Barcode reader with transflective mirror

    公开(公告)号:US11630966B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-18

    申请号:US17463291

    申请日:2021-08-31

    Abstract: Barcode readers and methods for directing fields-of-view of imaging sensors of barcode readers are disclosed herein. An example barcode reader includes a housing, an imaging sensor positioned within the housing, and a transflective mirror positioned within the housing and in a path of a field-of-view of the imaging sensor. The transflective mirror reflects at least a first portion of the field-of-view of the imaging sensor in a first direction with the transflective mirror in a reflective state and allows the field-of-view of the imaging sensor to pass through and continue in a second direction, different than the first direction, with the transflective mirror in a transmissive state.

    Flicker mitigation for multiple interspersed illumination systems

    公开(公告)号:US11562161B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US16676398

    申请日:2019-11-06

    Abstract: A method of activating an illumination assembly within a symbology reader is provided, the illumination assembly having a first illumination source and a second illumination source, the symbology reader having an imaging sensor configured to operate at a predetermined framerate where each frame includes an exposure period over which the imaging sensor is active to capture image data and a non-exposure period over which the imaging sensor is not active to capture image data, the method comprising: during a first frame, activating the first illumination source during at least a portion of the respective exposure period and activating the second illumination source over at least a portion of the respective non-exposure period; and during a second frame, activating the second illumination source during at least a portion of the respective exposure period and activating the first illumination source over at least a portion of the respective non-exposure period.

    Compact self-checkout kiosks
    135.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11462082B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16888070

    申请日:2020-05-29

    Abstract: A kiosk includes a kiosk housing, a barcode reader, a receipt printer, a display unit, and a processor communicatively coupled to the barcode reader, receipt printer, and display unit. The kiosk has a width less than or equal to 6¾ inches and the barcode reader, receipt printer, and processor are within the kiosk housing. The barcode reader has a reader housing, an imaging assembly, a window configured to allow a light to pass between a product scanning region and an interior region of the reader housing, and a set of optical components configured to direct a field-of-view of the imaging assembly through the window.

    Bioptic reader assembly with video upgrade module

    公开(公告)号:US11461574B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US17340923

    申请日:2021-06-07

    Abstract: A bioptic reader assembly includes a scale assembly, bioptic barcode reader, and video upgrade module. The scale assembly includes a support frame and a platter and has a width that is less than or equal to 11½ inches. The bioptic barcode reader is mounted to the support frame and includes a lower housing portion positioned below the platter, an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion and the platter, and a camera. The video upgrade module is operatively connected to the bioptic barcode reader, is in communication with the camera, and is configured to process and interpret images received from the camera. The video upgrade module is positioned within the width of the scale assembly and within a height defined from a top surface of the platter to a bottom of the lower housing portion, which is preferably less than or equal to 4 inches.

    Weigh Platter Assembly with Off-Platter Detection

    公开(公告)号:US20220260409A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-18

    申请号:US17740084

    申请日:2022-05-09

    Abstract: A weigh platter assembly includes a weigh platter having a proximal edge and a lateral edge and an off-platter detection assembly. The off-platter detection assembly has an assembly field-of-view (field-of-view) extending from the proximal edge and constrained to have an assembly central field-of-view axis substantially parallel to the lateral edge and at least one lateral boundary substantially adjacent to the lateral edge. A light emission assembly has a light source and emits a light away from the proximal edge. A light detection assembly has a light sensor and detects at least a portion of the light reflected towards the proximal edge. A controller allows the measured weight to be recorded in response to a first value from the light detection assembly and prevents the measured weight from being recorded and/or provides an alert in response to a second value from the light detection assembly.

    BIOPTIC BARCODE READER
    140.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220100977A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17545642

    申请日:2021-12-08

    Abstract: A bioptic barcode reader has a housing having a lower housing portion with an upper surface and an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion. A generally horizontal window is positioned at the upper surface and a generally upright window is positioned in the upper housing portion. An illumination assembly has an illumination field-of-view and an imaging assembly, including an image sensor, has an imaging field-of-view with a centerline that is directed at an angle relative to the upper surface. A mirror arrangement is configured to split the imaging field-of-view into first and second portions, redirect the first portion of the imaging field-of-view through the generally upright window, and redirect the second portion of the imaging field-of-view and the illumination field-of-view through the generally horizontal window such that the second portion is covered by the illumination field-of-view at the generally horizontal window.

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