公开(公告)号：US07530497B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11711859

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Michael Veksland ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  John Furlong ,  Mark Hernandez ,  Nicola Ciarlante ,  Mark Schmidt

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Michael Veksland ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  John Furlong ,  Mark Hernandez ,  Nicola Ciarlante ,  Mark Schmidt

IPC: G06F17/00

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: Digital image capturing and processing system comprising a digital image capturing and processing module, and an integrated electronic weigh scale module having a load cell that is centrally located with respect to the digital image capturing and processing module. The digital image capturing and processing module electrically interfaces with the electronic weigh scale module by way of touch-fit electrical inter-connectors that automatically establish all electrical interconnections between the two modules when the digital image capturing and processing module is placed onto the electronic weigh scale module, and the electronic load cell bears the weight of the digital image capturing and processing module.

Abstract translation: 包括数字图像捕获和处理模块的数字图像捕获和处理系统以及具有相对于数字图像捕获和处理模块位于中心的测力传感器的集成电子称重模块。 数字图像捕获和处理模块通过触摸式电连接器与电子称重模块电接口，当将数字图像捕获和处理模块放置在电子称重秤上时，自动建立两个模块之间的所有电气互连 模块，电子负载单元承载数字图像采集和处理模块的重量。

公开(公告)号：US07520433B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11729945

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Michael Veksland ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  John Furlong ,  Mark Hernandez ,  Nicola Ciarlante ,  Mark Schmidt

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian ,  Michael Veksland ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  John Furlong ,  Mark Hernandez ,  Nicola Ciarlante ,  Mark Schmidt

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 for intelligently controlling the illumination and imaging of objects while being moved through a 3D imaging volume. As an object is being moved within the 3D imaging volume of a digital image capturing and processing system projecting a plurality of field of views (FOVs) through the 3D imaging volume, and prior to illumination and imaging. A projected trajectory is determined for the object through the 3D imaging volume. The FOVs which intersect with the projected trajectory of the object, passing through said 3D imaging volume, are determined. Only the determined FOVs are selectively illuminated as the object is moved along its projected trajectory through the FOVs, while digital linear images of the object are formed and detected, for storage and subsequent processing of information graphically represented in the digital linear images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在移动通过3D成像体积时智能地控制对象的照明和成像的方法。 因为在数字图像捕获和处理系统的3D成像体积内，通过3D成像体积以及在照射和成像之前投射多个视场（FOV）的目的被移动。 通过3D成像体积确定对象的投影轨迹。 确定通过所述3D成像体积与物体的投影轨迹相交的FOV。 当物体沿着其投射的轨迹通过FOV移动时，只有所确定的FOV被选择性地照亮，同时形成和检测物体的数字线性图像，以便在数字线性图像中图形表示的信息的存储和后续处理。

公开(公告)号：US07494063B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US11648758

申请日：2006-12-29

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-type mode of system operation, a multi-tier modular software architecture, automatic 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 1D and/or 2D code symbols graphically represented in digital images captured in demanding point-of-sale and other environments.

Abstract translation: 一种支持系统运行呈现型模式的自动数字成像代码符号读取系统，多层模块化软件架构，自动照明控制和视频图像捕获和处理技术。 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苛刻的销售点和其他环境中捕获的数字图像中图形表示的1D和/或2D代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US07487917B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11699761

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: G02B26/08

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 pass-through and presentation modes 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: 一种自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统，支持系统操作的直通和显示模式，自动对象方向检测和照明控制以及视频图像捕获和处理技术。 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高通量销售点和其他环境中以图形方式表示的数字图像中的代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US07484666B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11699760

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 pass-through and presentation modes 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: 一种自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统，支持系统操作的直通和显示模式，自动对象方向检测和照明控制以及视频图像捕获和处理技术。 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：US07422156B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11416632

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10693

Abstract: A bioptical laser scanning system at a point of sale (POS) station, that generates and projects a first plurality of laser scanning planes through a horizontal-scanning window, and a second plurality of laser scanning planes through a vertical-scanning window. The first and second pluralities of laser scanning planes intersect within predetermined scan regions contained within a 3-D scanning volume defined between the horizontal-scanning and vertical-scanning windows, and generate a plurality of groups of intersecting laser scanning planes within the 3-D scanning volume. The plurality of groups of intersecting laser scanning planes form a complex omni-directional 3-D laser scanning pattern within the 3-D scanning volume capable of scanning a bar code symbol located on the surface of any object, including a six-sided rectangular box-shaped object, presented within the 3-D scanning volume at any orientation and from any direction at the POS station so as to provide six-sided 360-degree omni-directional bar code symbol scanning coverage at said POS station.

