公开(公告)号：WO2006015039A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2005/026630

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  PATEL, Mehul ,  PANG, Robert, James

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul ,  PANG, Robert, James

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10752

Abstract: A system and method for reading an optical code is provided. The method comprises the steps of imaging at least one target, including acquiring and processing image data corresponding to a series of frames; storing image data corresponding to respective acquired frames of series of frames, including at least image data corresponding to a current frame (Frame(N)) and image data corresponding to a previous frame (Frame(N-1)); receiving an actuation signal during Frame (N) indicating initiation of a read operation; retrieving at least a portion of the image data corresponding to Frame (N-1); and performing a decode operation on the retrieved image data.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于读取光学代码的系统和方法。 该方法包括对至少一个目标进行成像的步骤，包括获取和处理对应于一系列帧的图像数据; 存储对应于至少包括与当前帧（Frame（N））相对应的图像数据和与先前帧（Frame（N-1））对应的图像数据的帧序列的各个获取帧的图像数据; 在指示启动读取操作的帧（N）期间接收致动信号; 检索对应于帧（N-1）的图像数据的至少一部分; 并对所检索的图像数据执行解码操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2005008564A3

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2004/021638

申请日：2004-07-07

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  PATEL, Mehul

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul

IPC: G06K7/10

Abstract: Three non-complex imaging arrangements are provided where in two of the imaging arrangements a moveable carrier housing at least one objective lens is provided and, in the other imaging arrangement, at least one stationary objective lens and additional optical elements are provided. Each embodiment includes at least one fixed image sensor array for imaging thereon an optical code or target, such as a one-dimensional barcode symbol, or label, marking, picture, etc. Each imaging arrangement provides an extended working range of approximately 5-102cm. The imaging arrangements are, capable of being incorporated within a barcode imager to provide a non-complex barcode imager having an extended working range which is comparable to or greater than the working ranges of conventional image-based barcode imagers.

公开(公告)号：WO2006031300A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2005/026609

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  BARKAN, Edward ,  PATEL, Mehul ,  SANDERS, Robert ,  BROCK, Christopher ,  QUINN, Alan J.

Inventor： BARKAN, Edward ,  PATEL, Mehul ,  SANDERS, Robert ,  BROCK, Christopher ,  QUINN, Alan J.

IPC: G07F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F19/20 ,  G06Q20/042 ,  G06Q20/0425 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G07F19/201

Abstract: An integrates platform is provided for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, including the processing of the digitized checks in accordance with legal standards and requirements and processing of driver licenses to obtain identification data and for reading and decoding opticals codes. The integrated platform includes a document scanner for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, and a data capture device for imaging and scanning optical codes, sensing RFID optical code signals, reading magnetic bars and smart cards. The processor executes application software for processing the digitized checks in accordance with legal standards and requirements, for processing the digitized driver licenses, and operating the data capture device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个集成平台，用于数字化检查，驾驶执照和其他文件，包括根据法律标准和要求处理数字化检查，并处理驾驶执照以获取识别数据和读取和解码光学代码。 集成平台包括用于数字化检查，驾驶执照和其他文件的文档扫描器，以及用于成像和扫描光学代码，感测RFID光学代码信号，读取磁条和智能卡的数据捕获装置。 处理器根据法律标准和要求执行用于处理数字化检查的应用软件，用于处理数字化驾驶执照和操作数据采集设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2006026239A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2005/029818

申请日：2005-08-22

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul ,  BROCK, Christopher, Warren ,  TRAJKOVIC, Miroslav ,  HATTON, Edward ,  SACKETT, William

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K2207/1011

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing a read operation including acquiring a series of frames of image data; processing a first frame of image data including an array of pixel data acquired while an aiming pattern was generated for determining a location L of at least one pixel of the array of pixel data that corresponds to the aiming pattern; and processing a second frame of image data acquired while the aiming pattern was not generated. The processing of the second frame of image data includes the steps of selecting at least one optical code acquired in the second frame of image data that is located at a respective location; wherein the respective location meets a predetermined condition relative to the determined location L; and providing the selected at least one optical code for further processing in accordance with the read operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行读取操作的系统和方法，包括获取一系列图像数据帧; 处理图像数据的第一帧，所述第一帧图像数据包括在生成用于确定对应于所述瞄准图案的像素数据阵列中的至少一个像素的位置L时获取的像素数据阵列; 以及处理在不产生瞄准图案时获取的第二帧图像数据。 第二帧图像数据的处理包括以下步骤：选择在位于相应位置的图像数据的第二帧中获取的至少一个光学代码; 其中所述相应位置相对于所确定的位置L满足预定条件; 以及根据读取操作提供所选择的至少一个光学代码用于进一步处理。

公开(公告)号：WO2004064382A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2003/041116

申请日：2003-12-24

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul

IPC: H04N1/107

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00286 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00334 ,  H04N2201/007 ,  H04N2201/0081

Abstract: A mobile computing device is provided having more than one imaging engine, and preferably, two imagining engines. Switching circuitry is provided for switching between the two imaging engines. Each imaging engine is optimized for use in specific applications and includes different specifications from the other imaging engine. Preferably, one imaging engine is optimized to provide higher resolution images than the other imaging engine, and one imaging engine is optimized to focus an object located 7.50 to 12.50 cm from the mobile computing device (near-to-mid range imaging), while the other imaging engine is optimized to focus an object located from 12.50 cm to infinity from the mobile computing device (mid-to-far range imaging). One imaging engine preferably includes a color image sensor, while the other imaging engine includes a black and white image sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有多于一个成像引擎，优选地，两个想象引擎的移动计算设备。 提供开关电路用于在两个成像引擎之间进行切换。 每个成像引擎都经过优化，可用于特定应用，并包含与其他成像引擎不同的规格。 优选地，一个成像引擎被优化以提供比其他成像引擎更高分辨率的图像，并且一个成像引擎被优化以聚焦位于离移动计算设备（近中等范围成像）7.50至12.50cm的物体，而 其他成像引擎经过优化，可将来自移动计算设备（中远距离成像）的距离为12.50厘米的物体聚焦到无限远。 一个成像引擎优选地包括彩色图像传感器，而另一个成像引擎包括黑白图像传感器。

