公开(公告)号：US08430319B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13023022

申请日：2011-02-08

申请人： Duanfeng He ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Anatoly A Kotlarsky

发明人： Duanfeng He ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Anatoly A Kotlarsky

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/1495 ,  G06K7/10722

摘要： An imaging reader has a two-dimensional array of image sensors for capturing return light from a two-dimensional symbol over a field of view as pixel data to be stored in internal random access memory (RAM) of a controller even though the internal RAM has less storage bytes than the number of sensors. The controller determines a size and a location of the symbol in the field of view, maps and subdivides the symbol into a plurality of image capture zones based on the symbol size and location, sequentially captures the return light from each zone, sequentially stores the pixel data from each zone into the internal RAM, sequentially digitizes the stored pixel data from each zone as digitized data, and decodes the digitized data from all the zones.

摘要翻译： 成像读取器具有二维阵列的图像传感器，用于将视场中的二维符号的返回光作为要存储在控制器的内部随机存取存储器（RAM）中的像素数据，即使内部RAM具有 比传感器数量少的存储字节。 控制器在视野中确定符号的大小和位置，基于符号大小和位置将符号映射和细分成多个图像捕获区域，顺序地捕获来自每个区域的返回光，顺序地存储像素 从每个区域到内部RAM的数据，将来自每个区域的存储的像素数据顺序数字化为数字化数据，并从所有区域解码数字化数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110215153A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US12717321

申请日：2010-03-04

申请人： Duanfeng HE ,  Bradley CARLSON

发明人： Duanfeng HE ,  Bradley CARLSON

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/14

摘要： A data capture terminal for, and a method of, automatically capturing data from targets located within a range of working distances from the terminal, employ a controller for automatically controlling a set of focal parameters of an imaging assembly, for storing one of the focal parameters of the imaging assembly upon a successful data capture from a first target, and for automatically selecting a subset of the focal parameters determined from the stored focal parameter to capture data from a second target. The subset is smaller than the set of the focal parameters and corresponds to a restricted zone within the range of working distances to enhance data capture performance of the terminal.

摘要翻译： 一种用于自动从位于距离终端的工作距离范围内的目标的数据捕获数据的数据捕获终端采用控制器，用于自动控制成像组件的一组焦点参数，用于存储一个焦点参数 在从第一目标获得成功的数据捕获之后，以及用于根据所存储的聚焦参数自动选择确定的焦点参数的子集以捕获来自第二目标的数据。 该子集小于焦点参数的集合，并且对应于工作距离范围内的受限区域，以增强终端的数据捕获性能。

公开(公告)号：US07798410B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11823817

申请日：2007-06-28

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Edward Barkan ,  Vladimir Gurevich ,  Christopher Warren Brock

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Edward Barkan ,  Vladimir Gurevich ,  Christopher Warren Brock

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1096 ,  G06K2207/1011

摘要： An imaging module is supported by a housing of a reader for electro-optically reading indicia. The imaging module includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the indicia during reading. A laser scanning module is also supported by the housing and includes a scanner for scanning at least one of a laser beam from a laser and a field of view of a light detector in a scan pattern across the indicia during reading. A controller is operatively connected to the modules, and is operative for preventing reading interference between the modules during reading.

摘要翻译： 成像模块由用于电光读取标记的读取器的壳体支撑。 成像模块包括具有用于在读取期间捕获来自标记的返回光的图像传感器阵列的固态成像器。 激光扫描模块也由壳体支撑，并且包括扫描器，用于扫描来自激光器的激光束中的至少一个，并且在读取期间扫描图案中的扫描图案中的光检测器的视场。 控制器可操作地连接到模块，并且可操作用于在读取期间防止模块之间的读取干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20100141824A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12316099

申请日：2008-12-09

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett

IPC分类号： H04N5/225

CPC分类号： H04N5/217 ,  H04N5/3577

摘要： An imager in an imaging reader captures light from a target, generates image data from the captured light, and generates a pixel clock signal having a pixel clock frequency in synchronism with the image data. A controller is connected via an electrical conductor to the imager, and controls the imager to transfer the image data, receives the image data, and processes the image data. A circuit suppresses electromagnetic radiation generated by the conductor during the image data transfer, and includes a spread spectrum modulator for modulating the pixel clock signal to generate a variable spread spectrum signal having a spread spectrum frequency that periodically varies above and below the pixel clock frequency, and a buffer having a plurality of registers for receiving and temporarily storing the image data, and for varying as a function of the spread spectrum frequency how much of the image data is being temporarily stored.

