Patents in subclass Registers/Hand-Held (E.G., Portable)

Parent class: Registers


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Number Patent title Issue Date
07407103 Bioptical holographic laser scanning system

A bioptical holographic laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a holographic scanning disc having scanning facets with high and low elevation angle characteristics, as well as positive, negative and...
08/05/2008
07407107 Apparatus, system, method and computer program product for creating shortcuts to functions in a personal communication device

An apparatus, system method, and computer program product for creating shortcuts to functions of a personal communication device that includes the use of an RF tag reader in personal communication device and RF tags placed different...
08/05/2008
07407109 Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing a micro-computing platform supporting an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture

Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing a micro-computing platform supporting an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture. The system includes: an image formation and detection subsystem; an illumination...
08/05/2008
07404520 System and method for providing location information in transaction processing

Real time location system functionality is provided in conjunction with bar codes and other coded information devices to provide location information in transaction processing systems. A system and method of the present invention may be...
07/29/2008
07403914 Client-server methods for dynamic content configuration for microbrowsers

A microbrowser such as web-enabled wireless telephones and personal digital assistants allows a user to configure types of objects to be blocked from download including object memory consumption, display area, download time, and...
07/22/2008
07398929 Method and apparatus for reading decodable indicia

The present invention relates to a bar code reading device for reading 1D or 2D bar code symbols. The bar code reading device, in one embodiment, can receive a command to disable symbology reading. In another embodiment, a bar code...
07/15/2008
07395961 System, method, and apparatus for communicating information between a mobile communications device and a bar code scanner

A system, method, and apparatus for communicating information encoded in a bar code format between a mobile communications device and a bar code scanner. Transmission information data is encoded into a bar code format. A signal is...
07/08/2008
07395969 Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium

The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow...
07/08/2008
07392951 Methods, apparatuses and articles for automatic data collection devices, for example barcode readers, in cluttered environments

A reader such as a barcode reader identifies at least one potential target such as a barcode symbol in its field-of-view, and projects or transmits an indicator toward or proximate the potential target containing information about the...
07/01/2008
07389933 Triggerless electro-optical reader

A software-programmed controller supported by a mobile electro-optical reader is operative for sensing when the mobile reader is supported in a steady state by the operator for a predetermined time period, and for automatically actuating...
06/24/2008
07389934 On-demand point-of-sale scanner access

Associating and/or disassociating a mobile point-of-sale scanner device with a particular shopper. Shoppers may be identified, for example, using biometrics or by scanning a loyalty card. As an example of using biometrics, the shopper's...
06/24/2008
07389926 Camera module and method of assembling same

An image capture device and method of assembling same is disclosed which provides an improved technique of mounting a CMOS detector and also isolates the optics for image capture from the optics for illumination, thereby simplifying the...
06/24/2008
07389933 Triggerless electro-optical reader

A software-programmed controller supported by a mobile electro-optical reader is operative for sensing when the mobile reader is supported in a steady state by the operator for a predetermined time period, and for automatically actuating...
06/24/2008
07389934 On-demand point-of-sale scanner access

Associating and/or disassociating a mobile point-of-sale scanner device with a particular shopper. Shoppers may be identified, for example, using biometrics or by scanning a loyalty card. As an example of using biometrics, the shopper's...
06/24/2008
07387253 Optical reader system comprising local host processor and optical reader

In an optical reading system comprising an optical reader and a host processor, the host processor may be configured to transmit a component control instruction in response to a user input command input by a user of the host processor to...
06/17/2008
07388221 Viewer and method for displaying information based on viewer position

A viewer and method of displaying information with the viewer are provided. The viewer is configured to rest upon a surface that bears coded data and includes memory for storing display information, a sensor for sensing the coded data...
06/17/2008
07387252 Optical reader with improved lens focusing system

An optical reader comprising: an image sensor array of pixels for converting light reflected from a target containing a machine readable indicia into output signals representative thereof; a housing for holding the image sensor array; a...
06/17/2008
07387254 Information processing system and method, information processing apparatus and method, and program

An information processing system and method, information processing apparatus and method, and program is provided. A user profile memory of a client (user terminal) stores a user profile representing a history of contents that have been...
06/17/2008
07383998 Optical reader system comprising host processor and optical reader

There is provided an optical reader system that can include an optical reader and a host processor which may be in communication via a communication link. In one embodiment a communication link between an optical reader and a host...
06/10/2008
07383997 Method of automatically establishing a data communication link between an optical code reading device and a host system having a data communication interface

An improved bar code symbol reading methodology/device/system includes a bar code symbol reading engine that reads bar code symbols affixed to objects proximate thereto and 3roduces symbol character data representative of such bar code...
06/10/2008
07383998 Optical reader system comprising host processor and optical reader

There is provided an optical reader system that can include an optical reader and a host processor which may be in communication via a communication link. In one embodiment a communication link between an optical reader and a host...
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
07380722 Stabilized laser pointer

A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the housing. The pointer includes a housing...
06/03/2008
07383188 Object loading system and method

The invention is a method for objects selection at a location comprising the steps of using a mobile computer having a bar code reader, a display, an audio output device, an audio input device, a tactile input device, text to speech...
06/03/2008
07380722 Stabilized laser pointer

A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the housing. The pointer includes a housing...
06/03/2008
07380724 Entering text into an electronic communication device

In entering text into an electronic device with a keypad having a number of keys, each key represents a plurality of characters. A character is entered by the corresponding key and selected among the plurality of characters by pressing...
06/03/2008
07380725 Enterprise-wide networked system and method for managing and displaying price and product information

A digital display unit (DDU), which may be integrated into an enterprise-wide networked system for managing and displaying price and product-related information, is adapted to wirelessly receive price and product data from a local...
06/03/2008
07377439 Piezoelectric scan system

