a signal indicative of a barcode in response to interrogating the barcode. A non-transitory computer-readable memory stores, at least temporarily, information obtained in response to reading the barcode. A network interface communicates wirelessly over a wireless communication channel with a remote device in a medical network to obtain information pertaining to a drug that is identifiable from the information obtained in response to reading the barcode. A processor initiates the transmission of a communication based on the information obtained from the barcode to the remote device, and delays transmitting at least a portion of the information obtained from the barcode until at least a time when a response including information related to the drug is received from the remote device. 1. A remote barcode reader that is to communicate with a terminal in a medical network , the remote barcode reader comprising:an optical barcode scanner that transmits a signal indicative of a barcode in response to interrogating the barcode;a non-transitory computer-readable memory that stores, at least temporarily, information obtained in response to reading the barcode;a network interface that communicates wirelessly over a wireless communication channel with a remote device in a medical network to obtain information pertaining to a drug that is identifiable from the information obtained in response to reading the barcode; anda processor that initiates the transmission of a communication based on the information obtained in response to reading the barcode to the remote device over the wireless communication channel via the network interface, and delays transmitting at least a portion of the information obtained in response to reading the barcode until at least a time when a response including information related to ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LASER SCANNERS

A method for manufacturing laser scanners is provided. Laser scanners are configured to drive their light-deflecting assemblies at a fixed drive frequency. By selecting for inclusion in the laser scanners only those light-deflecting assemblies that have resonant oscillation frequencies falling within a specified range, operation of the laser scanners remains within engineering tolerances even through extreme environmental changes. Moreover, the method results in laser scanner having greater unit-to-unit consistency during operation even in extreme environments. 1. A method for manufacturing laser scanners , comprising:providing a plurality of light-deflecting assemblies [flippers] for use in laser scanners;selecting from the plurality of light-deflecting assemblies only those light-deflecting assemblies that have a resonant oscillation frequency between a target minimum resonant oscillation frequency and a target maximum resonant oscillation frequency;rejecting from the plurality of light-deflecting assemblies those light-deflecting assemblies, if any, that have a resonant oscillation frequency either (i) below a target minimum resonant oscillation frequency or (ii) above a target maximum resonant oscillation frequency;assembling laser scanners, each laser scanner including a selected light-deflecting assembly; andconfiguring each laser scanner to drive its corresponding, selected light-deflecting assembly at a target fixed drive frequency, whereby all of the assembled laser scanners employ substantially the same fixed drive frequency.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target minimum resonant oscillation frequency is less than about 50 percent of the fixed drive frequency.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target minimum resonant oscillation frequency is less than about 75 percent of the fixed drive frequency.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target minimum resonant oscillation frequency is less than about 90 percent of the ...

Reading device, commodity data registration system, and program

A reading device according to an embodiment includes a scanner configured to read code information indicated by a code symbol, a holder configured to detachably hold the scanner, a detecting unit configured to detect a first state in which the scanner is held by the holder and a second state in which the scanner is detached from the holder, and a setting-condition changing unit configured to, if the detecting unit detects the second state, set setting conditions relating to the reading by the scanner such that a reading distance of the scanner is shorter than the reading distance in the first state.

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES AN ACCESSORY FOR ENHANCED OPERATION OF A BARCODE READING APPLICATION

A barcode-reading system for a mobile device may include a camera assembly. The barcode-reading system may include a barcode-reading enhancement accessory and a barcode-reading application. The barcode-reading enhancement accessory may be securable to the mobile device and may be configured to provide an indication of license entitlement to the mobile device. The barcode-reading application may be stored in memory of the mobile device and executable by a processor of the mobile device. The barcode-reading application may also be configured to enable an enhanced mode of operation of the barcode-reading application conditional upon determining obtaining the license entitlement from the accessory. 1. A barcode-reading system for a mobile device , the mobile device comprising a camera assembly , the barcode-reading system comprising: an optics module;', 'a reflective surface within the optics module, the reflective surface being positioned so as to fold a portion of a field of view of the camera assembly towards a target area beyond a top side of the mobile device when the barcode-reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device; and', 'an indication of license entitlement obtained after the barcode-reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device such that the barcode-reading enhancement accessory covers at least a portion of the mobile device; and, 'a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device, the barcode-reading enhancement accessory comprisinga barcode-reading application stored in memory of the mobile device and executable by a processor of the mobile device, the barcode-reading application being configured to enable an enhanced mode of operation of the barcode-reading application conditional upon obtaining the indication of license entitlement from the barcode-reading enhancement accessory.2. The barcode-reading system of claim 1 , wherein the barcode-reading application is configured to continue operating in ...

BARCODE-READING APPLICATION FOR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH A HIGH RESOLUTION COLOR CAMERA

This patent specification describes an attachment for a mobile device. The attachment may have an attachment feature designed to be attached to a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartphone/tablet with a camera. The attachment may also include an optics system and/or an illumination system that cooperates with the camera to facilitate the capture of decodable barcodes. The illumination system may include a targeting illumination system that facilitates proper positioning of the article and/or an exposure illumination system that helps illuminate the article during capture. The optics system may include a lens that modifies the depth of field and/or the size of the field of view of the camera, an aperture that helps define the field of view, a filter that prevents light of undesired wavelengths from reaching the camera, and/or a mirror that redirects the camera's optical pathway. 1. A barcode reading application for a mobile device , the mobile device being selected from the group consisting of smartphones , tablets , and smartphone/tablets and comprising a processor , a display screen , a memory , and a camera comprising an image sensor array and a camera lens focusing illumination from a camera field of view onto the image sensor array , the barcode reading application comprising executable code stored in the memory that , when executed by the processor:sets the image sensor array to output the image in a format in which each pixel is represented by an intensity value and a plurality of chromatic values:causes the camera to capture an image of a barcode within the camera field of view;receives the intensity value associated with each pixel; anddecodes the barcode using the intensity values independently of the chromatic values.2. The barcode reading application of claim 1 , wherein the barcode reading application further disables an auto white balance function of the image sensor array prior to capture of the image of the barcode within the camera ...

BARCODE-READING CAPABILITIES OF A PORTABLE, HAND-HELD COMPUTING DEVICE THAT COMPRISES A CAMERA

This patent specification describes an attachment for a mobile device. The attachment may have an attachment feature designed to be attached to a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartphone/tablet with a camera. The attachment may also include an optics system and/or an illumination system that cooperates with the camera to facilitate the capture of decodable barcodes. The illumination system may include a targeting illumination system that facilitates proper positioning of the article and/or an exposure illumination system that helps illuminate the article during capture. The optics system may include a lens that modifies the depth of field and/or the size of the field of view of the camera, an aperture that helps define the field of view, a filter that prevents light of undesired wavelengths from reaching the camera, and/or a mirror that redirects the camera's optical pathway. 1. An apparatus capable of scanning barcodes and capturing non-barcode images through the use of a mobile device comprising a processor , a display screen , an image sensing system , and memory containing executable code configured to cause the image sensing system to capture image data , wherein the apparatus comprises:a first set of imaging optics that receives, from within a first field of view, first light defining a first portion of image data captured by the image sensing system, the first portion comprising a barcode image, wherein the first field of view is centered on a first optical pathway; anda second set of imaging optics that receives, from within a second field of view, second light defining a second portion of the image data, the second portion comprising a non-barcode image, wherein the second field of view is centered on a second optical pathway nonparallel to the first optical pathway;wherein the first set of imaging optics is positioned to direct the first light at the image sensing system of the mobile device and the second set of imaging optics is ...

