公开(公告)号：US12130170B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17560078

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

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

CPC classification number: G01G19/4144 ,  G01G19/415 ,  G01G21/22 ,  G01G21/283 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06T7/13

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：US20240346269A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18755400

申请日：2024-06-26

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Yuri Astvatsaturov ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06V10/10 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/56 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G08B13/196

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06F18/2148 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06V10/17 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/56 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/647 ,  G06V40/107 ,  G06V40/161 ,  G06V40/166 ,  G06V40/172 ,  G08B13/19613

Abstract: At least some embodiments described herein are directed to a machine vision method, which involves capturing both a two-dimensional (2D) image of an object to identify a barcode and determine 3D features, and a three-dimensional (3D) image of the environment. The 3D image data is examined for the presence of the 3D object features. If a feature is missing, a digital fault detection signal is provided. If a feature is present, at least one parameter of the machine vision system is adjusted. The method also includes decoding the barcode and determining the object's orientation based on the barcode location in the 2D image.

公开(公告)号：US20240256806A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18636124

申请日：2024-04-15

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/1413

Abstract: Bioptic barcode readers with multiple imaging devices are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader includes a housing with a generally horizontal window and an upright window, a barcode reading device positioned within the housing, a first imaging device positioned within the housing, and a second imaging device positioned within the housing below the first imaging device. The first imaging device has a first field-of-view directed out of the upright window, the second imaging device has a second field-of-view directed out of the upright window, and a first central imaging axis of the first field-of-view intersects a second central imaging axis of the second field-of-view at an intersecting angle that is greater than or equal to 15 degrees and less than or equal to 55 degrees. The second central imaging axis of the second field-of-view extends upward above the generally horizontal window at a second angle that is greater than 0 degrees.

公开(公告)号：US12045687B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US18118659

申请日：2023-03-07

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Yuri Astvatsaturov ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06V10/10 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/56 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G08B13/196

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06F18/2148 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06V10/17 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/56 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/647 ,  G06V40/107 ,  G06V40/161 ,  G06V40/166 ,  G06V40/172 ,  G08B13/19613

Abstract: Methods and systems include using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses to capture three-dimensional images and analyze resulting three-dimensional image data to enhance captured two-dimensional images for scanning related processes such as object identification, symbology detection, object recognition model training, and identifying improper scan attempts or other actions performed by an operator. Imaging systems such as bi-optic readers, handheld scanners, and machine vision systems are described using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses and described capturing three-dimensional images and using with captured two-dimensional images.

公开(公告)号：US20240203217A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18083280

申请日：2022-12-16

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Anders Gustafsson

IPC: G07G3/00 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G07G1/00 ,  H04N23/90

CPC classification number: G07G3/003 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  H04N23/90 ,  G06K7/10297

Abstract: A product verification system for use in bagging areas is disclosed herein. An example product verification system includes a first imaging device having a first field of view (FOV) and a second imaging device having a second FOV. One or more processors of the system are configured to capture first image data from the first imaging device, and identify within the first image data one or more unloaded objects. The processors may also capture second image data from the second imaging device, and identify within the second image data one or more objects entering a loading plane. The processors may also identify identifying characteristics of the one or more objects entering the loading plane, and obtain identification data for the unloaded objects from the unloading plane. The processors may compare the identification data to the identifying characteristics to determine if each of the unloaded objects has entered the loading plane.

公开(公告)号：US20240193533A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18078707

申请日：2022-12-09

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Anders Gustafsson ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Joseph Cabana

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: Techniques for controlling a mobile robot to escort high priority items are disclosed herein. An example mobile robot includes an electronically securable storage compartment electronically controllable between a stored state and an accessible state. The example mobile robot further includes a user access controller configured to receive a user authorization indicating a desired user access to the electronically securable storage compartment. The user access controller may also trigger a mitigation protocol when the electronically securable storage compartment is accessed without receiving the user authorization.

公开(公告)号：US20240185010A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18436910

申请日：2024-02-08

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Dryzmala ,  Darran Michel Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/1413

Abstract: An example bioptic barcode reader includes an imaging assembly, first illumination assembly, and second illumination assembly. No more than 10% of a light source of the second illumination assembly is visible within a boundary of a first imaging FOV of the imaging assembly. No more than 10% of a first mirror is visible within a boundary of a second imaging FOV of the imaging assembly. An upper edge of an aperture in an upper housing portion is outside a boundary of a first illumination FOV of the first illumination assembly. All or substantially all light rays from the second illumination assembly that pass through a horizontal window in a lower housing portion form respective angles relative to horizontal that are equal to or less than a second angle formed between a normal line of the first mirror and horizontal.

公开(公告)号：US20240177576A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18072218

申请日：2022-11-30

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  David Bellows ,  Edward Barkan ,  Yuri Astvatsaturov

IPC: G07G3/00 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G06V40/20

CPC classification number: G07G3/003 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G06V40/20 ,  G06Q20/208

Abstract: Imaging systems and methods monitor items associated with a person appearing in predetermined areas in a venue. A person is associated with an item when in a first area, using captured image data and attributes identified therein. The person is subsequently detected at a point-of-sale (POS) or other second area, through captured second image data and attributes identified therein. Responsive to detecting the person at the POS station, the method monitors a checkout transaction for scanning the previously-associated item, wherein failure of that item to be scanned prior to a payment step of a checkout transaction determines an instance of a potential shrink event.

公开(公告)号：US11966809B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US17828853

申请日：2022-05-31

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/1413

Abstract: An imaging system for synchronizing rolling shutter and global shutter sensors is disclosed herein. An example imaging system includes an illumination source configured to emit illumination lasting a predetermined period, a first imaging sensor, and a second imaging sensor. The first imaging sensor is configured to capture first image data representative of an environment appearing within a field of view (FOV) of the first imaging sensor during a first period that overlaps at least partially with the predetermined period, and the first imaging sensor operates as a global shutter imaging sensor. The second imaging sensor is configured to capture second image data representative of an environment appearing within a FOV of the second imaging sensor during a second period that overlaps at least partially with the predetermined period and is different from the first period, and the second imaging sensor operates as a rolling shutter imaging sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11961062B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17218379

申请日：2021-03-31

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher J. Fjellstad ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Yuri Astvatsaturov

IPC: G06Q20/20 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G06K7/14 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q20/208 ,  G01G19/4144 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G06K2007/10504

Abstract: Example methods and apparatuses to indicate off-platter weigh conditions are disclosed herein. An example barcode reading and weighing apparatus includes a weigh platter; a scale; an off-platter detection assembly configured to detect an off-platter weigh condition; a processor in communication with the scale and the off-platter detection assembly; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the barcode reading and weighing apparatus to, responsive to detecting the off platter condition: compose a weight-conveying message, the weight-conveying message including (i) a weight-conveying field having the weight encoded therein and (ii) overhead information, the overhead information being operative, when the weight-conveying message is received by a POS system, to cause the POS system to not accept the weight for the transaction, the overhead information also not indicating the off-platter weigh condition to the POS system; and send the weight-conveying message to the POS system.