公开(公告)号：US07588188B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11978522

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Michael Veksland ,  Mark Hernandez ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Mark Schmidt ,  John Furlong ,  Nicholas Ciarlante ,  Yong Liu ,  Jie Ren ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Michael Veksland ,  Mark Hernandez ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Mark Schmidt ,  John Furlong ,  Nicholas Ciarlante ,  Yong Liu ,  Jie Ren ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: A47F9/046 ,  G02B27/48 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10574 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10782 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K2017/0067 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G07G3/006

Abstract: A digital image capturing and processing system including an image formation and detection (IFD) subsystem having a linear image sensing array and optics providing a field of view (FOV) on the linear image sensing array. A spectral-mixing based illumination subsystem produces a first field of visible laser illumination produced from an array of visible VLDs, and a second field of invisible laser illumination produced from an array of IR laser diodes (LDs) that spatially overlap and intermix with each other so as to produce a composite planar laser illumination beam which is substantially with the FOV of the linear image sensing array. An illumination control subsystem controls the spectral mixing of visible and invisible laser illumination produced from the spectral-mixing based illumination subsystem, by adaptively controlling the relative power ratio (VIS/IR) of said fields of visible and invisible laser illumination. An image capturing and buffering subsystem captures and buffers images from the image sensing array. An automatic object detection subsystem automatically detects the an object moving through at least a portion of the FOV of the linear image sensing array, and generation a control activation signal. A control subsystem, responsive to the control activation signal, controls the operations of the subsystems within the illumination and imaging station.

Abstract translation: 一种数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有线性图像感测阵列的图像形成和检测（IFD）子系统和在线性图像感测阵列上提供视场（FOV）的光学器件。 基于光谱混合的照明子系统产生从可见VLD阵列产生的可见激光照射的第一场，以及由空间上重叠和相互混合的IR激光二极管阵列产生的第二不可见激光照射场 以便产生基本上与线性图像感测阵列的FOV的复合平面激光照明光束。 照明控制子系统通过自适应地控制所述可见光和不可见激光照射场的相对功率比（VIS / IR）来控制从基于光谱混合的照明子系统产生的可见光和不可见激光照射的光谱混合。 图像捕获和缓冲子系统捕获并缓冲来自图像感测阵列的图像。 自动物体检测子系统自动检测通过线性图像感测阵列的FOV的至少一部分移动的物体，并产生控制激活信号。 响应于控制激活信号的控制子系统控制照明和成像站内的子系统的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07584892B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11711906

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystem for producing a plurality of coplanar linear illumination and imaging planes which intersect within a 3D imaging volume defined relative to an imaging window. Each coplanar illumination and imaging subsystem includes a local object motion detection subsystem for detecting the motion of objects moving through the 3D imaging volume, and a local control subsystem for controlling the state of operations within each coplanar illumination and imaging station during system operation. Each coplanar illumination and imaging subsystem has an object detection state and a code symbol reading state of operation, and includes one or more planar illumination modules (PLIMs) for producing at least one substantially planar illumination beam (PLIB), and a linear image detection array having a field of view (FOV) on the linear image detection array and extending in substantially the same plane as the PLIB, to provide a coplanar illumination and imaging plane (PLIB/FOV) that is projected through the 3D imaging volume, for capturing linear (1D) digital images of an object passing therethrough, for subsequent processing and recognition of information graphically represented in the linear digital images. When a local object motion detection subsystem automatically detects the motion of an object passing through at least a portion of the 3D imaging volume, a global control subsystem cooperates with the local control subsystems to manage the state of operation of each coplanar illumination and imaging subsystem, e.g. by driving one or more of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystems into the code symbol reading state of operation.

公开(公告)号：US07578442B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-25

申请号：US11729659

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Nicola Ciarlante

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Nicola Ciarlante

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A method of and system for identifying a consumer product in a retail store environment when a bar code symbol on a product is not readable or has been removed from the product's packaging. The system comprises a database system, and a digital image capturing and processing system installed in the retail environment and in data communication with the database system. The digital image capturing and processing system is capable of capturing one or more digital images for each consumer product sold in the retail store environment, and storing the digital images in the database subsystem, along with product identifying information for each consumer product. When the imaged bar code symbol happens to be unreadable, or when the bar code symbol label happens to have fallen off or have been removed from the packaging, then one or more digital images of the consumer product are compared with digital images stored in the database subsystem to identify the consumer product graphically represented in the digital images.