LASER SCANNING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN OPTICS MODULE CAPABLE OF FORMING A LASER BEAM HAVING AN EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS (DOF) OVER THE LASER SCANNING FIELD

A laser scanning system having a laser scanning field, and a laser beam optics module with an optical axis and including: an aperture stop disposed after a laser source for shaping the laser beam to a predetermined beam diameter; a collimating lens for collimating the laser beam produced from the aperture stop; an apodization element having a first and second optical surfaces for extending the depth of focus of the laser beam from the collimating lens; and a negative bi-prism, disposed after the apodization element, along the optical axis, to transform the energy distribution of the laser beam and cause the laser beam to converge to substantially a single beam spot along the far-field portion of the laser scanning field, and extend the depth of focus of the laser beam along the far-field portion of the laser scanning field. 1. A system for reading symbols , comprising: a far-field source;', 'a far-field optics module having an optical axis;', 'a drive module for driving the far-field source and the far-field optics module to produce a far-field laser beam; and', 'a scanning mechanism for scanning the far-field laser beam across the scanning field;, 'a scanning module for scanning a laser beam across a scanning field having a near-field portion and a far-field portion, the scanning module comprisinga photo-detector for detecting the intensity of light reflected from the scanning field and generating a signal corresponding to the detected light intensity;a processor for decoding the generated signal to generate data representative of a symbol in the scanning field; an aperture stop for shaping the far-field laser beam to a predetermined diameter;', 'a collimating lens for collimating the far-field laser beam shaped by the aperture stop;', 'an apodization element having a first optical surface and a second optical surface; and', 'a negative bi-prism, after the apodization element along the optical axis, for transforming the energy distribution of the far-field laser ...

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

A method for automatically deconstructing, analyzing, and confirming information on a plurality of labels using information technology. The plurality of labels is for a plurality of consumer products. The method includes obtaining, using a computing device, a plurality of labels from the plurality of consumer products, each label of the plurality of labels identifying content of a respective consumer product of the plurality of consumer products. The method includes processing, using the computing device, a label of the plurality of labels to identify constituent information on the label including a first set of claims on the label. The method also includes generating a portion of a label view for display at a client device based on a query about at least the respective consumer product associated with the label, including automatically displaying a second set of claims having at least one claim based on the constituent information that is different than any claim in the first set of claims. 1. A method for automatically deconstructing , analyzing , and confirming information on a plurality of labels using information technology , the plurality of labels being for a plurality of consumer products , the method comprising:obtaining, using a computing device, a plurality of labels from the plurality of consumer products, each label of the plurality of labels identifying content of a respective consumer product of the plurality of consumer products;processing, using the computing device, a label of the plurality of labels to identify constituent information on the label including a first set of claims on the label; andgenerating a portion of a label view for display at a client device based on a query about at least the respective consumer product associated with the label, including automatically displaying a second set of claims having at least one claim based on the constituent information that is different than any claim in the first set of claims.2. The method of ...

Native Mobile Application for Tracking Physical Items

A wireless computing device may include a screen, a camera, a communication interface, one or more processors, and persistent storage containing program instructions that cause the one or more processors to execute a native application. The native application may be configured to: receive, by way of a graphical user interface, a selection of a location and a command to initiate a scanning session for physical items in the location; based on initiation of the scanning session, activate the camera, cause images captured by the camera to be displayed on the graphical user interface, and process the images for identifiers of the physical items; transmit, by way of the communication interface and to a storage device, one or more messages containing representations of the identifiers and the location selected; and receive, by way of the graphical user interface, a further command to terminate the scanning session. 1. A wireless computing device comprising:a screen;a camera;a communication interface;one or more processors; and receive, by way of a graphical user interface, a selection of a location and a command to initiate a scanning session for physical items in the location;', 'based on initiation of the scanning session, activate the camera, cause images captured by the camera to be displayed on the graphical user interface, and process the images for identifiers of the physical items;', 'transmit, by way of the communication interface and to a storage device, one or more messages containing representations of the identifiers and the location selected, wherein reception of the one or more messages causes the storage device to store the representation of the identifiers along with the location as entries in a table; and', 'receive, by way of the graphical user interface, a further command to terminate the scanning session., 'persistent storage containing program instructions that cause the one or more processors to execute a native application, wherein the native ...

BARCODE READING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A barcode reading device including a barcode scanner which irradiates a target with a light beam and reads a barcode provided to the target, a camera which captures an image of the target, a display which sequentially displays images captured by the camera, and a processor which performs indicator display control processing of causing an indicator indicating an assumed irradiation position of the light beam to be displayed on the display while being superimposed on the captured image when the barcode is read by the barcode scanner. 1. A barcode reading device comprising:a barcode scanner which irradiates a target with a light beam and reads a barcode provided to the target;a camera which captures an image of the target;a display which sequentially displays images captured by the camera; anda processor which performs indicator display control processing of causing an indicator indicating an assumed irradiation position of the light beam to be displayed on the display while being superimposed on the captured image when the barcode is read by the barcode scanner.2. The barcode reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator display control processing causes the indicator to be displayed on the display while being superimposed on the captured image substantially simultaneously with start of a barcode reading operation by the barcode scanner.3. The barcode reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator display control processing causes the indicator to be displayed on the display while being superimposed on the captured image in response to an instruction for starting a barcode reading operation from a user.4. The barcode reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator display control processing ends display of the indicator on the display when a barcode reading operation by the barcode scanner is completed.5. The barcode reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a straight line having a predetermined width.6. The ...

DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF TARGETING ILLUMINATION

A barcode reading accessory may be configured to produce a targeting pattern in a target area when the accessory is secured to a mobile device. A frequency range of the targeting pattern may correspond more closely to a first band of illumination emitted by a light source of the mobile device than to a second band of illumination or a third band of illumination. A color image captured by the mobile device's camera may include a first sub-image providing information about the first band of illumination, a second sub-image providing information about the second band of illumination, and a third sub-image providing information about the third band of illumination. The barcode reading application may dynamically control brightness of the white light source based on detectability of the targeting pattern in the first sub-image and saturation of at least one of the first sub-image, the second sub-image, and the third sub-image. 1. A barcode reading system for a mobile device , comprising:a barcode reading accessory configured to produce a targeting pattern in a target area when the barcode reading accessory is secured to the mobile device, wherein a white light source of the mobile device emits illumination encompassing a first band of illumination, a second band of illumination, and a third band of illumination, and wherein a frequency range of the targeting pattern corresponds more closely to the first band of illumination than to the second band of illumination or to the third band of illumination; and cause a camera of the mobile device to capture a color image of the target area, the color image comprising a first sub-image providing first information about the first band of illumination, a second sub-image providing second information about the second band of illumination, and a third sub-image providing third information about the third band of illumination; and', 'dynamically control brightness of the white light source based on detectability of the targeting ...