公开(公告)号：WO2004059566A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：PCT/US2003/040389

申请日：2003-12-17

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： YAVID, Dmitriy ,  BREYTMAN, Alex ,  CARLSON, Bradley, S. ,  KRICHEVER, Mark ,  PATEL, Mehul ,  HATTON, Edward ,  DVORKIS, Paul ,  BIANCULLI, Thomas, D.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K19/14 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10811

Abstract: An optical code reader (12) is provided including imaging circuitry (10) having an array (106) of photo sensing devices (200) capable of sensing light incident on the array and outputting a plurality of pixel signals (502) corresponding to the sensed light. The reader further includes control and logic circuitry for receiving a subset of the plurality of pixel signals, processing the received subset of the plurality of pixel signals for determining if the received pixel signals meet at least one predetermined condition, and outputting a selection control signal in accordance with the processing results. A focus analysis software module executable by the control and logic circuitry determines the focus quality of the received pixel signals. A selector control software module executable by the control and logic circuitry generates a selection control signal in accordance with the determined focus quality of the received pixel signals. Selector circuitry selectively enables the imaging circuitry to output selected pixel signals of the plurality of pixel signals in accordance with the selection control signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光学代码阅读器（12），其包括成像电路（10），该成像电路（10）具有能感测入射到阵列上的光的光敏元件阵列（106），并输出对应于所感测的多个像素信号 光。 读取器还包括用于接收多个像素信号的子集的控制和逻辑电路，处理多个像素信号的接收子集，以确定接收的像素信号是否满足至少一个预定条件，并且输出选择控制信号 按照处理结果。 可由控制和逻辑电路执行的焦点分析软件模块确定接收到的像素信号的聚焦质量。 可由控制和逻辑电路执行的选择器控制软件模块根据确定的接收到的像素信号的聚焦质量产生选择控制信号。 选择器电路选择性地使成像电路能够根据选择控制信号输出多个像素信号中的选定像素信号。

公开(公告)号：EP1771807A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-11

申请号：EP05775718.9

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul ,  PANG, Robert, James

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10752

Abstract: A system and method for reading an optical code is provided. The method comprises the steps of imaging at least one target, including acquiring and processing image data corresponding to a series of frames; storing image data corresponding to respective acquired frames of series of frames, including at least image data corresponding to a current frame (Frame(N)) and image data corresponding to a previous frame (Frame(N-1)); receiving an actuation signal during Frame (N) indicating initiation of a read operation; retrieving at least a portion of the image data corresponding to Frame (N-1); and performing a decode operation on the retrieved image data.

公开(公告)号：EP1652129B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-02

申请号：EP04777627.3

申请日：2004-07-07

Applicant: Symbol Technologies, Inc. ,  Patel, Mehul

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10811

Abstract: Three non-complex imaging arrangements are provided where in two of the imaging arrangements a moveable carrier housing at least one objective lens is provided and, in the other imaging arrangement, at least one stationary objective lens and additional optical elements are provided. Each embodiment includes at least one fixed image sensor array for imaging thereon an optical code or target, such as a one-dimensional barcode symbol, or label, marking, picture, etc. Each imaging arrangement provides an extended working range of approximately 5-102cm. The imaging arrangements are, capable of being incorporated within a barcode imager to provide a non-complex barcode imager having an extended working range which is comparable to or greater than the working ranges of conventional image-based barcode imagers.

公开(公告)号：EP1784762A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-16

申请号：EP05787791.2

申请日：2005-08-22

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul ,  BROCK, Christopher, Warren ,  TRAJKOVIC, Miroslav ,  HATTON, Edward ,  SACKETT, William

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K2207/1011

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing a read operation including acquiring a series of frames of image data; processing a first frame of image data including an array of pixel data acquired while an aiming pattern (204) was generated for determining a location L (206a) of at least one pixel of the array of pixel data that corresponds to the aiming pattern; and processing a second frame of image data acquired while the aiming pattern (204) was not generated. The processing of the second frame of image data includes the steps of selecting at least one optical code acquired in the second frame of image data that is located at a respective location; wherein the respective location meets a predetermined condition relative to the determined location L (206a); and providing the selected at least one optical code for further processing in accordance with the read operation.

公开(公告)号：EP1579676A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-28

申请号：EP03815244.3

申请日：2003-12-24

Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： PATEL, Mehul

IPC: H04N1/107 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00286 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00334 ,  H04N2201/007 ,  H04N2201/0081

Abstract: A mobile computing device is provided having more than one imaging engine, and preferably, two imagining engines. Switching circuitry is provided for switching between the two imaging engines. Each imaging engine is optimized for use in specific applications and includes different specifications from the other imaging engine. Preferably, one imaging engine is optimized to provide higher resolution images than the other imaging engine, and one imaging engine is optimized to focus an object located 7.50 to 12.50 cm from the mobile computing device (near-to-mid range imaging), while the other imaging engine is optimized to focus an object located from 12.50 cm to infinity from the mobile computing device (mid-to-far range imaging). One imaging engine preferably includes a color image sensor, while the other imaging engine includes a black and white image sensor.