公开(公告)号：US20210190578A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US16724027

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/415 ,  G01G21/22 ,  G01G21/28 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: A barcode reader has a weigh platter and an off-platter detection assembly. The weigh platter is configured to measure a weight of an object and has a surface extending in a first transverse plane, a proximal edge, a first lateral edge extending non-parallel to the proximal edge, and a distal edge. The off-platter detection assembly includes a light emission assembly and a light detection assembly. The light emission assembly is configured to emit a collimated light beam along the first lateral edge, above the surface. The light diffusing barrier is positioned in a path of the collimated light beam and is configured to diffuse the light beam such that the light diffusing barrier appears to be illuminated when contacted by the light beam and appears not to be illuminated when not contacted by the light beam.

公开(公告)号：US20210182517A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US16713227

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/10

Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a chassis body, a circuit board, an imaging sensor, a controller, an image decoder, and a first window. The chassis body includes an upper side, a front side forming an opening, a rear side, and an optical cavity. The circuit board is positioned at or near the upper side of the chassis. The imaging sensor, controller, and image decoder are all operably coupled with the circuit board, with the imaging sensor being directed toward the optical cavity to capture an image frame, the controller being in communication with the imaging sensor, and the image decoder configured to receive the image frame. The first window is configured to at least partially cover the opening of the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US20210110367A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-15

申请号：US16597003

申请日：2019-10-09

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Robert Sanders ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08B21/24 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: Methods and systems to detect items left in merchandise carriers are disclosed. A disclosed example system includes: an input device configured to receive an indication that a merchandise carrier is to be empty from at least one of a user or a device communicatively coupled to the input device; an overhead imaging device configured to capture an image of the merchandise carrier at a checkout station in response to the indication; an image processor configured to detect based on the image an obscuration of a portion of the merchandise carrier by the presence of an item in the merchandise carrier, and generate an alert signal when the portion of the merchandise carrier is obscured; and an output device configured to receive the alert signal and provide a notification of the presence of the item in the merchandise carrier.

公开(公告)号：US20210097517A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US16584380

申请日：2019-09-26

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Eric Trongone

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/32

Abstract: A multi-plane imager device, such as a bi-optic barcode scanner, includes a color imager for generating color image data on a scanned object and a decode image for decoding an indicia on the object. Upon a decode event, the multi-plane imager, identifies one or more images corresponding to that decode event and sends those images for storage in an training image set for training a neural network. In some examples, imaging characteristics are used to identify only a portion of the images, so that only those portions are stored in the training image set. Example imaging characteristics include the Field of View(s) of the imager.

公开(公告)号：US10817690B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US16245969

申请日：2019-01-11

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Steven D. Sieckowski ,  Wancheng Zhao ,  Jason Y. Potter ,  Edward Anthony Hackett

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/04

Abstract: A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a base defining a curved base surface and a scanner enclosure being mechanically coupled to the base. The scanner enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure is positioned proximate to the base. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure includes a curved scanner enclosure surface. The curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface are nested such that a clearance of less than approximately 5 mm is formed between the curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface.

公开(公告)号：US10691905B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16167159

申请日：2018-10-22

Applicant: Zebra Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Mark Drzymala ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: Field-upgradable barcode readers. An example field-upgradeable barcode reader is configured to be supported by a workstation and includes a first housing portion supporting a generally horizontal platter having a generally horizontal window and a second housing portion supporting a generally vertical window. The second housing includes a receptacle configured to alternatively receive one of a cover and a field-installable imaging assembly insert. The field-installable imaging assembly insert is configured to receive an image acquisition assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12271781B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US18237825

申请日：2023-08-24

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Joseph F. DiGregorio ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an indicia decoding device with a printed circuit board (PCB) that allows signals from internal imaging assemblies to pass through a sealed cavity boundary to an external host. This device comprises a decode module, an upright and horizontally mounted window, and multiple imaging assemblies housed within a sealed cavity. The PCB is partially located inside and outside the cavity, featuring ports inside and outside the sealed cavity. Signals from secondary imaging assemblies bypass the decode module, utilizing electrically conductive paths on the PCB, ensuring signal integrity without modification. The PCB may also include image processing circuitry, with results transmitted to the host.

公开(公告)号：US12248844B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

申请号：US17364170

申请日：2021-06-30

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark Drzymala ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Matthew Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/14

Abstract: Bioptic barcode reader assemblies are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a metal perimeter frame and a bioptic barcode reader positioned within and supported by the metal perimeter frame. The bioptic barcode reader includes an upper housing and a plastic lower housing secured to the upper housing.

公开(公告)号：US20250047984A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18228625

申请日：2023-07-31

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: H04N23/74 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/141

Abstract: Technologies for improving imaging system wakeup and indicia decoding are disclosed herein. An example device includes an imaging device disposed proximate to a first edge of a weighing platter of an imaging system, and having a field of view (FOV) including a first object disposed proximate to a second edge of the weighing platter; an illumination source disposed proximate to the first edge of the weighing platter, the illumination source being configured to emit illumination oriented towards the first object; and one or more processors. The one or more processors being configured to: cause the illumination source to emit illumination, cause the imaging device to capture image data representative of an environment appearing within the FOV, determine that a second object satisfies a position threshold relative to at least one of the imaging device or the first object, and generate a wakeup signal to activate the imaging system.

公开(公告)号：US20250045544A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18228630

申请日：2023-07-31

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having a housing with upper and lower portions, and a weigh platter. Additionally, the barcode readers include a first imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, the first imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through at least one of the substantially horizontal window or the substantially upright window of the housing, and a supplemental module removably coupled with at least one of the lower housing portion or the weigh platter. The supplemental module includes at least one supplemental imaging assembly having a supplemental imaging sensor having a supplemental FOV.