公开(公告)号：US5569901A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-29

申请号：US461447

申请日：1995-06-05

申请人： Raj Bridgelall ,  David Goren ,  Joseph Katz ,  Simon Bard

发明人： Raj Bridgelall ,  David Goren ,  Joseph Katz ,  Simon Bard

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K2007/10534 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1017 ,  G06K2207/1018

摘要： A system for scanning a symbol that has a plurality of modes including a learning mode and an adaptive mode. When the scanner is in a learning mode, a plurality of scans are generated using a plurality of sets of operating parameters. A decoder decodes the plurality of scans generated by the scanner. A data collector collects readability data indicating whether the generated scan decodes successfully or unsuccessfully for each of the sets of operating parameters. A processor determines whether the readability data is acceptable for each of the sets of operating parameters. An optimal set of operating parameters is selected from the acceptable sets of operating parameters. The optimal set of operating parameters is stored along with data identifying the symbol so that the optimal set of operating parameters may be recalled for use in scanning symbols of a similar type or in a similar environment.

摘要翻译： 一种用于扫描具有包括学习模式和自适应模式的多种模式的符号的系统。 当扫描仪处于学习模式时，使用多组操作参数来生成多个扫描。 解码器解码由扫描器生成的多个扫描。 数据收集器收集可读性数据，指示所生成的扫描是否成功地解码，或者对于每个操作参数集合都是不成功的。 处理器确定每个操作参数集合的可读性数据是否可接受。 从可接受的操作参数组中选择最佳的一组操作参数。 操作参数的最佳集合与识别符号的数据一起存储，使得可以调用最佳的操作参数集合以用于扫描相似类型或类似环境中的符号。

公开(公告)号：US5478997A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-26

申请号：US981448

申请日：1992-11-25

申请人： Raj Bridgelall ,  David Goren ,  Joseph Katz ,  Simon Bard

发明人： Raj Bridgelall ,  David Goren ,  Joseph Katz ,  Simon Bard

IPC分类号： G06K7/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K2007/10534 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1017 ,  G06K2207/1018

摘要： A symbol scanning system which adaptively changes scanning system parameters including light beam pattern and focus to improve barcode readability. The scanning system including; a scanner, responsive to coordinate control signals, for directing a light beam in a pattern at a symbol at a predetermined location, detecting a reflected portion of the light beam, and generating a feedback signal corresponding to the detected portion of the reflected light beam, a microprocessor, responsive to the feedback signal, for generating pattern control signals, and a pattern generator for generating the coordinate control signals in responsive to the pattern control signals and for determining the light beam pattern.

摘要翻译： 符号扫描系统，自适应地改变包括光束图案和焦点在内的扫描系统参数，以提高条形码的可读性。 扫描系统包括 扫描器，响应于坐标控制信号，用于以预定位置处的符号指示图案中的光束，检测光束的反射部分，并产生对应于所检测的反射光束部分的反馈信号， 响应于反馈信号的微处理器，用于产生模式控制信号，以及用于响应于模式控制信号产生坐标控制信号并用于确定光束图案的模式发生器。

公开(公告)号：US5925872A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US877652

申请日：1997-06-17

申请人： Peter Wyatt ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Philip Swift

发明人： Peter Wyatt ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Philip Swift

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K7/1478

摘要： A point-of-sale unit for electro-optically reading bar code symbols includes a housing having a handle and a curved head. The head and the handle have support surfaces for engaging a work surface to support the housing in various orientations. The handle may be removably mounted behind the curved head.

摘要翻译： 用于电光学读取条形码符号的销售点单元包括具有手柄和弯曲头部的壳体。 头部和手柄具有用于接合工作表面以支撑各种取向的壳体的支撑表面。 手柄可以可拆卸地安装在弯曲的头部后面。

公开(公告)号：US5988508A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US871615

申请日：1997-06-10

申请人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

发明人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109

摘要： A reader for electro-optical reading bar code symbols of reduced height, comprises a light source for generating a light beam along an optical path; a pair of oscillatable reflectors in the optical path; a first drive for oscillating the reflectors at different frequencies that are a ratio of about 10%-30% apart to create a scan pattern; and a second drive for rotating the scan pattern about an axis that is generally orthogonal to the scan pattern.

