Patents in subclass Registers/Means To Decode A 2-D Bar Code
Parent class: Registers
| Number | Patent title | Issue Date |
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| 07407104 | Two-dimensional code detector and program thereof, and robot control information generator and robot A two-dimensional code detector detecting a two-dimensional code including a plurality of position identifying patterns and an information pattern and generating control information for an object provided with the two-dimensional code,... |
08/05/2008 |
| 07398930 | Bar code reading device having image data in plurality of different formats The present invention relates to a bar code reading device in which there is derived image data in a plurality of different formats. In one embodiment, first and second image data formats can be derived simultaneously from a video signal.... |
07/15/2008 |
| 07383994 | Methods and systems for forming images of moving optical codes Methods and systems form a decodable composite image of an optical code that experiences motion. A method according to one embodiment forms a first image of at least a first portion of the optical code at a first time and a second image... |
06/10/2008 |
| 07380721 | Low-cost compact bar code sensor A barcode sensor package has an optical emitter circuit and an optical detector circuit which are formed as one or more integrated optical circuits disposed in a housing which has a reading surface and one or more apertures located... |
06/03/2008 |
| 07377449 | Synchronous two-dimensional barcode system with all-around information, and reading method thereof A system for a two dimension bar code for synchronous omni-directional information and its identifying method are disclosed with advantages of simple in identifying, low requirement on scanner synchronization and high in ability to... |
05/27/2008 |
| 07370799 | System and method for printing images of machine readable symbols on a plurality of substrates A method is provided for printing a plurality of images of a symbol that includes at least a two-dimensional machine readable symbol on a plurality of substrates or on a plurality of portions of a substrate so that the printable area of... |
05/13/2008 |
| 07370800 | Information processing method Analyzing copyright information written in a predetermined position of an optically read two-dimensional code symbol (step S41). After that, performing analysis in accordance with the data type, e.g., URL non-display data (UND), text data... |
05/13/2008 |
| 07364081 | Method and apparatus for reading under sampled bar code symbols The present invention is directed to a method for reading a bar code symbol with an optical reader. The method includes the step of scanning the bar code symbol to obtain a plurality of scan lines. Each of the plurality of scan lines... |
04/29/2008 |
| 07350710 | Two-dimensional code extracting method An image data is inputted by using a device such as a document scanner. The input image data is scanned in a square block unit of M.times.N pixels, and blocks that satisfy specific conditions is detected based on the scanning process. In... |
04/01/2008 |
| 07347371 | Aiming pattern for imaging-based bar code readers An aiming pattern is used with an automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The combination of the thick horizontal line and the thin vertical line yields an aiming pattern that can be effectively used for ranging... |
03/25/2008 |
| 07347373 | Method and system for utilizing a digital camera for retrieving and utilizing barcode information A method and system for utilizing an image capture device for obtaining information relating to an item having a barcode corresponding to a barcode number is described. The method and system includes capturing an image of the barcode and... |
03/25/2008 |
| 07337970 | Barcode scanner decoding A two dimensional symbol is decoded by forming a sub-sampled image that is used to generate symbol margins for use in digitization. The sub-sampled image is based on local levels of contrast in the symbol. By using a sub-sampled image... |
03/04/2008 |
| 07337971 | Method and apparatus for capturing and decoding an image of a remotely located bar code A method for remotely decoding a bar code includes capturing an image of a bar code using a camera, transmitting the image of the bar code across a network, receiving the image of the bar code at a remote location on the network,... |
03/04/2008 |
| 07314174 | Method and system for configuring an integrated circuit A system for programming configuration memory cells in an integrated circuit. The system includes: a set of data registers, wherein a member of the set has a temporary storage for a fixed number of configuration bits; and a plurality of... |
01/01/2008 |
| 07278578 | Automatically-activated wireless laser scanning 2D bar code symbol reading system capable of automatically transmitting stored symbol character data when the hand-supportable unit is operated within its RF data communication range and autom Disclosed is an automatically-activated wireless code symbol reading system comprising a bar code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a manually-activatable data transmission switch. During symbol... |
10/09/2007 |
| 07273175 | Method, an apparatus and a storage medium for locating QR codes The present application relates to a method, an apparatus and a storage medium for locating QR codes. For automatically locating a plurality of QR codes in image of any size, the invention provides an apparatus for locating at least one... |
