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    Method of and apparatus for dynamically and adaptively controlling system control parameters in a digital image capture and processing system
    121.
    发明申请
    Method of and apparatus for dynamically and adaptively controlling system control parameters in a digital image capture and processing system 失效
    在数字图像捕获和处理系统中动态和自适应地控制系统控制参数的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US20080006698A1

    公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

    申请号：US11788769

    申请日：2007-04-20

    Applicant: Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

    Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

    IPC: G06K7/10

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732

    Abstract: An automatic digital video image capture and processing system supporting image-processing based code symbol reading during a pass-through mode of system operation at a retail point of sale (POS) station. The system comprises an automatic object direction detection subsystem, disposed in its housing, as well as an illumination subsystem, an image formation and detection subsystem, an automatic illumination control subsystem, a digital image capturing and buffering subsystem, a digital image processing subsystem, and a system control subsystem. During system operation, the automatic object direction detection subsystem automatically detects the presence and direction of movement of the object in the field of view (FOV), and in response thereto, generates a first signal indicating a triggering event and a second signal indicating the direction of movement of the object with respect to the FOV. The system control subsystem is responsive to the first and second control signals, and controls and/or coordinates the operation of the subsystems above system so as to support image-processing based code symbol reading during the pass-through mode of system operation at the retail POS station.

    Abstract translation: 一种自动数字视频图像捕获和处理系统，在零售销售点（POS）站的系统操作的直通模式期间支持基于图像处理的代码符号读取。 该系统包括设置在其壳体中的自动物体方向检测子系统，以及照明子系统，图像形成和检测子系统，自动照明控制子系统，数字图像捕获和缓冲子系统，数字图像处理子系统和 系统控制子系统。 在系统操作期间，自动物体方向检测子系统自动检测物体在视场（FOV）中的存在和移动方向，并响应于此产生指示触发事件的第一信号和指示方向的第二信号 的物体相对于FOV的运动。 系统控制子系统响应于第一和第二控制信号，并且控制和/或协调系统上的子系统的操作，以便在零售系统操作的通过模式期间支持基于图像处理的代码符号读取 POS站。

    Digital image capturing and processing system for producing and projecting a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging planes into a 3D imaging volume and controlling illumination control parameters in said system using the detected motion and velocity of objects present therewithin
    124.
    发明申请
    Digital image capturing and processing system for producing and projecting a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging planes into a 3D imaging volume and controlling illumination control parameters in said system using the detected motion and velocity of objects present therewithin 失效
    数字图像捕获和处理系统，用于产生并将共面照明和成像平面的复合物投影到3D成像体积中并且使用检测到的存在于其中的物体的运动和速度来控制所述系统中的照明控制参数

    公开(公告)号：US20070262153A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

    申请号：US11711907

    申请日：2007-02-27

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

    Inventor： C. 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 digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations for producing a plurality of coplanar linear illumination and imaging planes which intersect within a 3D imaging volume defined relative to an imaging window. Each station includes an array of planar illumination modules (PLIMs) for producing at least one substantially planar illumination beam (PLIB), and a linear image detection array having a field of view (FOV) on the linear image detection array and extending in substantially the same plane as the PLIB, to provide a coplanar illumination and imaging plane (PLIB/FOV). The PLIB/FOV is projected through the 3D imaging volume, for capturing linear (1D) digital images of an object passing therethrough, for subsequent processing and recognition of information graphically represented in the linear digital images. Each station also employs a local control subsystem for controlling at least one illumination parameter associated with the production of the PLIB, in response to the motion and velocity of objects detected within the 3D imaging volume during system operation. By virtue of the present invention, it is possible to optimally illuminate objects based on the velocity at which such objects pass through the 3D imaging volume, at point-of-sale (POS) stations and like retail environments. Such illumination control ensures the capture of high quality digital images of objects, resulting in improved image processing.

    Abstract translation: 一种数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括多个共面照明和成像站，用于产生多个共面线性照明和成像平面，所述共面线性照明和成像平面相对于相对于成像窗口定义的3D成像体积相交。 每个站包括用于产生至少一个基本上平面的照明光束（PLIB）的平面照明模块（PLIM）阵列和在线性图像检测阵列上具有视场（FOV）的线性图像检测阵列，并基本上延伸 与PLIB相同的平面，提供共面照明和成像平面（PLIB / FOV）。 PLIB / FOV通过3D成像体积投影，用于捕获通过其中的物体的线性（1D）数字图像，以便后续处理和识别在线性数字图像中图形表示的信息。 响应于在系统操作期间在3D成像体积内检测到的物体的运动和速度，每个站还采用本地控制子系统来控制与生产PLIB相关联的至少一个照明参数。 凭借本发明，可以基于这些物体通过3D成像体积，在销售点（POS）站和类似的零售环境中的速度来最佳地照亮对象。 这种照明控制确保捕获物体的高质量数字图像，从而改善图像处理。

