Patents in subclass Registers/Aiming Or Positioning Adjunct (E.G., Viewfinder, Pointer, Or Positioning Aid)
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 |
| 07398923 | System to detect false purchases with a consumer service device A method, system and computer program product for detecting false purchases is disclosed. The method includes detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal and monitoring for a product identifier. In response... |
07/15/2008 |
| 07395970 | Zero-footprint camera-based point-of-sale bar code presentation scanning system A bar code scanning system and method for reading and processing bar code symbology uses a scanning station installed above the check-out stand and a receiving station at some distance away from the scanning station. The scanning station... |
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 |
| 07389929 | Long range optical reader An indicia decoding device can have an image sensor and a laser diode assembly configured to project laser light onto a substrate. When a trigger signal is received by the indicia decoding device, the device can calculate a delay and... |
06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 07377437 | Targeting system for a portable image reader A targeting system for a portable image reader, which advantageously combines a number of functions including alignment, aiming, framing and range finding and provides a wide imaging range with an optimal field of view, is described. The... |
05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 07350711 | Ambient light shield and color filter for imaging-based bar code reader An ambient illumination shielding apparatus for an imaging-based scanner adapted to read direct part marking (DPM) bar codes. The shielding apparatus includes an illumination shield extending from a housing of the scanner and extending... |
04/01/2008 |
| 07347375 | Reader for decoding two-dimensional optically readable information An apparatus and method for reading optical information including a photosensitive system oriented to capture optical information. Also included is an optical system focusing optical information onto the photosensitive system, and a... |
03/25/2008 |
| 07337962 | Method to detect false purchases with a consumer service device A method, system and computer program product for detecting false purchases is disclosed. The method includes detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal and monitoring for a product identifier. In response... |
03/04/2008 |
| 07314171 | Ballot marking system and apparatus having ballot alignment compensation A terminal for marking a paper ballot which lists a plurality of candidates and which includes a marking space for each candidate which can be either hand-marked by a voter, or machine-marked by the terminal. The terminal scans the ballot... |
01/01/2008 |
| 07314172 | Ballot marking system and apparatus having periodic ballot alignment compensation A terminal for marking a paper ballot which lists a plurality of candidates and which includes a marking space for each candidate which can be either hand-marked by a voter, or machine-marked by the terminal. The terminal scans the ballot... |
01/01/2008 |
| 07303131 | Automatic focusing system for imaging-based bar code reader An automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic focusing system employs a two step process for moving a lens of an imaging system along its path of travel such that a sharp image of a target bar code is... |
12/04/2007 |
| 07296743 | Laser power control arrangements in electro-optical readers Laser power control arrangements interrupt power to a laser used in electro-optical readers upon detection of operating conditions not conforming to preestablished standards, and adjust power to the laser to enhance reader performance... |
11/20/2007 |
| 07264166 | Barcode imaging and laser scanning systems having improved visual decoding indication Barcode imaging and laser scanning systems are disclosed having at least one processor storing barcode decoding algorithms each corresponding to a respective symbology. The at least one processor causes at least one LED and/or a projected... |
09/04/2007 |
| 07240842 | Optical information reading apparatus and optical information reading method A control circuit performs capturing of pixel signals along each scanning line when a high-speed capturing mode is selected, switches the capturing mode to a partial capturing mode when it is assumed based on the captured pixel signals... |
07/10/2007 |
| 07210632 | On-axis control over scanning beam spot size and shape in electro-optical readers A cylindrical lens is axially moved along an optical axis to control a shape and size of a laser beam spot that is scanned across a symbol to be read by an electro-optical reader. |
05/01/2007 |
| 07201321 | Electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces by image capture Performance of an imaging reader for electro-optically reading direct part markings on workpieces is enhanced by ensuring that such markings are read in the vicinity of an ideal, focused, target plane, and by enhancing the contrast of... |
04/10/2007 |
| 07182260 | Aiming light pattern generator in imaging readers for electro-optically reading indicia Different aiming light patterns are generated to enable an imaging reader to be pointed directly at a target by employing non-interferometric optical components that are fabricated by molding and machining techniques. |
02/27/2007 |
| 07182263 | 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... |
02/27/2007 |
| 07163150 | Targeting system for a portable image reader A targeting system for a portable image reader, which advantageously combines a number of functions including alignment, aiming, framing and range finding and provides a wide imaging range with an optimal field of view, is described. The... |
01/16/2007 |
| 07121467 | Indicators of optimum positioning of a data collection device for reading data carriers, such as RFID tags and machine-readable symbols A data collection device for reading barcodes, matrix codes, acoustical tags, radio frequency identifier (RFID) tags, and other data carriers. The data collection device includes components to determine an actual position of the data... |
10/17/2006 |
| 07090135 | Imaging arrangement and barcode imager for imaging an optical code or target at a plurality of focal planes Three non-complex imaging arrangements are provided where in two of the imaging arrangements a moveable carrier housing at least one objective lens is provided and, in the other imaging arrangement, at least one stationary objective lens... |
08/15/2006 |
| 07070104 | Scannable article having a signature section with alignment bars An article scannable by a data capture device has an informational surface and a signature section disposed on the informational surface. The signature section has a signature area and at least two alignment bars A first alignment bar is... |
07/04/2006 |
| 07066391 | HAND-SUPPORTABLE PLANAR LASER ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING (PLIIM) BASED CAMERA SYSTEM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DIGITAL LINEAR IMAGES OF AN OBJECT, CONTAINING PIXELS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM ASPECT-RATIO INDEPENDENT OF THE MEASURED RELATIVE V A hand-supportable planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based camera system for producing digital linear images of a object within a working range, wherein the digital linear images contain pixels having a substantially uniform... |