Mobile barcode scanner gun system with mobile tablet device having a mobile Pos and enterprise resource planning application for customer checkout/order fulfillment and real time in store inventory management for retail establishment

A mobile scanner gun system efficiently and reliably processes a retail store purchase and/or performs daily store inventory management functions. The system has a main body portion extending toward a handle portion, the main body portion having a base, side walls, a front wall and a back wall constructed to form an interior cavity, wherein the front wall includes an aperture with a lens recessed therein. The front wall has a trigger member located near the base of the main body. A USB scanner input device is mounted above and in front of the trigger, the scanner having two drivers, including 1) a native device driver and 2) a keyboard input driver, the scanner device being in communication with the trigger for initiating a scan of a barcode. A USB MSR input device is integrated on the short edge of the mobile tablet device (upper receiver) and is used for processing payment card sales transactions through a secured PCI compliant, end to end encrypted bank card processor. The top wall of the main body portion includes an attachment means comprising a base mount universal receiver with rotational coupling means and a specialized universal serial bus wiring harness adapted to interchangeably mount and communicate with a mobile tablet device having a system integrated therein that enables real-time store level inventory management and a fully functioning POS capability for selling merchandise in a retail sales environment. The base mount universal receiver with rotational coupling allows the mobile tablet device to rotate from portrait mode to landscape mode without operational delay of the system. 129-. (canceled)30. A mobile scanner gun system for processing a retail store point of sale (POS) transaction and capable of performing real-time daily store level inventory management functions , comprising:a. a main body portion extending toward a handle portion;b. said main body portion having a top wall, side walls, a front wall and a back wall constructed to form an ...

HANDHELD INDICIA READER HAVING LOCKING ENDCAP

An indicia-reading device including an indicia-capturing subsystem for acquiring information about indicia within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view and an indicia-decoding module configured for decoding indicia information within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view. The device also includes a hand-supportable housing, a battery compartment, an end cap for holding the battery compartment in place, and a locking mechanism for securing the end cap to the battery compartment during use. 1. An indicia-reading device , comprising:an indicia-capturing subsystem; anda housing substantially enclosing the indicia-capturing subsystem, the housing including (i) an integral battery compartment, (ii) an end cap removably engaging the battery compartment, the end cap defining a recessed portion and a keyhole within the end cap's recessed portion, and (iii) a rotatable locking mechanism for securing the end cap to the battery compartment;wherein the rotatable locking mechanism comprises (i) a longitudinal blade for engaging the end cap's keyhole, the longitudinal blade defining an axis, (ii) a head bow for positioning the longitudinal blade within the end cap's keyhole, the head bow contiguously positioned atop the longitudinal blade, and (iii) a clip for rotatably restricting rotation of the rotatable locking mechanism within the end cap's recessed portion when the clip is in a locked position and permitting rotation of the rotatable locking mechanism within the end cap's recessed portion when the clip is in a unlocked position, the clip removably attached to the head bow;wherein, when the rotatable locking mechanism is engaged in the end cap to thereby secure the end cap to the battery compartment, the end cap's recessed portion is configured to accommodate the rotatable locking mechanism's clip in its locked position;{'sub': 'recess-min', "wherein, as measured from the center of the end cap's keyhole, the end cap's recessed portion has a minimum radius ...

Systems for Dynamically Assigning Content to be Displayed on a Digital Sign

A system having a display-data server is disclosed. The display-data server is configured to receive from a hand-held scanner a product identifier that identifies a retail product, receive from the hand-held scanner a sign identifier that identifies a digital sign, and route a display data to the digital sign identified by the sign identifier. Other systems are disclosed. 1. A system , comprising:a server;a digital sign communicatively coupled to the server, the digital sign having a first identifier; and scan the first identifier,', 'scan a second identifier associated with a retail product, and', 'transmit the first identifier and the second identifier to the server,, 'a hand-held scanner containing one or more instructions to'}wherein the server contains one or more instructions to route a display data based to upon the second identifier to the digital sign.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hand-held scanner contains one or more instructions to prompt a user to scan the first identifier and to scan the second identifier.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server contains one or more instructions to generate the display data using a template.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hand-held scanner contains one or more instructions to send a template identifier to the server and the server contains one or more instructions to use a template associated with the template identifier to generate the display data.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server contains one or more instructions to retrieve from a price database a price based on the second identifier and to generate the display data based on the price.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the hand-held scanner contains one or more instructions to send a price to the server, andthe server contains one or more instructions to generate the display data based on the price.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first identifier is encoded in a barcode.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the barcode has one- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFICATION OF DISPLAYED SHELF TAGS USING HAND-HELD DEVICE

A system and method for verifying price and product information displayed on tags for products on a shelf in a retail store. A retailer management server stores data relating to products including stored prices for the products and planogram information, for example. A hand-held portable terminal is configured to communicate with the server and verify data on a shelf tag. The terminal includes a scanner for scanning barcodes/UPCs/GTINs on a shelf tag associated with a product of a manufacturer, as well as the barcode on the product. The system processes and compares the scanned information of the shelf tag, including price information and optionally location data, with stored information for the product as obtained from the server, and issues an alarm (sound or vibration) from the hand-held device if the compared data is incorrect or inconsistent (i.e., not the same). Further, the system is configured to automatically print a new shelf tag with a barcode and stored price as a result of determining an inconsistency. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the encoded identifier of the tag barcode corresponds to a file associated with the determined product claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises sending the file to the printer claim 1 , before the printing of the new shelf tag.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises scanning a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) or a Universal Product Code (UPC) of the product of the manufacturer before the obtaining of the stored price.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the stored price is a point-of-sale price associated with a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) or a Universal Product Code (UPC) of the product.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising displaying claim 1 , via a display on the hand-held claim 1 , portable terminal claim 1 , product description data associated with the determined product claim 1 , the product description data including at least one of: a ...

Mobile computer configured to read multiple decodable indicia

A device can comprise a processor, a memory, an imaging subsystem configured to acquire an image of decodable indicia, a display, and a communication interface. The device can be configured, responsive to acquiring an image of one or more objects within a field of view of the imaging subsystem, to locate within the image and decode one or more decodable indicia. The device can be further configured to display the image on the display and visually mark the one or more successfully decoded decodable indicia. The device can be further configured, responsive to accepting user input selecting at least one decodable indicia of the displayed one or more decodable indicia, to transmit to an external computer at least one decoded message corresponding to the at least one decodable indicia.

SYSTEM FOR ROUTING ARTICLES BY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMMUNITY, CARRYING OUT A CONTROL OF THE CONTENTS BY IMAGING DURING TRANSFER OF THE PACKAGE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS

The invention concerns a system for dispatching objects via individuals of a community using packages intended to contain the objects and given at least one recognition code, a computing platform including at least one computing application intended to be downloaded by the computing units held by the individuals of the community, and each package is provided with at least one image sensor for said object(s),and the system includes a module to determine and detect a predetermined key step in the dispatching of the package, and the computing platform and/or the computing units are parameterized to transmit an image capture request to the image sensor(s) at each predetermined key step of dispatch; and receive images, via the computing application, relating to said object(s) taken by the image sensor(s). 112-. (canceled)13. System for dispatching objects via individuals of a community , using:{'b': '31', 'packages (E) intended to contain the objects and given at least one recognition code (),'}{'b': '1', 'portable computing units () held by the individuals of the community;'}{'b': 3', '13', '1', '301', '31, 'a computing platform () including at least one computing application () intended to be downloaded by the computing units () held by the individuals of the community, and including at least one database () relating to the packages listing the recognition codes () of all packages;'}{'b': '4', 'characterized in that each package is provided with at least one image sensor () for said object(s),'}{'b': '40', 'and in that the system includes a module () to determine and detect a predetermined key step in the dispatch of the package,'}{'b': '3', 'and in that the computing platform () and/or the computing units are parameterized to{'b': '4', 'transmit an image capture request to the image sensor () at each predetermined key step of dispatch;'}{'b': '13', 'receive images, via the computing application (), relating to said object(s) taken by the image sensor,'}{'b': '3', 'and ...