Abstract translation: 当产品上的条形码符号不可读或从产品的包装中移除时，用于在零售商店环境中识别消费品的方法和系统。 该系统包括数据库系统和安装在零售环境中的数字图像捕获和处理系统以及与数据库系统的数据通信。 数字图像捕获和处理系统能够针对在零售店环境中销售的每个消费产品捕获一个或多个数字图像，并将数字图像与每个消费产品的产品识别信息一起存储在数据库子系统中。 当成像的条形码符号不可读时，或者当条形码符号标签碰巧掉落或已经从包装中移除时，将消费品的一个或多个数字图像与存储在数据库中的数字图像进行比较 子系统来识别数字图像中图形表示的消费者产品。

公开(公告)号：US20090200380A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12430640

申请日：2009-04-27

Applicant: Andrew Longacre, Jr. ,  Robert M. Hussey

Inventor： Andrew Longacre, Jr. ,  Robert M. Hussey

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/1456 ,  G06K2207/1017

Abstract: The invention relates to a bar code reading device of the type having an imaging assembly including a two dimensional image sensor and which may be moved between varying positions, orientations and angles relative to a substrate. In one embodiment a bar code reading device can be used to obtain an area electronic representation of a substrate including bar code indicia and a signature, and can output an area representation including a representation of a signature. In another embodiment, the bar code reading device can process and output a processed area electronic representation to an output destination. In one embodiment an output destination to which a bar code reading device outputs a processed area electronic representation is a display.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有成像组件的类型的条形码读取装置，该成像组件包括二维图像传感器，并且可以在相对于基板的变化位置，取向和角度之间移动。 在一个实施例中，可以使用条形码读取装置来获得包括条形码标记和签名的基板的区域电子表示，并且可以输出包括签名的表示的区域表示。 在另一个实施例中，条形码读取装置可以处理并将处理的区域电子表示输出到输出目的地。 在一个实施例中，条形码读取装置输出处理区域电子表示的输出目的地是显示器。

公开(公告)号：US07571858B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11978535

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Michael Veksland ,  Mark Hernandez ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Mark Schmidt ,  John A. Furlong ,  Nicholas Ciarlante ,  Yong Liu ,  Jie Ren ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Michael Veksland ,  Mark Hernandez ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Mark Schmidt ,  John A. Furlong ,  Nicholas Ciarlante ,  Yong Liu ,  Jie Ren ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: A47F9/046 ,  G02B27/48 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10574 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10782 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K2017/0067 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G07G3/006

Abstract: A POS-based digital image capturing and processing system for illuminating objects using automatic object detection and spectral-mixing illumination technique. The system comprises a coplanar illumination and imaging station for projecting at least one coplanar illumination and imaging plane into an imaging volume during object illumination and imaging operations. The coplanar illumination and imaging station includes an illumination subsystem for producing a first field of visible illumination from an array of visible VLDs, and producing a second field of invisible illumination from an array of infrared (IR) laser diodes (IR-LDs). Wherein the first and second fields of illumination spatially overlap and intermix with each other and are substantially coplanar with the FOV of the linear image sensing array. An automatic object detection subsystem automatically detects an object moving through the imaging volume, while an illumination control subsystem controls the relative power ratio (VIS/IR) of visible illumination and invisible illumination during system operation so as to minimize the amount of visible illumination energy required to capture sufficiently high-contrast images of said objects and successfully process the same.

Abstract translation: 一种基于POS的数字图像捕获和处理系统，用于使用自动物体检测和光谱混合照明技术照明物体。 该系统包括共面照明和成像站，用于在对象照明和成像操作期间将至少一个共面照明和成像平面投射到成像体积中。 共面照明和成像站包括照明子系统，用于从可见VLD阵列产生可见光的第一场，并从红外（IR）激光二极管（IR-LD）阵列产生不可见照明的第二场。 其中第一和第二照明场在空间上彼此重叠和混合，并且与线性图像感测阵列的FOV基本共面。 自动物体检测子系统自动检测通过成像体积移动的物体，而照明控制子系统在系统操作期间控制可见光照和不可见照明的相对功率比（VIS / IR），以便最小化所需可见光能量的量 以捕获所述对象的足够高对比度的图像并且成功地处理它们。

公开(公告)号：US07559475B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11699746

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10683 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851

Abstract: An automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting a presentation mode of system operation, automatic object direction detection and illumination control, and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments.

