Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To miniaturize a bar-code reader. SOLUTION: The scanning module is formed as a thin and flat module of low electric power consumption by reducing its size and weight. The reverse reflective optical scanning module includes a light source attached to a substrate of the scanning module and at least one reflection mirror for reflecting and reorienting the light beam for scanning along an optical path existing on at least a portion atop the module. The scanning beam is longer than the length in the side part of the module to be passed with the scanning beam during the course of heading toward a target. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical code reading system capable of increasing the inclusive area of the system by improving possibility to read a cods symbol on an object arbitrarily directed in an object volume. SOLUTION: This coma reading system is provided with plural images or scan modules oriented in various directions in respect to the object, handy reader 412, dock device 414, operator side rail, arch-shaped tunnel 416 and mirror. Besides, integrated gauges, input pad, system controller and display devices 419 and 422 ears provided as components related to a sales room facility or code reading terminal.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and method which increases the operating range, in order to improve the performance of an electro-optical system and/or changes a beam cross section. SOLUTION: Voltage is impressed to a variable lens, in order to change a shape of liquid of the variable lens so that the operating range in an electro-optical reading apparatus or imaging device for reading inscription can be enlarged. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a small-sized electro-optic retroreflection scanning mode equipped with all necessary components and a completely built-in type. SOLUTION: This retroreflection scanning module is equipped with a base part, a 1st circuit board 416, and a 2nd circuit board 418 which is fitted almost at right angles to the 1st circuit board 416. The base part supports a light radiation body, which generates a scanning beam and an optical component which directs and converges light energy. A radiated beam reflection body reflects the light from a return mirror 212 on a reflection body fitted to a drive part for an oscillation body. The reflection body changes the direction of the beam to a mark to be read. The mark is scanned with the beam through the vibration of the reflection body. The reflected light is directed to the vibrating reflection body and made incident on a converging mirror 204, before reaching a detector 206. The detector 206 included in the module detects the light reflected from the mark scanned with the beam. The beam and the visual field of the detector 206 are scanned at the same time. Various implementation styles of vibration drive and optical arrangement are disclosed to make the scanning module small-sized.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to systems and techniques for reading optical codes, and more particularly to code reading systems with plural imaging or scanning modules pointed in various directions toward a target volume, which increase the likelihood that a code symbol on an arbitrarily oriented object in the target volume will be read. Other aspects of the invention relate to use and configuration of hand held readers, docking devices, operator side rails, arched tunnels and mirrors for increasing the coverage of the system. Additional aspects of the invention relate to components associated with point of sale installations or code reading terminals including integrated scales, input pads, system controls and displays.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to systems and techniques for reading optical codes, and more particularly to code reading systems with plural imaging or scanning modules pointed in various directions toward a target volume, which increase the likelihood that a code symbol on an arbitrarily oriented object in the target volume will be read. Other aspects of the invention relate to use and configuration of hand held readers, docking devices, operator side rails, arched tunnels and mirrors for increasing the coverage of the system. Additional aspects of the invention relate to components associated with point of sale installations or code reading terminals including integrated scales, input pads, system controls and displays.
Abstract:
A method of imaging a target object with an imaging reader. The method includes the following: (1) detecting light from the target object through a lens arrangement with an image sensor to generate light-field data; (2) generating a stream of image data including image data representing an expected in focus image of the target object, and (3) processing the expected in focus image of the target object to decode a barcode on the target object. The image sensor includes an array of photosensitive elements and an array of microlenses that overlays the array of photosensitive elements located at a focus plane of the microlens.
Abstract:
An optical scanner such as a bar code scanner includes a segmented fold mirror, the individual sections of which have different profiles. By directing the scanning laser beam across the fold mirror, plurality of scan lines are created, at different distances from the scanner. This provides increased flexibility by extending the scanner's working range. In alternative embodiments, a collector mirror and/or a scanning mirror may be segmented. In addition, beam shaping may be provided by reflecting the beam from one or more aplanar surfaces.