06/27/2006 |
| 07040540 | Bar code scanning system with wireless communication links A code symbol reading device includes a portable housing that contains a source of optical energy. This optical energy is projected into a scan field external to the housing and is incident upon a code symbol situated on an object located... |
05/09/2006 |
| 07021542 | Imaging and illumination engine for an optical code reader An imaging and an illuminating engine is provided for an optical code reader to image and illuminate remote target indicia. The engine includes an image sensor for receiving reflected illumination from the remote indicia and at least two... |
04/04/2006 |
| 07014114 | Image capture device for and method of electro-optically reading indicia at low ambient light levels External lighting on a data collection terminal provides additional illumination in which to capture an image of an optical code to be electro-optically read by the terminal. |
03/21/2006 |
| 07007848 | Arrangement for generating asymmetrical green laser beam A green laser beam is generated and is focused and shaped with an asymmetrical beam cross-section in an electro-optical reader for reading indicia. The green laser beam is also used to illuminate an aiming spot or pattern on the indicia... |
03/07/2006 |
| 06877664 | Device and optical element for the aiming and the visual indication of reading area of a coded information reader A device for the aiming and the visual indication of a reading area of a coded information reader includes an emitter which emits a preferably collimated light beam towards a reading area of a coded information reader, as well as a... |
04/12/2005 |
| 06866198 | Imaging bar code reader with moving beam simulation The operating environment of a moving laser beam in a flying spot, electro-optical reader is simulated in a solid-state, sensor-based imaging reader by turning a visible line produced by a light emitting diode on and off prior to... |
03/15/2005 |
| 06834805 | Optical scanner with segmented collection mirror A multiple working range scanner includes a collection mirror which is segmented, with each segment having differing optical properties, such as focal length, optical axis, and so on. Differing segments or combinations of segments deal... |
12/28/2004 |
| 06832725 | Optical reader comprising multiple color illumination An imaging module in one embodiment includes at least one multiple color emitting light source comprising a plurality of different colored LED dies each independently driveable so that the overall color emitted by the light source can be... |
12/21/2004 |
| 06824058 | Optical code reader for measuring physical parameters of objects Imaging optical code readers and imaging systems are disclosed for measuring or deriving physical parameters of objects in a field of view such as object dimensions and weights. A projected pattern and weight responsive platform maybe... |
11/30/2004 |
| 06805294 | Bar code generating apparatus A bar code generating apparatus includes a specimen container holder which holds a container containing a specimen, a holder conveyance device which conveys the specimen container holder, a sensor which senses that the specimen container... |
10/19/2004 |
| 06766954 | Omnidirectional linear sensor-based code reading engines An omnidirectional optical code reader employs two or more line photo sensor arrays orientated at an angle to one another. Electrical signals from the photo sensor arrays may be converted to digital signals by circuitry located on the die... |
07/27/2004 |
| 06766955 | Optical code reader for producing video displays An imaging optical code reader is adapted for use in producing video displays and for use in motion detection surveillance using video compression and narrow band width communication links. An optical system including a plane parallel... |
07/27/2004 |
| 06758400 | Dual bar code reading system for a data storage system A bar code reading system comprises a first bar code label and a second bar code label. The first bar code label is positioned on an object at a first location and in a first orientation. The second bar code label is positioned on the... |
07/06/2004 |
| 06695209 | Triggerless optical reader with signal enhancement features An optical reader includes targeting illuminators (e.g., LEDs) which generate a predetermined illumination pattern upon a target. The optical reader captures an image of the target and processes the captured image to determine whether the... |
02/24/2004 |
| 06688524 | Method for reconstructing a bar code through consecutive scans The method for reconstructing a bar code through consecutive scans comprises the following steps: a) carrying out at least one scan of the bar code; b) determining a reconstructed wave form representative of the at least one scan; c)... |
02/10/2004 |
| 06646251 | Separate type photoelectric switch A tolerance-level display portion 12 is provided in a casing 11 of a head 1 of a photoelectric switch. A light reception signal output from the head 1 is transmitted through a cable 31b of a main body 2. The casing 21 of the main body 2... |
11/11/2003 |
| 06634553 | Method and apparatus for even illumination of a target for image capture A method and apparatus use light sources, such as LEDs, to illuminate target areas. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system for illuminating target areas using multiple light sources, wherein the system comprises a... |
10/21/2003 |
| 06611623 | Information processing apparatus, an information processing method and a medium Information processing apparatus and method in which an objective image is acquired, and indentification information corresponding to specific image pattern is recognized from the objective image. It is determined whether the... |
08/26/2003 |
| 06585159 | Indicia sensor system for optical reader In the present invention, the control unit of an optical reader analyzes image data being generated by the imaging element of the reader and changes the mode of operation of the reader if the image data indicates that machine readable... |
07/01/2003 |
| 06578767 | Low cost bar code reader An optical scanning module and a scanner incorporating the scanning module for reading bar codes and other optical indicia that consists of a printed circuit board, an elongated elliptical aperture in the scanning module that is spaced... |
06/17/2003 |
| 06575366 | Game machine using self-propelled member A plurality of two-dimensional bar codes are arranged on a traveling plane in a game machine. A self-propelled member travels on the traveling plane so as to trace a programmed traveling path. A bar code reader is provided in the... |
06/10/2003 |
| 06557763 | Optical reader having inclinable stage which mounts optical unit thereon The present invention has an object to provide an optical reader which is compatible with every environment irrespective of installation and usage environments, thereby enabling uniform manufacturing, satisfactory reading reliance, and... |
05/06/2003 |
| 06530524 | Portable electronic apparatus having a scanner and a data transmitter A portable electronic apparatus includes a light source; memory circuitry that stores data; optical scanning circuitry that uses the light source to optically scan an image and to generate data corresponding to the image to be stored in... |
03/11/2003 |