BARCODE DEVICE

A barcode device including a barcode scanner to scan barcode labels and provide raw barcode data signals, a processor to receive and process the raw barcode data signals to provide processed barcode data signals and compare at least two of the processed barcode data signals, an indicator to notify a user of barcode data information based on the receipt of barcode data and comparison performed by the processor, and a housing to contain the barcode scanner, the processor, and the indicator, the housing comprising a first end, an opposing second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end, the housing configured to couple to a back of a glove. 115.-. (canceled)16. A computing device comprising:a processor; and process data corresponding to a scanned first barcode;', 'produce a first user notification of the scanned first barcode;', 'process data corresponding to a scanned second barcode;', 'produce a second user notification indicating a barcode match between the scanned first barcode and the scanned second barcode; and', 'send to an earpiece, a signal indicating the barcode match between the scanned first barcode and the scanned second barcode, wherein the earpiece is to produce an audible indication indicating the barcode match between the scanned first barcode and the scanned second barcode in response to receipt of the signal., 'a memory on which is stored instructions that are to cause the processor to17. The computing device of claim 16 , wherein the first user notification is a visual indicator.18. The computing device of claim 16 , wherein the first user notification is an audible indicator.19. The computing device of claim 16 , further comprising:a housing to contain the processor and the memory, wherein the housing has a length equal to or less than a distance between a user's metacarpophalangeal joints and wrist.20. The computing device of claim 19 , further comprising:a volume control on the housing to control a volume of the first ...

MOBILE-OPTIMIZED FILE TRANSFER MECHANISM BASED ON QR CODE

Described embodiments may provide transferring a file to a mobile device via scanning quick response codes displayed via a display output device. A media device in communication with a server may receive a request to access a file on the server. A file converter of the media device may encode the file obtained from the server into a plurality of quick response (QR) codes. The media device may display the plurality of QR codes via a display output device. A mobile device may scan each of the plurality of QR codes displayed on the display output device. A file downloader of the mobile device may interpret each of the scanned plurality of QR codes to form a file on the mobile device. 1. A method for transferring a file to a mobile device via scanning quick response codes displayed via a display output device , the method comprising:(a) receiving, by a media device in communication with a server, a request to access a file on the server;(b) encoding, by a file converter of the media device, the file obtained from the server into a plurality of quick response (QR) codes;(c) displaying, by the media device, the plurality of QR codes via a display output device;(d) scanning, by a mobile device, each of the plurality of QR codes displayed on the display output device; and(e) interpreting, by a file downloader of the mobile device, each of the scanned plurality of QR codes to form a file on the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server comprises the media device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is not configured to directly access the server.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein (a) further comprises receiving claim 1 , by the media device claim 1 , the request via selection of a user interface element displayed via the display output device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein (b) further comprises encoding claim 1 , by the file converter claim 1 , the file into the plurality of QR codes by:encoding the file into a string;dividing the string ...

CODE READER AND RELATED METHOD FOR OBJECT DETECTION BASED ON IMAGE AREA PERCENTAGE THRESHOLD

A code reader includes an imager configured to capture an image, and a processor operably coupled to the imager. The processor performs an object detection operation having a configurable triggering threshold that may be set, at least in part, based on an amount of changes needed to be detected in order to trigger a positive result for object detection. The processor also initiates a scanning phase for the code reader to read and decode an indicia responsive to the positive result being achieved by the object detection operation. 1. A code reader , comprising:an imager configured to capture an image; and perform an object detection operation having both a sensitivity threshold and a configurable triggering threshold indicative of an amount of changes needed to be detected within the image in order to trigger a positive result for object detection; and', 'initiate a scanning phase for the code reader to read and decode an indicia responsive to the positive result being achieved by the object detection operation., 'a processor operably coupled to the imager, the processor configured to2. The code reader of claim 1 , wherein the triggering threshold is based on a percentage of the image area selected by a user.3. The code reader of claim 2 , wherein the object detection operation includes dividing the image into a plurality of tiles based on the selected percentage to determine a number of tiles (D) that are needed to exhibit a change above the sensitivity threshold to be considered triggering the positive result based on the configurable triggering threshold.4. The code reader of claim 3 , wherein the object detection operation compares each tile to a corresponding tile of a reference background image to determine a number of tiles that exceed the sensitivity threshold based on the comparison.5. The code reader of claim 4 , wherein the object detection operation compares the number of tiles that exceeded the sensitivity threshold to the determined number of tiles (D) ...

Image module including mounting and decoder for mobile devices

This invention provides a module for a handheld device. The module includes an imager with optics and image acquisition/processing processors that provide high speed acquisition and handling of acquired image data. The acquired image data is processed by the device processor using a module application that resides within the device. A removable retaining component mounts within the module's base portion. The retaining component varies to accommodate different devices. The base portion includes appropriate ports enabling optical transmission to, for example, cameras and illuminators so that various native functions of the device can be employed as desired. The base portion also houses a battery and charging assembly e.g. an inductive charging unit. The inductive charging unit can be adapted to pass data, in addition to power, between the inductive coils and the charging unit can be interconnected to a data network with attached devices that employ data from the module.

MOBILE DATA COLLECTOR WITH KEYBOARD

A mobile data collector with a keyboard, used to be combined with a mobile electronic device, includes a protective cover, a data reader, and a keyboard module. The protective cover has a bottom plate and a surrounding frame. The surrounding frame is disposed along the perimeter of the bottom plate to form a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space located at one side of the first accommodation space. The mobile electronic device is disposed at the first accommodation space. The data reader is located at a side of the bottom plate opposite to the mobile electronic device and is electrically connected to the mobile electronic device. The keyboard module is disposed in the second accommodation space and electrically connected to the data reader. Thus, the mobile data collector has an input interface for inputting or modifying related information, which enhances usage convenience. 1. A mobile data collector , used to be combined with a mobile electronic device , comprising:a protective cover having a bottom plate and a surrounding frame, wherein the surrounding frame is disposed along the perimeter of the bottom plate to form a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space located at one side of the first accommodation space, wherein the mobile electronic device is disposed at the first accommodation space;a data reader located at a side of the bottom plate opposite to the mobile electronic device, wherein the data reader is electrically connected to the mobile electronic device; anda keyboard module disposed in the second accommodation space and electrically connected to the data reader.2. The mobile data collector according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom plate and the surrounding frame are made of silicone and integrally form the protective cover claim 1 , wherein the bottom plate is provided with a first slit.3. The mobile data collector according to claim 2 , wherein the data reader further comprises a transmission cable claim 2 , ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MATCHING BARCODES