摘要翻译： 成像读取器中的成像器捕获来自目标的光，从捕获的光生成图像数据，并且生成与图像数据同步的具有像素时钟频率的像素时钟信号。 控制器通过电导体连接到成像器，并且控制成像器传送图像数据，接收图像数据并处理图像数据。 电路抑制在图像数据传送期间由导体产生的电磁辐射，并且包括扩频调制器，用于调制像素时钟信号以产生具有在像素时钟频率之上和之下周期性变化的扩频频率的可变扩频信号， 以及具有多个用于接收和临时存储图像数据的寄存器的缓冲器，并且用于根据扩展频谱来改变临时存储多少图像数据的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100096460A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12288127

申请日：2008-10-16

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Edward Barkan ,  John Evans ,  John Fioriglio

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Edward Barkan ,  John Evans ,  John Fioriglio

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/0004 ,  G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/10712

摘要： An imaging module is supported by a housing of a reader for electro-optically reading indicia. The imaging module includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the indicia during reading. A laser scanning( module is also supported by the housing and includes a scanner for scanning at least one of a laser beam from a laser and a field of view of a light detector in a scan pattern across the indicia during reading. A controller is operatively connected to the modules, and is operative for distinguishing between types of the indicia, and for enabling the laser scanning module to read one-dimensional symbols by default, and for automatically enabling the imaging module to read two-dimensional symbols upon detection that a symbol being read is a two-dimensional symbol.

摘要翻译： 成像模块由用于电光读取标记的读取器的壳体支撑。 成像模块包括具有用于在读取期间捕获来自标记的返回光的图像传感器阵列的固态成像器。 激光扫描（模块也由壳体支撑，并且包括用于扫描来自激光器的激光束中的至少一个的扫描器和在读取期间跨越标记的扫描图案中的光检测器的视场。控制器可操作地 连接到模块，并且可操作用于区分标记的类型，并且用于使激光扫描模块默认地读取一维符号，并且用于在检测到自动使得成像模块能够读取二维符号时，符号 被读取是二维符号。

公开(公告)号：US07430682B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US11240420

申请日：2005-09-30

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06F1/00 ,  G06K9/36 ,  H04N9/74

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722

摘要： Interleaving multiple logical data streams into one physical data stream reduces overhead required to process the multiple logical data streams. Multiple arrays of data values are interleaved into a combined array of data that simulates a frame of data for input to a data port such as a video port. Revised timing and synchronization signals are provided to permit transmission of the combined array according to video data port protocol. The processor includes instructions for locating the various arrays of data values within the combined array.

摘要翻译： 将多个逻辑数据流交织成一个物理数据流减少了处理多个逻辑数据流所需的开销。 数据值的多个数组被交织成模拟数据帧的数据的组合阵列，以输入到诸如视频端口的数据端口。 提供修正的定时和同步信号以允许根据视频数据端口协议传输组合阵列。 处理器包括用于定位组合阵列内的各种数据值阵列的指令。

公开(公告)号：US07428991B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US11262606

申请日：2005-10-31

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06K7/00

CPC分类号： G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K2207/1011

摘要： A scanner with a two dimensional array of sensors generates an aiming pattern that is concurrently used as illumination for a segment of the array. In this manner, one-dimensional and simple two-dimensional barcodes can be quickly processed by loading and decoding only the segment of the array.

