Multiline scanner and electronic rolling shutter area imager based tunnel scanner

    公开(公告)号:US10380448B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-13

    申请号:US15539471

    申请日:2015-09-30

    Abstract: Scanners, methods, and computer storage media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that process variable sized objects with high package pitch on a moving conveyor belt are provided. The scanners include a substrate and a plurality of sensors attached to the substrate. The plurality of sensors forms an array of sensors having at least two or more rows of off-axis sensors. The sensors may include a one or more area array sensors. The arrays of sensors captures moving objects row by row and are optimized reduce object spacing on the conveyor belt. Additionally, the scanner having the array of sensor may process different objects having different heights at the same time. Accordingly, object throughput on the conveyor belt is increased by reducing minimum object gap (e.g., processing of “no gap” or non-singulated objects).

    Automatic barcode verifier
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09886826B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-06

    申请号:US15222238

    申请日:2016-07-28

    CPC classification number: G07G1/0045 G06K7/1447

    Abstract: A scanner is configured to verify barcodes as described below. The scanner has a processor and memories for reading a barcode, capturing images of the product having the barcode, and generating notifications based on attributes of the barcode attached to the product. The processor measures barcode attributes specified by international barcode standards for each barcode extracted from the product images. A grade is then assigned to each extracted barcode based on the barcode attributes and the corresponding measurements. If necessary, notifications are generated based on the assigned grade and are then transmitted to the retailer to correct the deficiencies with the barcode or the product.

    Data collection system and method that detect electronic device displays via fresnel patterns

    公开(公告)号:US09710686B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-18

    申请号:US14871542

    申请日:2015-09-30

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1413 G06K7/10722 G06K7/1095

    Abstract: A control subsystem determines based on the characteristics of light from a secondary illumination source reflected off optics of a data collection device whether a display screen of an electronic device (e.g., smartphone, smartwatch, tablet computer) are in a field of view of the data collection device, and switches operational modes accordingly. Thus, the control subsystem can employ a Fresnel pattern for such determination. The data collection device can operate in a diffuse reading mode, characterized by active illumination and/or relatively fast exposure times. The data collection device can operate in a reflective reading mode, characterized by a lack of active illumination and/or relatively slow exposure times. Characteristics can include the number of reflections versus a number of air-substrate interfaces and/or a relative intensity of the reflections produced by successive air-substrate interfaces in a path of the light.

    Illumination with wedge-shaped optical element

    公开(公告)号:US09704007B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-11

    申请号:US14856232

    申请日:2015-09-16

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10732 G02B6/00 G02B6/0058 G06K7/10742

    Abstract: A machine-readable symbol reader can include a housing, a window, an illumination source, a wedge-shaped optical element, and a sensor array. Illumination can be coupled into the optical element through a base surface of the optical element and out of the optical element through a leg surface of the optical element. Illumination beams coupled out of the optical element through the leg surface can be parallel or substantially parallel to one another, and can exit the machine-readable symbol reader at a grazing angle to illuminate a machine-readable symbol at a grazing angle.

    TRACKING MERCHANDISE USING WATERMARKED BAGS
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170091703A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-30

    申请号:US15274212

    申请日:2016-09-23

    Inventor: BRYAN OLMSTEAD

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 G06K17/0022

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tracking unpackaged merchandise for purchase in a retail environment. Merchandise is placed into bags having unique watermarks. Selected merchandise is associated with a particular bag after being identified by a merchandise identification device. Watermark scanners are used to identify the bags. The system allows for more efficient and accurate tracking of merchandise, such as produce, in a retail environment, such as a grocery store.

    CROSS-BELT SYSTEM AND AUTOMATED ITEM DIVERSION
    7.
    发明申请
    CROSS-BELT SYSTEM AND AUTOMATED ITEM DIVERSION 审中-公开
    跨带系统和自动化项目分支

    公开(公告)号:US20170057748A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15350272

    申请日:2016-11-14

    Abstract: A sorting method, cross-belt system, and computer-storage media are provided for conveying and sorting items. The cross-belt system includes a plurality of interlocking palettes that form a conveyor belt. Each palette may be engaged by a series of rollers that are triggered to discharge items on the palettes to appropriate loading areas. The rollers are configured to move a belt of the palettes in one of at least two directions to a selected loading area that is positioned on either side of the cross-belt system.