A smartphone and its camera are programmed to function as a barcode scanner, and analyzing the data encoded in a barcode, which also is programmed to “learn” a master barcode and then scan product barcodes to determine if a product is being loaded onto the correct shipment. A can choose one of the following modes of operation to start a code match operation: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-some, or box mode. 1. A method for scanning barcodes of products to be loaded onto a shipment , comprising the steps of:providing a smartphone, wherein the smartphone is a cellular phone that performs the functions of a computer, and includes a touch screen interface and display, a camera, a microprocessor, a memory, a speaker, internet access capability, and an operating system capable of downloading and running downloaded applications from the internet;downloading a barcode matching application software program (APP) off the internet onto the data storage of the smartphone;initiating and running the barcode matching application software on the smartphone, wherein the barcode matching app performs the following steps:generating a dashboard on the touch screen of the smartphone providing the following selections: One-to-One mode, One-to-Many mode, Many-to-Some mode, and Box mode, and wherein said One-to-One mode performs the following steps:scanning a master barcode using the camera of the smartphone and storing the master barcode in memory of the smartphone for comparison to a slave barcode;scanning a slave barcode using the camera of the smartphone and comparing the master barcode to the slave barcode;signaling a match on the display and speaker of the smartphone based upon a match between the master barcode and the slave barcode; andsignaling a non-match on the display and speaker of the smartphone based upon a non-match between the master barcode and the slave barcode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:scanning a new a master barcode using a camera of ...

POINT OF SALE (POS) DOCKING STATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE TABLET GUN SYSTEM WITH MOBILE TABLET DEVICE

A points of sale (POS) docking station for interchangeably attaching and electronically coupling a mobile tablet gun system to a base form factor. An upper housing assembly is provided with a tablet cradle enclosure having a secondary printed circuit board (PCB) for interchangeably mounting and electronically communicating with the mobile tablet. A lower housing assembly is rotationally connected to the upper housing assembly and includes a bar code scanner and a primary printed circuit board (PCB). A secondary display screen is provided that is activated “on” when it is rotated over and parallel to the tablet cradle enclosure and turned “off” when rotated down and perpendicular to the tablet cradle enclosure. The secondary printed circuit board (PCB) connected to the primary printed circuit board (PCB) through a custom interface cable operable to facilitate electrical communication between the POS docking station and the mobile tablet gun system without operational delay. 1. A points of sale (POS) docking station for interchangeably attaching and electronically coupling a mobile tablet gun system with mobile tablet device with a tablet display screen having an upper receiver for processing retail store POS sales transactions to a base form factor , comprising:{'b': '1', 'a) an upper housing assembly having an upper enclosure base and a tablet cradle enclosure with an upper board assembly comprising a secondary printed circuit board (PCB) for interchangeably mounting and electronically communicating with said mobile tablet device;'}{'b': '2', 'b) a lower housing assembly with a removable base plate and rear cover and comprising a primary printed circuit board (PCB) adapted to operate standard USB, 12V and 24V PoweredUSB, Ethernet, a Near Field Communications Module (NFC) and an external power supply port;'}c) a secondary display screen housed in a display enclosure hingedly attached to said tablet cradle enclosure of said upper housing assembly, wherein said ...

METHOD FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION FROM A HAND-HELD SCANNING DEVICE

A method implemented on a mobile device for selecting information on a paper document using a hand-held scanning device. The method provides an interface to the user, receives information from the hand-held pen scanning device connected to the mobile device and determines if the received information is valid information for the type of information to be selected. The invention further relates to using a remote computer for performing image processing and data extraction when more powerful resources are needed. 1. A computer-implemented method implemented on a mobile device for selecting information on a physical document or object , the method being stored in a memory of the mobile device comprising a processor for performing the method , the mobile device being connectable to a hand-held pen scanning device , the method comprisingproviding the mobile device an interface to the user, the interface comprising an indication of a type of information to be selected;receiving the mobile device information from the hand-held pen scanning device connected to the mobile device;determining, by the processor in the mobile device, if the received information is valid information for the type of information to be selected; andidentifying, by the processor in the mobile device, the received information as selected information if the received information is valid.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of determining claim 1 , by the processor in the mobile device claim 1 , if the received information is valid information comprisessending, by the processor in the mobile device, the received information to a connected remote computer for comparing the received information with a database of valid information;receiving, by the processor in the mobile device, feedback information with respect to the received information from the remote computer wherein the feedback information is one of valid indicating that the received information is corresponding with valid ...

BOARD CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A board connection structure including a wiring board having a contact point section provided at one end portion and opposed to a switch button, and a holding member to which the wiring board is attached with flat surfaces of the contact point section and the connection section on the same surface intersecting with each other by the folding of the wiring board. 1. A board connection structure comprising:a wiring board having a contact point section provided at one end portion and opposed to a switch button and a connection section provided at the other end portion on the same surface where the contact point section is provided and opposed to a circuit board; anda holding member to which the wiring board is attached with flat surfaces of the contact point section and the connection section on the same surface intersecting with each other by folding of the wiring board.2. The board connection structure according to claim 1 , wherein the holding member has a contact point arrangement section where the contact point section is arranged opposing the switch button with the flat surfaces of the contact point section and the connection section on the same surface intersecting with each other by the folding of the wiring board claim 1 , and a holding groove where the connection section is inserted and exposed opposing the circuit board.3. The board connection structure according to claim 1 , wherein the connection section and the circuit board are electrically connected to each other by a spring member.4. The board connection structure according to claim 1 , wherein the holding member includes a notch section which exposes the connection section with the connection section opposing the circuit board.5. The board connection structure according to claim 1 , wherein the holding member includes a supporting section which supports the circuit board with the connection section opposing the circuit board.6. An electronic device comprising:a wiring board having a contact point ...

Accuracy-Enhanced Scanner

An accuracy-enhanced scanner provides (in response to a first user input) illumination of potential scan targets and scans (in response to a second user input) a selected scan target. The user uses the illumination to aim the scanner at the selected scan target in between providing the first and the second user inputs. The scanner has switches to communicate the user inputs, to specify an operating mode for the scanner, and/or to communicate information codes to a computing device. The scanner has one or more scan engines (such as a barcode reader or an RFID tag reader), and optionally communicates wirelessly with the computing device. A scanning system including the scanner optionally provides feedback to the user based on feedback from a host processor. The scanner is any of a Multi-Mode Ring Scanner (MMRS), a cordless hand scanner, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with an add-on scanner.

HANDHELD INDICIA READER HAVING LOCKING ENDCAP

An indicia-reading device including an indicia-capturing subsystem for acquiring information about indicia within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view and an indicia-decoding module configured for decoding indicia information within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view. The device also includes a hand-supportable housing, a battery compartment, an end cap for holding the battery compartment in place, and a locking mechanism for securing the end cap to the battery compartment during use. 1. An indicia-reading device , comprising:an indicia-capturing subsystem for acquiring information about indicia within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view; anda hand-supportable housing substantially enclosing the indicia-capturing subsystem, the hand-supportable housing including (i) an integral battery compartment, (ii) an end cap removably engaging the battery compartment, the end cap defining a recessed portion and a keyhole within the end cap's recessed portion, and (iii) a rotatable locking mechanism for securing the end cap to the battery compartment;wherein the rotatable locking mechanism comprises (i) a longitudinal blade for engaging the end cap's keyhole, the longitudinal blade defining an axis, (ii) a head bow for positioning the rotatable locking mechanism's blade within the end cap's keyhole, the head bow contiguously positioned atop the rotatable locking mechanism's longitudinal blade, and (iii) a clip for rotatably restricting rotation of the rotatable locking mechanism within the end cap's recessed portion when the clip is in a locked position and permitting rotation of the rotatable locking mechanism within the end cap's recessed portion when the clip is in a unlocked position, the clip affixed to the rotatable locking mechanism's head bow;wherein, when the rotatable locking mechanism is engaged in the end cap to thereby secure the end cap to the battery compartment, the end cap's recessed portion is configured to accommodate the ...