Abstract translation: 在销售点（POS）站处的生物激光扫描系统，其通过水平扫描窗口产生和投射第一多个激光扫描平面，以及通过垂直扫描窗口产生第二多个激光扫描平面。 第一和第二多个激光扫描平面在包含在水平扫描和垂直扫描窗口之间的3-D扫描体积内的预定扫描区域内相交，并且在3-D内产生多组相交的激光扫描平面 扫描体积。 多组相交的激光扫描平面在3-D扫描体内形成复杂的全方向3-D激光扫描图案，能够扫描位于任何物体表面上的条形码符号，包括六边形矩形盒 形状的物体，在POS站的任何方向和任何方向在3-D扫描体积内呈现，以便在所述POS站提供六面360度全方位条形码符号扫描覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US07407103B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11443552

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: Frank Check ,  LeRoy Dickson ,  John Groot ,  Timothy Good

Inventor： Frank Check ,  LeRoy Dickson ,  John Groot ,  Timothy Good

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/106 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10603 ,  G06K7/10663 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10702 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K17/0022 ,  G06K2207/1012 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1017 ,  G06K2207/1018 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G1/0054

Abstract: A bioptical holographic laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a holographic scanning disc having scanning facets with high and low elevation angle characteristics, as well as positive, negative and zero skew angle characteristics which strategically cooperate with groups of beam folding mirrors having optimized surface geometry characteristics. The system has an ultra-compact construction, ideally suited for space-constrained retail scanning environments, and generate a 3-D omnidirectional laser scanning pattern between the bottom and side scanning windows during system operation. The laser scanning pattern of the present invention comprises a complex of pairs of quasi-orthogonal laser scanning planes, which include a plurality of substantially-vertical laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. ladder-type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially horizontal with respect to the bottom scanning window, and a plurality of substantially-horizontal laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. picket-fence type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially vertical with respect to the bottom scanning window.

Abstract translation: 一种生物光学全息激光扫描系统，其采用围绕具有高和低仰角特征的扫描面的全息扫描盘的多个激光扫描站，以及正，负和零偏斜角特性，其与具有 优化的表面几何特征。 该系统具有超紧凑的结构，非常适合空间受限的零售扫描环境，并在系统操作期间在底部和侧面扫描窗口之间生成3-D全向激光扫描图案。 本发明的激光扫描图案包括准正交激光扫描平面对的复合体，其包括用于读取具有条形码元素的条形码符号的多个基本上垂直的激光扫描平面（即梯形条形码符号） 相对于底部扫描窗口取向为大致水平的多个基本上水平的激光扫描平面，用于读取具有相对于...的条形码元素（即，栅栏栅栏型条形码符号）的条形码符号 底部扫描窗口。

公开(公告)号：US20080142596A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

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 an coplanar illumination and imaging station for projecting at least one coplanar illumination and imaging plane into a 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影到成像体积中。 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。 其中所述第一和第二照明场在空间上彼此重叠和混合，并且与所述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：US07383996B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US11494297

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Timothy Good ,  Mark Lucera ,  Joseph Ralph

Inventor： Timothy Good ,  Mark Lucera ,  Joseph Ralph

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B26/129 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/1096

Abstract: A bioptical laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a two independently controlled rotating polygonal mirrors. The system has an ultra -compact construction, ideally suited for space-constrained retail scanning environments, and generates a 3-D omnidirectional laser scanning pattern between the bottom and side-scanning windows during system operation. The laser scanning pattern of the present invention comprises a complex of quasi-orthogonal laser scanning planes, including a plurality of substantially-vertical laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. ladder type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially horizontal with respect to the bottom-scanning window, and a plurality of substantially-horizontal laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e. picket-fence type bar code symbols) that are oriented substantially vertical with respect to the bottom-scanning window.

Abstract translation: 一种采用多个激光扫描站的生物激光扫描系统，该激光扫描仪围绕两个独立控制的旋转多面镜。 该系统具有超紧凑的结构，非常适合空间受限的零售扫描环境，并且在系统操作期间在底部和侧面扫描窗口之间生成3-D全向激光扫描图案。 本发明的激光扫描图案包括准正交激光扫描平面的复合体，其包括多个基本上垂直的激光扫描平面，用于读取具有基本上定向的条形码元素（即，梯形条形码符号）的条形码符号 水平方向相对于底部扫描窗口，以及多个基本上水平的激光扫描平面，用于读取具有相对于底部扫描窗口大致垂直取向的条形码元素（即，栅栏栅栏型条形码符号）的条形码符号， 扫描窗口。

公开(公告)号：US20080128509A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11980078

申请日：2007-10-30

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 digital image capturing and processing system for automatically recognizing objects in a POS environment. The system includes a system housing having an imaging window; illumination and imaging stations for generating and projecting illumination and imaging planes or zones through the imaging window, and into a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the imaging window, for digital imaging an object passing through the 3D imaging volume, and generating digital linear images of the object as the object intersects the illumination and imaging planes or zones during system operation. A digital image processor processes the digital images and automatically recognizes the object, such as produce and fruit, graphically represented by the digital images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在POS环境中自动识别物体的数字图像捕获和处理系统。 该系统包括具有成像窗口的系统壳体; 照明和成像站，用于通过成像窗口产生和投影照明和成像平面或区域，以及相对于成像窗口定义的3D成像体积，用于对通过3D成像体积的物体进行数字成像，以及生成数字线性图像 作为对象的对象在系统操作期间与照明和成像平面或区域相交。 数字图像处理器处理数字图像并自动识别由数字图像图形表示的对象，例如产品和水果。