摘要翻译： 一种读取器，其具有用于沿光路产生光束的光源; 光路中的一对可振荡反射器; 用于以不同频率振荡反射器的第一驱动器，其间隔大约为10％-30％，以产生扫描图案; 以及第二驱动器，用于围绕大致正交于扫描图案的轴旋转扫描图案。

公开(公告)号：US5691528A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-25

申请号：US377732

申请日：1995-01-25

申请人： Peter Wyatt ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Philip Swift

发明人： Peter Wyatt ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David Goren ,  Philip Swift

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K7/1478 ,  G06K2207/1016

摘要： Optical scanning of one and two-dimensional barcode symbols is carried out using a variety of ergonomic scanner embodiments which can each be used either in a hand-held mode or in a fixed-mode. In certain embodiments, hand-held scanners are described which can if required be easily positioned in a number of desired orientations on a work surface. Other embodiments disclose point-of-sale arrangements incorporating removable barcode scanners that can, where necessary, be removed from the point-of-sale unit and used by the checkout operator to scan a large or bulky item in a "point-and-shoot" mode.

摘要翻译： 一维和二维条形码符号的光学扫描使用各种人机工程学扫描器实施例进行，每个都可以以手持模式或固定模式使用。 在某些实施例中，描述了手持扫描器，如果需要，可以容易地将其定位在工作表面上的多个期望取向中。 其他实施例公开了包括可移动条形码扫描器的销售点布置，其可以在必要时从销售点单元移除并由结帐操作者使用以在“点对点”中扫描大的或庞大的物品 “模式。

公开(公告)号：US6092725A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US932779

申请日：1997-09-18

申请人： Jerome Swartz ,  Stephen J. Shellhammer ,  Joseph Katz ,  Theo Pavlidis ,  John Woffinden ,  Judith Murrah ,  Edward Beadle ,  Raj Bridgelall

发明人： Jerome Swartz ,  Stephen J. Shellhammer ,  Joseph Katz ,  Theo Pavlidis ,  John Woffinden ,  Judith Murrah ,  Edward Beadle ,  Raj Bridgelall

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00 ,  G07G1/00 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G06K15/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/06 ,  G07G1/0054 ,  G07G3/003

摘要： A statistical basis for use in a self-scanning checkout system determines how many items to check in a shopper's shopping cart for incorrect or missing scans as well as which particular or types of items to check to determine if they were properly scanned, if the shopper is determined to be audited. The present invention does not audit every customer, but rather determines whether a given shopper or customer is to be audited on a given shopping trip based upon obtaining a minimum checkout loss for such customer. The methodology determines how many items to check for a given shopper as well as which particular items to check for that shopper. The following factors attempt to model the real world of shopping and may be considered, alone or in varying combinations, in determining the number of items to check for a particular shopping transaction: shopper frequency; queue length; prior audit history; store location; time of day, day of week, date of year; number of times items are returned to shelf during shopping; dwell time between scans; customer loyalty; store shopping activity and other factors. Using statistical decision theory for auditing policies a minimum loss per shopper transaction improves the security and reduces the labor of self-check out without being too intrusive to customers.

公开(公告)号：US5859417A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-12

申请号：US912147

申请日：1997-08-15

申请人： Paul Dvorkis ,  Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  Vladimir Gurevich ,  Mark Krichever ,  Boris Metlitsky ,  David Tsi ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Duanfeng He ,  Joseph Katz ,  Richard Isaac ,  Joel Kahn

发明人： Paul Dvorkis ,  Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  Vladimir Gurevich ,  Mark Krichever ,  Boris Metlitsky ,  David Tsi ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Duanfeng He ,  Joseph Katz ,  Richard Isaac ,  Joel Kahn

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10801

摘要： An optical scanner such as a bar code scanner includes a segmented fold mirror, the individual sections of which have different profiles. By directing the scanning laser beam across the fold mirror, a plurality of scan lines are created, at different distances from the scanner. This provides increased flexibility by extending the scanner's working range. In alternative embodiments, a collector mirror and/or a scanning mirror may be segmented. In addition, beam shaping may be provided by reflecting the beam from one or more aplanar surfaces.