System for multiple decode of captured images

A decoding device includes storage to store image data including grayscale values of pixels in multiple captured images, and a processor including multiple SIMD components and at least one component. For each captured image at least one available SIMD component performs: at least one transform with the grayscale values of at least one portion of the captured image to generate at least one corresponding metadata; and the at least one transform in preparation for an analysis of the at least one metadata by the at least one core component. The at least one core component is to perform: the analysis to identify at least one ROI within the captured image indicated by the at least one metadata to include at least one encoded data marking; and a decoding of the at least one ROI to attempt a decode of the at least one encoded data marking.

Host Feedback of Scan Status

A multi-mode ring scanner (MMRS) has a ring unit for wearing on a finger. The MMRS optionally has a wrist unit coupled to the ring unit, such as via a cable. The MMRS optionally communicates wirelessly with a computing device. The ring unit has one or more scanners (such as an optical scanner or an RFID tag reader). The ring unit optionally has two paddle switches for activation by inward pressure from fingers adjacent to the finger The two switches enable specifying operation of the MMRS in a plurality of modes and/or to communicate a plurality of information codes to the computing device. The computing device is optionally enabled to assign a function to each combination of activation of the two switches. A scanning system including the MMRS optionally provides feedback to a user based on feedback from a host processor. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:in a host, receiving notice of a scan initiation event from a scanner via a wireless link coupling the host with the scanner;in the host and responsive to the notice, sending a scan initiation command from the host to the scanner via the wireless link;in the host, receiving scan results produced via the scanner responsive to the scan initiation command, the scan results communicated via the wireless link;in the host, determining scan status in accordance with the scan results; andin the host, communicating the scan status to the scanner via the wireless link3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the host is at least one of a mobile phone claim 2 , a PDA claim 2 , a laptop PC claim 2 , a tablet PC claim 2 , a desktop PC claim 2 , and a Point-Of-Sale terminal.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising updating a database responsive to the scan results.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the host comprises at least a portion of the database.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the communicating is via a payload selectively having a first value indicating a good scan and a second value indicating a bad scan.7. The method ...

SMART SCAN PERIPHERAL

A smart scan peripheral is capable of attaching to a mobile computing device (e.g., a smartphone) allowing the resulting combination to be used like a traditional gun scanner. The scan handle peripheral does not require a power source or any electrical connection to the mobile computing device but can operate to still relay trigger pull information to a running application on the mobile computing device. This scan handle peripheral makes use of a magnetometer found in the mobile computing device by moving a magnet into the vicinity of the electromagnetic field generated by the magnetometer. As the handle magnet enters the magnetic field around the magnetometer, a software application in the processor of the mobile computing device monitoring the magnetometer readings and when a disruption is detected, a trigger event is sent to the processor to trigger an operation such as a barcode scanning event. In an alternative embodiment, a passive near field communication (NFC) tag is mounted on an actuator which slides into a readable position of an NFC reader on the mobile computing device to cause a trigger event. 1. A peripheral housing shaped to hold a mobile computing device comprising a smartphone or mobile tablet for triggering a magnetometer in the mobile computing device , the peripheral housing comprising:a trigger attachment shaped to facilitate holding the peripheral housing;a platform coupled to the trigger attachment, the platform having platform attachments configured to receive the mobile computing device comprising the magnetometer; anda trigger coupled to the trigger attachment and an actuator, wherein the actuator moves a magnet from a first position to a second position along the platform when the trigger is depressed to alter the electromagnetic field of the magnetometer to signal a plurality of different types of events.2. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the magnet moves from a first position to the second position by sliding along the platform.3. The ...

ARRANGING FOR SHIPMENT OF A PACKAGE WITHOUT GENERATING A SHIPPING LABEL

Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for arranging for shipping a package without the customer needing to generate or apply a shipping label, or any other information, to the package. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a carrier server and a carrier device. The carrier server may receive and store a smart code and shipping information associated with the package, which it may link together. The carrier device may capture the smart code from the package and send a request, including the smart code, to the carrier server for related shipping information. The carrier server may receive the request from the carrier device, retrieve the shipping information based on the smart code, and send the shipping information to the carrier device. The carrier device may receive the shipping information and generate a shipping label for the package based on the shipping information. 1. A mobile device for arranging shipment of an item , the mobile device comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the processor , cause the mobile device to at least:provide an interface for inputting or selecting shipping information associated with shipment of the item;receive input from a user inputting or selecting the shipping information;capture an indication of an image associated with the shipping information and the item; andtransmit the shipping information to a server to enable the server to (a) retrieve associated shipping information for the item based on the image and (b) facilitate shipment of the item to a destination address.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the image comprises a smart code.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the shipping information is utilized to generate a shipping label for the item without associating further information with the item.4. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein prior to ...

BARCODE SCANNER DEVICE AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A barcode scanner device is formed as a wrist watch with a main body and strap and includes a camera to capture an image of a barcode . The scanner generates an inventory request message sent by a communication interface to a local server based on the captured barcode. In a capture mode, live camera images may be displayed on touch-screen display while capturing the barcode with guides and feedback for the user. In a display mode, inventory data from database may be accessed in a large data field on the touch screen display 1. A barcode scanner device , comprising:a main body including:a camera to capture an image of a barcode,a processor to process the image and decode a payload of the barcode, anda communication interface to send an inventory request message based on the payload of the barcode and to receive inventory data in response thereto; anda strap arranged to secure the main body in use to a wrist of a user;wherein the barcode scanner device is operable to scan the barcode while secured to the user's wrist by the strap;wherein the barcode scanner device is operable to determine a current geographical location of the barcode scanner device and to set a location identity of the barcode scanner device, associating the barcode scanner device with a particular retail store, according to the determined current geographical location.2. The barcode scanner device of claim 1 , wherein the scanner device is formed as a wrist watch.3. The barcode scanner device of claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a touch-screen display which both displays information on a display screen and receives a user input by touching the display screen.4. The barcode scanner device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is arranged to decode a product identity code in the payload of the barcode by processing the image captured by the camera claim 1 , and the communication unit is arranged to send an inventory request message containing the product identity code to a server over a ...

System for providing interim charging capability for a mobile device

An interim charging system includes a docking station and a case for a mobile device. The case is magnetically secured to the docking station. The docking station includes a power source and a charger that charges the mobile device in the case.

System for providing interim charging capability for a mobile device

An interim charging system includes a docking station and a case for a mobile device. The case is magnetically secured to the docking station. The docking station includes a power source and a charger that charges the mobile device in the case.