    Omni-directional digital image capturing and processing system employing coplanar illumination and imaging planes and area-type illumination and imaging zones with the horizontal and vertical sections of the system housing
    125.
    发明申请
    Omni-directional digital image capturing and processing system employing coplanar illumination and imaging planes and area-type illumination and imaging zones with the horizontal and vertical sections of the system housing 有权
    使用共面照明和成像平面的全方向数字图像捕获和处理系统以及具有系统壳体的水平和垂直部分的区域型照明和成像区域

    公开(公告)号：US20070262151A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

    申请号：US11713535

    申请日：2007-03-02

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

    Inventor： C. 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: An omni-directional digital image capturing and processing system for use in a POS environment, comprising a system housing having horizontal and vertical housing sections. The horizontal housing section has a horizontal imaging window, and contains (ii) a first plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations, for generating and projecting a first group of coplanar illumination and imaging planes through the horizontal imaging window, and (ii) at least one area-type illumination and imaging station disposed in the horizontal housing section for generating and projecting an area-type illumination and imaging zone through the horizontal imaging window. The vertical housing section has a vertical imaging window, and contains a second plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations for generating and projecting second group of coplanar illumination and imaging planes through the vertical imaging window, which intersect with the first group of coplanar illumination and imaging planes and the area-type illumination and imaging zone, within a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the horizontal and vertical imaging windows, for omni-directional digital imaging of the object passing through the 3D imaging volume. Digital linear images of the object are generated as the object intersects the coplanar illumination and imaging planes, and digital area-type digital images of the object are generated as the object intersects with the area-type illumination and imaging zone, within the 3D imaging volume during system operation.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于POS环境的全方向数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有水平和垂直壳体部分的系统壳体。 水平容纳部分具有水平成像窗口，并且包含（ii）第一多个共面照明和成像站，用于通过水平成像窗口产生和投影第一组共面照明和成像平面，以及（ii）至少 设置在水平收纳部分中的一个区域型照明和成像站，用于通过水平成像窗口产生和投影区域型照明和成像区域。 垂直容纳部分具有垂直成像窗口，并且包含第二多个共面照明和成像站，用于通过垂直成像窗口产生和投影第二组共面照明和成像平面，该垂直成像窗口与第一组共面照明和成像相交 在相对于水平和垂直成像窗口可定义的3D成像体内的面积照明和成像区域中，用于通过3D成像体的物体的全方位数字成像。 当对象与共面照明和成像平面相交时，产生物体的数字线性图像，并且当物体在区域型照明和成像区域内与3D成像体积相交时，生成物体的数字区域型数字图像 在系统运行期间。

    Automatic omnidirectional bar code symbol reading system employing linear-type and area-type bar code symbol reading stations within the system housing
    127.
    发明申请
    Automatic omnidirectional bar code symbol reading system employing linear-type and area-type bar code symbol reading stations within the system housing 失效
    自动全方位条码符号读取系统采用系统外壳内的线性型和区域型条码符号读取站

    公开(公告)号：US20070257114A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

    申请号：US11731905

    申请日：2007-03-30

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

    Inventor： C. 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: An automatic omni-directional bar code symbol reading system for use in a POS environment. The system comprises a system housing having an light transmission window. A plurality of linear-type bar code symbol reading stations are disposed in the system housing, for generating and projecting a complex of linear illumination planes through the light transmission window and into a 3D volume definable relative to the system housing. At least one area-type bar code reading station is disposed in the system housing, for generating and projecting an area illumination beam through the light transmission window and into the 3D volume. The complex of linear illumination planes and the area illumination beam enable omni-directional reading of bar code symbols on an object passing through the 3D volume, and the generation symbol character data representative of the read bar code symbol. An object detection subsystem automatically detects the object passing through the 3D volume, and generates data representative of the detected object within the 3D volume. A control subsystem controls operations within the linear-type and area-type bar code symbol reading stations using control data derived from the data generated by the object detection subsystem.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于POS环境的自动全方位条码符号读取系统。 该系统包括具有透光窗的系统壳体。 多个线性型条形码符号读取站被布置在系统壳体中，用于通过光传输窗口生成和投影线性照明平面的复合体并且相对于系统壳体可定义的3D体积。 至少一个区域型条形码阅读站设置在系统壳体中，用于通过光传输窗口产生和投影区域照明光束并进入3D体积。 线性照明平面和区域照明光束的复合体使得能够对通过3D体积的物体上的条形码符号进行全方位读取，以及代表读取的条形码符号的生成符号字符数据。 物体检测子系统自动检测通过3D体积的物体，并生成表示3D体积内被检测物体的数据。 控制子系统使用由对象检测子系统生成的数据导出的控制数据来控制线性类型和区域型条形码符号读取站中的操作。

    Method of and system for returning a consumer product in a retail environment so as to prevent or reduce employee theft, as well as provide greater accountability for returned merchandise in retail store environments
    128.
    发明申请
    Method of and system for returning a consumer product in a retail environment so as to prevent or reduce employee theft, as well as provide greater accountability for returned merchandise in retail store environments 有权
    在零售环境中返回消费品的方法和系统，以防止或减少员工盗窃，并为零售商店环境中返回的商品提供更大的责任

