公开(公告)号：US20220084001A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17536286

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/18 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: A kiosk includes a barcode reader module, vision camera, and central processing unit positioned within a housing. The housing defines a front surface and has an upper portion that extends outward past the front surface. The barcode reader module includes an imaging assembly with a first field-of-view that defines a product scanning region. The vision camera is positioned within the upper portion of the housing with at least a portion of the vision camera located forward of the front surface of the housing and has a second field-of-view facing generally downward and intersecting the first field-of-view of the barcode reader module within the product scanning region. The central processing unit is operatively connected to the barcode reader module and the vision camera and is configured to decode barcodes captured by the barcode reader module and perform advanced processing of images received from the vision camera.

公开(公告)号：US11216793B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16888319

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/18 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: A kiosk includes a barcode reader module, vision camera, and central processing unit positioned within a housing. The housing defines a front surface and has an upper portion that extends outward past the front surface. The barcode reader module includes an imaging assembly with a first field-of-view that defines a product scanning region. The vision camera is positioned within the upper portion of the housing with at least a portion of the vision camera located forward of the front surface of the housing and has a second field-of-view facing generally downward and intersecting the first field-of-view of the barcode reader module within the product scanning region. The central processing unit is operatively connected to the barcode reader module and the vision camera and is configured to decode barcodes captured by the barcode reader module and perform advanced processing of images received from the vision camera.

公开(公告)号：US20210264215A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US16799317

申请日：2020-02-24

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  G06F16/583 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N7/00 ,  G06K9/03

Abstract: Object recognition scanning systems and methods for implementing artificial intelligence based item determination are disclosed herein. Example object recognition scanning systems and methods include imaging, by an imager having a field of view (FOV) extending over a scanning area, one or more items within the FOV, and receiving image data of an item imaged by the imager during a scanning session. A trained object recognition model, taking the image data as input, determines a product identification probability for the item. The object recognition scanning systems and methods include executing one of: (a) a first decoding sequence including, (b) a second decoding sequence, or (c) a mismatch detection sequence.

公开(公告)号：US20210192164A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17011688

申请日：2020-09-03

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06N3/02

Abstract: A barcode reader has a housing, weigh platter, and off-platter detection assembly including first and second imaging assemblies in communication with a controller. The first imaging assembly has a first imager configured to capture an image of a first lateral edge of the weigh platter. The second imaging assembly has a second imager configured to capture an image of a second lateral edge of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to: identify and locate the first and second lateral edges; receive first and second images from the imagers; allow the weight of an object to be recorded if determined that a footprint of the object does not extend over the first or second lateral edges; and prevent the weight of the object from being recorded and/or providing an alert to a user if determined that the footprint of the object does extend over the first or second lateral edges.

公开(公告)号：US20210190578A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US16724027

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G01G19/414 ,  G01G19/415 ,  G01G21/22 ,  G01G21/28 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: A barcode reader has a weigh platter and an off-platter detection assembly. The weigh platter is configured to measure a weight of an object and has a surface extending in a first transverse plane, a proximal edge, a first lateral edge extending non-parallel to the proximal edge, and a distal edge. The off-platter detection assembly includes a light emission assembly and a light detection assembly. The light emission assembly is configured to emit a collimated light beam along the first lateral edge, above the surface. The light diffusing barrier is positioned in a path of the collimated light beam and is configured to diffuse the light beam such that the light diffusing barrier appears to be illuminated when contacted by the light beam and appears not to be illuminated when not contacted by the light beam.

公开(公告)号：US20210182517A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US16713227

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/10

Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a chassis body, a circuit board, an imaging sensor, a controller, an image decoder, and a first window. The chassis body includes an upper side, a front side forming an opening, a rear side, and an optical cavity. The circuit board is positioned at or near the upper side of the chassis. The imaging sensor, controller, and image decoder are all operably coupled with the circuit board, with the imaging sensor being directed toward the optical cavity to capture an image frame, the controller being in communication with the imaging sensor, and the image decoder configured to receive the image frame. The first window is configured to at least partially cover the opening of the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US20210158479A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US16694297

申请日：2019-11-25

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Igor Vinogradov ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/12

Abstract: Methods and devices for performing color imaging processing on the fly for barcode readers are disclosed herein. An example method includes color image processing in a barcode reader to identify one of raw image data or processed image data and further decoding indicia in the identified raw or processed image data. The method includes receiving a raw image data of an image of an object, performing image processing on the raw image data, analyzing the raw image data and the processed image data, and identifying which of the raw image data or processed image data to communicate to a decoder for further decoding. The decoder then identifies, in the identified raw image data or processed image data, indicia corresponding to an object, and decodes the identified indicia.

公开(公告)号：US20210110367A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-15

申请号：US16597003

申请日：2019-10-09

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Robert Sanders ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08B21/24 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: Methods and systems to detect items left in merchandise carriers are disclosed. A disclosed example system includes: an input device configured to receive an indication that a merchandise carrier is to be empty from at least one of a user or a device communicatively coupled to the input device; an overhead imaging device configured to capture an image of the merchandise carrier at a checkout station in response to the indication; an image processor configured to detect based on the image an obscuration of a portion of the merchandise carrier by the presence of an item in the merchandise carrier, and generate an alert signal when the portion of the merchandise carrier is obscured; and an output device configured to receive the alert signal and provide a notification of the presence of the item in the merchandise carrier.

公开(公告)号：US10691905B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16167159

申请日：2018-10-22

Applicant: Zebra Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Mark Drzymala ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: Field-upgradable barcode readers. An example field-upgradeable barcode reader is configured to be supported by a workstation and includes a first housing portion supporting a generally horizontal platter having a generally horizontal window and a second housing portion supporting a generally vertical window. The second housing includes a receptacle configured to alternatively receive one of a cover and a field-installable imaging assembly insert. The field-installable imaging assembly insert is configured to receive an image acquisition assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12277841B1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US18385679

申请日：2023-10-31

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Matthew Lawrence Horner

IPC: G07G1/00

Abstract: Indicia readers with internal displays are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an indicia reader includes a housing having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having a first window positioned in a generally horizontal plane, the top portion having a second window positioned in a generally upright plane. The reader further includes an imaging assembly positioned within the housing, the imaging assembly configured to capture image data associated with an item presented at a product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader. Additionally, the reader includes a user-interface (UI) display positioned within the housing, the UI display configured to present visual data to an operator of the bi-optic reader, wherein the visual data includes data associated with the item presented at the product-scanning region of the bi-optic reader.