Abstract:
A device comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores an image. The image includes a plurality of areas. The image is captured using at least one of an auto-exposure technology and an auto-focus technology. The processor is coupled to the memory and selects at least one of the plurality of areas as a function of predetermined data. The data is related to the at least one of the auto-exposure technology and the auto-focus technology. The processor locates a symbol in the at least one selected areas.
Abstract:
A system and method for processing an image of a document is disclosed. The method includes receiving at least one predetermined document parameter of the document. An image of the document is previewed on a display using a camera. The display provides a visual indication of a defect in the image based on the preview. A processor proposes a procedure to minimize the defect in the image. A user adjusts the camera in response to the proposal. The processor processes the image of the document.
Abstract:
A system is provided for selecting a particular barcode on an item that includes multiple barcodes. The system (1) acquires, via a barcode imager, an image of the item within the field of view of the barcode imager, (2) analyzes the acquired image to determine a set of potential barcode fields, (3) determines, using a predetermined criterion (e.g., distance from center of imaged area, type of bar code, etc.), a candidate barcode field from among the set of potential barcode fields, (4) displays a modified image derived from the acquired image, wherein the candidate barcode field is identified within the modified image, and (5) allows the user to initiate a decode session when the candidate barcode field includes the desired barcode. The acquired may be modified to highlight the candidate barcode field in any number of ways, including, for example, superimposing an artificial reticule around the candidate field, superimposing an artificial scan line over the field, altering the contrast of the field, and/or altering the brightness of the field.
Abstract:
Described is a computing device (100) comprising an imaging arrangement (112), a processor (116) and an output arrangement (114). The imaging arrangement (11) obtains an image. The processor (116) processes the image to determine a corresponding status of the image as a function of at least one predetermined decodability parameter. The output arrangement (114) displays the image and provides a feedback signal of the corresponding status.
Abstract:
Described is a system and method for decoding a color image. The method comprises capturing a color image, obtaining a luminance component from the color image and decoding the luminance component.
Abstract:
A mobile device captures information from a document. The mobile device selects a template stored in a memory of the mobile device. The selected template describes data content of at least one document. The mobile device then captures an image of a document, determines that the image corresponds to one document described by the selected template by verifying that at least one first region in the image corresponds to a region of the document described by the selected template, identifies at least one region in the image that corresponds with a region in the document described by the selected template, and processes information in the identified region in the image. The mobile device then aggregates application specific information from the processed information and presents the aggregated application specific information to a user program operating on the mobile device.
Abstract:
A device and method decodes data from a target. The method comprises projecting an aiming pattern onto the target using an aiming system. The aiming pattern has a predetermined shape. The method comprises capturing an image of an area using an image capturing device. The area includes at least one of a first area and a second area. The first area is an area of the aiming pattern. The second area is a predetermined area around the aiming pattern. The method comprises processing the image to determine a presence of the target within the image.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for decoding dataforms comprising integrating a dataform decoding module into a video processing system. In an embodiment of the invention, video data is analyzed for dataforms as it is being prepared for display on a mobile computer screen. Packaging a dataform decoding algorithm as a video display module allows many hardware devices to easily add dataform decoding capabilities.
Abstract:
Described is a method and system for controlling usage of software on a computing device. An authorization key is generated as a function of a device string, a unique string stored in the device, and a software string, a unique string stored in software authorized for use on the device. The authorization key is encrypted using a private key and stored in the device. Upon a request to use software on the device, the authorization key is decrypted using a public key corresponding to the private key. A test key is generated as a function of the device string and a request software string, a unique string stored in the software for which use has been requested. The authorization key is compared to the test key. When the test key matches the authorization key, usage of the requested software is permitted.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for decoding dataforms comprising integrating a dataform decoding module into a video processing system. In an embodiment of the invention, video data is analyzed for dataforms as it is being prepared for display on a mobile computer screen. Packaging a dataform decoding algorithm as a video display module allows many hardware devices to easily add dataform decoding capabilities.