Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a semiconductor device or a compact image forming device for forming an image of an optical code-symbol. SOLUTION: A semiconductor device or miniature imager for imaging optical code symbols comprises no more than 1024 pixels, wherein each of the pixels has an aspect ratio that is greater than 2 to 1 with a short dimension not greater than 4 μm and not less than 2 μm, wherein preferably the pixels are arranged in a single row. The optical and electrical systems of the miniature imager are optimized to reduce one or more dimensions or the volume of the imager. Also provided is a bar code reader including a sensor for imaging a field of view of the reader comprising a single semiconductor device as described above.; Apparatus and techniques are provided which reduce and/or eliminate the need for illumination of a target by the imager, thereby reducing the overall power consumed by the imager and/or its overall size. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a semiconductor device or a small image forming unit for forming the image of a code symbol by using a minimum amount of power. SOLUTION: The semiconductor device or the small image forming unit for forming the image of the optical code symbol has the pixels of not more than 1024. The short size of each pixel is 2 μm to 4 μm and it has the aspect ratio of 2 to 1. It is desirable that the pixels are arranged in a single row. The optical and electrical system of the small image forming unit is optimized so that the volume of one-dimension or the larger dimension on the small image forming unit is reduced. A bar code reader including a sensor for imaging a field of view of the reader having the single semiconductor device is further supplied. A device or technology for reducing and/or eliminating necessity for target illumination by the image forming unit are supplied. Thus, overall power consumed by the image forming unit and/or the whole size is reduced. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
An image of a target in a far-field range of working distances relative to a n image capture system is focused at a first group of sensors in a common, two - dimensional, array of sensors (12), and an image of an optical code in a nea r- field range of working distances relative to the system is focused at a seco nd group of sensors in the array. The same array is shared in a portable apparatus capable of capturing target images and optical code images without moving any optical components. The apparatus includes an images sensor board (14) carrying the array (12) and lens assembly (22) mounted on a first chass is member (24). A seconds chassis member (26), together with the first chassis member, forms a rigid body for the image engine.
Abstract:
An optical code reader is provided including imaging circuitry having an arr ay of photo sensing devices capable of sensing light incident on the array and outputting a plurality of pixel signals 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 pix el 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:
An image of a target in a far-field range of working distances relative to a n image capture system is focused at a first group of sensors in a common, two - dimensional, array of sensors (12), and an image of an optical code in a nea r- field range of working distances relative to the system is focused at a seco nd group of sensors in the array. The same array is shared in a portable apparatus capable of capturing target images and optical code images without moving any optical components. The apparatus includes an images sensor board (14) carrying the array (12) and lens assembly (22) mounted on a first chass is member (24). A seconds chassis member (26), together with the first chassis member, forms a rigid body for the image engine.