09/25/2007 |
| 07252234 | Optical reader station The invention is directed to an optical reader station for reading an object and a method of controlling an illumination source in the station for illuminating the object. The optical reader station comprises a mount for an optical reader... |
08/07/2007 |
| 07232071 | Scanned beam imager A scanned beam image capture apparatus is adaptable to use in medical imaging applications. |
06/19/2007 |
| 07204428 | Identification of object on interactive display surface by identifying coded pattern A coded pattern applied to an object is identified when the object is placed on a display surface of an interactive display. The coded pattern is detected in an image of the display surface produced in response to reflected infrared (IR)... |
04/17/2007 |
| 07198194 | Two-dimensional code having superior decoding properties making it possible to control the level of error correcting codes, and a method for encoding and decoding the same Two-dimensional Code having superior decoding property making it possible to control the level of error correcting codes, and a method for encoding and decoding the two-dimensional code is provided. The two-dimensional code includes a... |
04/03/2007 |
| 07184075 | Imaged coded data source tracking product The tracking product images several coded data sources (41A 41C) concurrently to cause a track signal (12) which represents each of the several coded data source locations and represents each of the several coded data source identities. |
02/27/2007 |
| 07181066 | Method for locating bar codes and symbols in an image A search method is disclosed for finding bar code symbols and various two-dimensional symbols, regardless of orientation, that is efficient, robust, and easy to use. The method works well on cluttered backgrounds, on skewed symbols, when... |
02/20/2007 |
| 07175090 | Methods and apparatus for reading bar code identifications The invention provides methods and appartaus for analysis of images of two-dimensional (2D) bar codes in which a model that has proven successful in decoding of a prior 2D image of a 2D bar code is utilized to speed analysis of images of... |
02/13/2007 |
| 07168621 | Section based algorithm for image enhancement This present invention discloses a system and method for enhancing images of barcodes and other similar objects taken by the digital camera connected to or embedded in a mobile device. This filter works by converting the image into its... |
01/30/2007 |
| 07156311 | System and method for decoding and analyzing barcodes using a mobile device The present invention discloses a system and method for decoding barcodes using mobile device. Generally, the barcode image is acquired via a digital camera attached to the mobile device. After the barcode image has been acquired,... |
01/02/2007 |
| 07143948 | Reading method of the two-dimensional bar code A two-dimensional bar code printed on a piece of paper is photographed by the area sensor. A reading method of this bar code includes a process for correcting the distortion of the image of the two-dimensional bar code obtained from the... |
12/05/2006 |
| 07142714 | Two-dimensional code recognition processing method, two-dimensional code recognition processing apparatus, and storage medium A two-dimensional code recognition processing method for recognizing a two-dimensional code lade of a plurality of square cells arranged in accordance with predetermined layout rules. The method comprises the steps of: generating binary... |
11/28/2006 |
| 07137555 | Multi-format bar code reader A method and apparatus is disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scan, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the... |
11/21/2006 |
| 07083096 | Miniature auto focus piezo actuator system Actuator systems are provided for automatically focusing an optical image reader. Techniques are also provided which are applicable to the design of imaging engines and imaging lens systems associated with image readers of various types.... |
08/01/2006 |
| 07077319 | Imaging engine employing planar light illumination and linear imaging An imaging engine includes a plurality of linear imaging arrays, image formation optics, one or more illumination module and supporting circuitry that are embodied within a modular engine housing. The plurality of linear imaging arrays... |
07/18/2006 |
| 07028903 | Method for operating optical sensors A method for operating optical sensors, particularly code readers, which have a light receptor that receives light reflected and/or returned from an object. A picture is generated from the received light and the content of the picture,... |
04/18/2006 |
| 07028902 | Barcode having enhanced visual quality and systems and methods thereof A barcode with enhanced visual quality may be used with an item such as a document. The barcode includes a background field having an embedded graphic. The background caries data related to the item. The embedded graphic may obscure some... |
04/18/2006 |
| 07013024 | Method for reading information that has been embedded in an image A method for detecting a copy of a composite image that includes a first image and a second image that has information embedded in the second image that will change in appearance when the first and second images are scanned or... |
03/14/2006 |