    公开(公告)号：US20070233572A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

    申请号：US11729954

    申请日：2007-03-29

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

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

    IPC: G06F19/00

    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: A method of and system for returning a consumer product in a retail environment and preventing or reducing employee theft of returned merchandise in retail store environments and providing greater accountability for returned merchandise in retail store environments. The method comprises providing an image capturing and processing system at the retail environment, including a system housing having an imaging window and generating and projecting a field of view through the imaging window, and into a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the imaging window. The digital image capturing and processing system produces one or more digital images of objects passing within the 3D imaging volume. Identification (ID) data for the consumer returning the purchased goods is entered into a host system connected to the digital image capturing and processing system, as well as identification data for the employee to whom the goods are being returned. The digital image capturing engine captures one or more digital images of returned products and these digital images are provided to the host system. The host system generates an electronic document containing identification data for the customer and employee along with the one or more digital images of the returned product or merchandise. The electronic document is then transmitted from the host system to a database server associated with the retail store environment, for storage and subsequent processing. By virtue of the present invention, it is now possible to prevent or reduce employee theft of returned merchandise in retail store environments and provide greater accountability for returned merchandise in such store environments.

    Abstract translation: 在零售环境中返回消费品的方法和系统，并防止或减少员工在零售商店环境中盗用退货商品，并为零售商店环境中退回的商品提供更大的责任。 该方法包括在零售环境中提供图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有成像窗口并且通过成像窗口产生和投影视场的系统外壳以及相对于成像窗口可定义的3D成像体积。 数字图像捕获和处理系统产生在3D成像体内通过的物体的一个或多个数字图像。 返回购买商品的消费者的识别（ID）数据被输入到连接到数字图像捕获和处理系统的主机系统中，以及被返回货物的员工的识别数据。 数字图像捕获引擎捕获返回产品的一个或多个数字图像，并将这些数字图像提供给主机系统。 主机系统生成包含客户和雇员的识别数据的电子文档以及返回的产品或商品的一个或多个数字图像。 然后，电子文档从主机系统发送到与零售商店环境相关联的数据库服务器，用于存储和后续处理。 凭借本发明，现在可以防止或减少员工在零售商店环境中盗用退货商品，并为这些商店环境中退回的商品提供更大的责任。

    Digital image capturing and processing system employing coplanar illumination and imaging stations which generate coplanar illumination and imaging planes only when and where an object is being moved within the 3D imaging volume
    130.
    发明申请
    Digital image capturing and processing system employing coplanar illumination and imaging stations which generate coplanar illumination and imaging planes only when and where an object is being moved within the 3D imaging volume 失效
    使用共面照明和成像站的数字图像捕获和处理系统，其仅在物体在3D成像体积内移动的时间和位置产生共面照明和成像平面

    公开(公告)号：US20070210165A1

    公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

    申请号：US11711858

    申请日：2007-02-27

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

    Inventor： C. 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 digital image capturing and processing system comprising a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations for producing a plurality of coplanar linear illumination and imaging planes which intersect within a 3D imaging volume defined relative to an imaging window. Each station includes an array of planar illumination modules (PLIMs) for producing at least one substantially planar illumination beam (PLIB), and a linear image detection array having a field of view (FOV) on the linear image detection array and extending in substantially the same plane as the PLIB, to provide a coplanar illumination and imaging plane (PLIB/FOV). The PLIB/FOV is projected through the 3D imaging volume, for capturing linear (1D) digital images of an object passing therethrough, for subsequent processing and recognition of information graphically represented in the linear digital images. The system includes an automatic object motion detection subsystem for automatically determining when and where an object is being moved through the 3D imaging volume, and a control subsystem for selectively activating illumination sources in only those PLIMs in particular coplanar illumination and imaging stations when an object is being moved within the FOV thereof. By virtue of the present invention, it is possible to minimize the illumination of human beings who might be present along the lines of projected coplanar illumination and imaging planes during the operation of system, at point-of-sale (POS) stations and like retail environments.

    Abstract translation: 一种数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括多个共面照明和成像站，用于产生多个共面线性照明和成像平面，所述共面线性照明和成像平面相对于相对于成像窗口定义的3D成像体积相交。 每个站包括用于产生至少一个基本上平面的照明光束（PLIB）的平面照明模块（PLIM）阵列和在线性图像检测阵列上具有视场（FOV）的线性图像检测阵列，并基本上延伸 与PLIB相同的平面，提供共面照明和成像平面（PLIB / FOV）。 PLIB / FOV通过3D成像体积投影，用于捕获通过其中的物体的线性（1D）数字图像，以便后续处理和识别在线性数字图像中图形表示的信息。 该系统包括自动对象运动检测子系统，用于自动确定物体何时何地被移动通过3D成像体积;以及控制子系统，用于当对象是对象时，仅选择性地激活那些特定共面照明和成像站中的照明源的控制子系统 在其FOV内被移动。 凭借本发明，可以在系统的操作，销售点（POS）站和类似的零售点期间将可能沿着投影的共面照明和成像平面线的人的照明最小化 环境。

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