MACHINE-READABLE SYMBOL READER WITH DISTRIBUTED ILLUMINATION AND/OR IMAGE CAPTURE

A machine readable symbol reader can provide illumination form portions other than or in addition to the head of the reader, to enhance the ability to successfully read machine-readable symbols, for example symbols on curved surfaces and/or DPM symbols. A machine readable symbol reader include a first set of receiving optics in a head of the reader and a second set of receiving optics in a portion of the reader other than the head, to provide an alternative line of sight or field of view. 1. A machine-readable symbol reader , comprising:a body, the body comprising a handle and a head, the handle having a base, a major axis and including a portion that extends along the major axis of the handle and that is sized and dimensioned to be gripped by a human hand during use of the machine-readable symbol reader, and the head having a major axis, the head which extends laterally at least in a forward direction from the handle at a junction of the handle and the head, the head including a first window that faces in the forward direction and that provides a first return path for light returned from an exterior of the body of the machine-readable symbol reader;at least a first light sensor housed in the body and positioned in the first return path; andat least a first light source physically coupled to the body, wherein light produced by at least the first light source emits from at least a light emission portion of the body outwardly from the body of the machine-readable symbol reader into the exterior, the light emission portion of the body positioned relatively below the junction where the head extends from the handle.2. The machine-readable symbol reader of wherein the light emission portion of the body is spaced relatively below a plane that passes through the junction where the head extends from the handle and that does not intersect the major axis of the head.3. The machine-readable symbol reader of claim 1 , further comprising:a trigger attached to the body proximate ...

READING DEVICE AND PORTABLE DEVICE

A reading device includes a reading unit configured to illuminate a light beam towards an object to be read, to receive reflected light thereof and to read information of the object to be read, and an imaging unit configured to capture the object to be read, as an image, wherein an illumination direction of the light beam from the reading unit and an imaging direction of the imaging unit are set to be same. 1. A reading device comprising:a scanner provided at a first position, and configured to illuminate a light beam towards an object to be read, to receive reflected light thereof and to read information of the object to be read; anda camera provided at a second position which is different from the first position, and configured to capture the object to be read as an image,wherein an illumination direction of the light beam from the scanner and an imaging direction of the camera are set to be same.2. The reading device according to claim 1 , further comprising a unit case configured to mount thereto the scanner and the camera claim 1 , a reading window part corresponding to the scanner; and', 'an imaging window part corresponding to the camera., 'wherein the unit case comprises3. The reading device according to claim 2 ,wherein the scanner is arranged so that the illumination direction of the light beam is inclined relative to the reading window part, andwherein the camera is arranged so that the imaging direction is orthogonal to the imaging window part.4. The reading device according to claim 2 ,wherein the unit case is detachably attached to a device case.5. The reading device according to claim 4 ,wherein the illumination direction and the imaging direction are inclined relative to the device case by a predetermined angle.6. The reading device according to claim 1 ,wherein the object to be read is a label attached to a product, andwherein the scanner is configured to read code information of the label.7. The reading device according to claim 2 , a first ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DIFFERENT DECODING ALGORITHMS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS

A method and apparatus for decoding codes applied to objects for use with an image sensor that includes a two dimensional field of view (FOV), the method comprising the steps of providing a processor programmed to perform the steps of obtaining an image of the FOV and applying different decode algorithms to code candidates in the obtained image to attempt to decode the code candidates wherein the decode algorithm applied to each candidate is a function of the location of the code candidate in the FOV. 1. A method for decoding codes applied to objects for use with an image sensor that includes a two dimensional field of view (FOV) , the method comprising:obtaining, using the image sensor, an image, wherein the image includes a first region corresponding to a central portion of the image sensor FOV and a second region;attempting to decode a first code candidate in the first region of the image using a first decode algorithm; andattempting to decode a second code candidate in the second region of the image using a second decode algorithm, wherein the first decode algorithm requires a greater amount of time to complete than the second decode algorithm.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:attempting to identify one or more code candidates in the first region using a first identification algorithm; andattempting to identify one or more code candidates in the second region using a second identification algorithm, wherein the first identification algorithm requires a greater amount of time to complete than the second identification algorithm.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the attempt to identify one or more code candidates in the first region is executed in parallel with the attempt to identify one or more code candidates in the second region.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining, using the image sensor, a second image, wherein the second image includes the second code candidate in the first region corresponding to the central portion of the ...

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM

This patent specification describes a barcode-reading enhancement accessory for a mobile device having a barcode-reading capability. The accessory may include an outer case and an inner carriage. A mobile device is encased in the inner carriage, and the combination of the inner carriage and the mobile device may be accommodated in the outer case. The inner carriage is configured to accommodate a mobile device of a particular size such that a mobile device of a different size may be accommodated in the outer case using a different inner carriage. The accessory may also include an optic system to fold an optical path of a field of illumination of a light source of the mobile device and/or a field of view of a camera of the mobile device. 1 'a diffuse bright field illumination system comprising at least one white light source powered by a battery within the barcode-reading enhancement accessory, and an optical substrate comprising a front major surface and a back major surface arranged generally perpendicular to an optical axis of the camera, and between which light introduced from the at least one white light source is transferred by total internal reflection primarily in a direction traverse to the optical axis, wherein the optical substrate comprises one or more extraction features configured to extract light from the optical substrate into the field of view of the camera; and', 'a barcode-reading enhancement accessory secured to the mobile device, comprising an image capture function for controlling the at least one white light source through a communication interface between the mobile device and the barcode-reading enhancement accessory and controlling the camera to capture an image of a barcode, the image of the barcode being affected by the diffuse bright field illumination system;', 'a decoder function for receiving the image of the barcode and generating decoded data representing data encoded in the barcode; and', 'a relay function for sending the decoded ...

Barcode-reading system

This patent specification describes operations of a mobile device with barcode-reading capabilities and an application and license server. A mobile device may include a barcode-reading application downloaded from an application server. The barcode-reading application may operate in a base mode or an enhanced mode. In the base mode, the barcode-reading application may establish a network connection to a licensing server to obtain a license code, and determine at least one operating permission authorized by the license code. In the enhanced mode, the barcode-reading application may implement at least one enhanced barcode-reading function which corresponds to the at least one operating permission authorized by the license code. For example, the enhanced barcode-reading function may be a function of decoding a barcode symbology that the decoder is restricted from decoding in the base mode of operation.

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM

A barcode reading system for a mobile device that includes a camera and a white illumination source is disclosed. The barcode reading system includes a barcode reading enhancement accessory and a barcode reading application. The barcode reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device and folds a field of view of the camera and a field of illumination of the white light source towards a target area at a tope side of the mobile device. The barcode reading application includes an image capture function for causing the mobile device to capture an image of a barcode, a decoder function for generating decoded data from the image of the barcode, and a relay function for sending the decoded data to a remote server. An operating system may obtain the barcode reading application from a remote application server. 1a barcode reading enhancement accessory secured to the mobile device, the barcode reading enhancement accessory comprising an optic system with a reflective surface for folding the field of view of the camera towards a target area positioned at a top side of the mobile device and a reflective surface for folding the field of illumination of the white light source towards the target area; and an image capture function for controlling the white light source and the camera to capture an image of a barcode in the target area;', 'a decoder function for receiving the image of the barcode and generating decoded data representing data encoded in the barcode; and', 'a relay function for sending the decoded data to a remote server via a wireless connection established between the mobile device and a network., 'a barcode reading application stored in the memory and executable by the processor, the barcode reading application including. A barcode reading system for a mobile device, the mobile device comprising a camera having a field of view to a back side of the mobile device, a white light source for projecting a field of illumination towards the back side of the ...

