Telephoto lens for compact long range barcode reader

    公开(公告)号:US12235418B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US17873058

    申请日:2022-07-25

    Abstract: An imaging engine including a telephoto lens for compact long range barcode readers is disclosed herein. An example imaging engine includes an imaging sensor and a telephoto lens assembly. The example telephoto lens assembly includes a first lens, disposed along an optical axis; a second lens, disposed along the optical axis to correct for pupil aberrations of the image projected after a fourth lens onto the imaging sensor; a third lens, disposed along the optical axis to correct for chromatic aberration of the image projected after the fourth lens onto the imaging sensor; and the fourth lens, disposed along the optical axis to correct for optical field curvature of the image projected after the fourth lens onto the imaging sensor.

    Compact Optical System For A VCSEL Based Laser Aim Pattern Generator

    公开(公告)号:US20240113496A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-04

    申请号:US17956383

    申请日:2022-09-29

    Abstract: An optical pattern generating system for providing an aiming pattern in a field of view (FOV). The optical pattern generating system includes a light source configured to provide light along an optical axis, the light source including a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser. The system further includes an optical substrate disposed along the optical axis configured to receive the light from the light source, the optical substrate having a first surface having a first flat optical element thereon, the first flat optical element being an element that collimates the light, a second surface having a second flat optical element thereon, the second flat optical element configured to diffract the light to form an optical pattern, and a thickness defined by the distance between the first surface and second surface.

    Systems and Approaches for Reducing Power Consumption in Industrial Digital Barcode Scanners

    公开(公告)号:US20220269874A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-25

    申请号:US17743052

    申请日:2022-05-12

    Inventor: Chinh Tan

    Abstract: An imaging assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an image capturing system, a controller operatively coupled to the image capturing system to control operation thereof, and a processor operatively coupled to the controller. The image capturing system is adapted to capture an image having at least one sub-frame and is further adapted to obtain distance information of the object. The processor analyzes the image to determine a brightness value of at least a portion of the image and analyzes the distance information of the object to determine a distance value from the imaging assembly to the object. The processor further determines an illumination characteristic based on the brightness value and the distance value.

    ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN BARCODE READERS AND DEVICES AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH

    公开(公告)号:US20210042484A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-11

    申请号:US17080750

    申请日:2020-10-26

    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed toward optical arrangements for use in providing illumination light emitted by a barcode reader. In some embodiments, the arrangement includes an illumination source, a lens positioned within the path of the illumination light emitted by the illumination source where the lens is operable to collimate the light and redirect its central axis, and a window positioned within the path of the redirected and collimated light where the window is operable to alter the illumination light such that the resulting illumination light beam has a height-to-width ratio of less than 8 to 25.

    AIMING PATTERNS FOR AUTO-FOCUS ROLLING SHUTTER CAMERA WITH DUAL IMAGING FOV AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20230114364A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-13

    申请号:US17499744

    申请日:2021-10-12

    Abstract: A system and methods for providing aiming guidance for an imaging system. The system includes an illumination field source configured to provide illumination along a illumination optical axis to (i) illuminate a target and (ii) indicate a near field of view of the imaging system and a far field aiming source configured to provide a radiation pattern along an aiming optical axis to indicate a far field of view of the imaging system. Near field optics are configured to receive the first illumination from the near field illumination source and to form the first illumination to provide illumination to, and indicate to a user or machine vision system, the near field of view of the imaging system, and far field optics are configured to receive radiation from the aiming source and provide the radiation pattern to the far field to indicate the far field of view of the imaging system.

    Systems and approaches for reducing power consumption in industrial digital barcode scanners

    公开(公告)号:US11334732B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-17

    申请号:US16218101

    申请日:2018-12-12

    Inventor: Chinh Tan

    Abstract: An imaging assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an image capturing system, a controller operatively coupled to the image capturing system to control operation thereof, and a processor operatively coupled to the controller. The image capturing system is adapted to capture an image having at least one sub-frame and is further adapted to obtain distance information of the object. The processor analyzes the image to determine a brightness value of at least a portion of the image and analyzes the distance information of the object to determine a distance value from the imaging assembly to the object. The processor further determines an illumination characteristic based on the brightness value and the distance value.

    MODULAR OFF-PLATTER DETECTION ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH BARCODE READERS

    公开(公告)号:US20210190580A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US16724060

    申请日:2019-12-20

    Abstract: A modular off-platter detection assembly for use with a barcode reader includes a housing, a first light source, a first light sensor, and a controller operatively coupled to the first light source and the first light sensor. The housing is configured to be removably mounted to the barcode reader, a frame supporting the barcode reader, or the workstation. The first light source is positioned within the housing and emits a first light along a first lateral edge of a weigh platter. The first light sensor is positioned within the housing, has a first field-of-view along the first lateral edge, and is configured to detect at least a portion of the first light reflected towards the housing. The controller is configured to provide a first alert in response to receipt of a first value from the first light sensor indicating there is an object extending across the first lateral edge.

    Illumination assemblies for use in barcode readers and devices and methods associated therewith

    公开(公告)号:US10268854B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15952786

    申请日:2018-04-13

    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed toward optical arrangements for use in providing illumination light emitted by a barcode reader. In some embodiments, the arrangement includes an illumination source, a lens positioned within the path of the illumination light emitted by the illumination source where the lens is operable to collimate the light and redirect its central axis, and a window positioned within the path of the redirected and collimated light where the window is operable to alter the illumination light such that the resulting illumination light beam has a height-to-width ratio of less than 8 to 25.

    AUTOFOCUS OPTICAL ARRANGEMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING VOICE COIL MOTORS

    公开(公告)号:US20220066126A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US17006628

    申请日:2020-08-28

    Abstract: Autofocus (AF) optical arrangements and assemblies including a voice coil motor (VCM) are disclosed. An example optical assembly for a focusing lens includes: a front lens group disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the object of interest and configured to correct for aberrations of a first image projected by the front lens group; an aperture disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the front lens group therethrough along the optical axis; a moveable focus lens to receive light through the aperture; a VCM configured to move the focus lens to focus the optical assembly; and a back lens group disposed along the optical axis configured to receive light from the focus lens and further configured to correct for field curvature.

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