A system for scanning a target is provided. A light source directs a beam of light toward piezoelectric material having an arcuate reflective surface. The reflective surface directs at least a portion of the beam of light to a beam...
05/27/2008
07377440 Media services manager for base station

Various embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for managing the reception and/or recording of media content on a base station. In certain embodiments, the base station is configured to transfer media content received by...
05/27/2008
07377441 Electronic device with auxiliary interfaces

A portable end device, such as a bar code scanner, may be equipped with auxiliary interfaces. The auxiliary interfaces may be easily added to the end device as a replaceable cover, such as a replaceable battery door. A signal path...
05/27/2008
07374094 Bioptical laser scanning system for providing six-sided omnidirectional bar code symbol scanning coverage at a point of sale station

A bioptical laser scanning system at a point of sale (POS) station, that generates and projects a first plurality of laser scanning planes through a horizontal-scanning window, and a second plurality of laser scanning planes through a...
05/20/2008
07370798 Coaligned bar codes and validation means

A security mark having multiple optically orthogonal coaligned bar codes is produced using a reflection hologram visible substantially at only a first wavelength that is layered over a wavelength sensitive filter, which blocks light...
05/13/2008
07370801 Optical symbol scanner and illuminator with powered socket

A hand-held, compact fixed mounted or mobile optical symbol scanner assembly has a powered socket into which an active or passive illumination module can be installed. The socket has a recess centered at the optic axis, and the...
05/13/2008
07370802 Hand held scanner with rotating head

A hand-held optical character scanner includes a handle with a base including a plurality of angled planes for supporting the handle on a substantially flat object at different angles relative to the surface of the object, an arm...
05/13/2008
07370797 Pill printing and identification

Drug dosages and bar code labels are within a tamperproof, sealed container. A printer is configured to mark a drug dosage with an imprint in a form of a machine readable bar code. A method and product are provided to enable both the...
05/13/2008
07370798 Coaligned bar codes and validation means

A security mark having multiple optically orthogonal coaligned bar codes is produced using a reflection hologram visible substantially at only a first wavelength that is layered over a wavelength sensitive filter, which blocks light...
05/13/2008
07370801 Optical symbol scanner and illuminator with powered socket

A hand-held, compact fixed mounted or mobile optical symbol scanner assembly has a powered socket into which an active or passive illumination module can be installed. The socket has a recess centered at the optic axis, and the...
05/13/2008
07370802 Hand held scanner with rotating head

A hand-held optical character scanner includes a handle with a base including a plurality of angled planes for supporting the handle on a substantially flat object at different angles relative to the surface of the object, an arm...
05/13/2008
07367510 Monitoring light beam position in electro-optical readers and image projectors

An arrangement for determining light beam position in an electro-optical reader, image projector and like devices includes a drive for moving a scanning light beam at a scan frequency across a target as a scan line, and an electro-optical...
05/06/2008
07360701 Managing maintenance of serviceable items based on unique identification labeling

A system and method for tracking and managing maintenance of serviceable items based on unique identification labeling affixed to the items is disclosed. The serviceable items are described as filters within a common environment that...
04/22/2008
07360706 Hand-supportable imaging-based auto-discriminating 1D/2D bar code symbol reader employing a multi-mode image processing bar code symbol reading subsystem having a plurality of modes of operation which are dynamically reconfigurable in respo

A hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading device comprises: an IR-based object presence and range detection subsystem; a multi-mode area-type image formation and detection subsystem having narrow-area and wide area...
04/22/2008
07360707 Integrated assembly of trigger and lightpipe in electro-optical readers

A trigger for initiating reading, and a lightpipe for displaying the results of the reading, together form an integrated molded assembly for installation into an electro-optical reader.
04/22/2008
07360708 Information processing method and system using terminal apparatus

An information processing method using a terminal apparatus, including: applying light with a concentric ring-like interference fringe pattern on one of subjects by using a pointer provided in the terminal apparatus; detecting the...
04/22/2008
07360711 Apparatus and method of identifying a SIM card owner

A communications terminal that utilizes a SIM card is configured to allow a user to easily identify the owner of a SIM card. In one embodiment of the invention, owner identification data is stored on the SIM card, and when power is first...
04/22/2008
07357326 Fluorescent or luminescent optical symbol scanner

A hand-held, compact fixed mounted or mobile optical symbol scanner assembly that employs black-light emitting diodes to illuminate luminescent or fluorescent bar code symbols that are invisibly printed or formed the surface of an...
04/15/2008
07357326 Fluorescent or luminescent optical symbol scanner

A hand-held, compact fixed mounted or mobile optical symbol scanner assembly that employs black-light emitting diodes to illuminate luminescent or fluorescent bar code symbols that are invisibly printed or formed the surface of an...
04/15/2008
07357327 System and method for associating machine readable information and dimensioning data for conveyor borne packages

A method for associating machine readable information (12) on singulated or non-singulated packages (15) on a conveyor (50) with dimensioning data provided. The method includes orienting a handheld scanner (14) toward package (15) on the...
04/15/2008
07354001 Insert molded antenna

Systems and methods are disclosed for insert-molding various electronic and mechanical parts as part of a housing of an electrical device. The insert molded components can comprise antennas, flex members and circuits, electronic,...
04/08/2008
07354002 Triggering system and method

Described is a triggering arrangement including a power supply, a lighting arrangement and a switch. The lighting arrangement is coupled to the power supply. The switch is coupled to the lighting arrangement and the power supply. When the...
04/08/2008
07354001 Insert molded antenna

Systems and methods are disclosed for insert-molding various electronic and mechanical parts as part of a housing of an electrical device. The insert molded components can comprise antennas, flex members and circuits, electronic,...
04/08/2008

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