    Abstract translation: 提供分拣方法,交叉皮带系统和计算机存储介质,用于输送和分类物品。 交叉皮带系统包括形成传送带的多个互锁调色板。 每个调色板可以被一系列辊子接合,这些辊子被触发以将调色板上的物品排放到适当的装载区域。 辊被构造成将调色板的带沿至少两个方向中的一个移动到位于交叉皮带系统的任一侧上的选定的装载区域。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE FOR COUNTERFEIT ARTICLE DETECTION
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE FOR COUNTERFEIT ARTICLE DETECTION 有权
    使用图像捕获设备进行伪造文章检测的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160364936A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-15

    申请号:US14739890

    申请日:2015-06-15

    Inventor: WENLIANG GAO

    Abstract: A device, system, and method of detecting counterfeit articles are provided. The method includes receiving article identifying information associated with a test article, using the article identifying information to retrieve an authentic article image associated with the test article from an image storage database, scanning the test article to capture one or more images of the test article under different wavelength illuminations, and displaying the one or more test article images and the authentic article image to allow comparison of the test article and the associated authentic article. Additionally, multiple wavelength emitting elements may be located within an image-capturing device, to provide alternate illuminations of the test article, allowing alternating capture of images highlighting different security features for providing a superimposed image. A system of counterfeit article detection is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了检测伪造物品的装置,系统和方法。 该方法包括:接收与测试物品相关联的物品识别信息,使用文章识别信息从图像存储数据库检索与测试物品相关联的真实文章图像,扫描测试物品以捕获测试物品的一个或多个图像 不同的波长照明,并显示一个或多个测试用品图像和真实的文章图像,以允许比较测试用品和相关联的真实文章。 此外,多个波长发射元件可以位于图像捕获设备内,以提供测试物品的交替照明,允许交替捕获突出显示不同安全特征的图像以提供叠加图像。 还提供了一种假冒物品检测系统。

    Calibration and self-test in automated data reading systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Calibration and self-test in automated data reading systems 有权
    自动数据读取系统中的校准和自检

    公开(公告)号:US09519810B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US13948036

    申请日:2013-07-22

    Abstract: Calibrating extrinsic parameters of an imaging system in an automated data reading system includes obtaining, from the imaging system, image data representing an imaged portion of a planar calibration target. The target is coupled to a housing of the automated data reading system and superimposed on a surface thereof. For example, the calibration target is placed on a conveyer surface, or it is printed on the housing of the automated data reading system. The imaged portion of the planar calibration target includes spaced-apart optical codes disposed at positions that coincide with predetermined locations of the automated data reading system to define known calibration-control points for the surface. Optical codes represented in the image data are decoded to obtain observed calibration-control points used for calibrating the extrinsic parameters based on differences between the known and observed locations of the calibration-control points.

    Abstract translation: 在自动数据读取系统中校准成像系统的外在参数包括从成像系统获得表示平面校准目标的成像部分的图像数据。 目标被耦合到自动数据读取系统的壳体并叠加在其表面上。 例如,将校准目标放置在输送机表面上,或将其印刷在自动数据读取系统的壳体上。 平面校准目标的成像部分包括设置在与自动数据读取系统的预定位置一致的位置处的间隔开的光学代码,以限定用于表面的已知校准控制点。 对图像数据中表示的光学代码进行解码,以获得用于校准外部参数的观察到的校准控制点,其基于校准控制点的已知和观察位置之间的差异。

    Scanner notifications
    10.
    发明授权
    Scanner notifications 有权
    扫描仪通知

    公开(公告)号:US09489556B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-08

    申请号:US14836569

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Inventor: Pietro Todescato

    Abstract: A scanner notification indicates an operational status of the scanner, such as a hand-held scanner used at a point-of-sale or as part of an inventory-tracking system. Among other things, a notification might indicate to a user that a product identifier has been verified, product tracking is occurring, a tag is being deactivated, successful completion of scanning functions, and various other operational states of the scanner.

    Abstract translation: 扫描器通知指示扫描仪的操作状态,例如在销售点使用的手持式扫描器或库存跟踪系统的一部分。 除此之外,通知可以向用户指示产品标识符已经被验证,产品跟踪正在发生,标签被停用,成功完成扫描功能以及扫描器的各种其它操作状态。

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