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:
The device has an image-processing unit reading encoded data of an image as well as extracting a portion of another image from an imager (12) to generate extracted portion data. The extracted portion corresponds to a person, whose identity is to be authenticated. A processor compares the data with the stored biometric data is located based on the data read from an image of the person. An independent claim is also included for a method for authenticating identity of a person using a portable device.
Abstract:
A full color image of a target and/or a monochrome image of an optical code are captured by an imaging array in which each sensor measures red, green and blue signals. Optical codes are electro-optically read with higher resolution, sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, thereby improving performance of optical code readers.
Abstract:
A device 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 žm and not less than 2 žm, wherein preferably the pixels are arranged in a single row. 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. An imager with an increased working range is provided, as is a light emitting diode which produces a light with reduced line thickness.
Abstract:
An image scanning device is provided which includes a system for determining the distance to a target to be scanned. The image scanning device includes an optical system and an image sensor array for focusing a light beam and imaging the target. The device preferably includes an automatic focusing system for adjusting the position of the optical system in order to adjust the focal point, and thereby focus the image of the target onto the image sensor array. In one embodiment of the image scanning device, the distance is determined by analyzing a collimated aiming pattern formed by collimating the light beam. In another embodiment, the distance is determined by analyzing a speckle pattern caused by the speckle effect upon the light beam hitting the target.
Abstract:
An imaging system comprises a module, focusing lens and an aperture sized to allow a target, such as a bar code, to be imaged without being illuminated by light sources on the module. The system further comprises an array of rows of pixels, the pixels in each row being spaced apart and the pixels in successive rows being offset from one another by one-half of a pixel. The array 510 may also lie in an imaging plane that lies at an angle other than a right angle with respect to an optical axis of the focusing lens. There may also be a dark room 250 in the module for enclosing the image sensor.