Abstract translation: 一种支持系统操作，自动对象方向检测和照明控制的呈现模式以及视频图像捕获和处理技术的基于自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统。 凭借本发明，基于自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统确保在数字图像中以高通量销售点和其他环境中图形表示的代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US20090173672A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12314907

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: Oscar Lee Avant ,  Bruce A. Brandt ,  Jay David Fadely ,  Michael Ray Little ,  Simon Franklin Reidel

Inventor： Oscar Lee Avant ,  Bruce A. Brandt ,  Jay David Fadely ,  Michael Ray Little ,  Simon Franklin Reidel

IPC: G06K9/20

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G06K7/10683 ,  G07B2017/00709 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for reading an identification code from a mailpiece. In one embodiment, there are a reader unit and a reader head assembly connected by an optical cable, which provide for the identification of a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system.

Abstract translation: 符合本发明的装置和方法提供从邮件读取识别码。 在一个实施例中，存在通过光缆连接的读取器单元和读取头组件，其提供识别码分类系统中的邮件的识别。

公开(公告)号：US07540425B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11700543

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

IPC: G06K9/22

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10683 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851

Abstract: A digital image capture and processing system employing automated real-time analysis of digital image exposure quality to automatically reconfigure system control parameters, and dynamically control illumination and imaging operations within the digital image capture and processing system.

Abstract translation: 数字图像采集和处理系统采用数字图像曝光质量的自动实时分析，自动重新配置系统控制参数，并动态控制数字图像捕获和处理系统内的照明和成像操作。

公开(公告)号：US07527204B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11711871

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: An omni-directional digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations for producing a plurality of coplanar linear illumination and imaging planes which intersect within a 3D imaging volume. Each coplanar illumination and imaging station includes a linear image detection array, a linear illumination array, and an object motion and velocity detection subsystem for automatically detecting the motion and velocity of an object that passes through at least a portion of one coplanar linear illumination and imaging plane, and automatically adjusting one or more parameters relating to the exposure and/or illumination control within the coplanar illumination and imaging station. By virtue of the present invention, it is possible to capture and process high quality digital images of objects passed through 3D imaging volumes, at point-of-sale (POS) retail stations and like environments.

Abstract translation: 一种全方向数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括多个共面照明和成像站，用于产生在3D成像体积内相交的多个共面线性照明和成像平面。 每个共面照明和成像站包括线性图像检测阵列，线性照明阵列和用于自动检测通过至少一部分共面线性照明和成像的物体的运动和速度的物体运动和速度检测子系统 并且自动调整与共面照明和成像站内的曝光和/或照明控制相关的一个或多个参数。 凭借本发明，可以捕捉并处理在销售点（POS）零售站和类似环境中通过3D成像体积的物体的高质量数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US07527203B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11775631

申请日：2007-07-10

Applicant: Edward C. Bremer ,  Alexander M. McQueen ,  Craig D. Cherry ,  Brad R. Reddersen ,  Steven A. McMahon

Inventor： Edward C. Bremer ,  Alexander M. McQueen ,  Craig D. Cherry ,  Brad R. Reddersen ,  Steven A. McMahon

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/1092 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K2207/1012

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scanner, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the reading method to the particular item that is being read. Both a flying-spot laser scanning front end and an imaging front end are incorporated in a single device. Data obtained by the selected reading method is decoded and output. A common decoder or separate decoders may be used to decode the data from the two front ends. A single image sensor may be shared between the flying-spot front end and the imaging front-end, with a limited readout area utilized for laser scanning. The size of the readout area may be adjusted based on detected target proximity. Selection of the reading mode may be based on criteria including manual input, the range of the target, or previous failed attempts to read the barcode using either reading method. An integrated data reader in a console configuration may include a window having a special area in the corner or elsewhere for collecting data by presentation to the imaging front-end, with the flying-spot front end, with its larger depth of field, being utilized for general scanning through the window.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过用飞点扫描器扫描条形码或通过对条形码进行成像来选择性地读取条形码，符号或其他标记的方法和装置，从而通过将读取方法定制到正在被 读。 飞点激光扫描前端和成像前端均结合在单个设备中。 通过选择的读取方法获得的数据被解码并输出。 可以使用公共解码器或单独的解码器来对来自两个前端的数据进行解码。 单个图像传感器可以在飞点前端和成像前端之间共享，具有用于激光扫描的有限读出区域。 可以基于检测到的目标接近度来调整读出区域的大小。 读取模式的选择可以基于包括手动输入，目标范围或以前使用任一读取方法读取条形码的失败尝试的标准。 控制台配置中的集成数据读取器可以包括在角落或其他地方具有特定区域的窗口，用于通过呈现到成像前端来收集数据，利用其较大景深的飞点前端 用于通过窗口的一般扫描。