Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact scanning device for scanning a bar code. SOLUTION: The bar code scanning device of this invention is a ring type device having a housing, a light source, a scanning device, a detection part, a signal processing part. The bar code scanning device is attached with a trigger and scanning of a bar code starts by operating the trigger. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
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:
PURPOSE: To generate light beams for scanning at a high speed with a bar code scanner without a moving part and to improve the read precision and efficiency. CONSTITUTION: Arrangement 10 where laser diodes or LED 11 which are sequentially started one by one are linearly arranged is used. Optical output from the arrangement 10 is image-formed on a line 13 on a focus face by using an appropriate lens system, and the video of the arrangement 10 crosses the focus face and appears as the line 13 for scanning. A bar code mark 14 is scanned by the line 13. Since moving parts do not exist in the scanning device, scanning speed can be speeded up compared to a machine type rocking mirror. Relevance is given to data signals by using appropriate algorithm and the precision of decoding can be improved.
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:
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:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a system for processing information, especially information received from a barcode scanner. SOLUTION: In the information processing method, the transmitting source information and destination information of information received from a plurality of bar code scanners are judged by reading out information, preferably a web code and data from the received information is distributed to at least one destination identified by the destination information.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To provide a symbol scanning system which reads a symbol such as the bar code and suitably changes the pattern of a light beam in response to a feedback signal. CONSTITUTION: A symbol scanning system which suitably changes scanning system parameters containing the pattern and focal point of a light beam so as to improve readability of bar codes is provided with a scanner which directs the light beam toward a symbol at a prescribed position in a certain pattern in response to a coordinate control signal, detects the reflected part of the light beam, and generates the feedback signal corresponding to the detected part of the reflected light beam, a microprocessor 10 which generates a pattern control signal in response to the feedback signal, a pattern generator 20 which generates the coordinate control signal and decides a light beam pattern in response to the pattern control signal, and a signal processing circuit including a drive control unit 40A for adjusting the threshold levels of gains, band widths, and a digitizer.
Abstract:
A laser projection device (LPD) suitable for displaying color images is disclosed. The LPD is used to excite various photoluminescent materials located on a display screen so as to produce multi-color displays. Additionally, the screen may be movably mounted so as to reduce laser speckling.
Abstract:
A portable instrument incorporates an electro-optical assembly for reading indicia during a reading mode, and for projecting a bit-mapped color image during a display mode. A manually operable switch on the instrument is disposed for selecting one of the modes. The color image is formed by pulsing a plurality of differently colored lasers at selected times on selected scan lines.
Abstract:
A data transfer system for an LCD price tagging arrangement includes an electro-optical scanner and one or more LCD price tags. Each LCD price tag is associated with a given product in a retail outlet and carries price or other information relating to that product. The LCD price tag includes an electro-optical detector for detecting a beam generated by the scanner. The scanner light beam generating source is modulated such that the beam carries product information. Accordingly the price or other product information on the LCD price tag can be quickly and efficiently updated.