| 07007846 | Omnidirectional reading of two-dimensional symbols A method and apparatus for aligning a scan pattern to a two dimensional bar code having parallel rows of codewords. The two dimensional bar code is scanned with a scanning pattern oriented such that a plurality of lines thereof cross the... |
03/07/2006 |
| 07004393 | Method and apparatus for processing and determining the orientation of documents An apparatus is provided for determining the orientation of documents based upon the acquisition of images of the documents and the detection of barcode images from the documents. A document transport conveys documents along a selected... |
02/28/2006 |
| 06997384 | Method for displaying and reading information code for commercial transaction An optical information reader for settling a commercial transaction reads and decodes with certainty a quick response (QR) code displayed on a buyer's mobile telephone display. A QR code 11 is displayed on the display a plurality of times... |
02/14/2006 |
| 06993507 | Bar coded bill payment system and method A bill payment system consistent with the invention comprises a biller generating at least one invoice for at least one customer, the invoice comprising a unique bar code comprising data identifying at least the customer and the biller,... |
01/31/2006 |
| 06983886 | Two-dimensional code reader setting method, two-dimensional code reader, two dimensional code reader setting program and computer readable recording medium An object of the present invention is to easily set a camera attachment distance of an image pick-up optical system, a combination of close-up rings and the like. When a user designates a specification of a desirable two-dimensional code... |
01/10/2006 |
| 06959870 | Planar LED-based illumination array (PLIA) chips Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules... |
11/01/2005 |
| 06948661 | Data structure encoded on a surface of an object A data structure encoded on a surface of an object, and a method of generating such a data structure. The data structure includes a plurality of block data regions. Each of the block regions includes an encoded data region containing data... |
09/27/2005 |
| 06938824 | Decoding algorithm for laser scanning bar code readers A method for use in processing an analog signal from a laser scanning bar code reader containing information representative of reflected light from indicia including regions of different light reflectivity, and including narrow and wide... |
09/06/2005 |
| 06869015 | Tamper-indicating barcode and method A novel tamper-indicating barcode methodology is disclosed that allows for detection of alteration to the barcode. The tamper-indicating methodology makes use of a tamper-indicating means that may be comprised of a particulate indicator,... |
03/22/2005 |
| 06863218 | Two-dimensional code reading apparatus, two-dimensional code reading process, two-dimensional code reading program and recording medium for said program, portable terminal and digital camera When a two-dimensional code having data cells (referred to as DC) comprising two-dimensional data, positioning finder patterns (referred to as FP) and an alignment pattern (referred to as AP) is input, the positions of FP are detected by... |
03/08/2005 |
| 06857564 | Information providing system, apparatus for producing a medium for providing the information, apparatus for restoring the provided information, computer product, a medium for providing the information An information providing system comprises a two-dimensional encoding section which converts at least the information to be provided to the user into two-dimensional codes, a printed sheet producing section which prints the two-dimensional... |
02/22/2005 |
| 06857571 | Method for surface printing A generic data package template is described that allows data to be encoded and printed in any arbitrary shape using an arbitrary encoding scheme. The template comprises an arbitrary shaped constant background pattern that is read to... |
02/22/2005 |
| 06827266 | Methods and apparatus for using imaging information to improve scanning accuracy in bar code scanners Techniques for using imaging information computed from examining a scanner signal are described. When one or more objects passes within a field of view of a scanner, scan patterns emerging from one or more scanner windows and reflected... |
12/07/2004 |
| 06814289 | Self-registering spread-spectrum barcode method A novel spread spectrum barcode methodology is disclosed that allows a barcode to be read in its entirety even when a significant fraction or majority of the barcode is obscured. The barcode methodology makes use of registration or... |
11/09/2004 |
| 06814290 | Method for processing images captured with bar code reader having area image sensor In the present invention, a bar code reader captures an initial image map corresponding to a scene, then subjects the initial image map to an interpolation step wherein values for constructed pixels positionally intermediate pixel values... |
11/09/2004 |
| 06814291 | Robust barcode reader A method and system for reading a two-dimensional barcode symbol on a mailpiece. The barcode symbol may be distorted during the printing process or the image acquiring process, rendering it difficult to recognize by a conventional... |
11/09/2004 |
| 06802450 | Guiding a scanning device to decode 2D symbols To facilitate the decoding of a 2D symbol (e.g., PDF417), a plurality of positioning lines are attached to the 2D symbol. Depending on implementation, these substantially parallel positioning lines may be provided on at least one side of... |
10/12/2004 |