BARCODE READER AND DOCKING STATION FOR FACILITATING PRESENTATION MODE

A barcode reader system includes a barcode reader, a docking station, and a magnet. The barcode reader includes a housing and a first mating structure connected to the housing. The docking station includes a second mating structure to mate with the first mating structure. The second mating structure and the first mating structure are capable of forming a coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The magnet produces magnetic forces that strengthen the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include the magnet. The barcode reader may include a magnetic field detector and may enter a presentation mode in response to the magnetic field detector detecting a magnetic field. 1. A barcode reader system , comprising:a barcode reader comprising a housing and a first mating structure connected to the housing, wherein the first mating structure comprises a cavity;a docking station comprising a second mating structure, wherein the second mating structure comprises a protrusion, and wherein the second mating structure is configured to mate with the first mating structure to form a coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station; anda magnet configured to produce magnetic forces that strengthen the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station.2. The barcode reader system of claim 1 , wherein:the docking station comprises the magnet;the first mating structure comprises metal; andthe magnetic forces are produced when the magnet is brought within a vicinity of the metal of the first mating structure.3. The barcode reader system of claim 1 , wherein the second mating structure comprises the magnet.4. The barcode reader system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling between the barcode reader and the docking station does not permit rotation of the barcode reader relative to the docking station.5. The barcode reader system of claim 1 , wherein the first mating structure and the second mating structure ...

COMPACT UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY

Provided is a device, including: a power supply comprising: a battery configured to output direct current (DC) power at a first voltage and a first current; a battery charger coupled to the battery and configured to charge the battery; a power-converter configured to receive DC power from the battery and convert the DC power to output DC power at a second voltage and a second current, the second voltage being less than half the first voltage and the second current being greater than twice the first current; and an interface to couple output power from the power-converter to a bus-bar power interface of a rack configured to hold computing equipment. 1. A device , comprising: a battery configured to output direct current (DC) power at a first voltage and a first current;', 'a battery charger coupled to the battery and configured to charge the battery;', 'a power-converter configured to receive DC power from the battery and convert the DC power to output DC power at a second voltage and a second current, the second voltage being less than half the first voltage and the second current being greater than twice the first current; and', 'an interface to couple output power from the power-converter to a bus-bar power interface of a rack configured to hold computing equipment., 'a power supply comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the battery is configured to output 48 volt DC power;the second voltage is 12 Volts;the second current is greater than 700 milliampheres;a plurality of computers are coupled to the power supply via the busbar, wherein the busbar extends vertically along a rear portion of a rack holding the plurality of computers;the battery charger is configured to float charge the battery; [ a plurality of field effect transistors; and', 'a clock coupled to control gates of the field effect transistors;, 'a switching regulator comprising, 'a transformer configured to transform an alternating current output of the switching regulator from one voltage and ...

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES AN ACCESSORY FOR ENHANCED OPERATION OF A BARCODE READING APPLICATION

A barcode-reading system for a mobile device may include a camera assembly. The barcode-reading system may include a barcode-reading enhancement accessory and a barcode-reading application. The barcode-reading enhancement accessory may be securable to the mobile device and may be configured to provide an indication of license entitlement to the mobile device. The barcode-reading application may be stored in memory of the mobile device and executable by a processor of the mobile device. The barcode-reading application may also be configured to enable an enhanced mode of operation of the barcode-reading application conditional upon determining obtaining the license entitlement from the accessory. 1. A barcode-reading system for a mobile device , the mobile device comprising a camera assembly , the barcode-reading system comprising: an optics module;', 'a reflective surface within the optics module, the reflective surface being positioned so as to fold a portion of the field of view of the camera assembly towards a target area beyond a top side of the mobile device when the barcode-reading enhancement accessory is secured to the mobile device; and', 'a license entitlement;, 'a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device, the barcode-reading enhancement accessory comprisinga barcode-reading application stored in memory of the mobile device and executable by a processor of the mobile device, the barcode-reading application being configured to enable an enhanced mode of operation of the barcode-reading application conditional upon obtaining the license entitlement from the barcode-reading enhancement accessory.2. The barcode-reading system of claim 1 , wherein the barcode-reading application is configured to continue operating in the enhanced mode of operation for at least a defined number of barcode reads after the license entitlement is obtained from the barcode-reading enhancement accessory.3. The barcode-reading system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR AND METHOD OF TRAPPING DEBRIS IN AN ELECTRO-OPTICAL READER

An optical assembly for an electro-optical reader includes a lens mounted in a stepped barrel. The stepped barrel has a barrel step between first and second barrel portions. The optical assembly is installed along an optical axis in a stepped chassis having a first chassis section that receives the first barrel portion with a slip fit in which a mechanical clearance exists between the first chassis section and the first barrel portion, a second chassis section that receives the second barrel portion with an engagement fit in which the second barrel portion frictionally moves against the second chassis section, and a chassis step between the first and second chassis sections. The chassis step is spaced away from the barrel step after installation of the optical assembly to bound a debris compartment to trap any debris resulting from the frictional movement of the second barrel portion against the second chassis section. 1. An arrangement for trapping debris in an electro-optical reader , the arrangement comprising:an optical assembly including a lens having an optical axis, and an annular stepped barrel in which the lens is mounted, the stepped barrel having first and second barrel portions each extending axially along the optical axis, and a barrel step between the first and second barrel portions; anda stepped chassis in which the optical assembly is installed along the optical axis, the stepped chassis having a first chassis section for receiving the first barrel portion with a slip fit in which a mechanical clearance exists between the first chassis section and the first barrel portion, a second chassis section for receiving the second barrel portion with an engagement fit in which the second barrel portion frictionally moves against the second chassis section, and a chassis step between the first and second chassis sections, the chassis step being spaced away from the barrel step after installation of the optical assembly to bound a debris compartment to trap ...

SELECTIVE OUTPUT OF DECODED MESSAGE DATA

An imaging apparatus can be operative to capture a frame of image data representing a scene having one or more decodable indicia and display image data corresponding to the one or more decodable indicia. The imaging apparatus can be operative so that responsively to a user input control decoded message data of a selected decodable indicia is selectively output. One or more processor executable program can be provided for facilitating selective output of decoded message data. 1. A computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method comprising:displaying, using a processor, image data corresponding to one or more decodable indicia in a field of view of an imaging apparatus, wherein the one or more decodable indicia has been subject to decoding processing at a time of the displaying, andoutputting, using the processor, decoded message data of a selected decoded indicia responsively to an operator input control to output decoded message data of a selected decodable indicia of the one or more decodable indicia.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises provisioning the imaging apparatus so that the imaging apparatus is restricted from outputting decoded message data of a decodable indicia that has not been designated as a selected decodable indicia by the operator.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein the method further comprises provisioning the imaging apparatus so that the imaging apparatus is so restricted from outputting decoded message data of a decodable indicia that has not been designated as a selected decodable indicia by the operator during a select one or more operating mode of the apparatus and is not so restricted from outputting a decoded message of decoded message that has not been designated as a selected decodable indicia by the operator during another one or ...