摘要翻译： 具有二维传感器阵列的扫描器产生同时用作阵列段的照明的瞄准图案。 以这种方式，可以通过仅加载和解码阵列的片段来快速处理一维和简单的二维条形码。

公开(公告)号：US20080073487A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11526448

申请日：2006-09-25

申请人： Chris Brock ,  David P. Goren ,  Bradley Carlson

发明人： Chris Brock ,  David P. Goren ,  Bradley Carlson

IPC分类号： H01L27/00

CPC分类号： H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2258

摘要： Described is a multi-sensor image capture device. The device comprises a first imaging sensor, a second imaging sensor and a light transfer arrangement receiving illumination reflected from an object and aiming the illumination at at least one of the first and second imaging sensors. The first imaging sensor generates first image data as a function of the illumination and the second imaging sensor generates second image data as a function of the illumination.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种多传感器图像捕获设备。 该装置包括第一成像传感器，第二成像传感器和接收从物体反射的照明并将照明瞄准第一和第二成像传感器中的至少一个的光传输装置。 第一成像传感器根据照明产生第一图像数据，并且第二成像传感器根据照明产生第二图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070164115A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11332816

申请日：2006-01-17

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

IPC分类号： G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/24

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10752

摘要： An automatic exposure system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic identification system includes: an aiming apparatus generating a beam to aid in aiming the system at a target object when the system is actuated; an imaging system including a pixel array, a focusing lens to focus an image of the target object onto the pixel array; and an automatic exposure system to determine an integration time for capturing an image of the target object. The automatic exposure system determines an integration time by: projecting an aiming pattern on the target object and capturing an image of the aiming pattern; determining a target distance from the imaging system to the target object based on a location of the aiming pattern within the captured image; determining a gain-integration time product utilizing an equation wherein the gain-integration time product is a function of a predetermined target image brightness and the target distance; and determining the integration time by selecting a gain value and solving for integration time given the gain-integration time product.

摘要翻译： 一种基于成像的条码阅读器的自动曝光系统。 所述自动识别系统包括：瞄准装置，当所述系统被致动时，产生光束以帮助将所述系统瞄准目标物体; 包括像素阵列的成像系统，将所述目标物体的图像聚焦到所述像素阵列上的聚焦透镜; 以及自动曝光系统，以确定用于捕获目标对象的图像的积分时间。 自动曝光系统通过以下方式确定积分时间：将瞄准图案投射在目标物体上并捕获瞄准图案的图像; 基于所述捕获图像内的所述瞄准图案的位置，确定从所述成像系统到所述目标对象的目标距离; 使用其中所述增益积分时间乘积是预定目标图像亮度和所述目标距离的函数的方程来确定增益积分时间乘积; 以及通过选择增益值并给出增益积分时间乘积的求积分时间来确定积分时间。

公开(公告)号：US20070084283A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11252397

申请日：2005-10-18

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Ronnie Hughes

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Ronnie Hughes

IPC分类号： G01F23/28 ,  G08B21/00

CPC分类号： G01F23/2962 ,  G01F1/007 ,  G01F23/0069 ,  G01F23/2968 ,  H04Q9/00

摘要： An apparatus and method is disclosed to automate the measurement of the fluid levels of individual tanks used at the work site of an oil well. An ultrasonic transducer may be removably attached to each tank at the site. The fluid level of each tank may be determined from the time elapsed from the transmission of an ultrasonic signal from the transducer and when a signal reflected from the fluid is received at the transducer. The transducer may wirelessly transmit a signal representative of the fluid level to a receiving unit. The receiving unit may be able to instantaneously determine the overall fluid flow rate from the tanks based on the fluid levels when compared to previous fluid levels. The transducers may take fluid level measurements at regular intervals or may make measurements only when directed by the receiving unit.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种自动测量在油井工作现场使用的各个储罐的液位的装置和方法。 超声波换能器可拆卸地连接到现场的每个罐。 每个罐的液位可以从传感器的超声波信号的传输时间和当从换能器接收到从流体反射的信号时所经过的时间确定。 换能器可以将表示流体液位的信号无线地传送到接收单元。 当与先前的液位相比时，接收单元可能能够基于流体水平立即确定来自罐的总体流体流速。 传感器可以以规则的间隔进行液位测量，或者仅在接收单元指导时进行测量。