摘要翻译： 诸如条形码扫描器的光学扫描器包括分段折叠镜，其各个部分具有不同的轮廓。 通过将扫描激光束引导到折叠反射镜，在与扫描器不同的距离处产生多条扫描线。 通过延长扫描仪的工作范围，可以提高灵活性。 在替代实施例中，收集器反射镜和/或扫描反射镜可以被分割。 此外，可以通过从一个或多个平面表面反射光束来提供光束成形。

公开(公告)号：US5504316A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-02

申请号：US153053

申请日：1993-11-17

申请人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David P. Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

发明人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David P. Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K7/1478 ,  G06K2007/10534 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1018

摘要： Optical scanning of one- and two-dimensional barcode symbols is carried out first in an aim mode wherein the symbol is scanned using a first scan pattern that is relatively small and dense so as to be visible to the user and thereafter using a second, larger and more robust scan pattern for decoding. During aiming, the symbol is partially decoded to determine type and orientation, and this information is applied to control the angle of the scan pattern produced, the rate at which the scan pattern is increased for optimum decoding, and the ultimate pattern size. Preferred scan patterns, as well as unique scan mechanisms, are described.

摘要翻译： 首先在目标模式中执行一维和二维条形码符号的光学扫描，其中使用相对较小和密集的第一扫描图案来扫描符号，以便对用户可见，然后使用第二较大的 和更强大的扫描模式进行解码。 在瞄准期间，符号被部分地解码以确定类型和方向，并且该信息被应用于控制所产生的扫描图案的角度，扫描图案被提高的速率以用于最佳解码，以及最终图案尺寸。 描述了优选的扫描模式以及独特的扫描机制。

公开(公告)号：US6095418A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US187290

申请日：1994-01-27

申请人： Jerome Swartz ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Ron Goldman ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Joseph Katz

发明人： Jerome Swartz ,  Raj Bridgelall ,  Ron Goldman ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Joseph Katz

IPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G06K7/01

CPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G07C9/00047

摘要： Document information is encoded in a graphic symbol applied to the document. The symbol is read to retrieve the document information which is then translated into a humanly discernible form different from that appearing on the document. In one embodiment of the invention, a symbol is applied to sheet music and encoded with the music score printed thereon. The symbol can then be read to produce an audio rendition of the music score. Also, a symbol can be applied to a printed text page and text encoded. The symbol can then be read to produce a vocal reading of the text. Other applications using encoded symbols to uniquely identify or memorialize persons named on credit cards and business cards are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 文档信息被编码在应用于文档的图形符号中。 读取该符号以检索文档信息，然后将该文档信息翻译成与文档上出现的不同于人类可辨别的形式。 在本发明的一个实施例中，将符号应用于乐谱并用其上打印的乐谱进行编码。 然后可以读取该符号以产生音乐分数的音频再现。 此外，符号可以应用于打印的文本页面和文本编码。 然后可以读取符号以产生文本的声音阅读。 公开了使用编码符号来唯一标识或纪念信用卡和名片上的人的其他应用。

公开(公告)号：US5861615A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US595162

申请日：1996-02-01

申请人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David P. Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

发明人： Raj Bridgelall ,  Joseph Katz ,  David P. Goren ,  Paul Dvorkis ,  Yajun Li

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K7/1478 ,  G06K2007/10534 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1018

摘要： A hand-held optical reader for reading printed indicia on a remote target includes a light source for generating a scanning light beam and a detector for detecting the light reflected from the printed indicia. The light source and detector are housed within a housing having a window through which the light beam passes from the source to the target for reflection from the target to the detector. The housing includes parallel front and rear faces, each being generally rectangular in shape and having a lower portion and upper portion. The front and rear faces are joined by a substantially planar base face at their lower edges. The window is disposed in the front face with the reader being ergonomically configured so as be comfortably held in the hand of a user, with the user's palm adjacent the rear face to enable the user to direct the scanning light beam at a remote target.