Bioptic barcode reader with multiple imaging devices

    公开(公告)号:US11960962B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US17538471

    申请日:2021-11-30

    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.

    End User Selectable/Variable Object Detect Illumination

    公开(公告)号:US20240112433A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-04

    申请号:US17955911

    申请日:2022-09-29

    CPC classification number: G06V10/145 G06K7/1443 G06V10/141

    Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating an adaptive illumination system of an imager are presented. An example method includes causing the system to enter a calibration mode and providing a calibration illumination level from an illumination source to an environment. An imager captures one or more images of the environment. A processor determines, from the one or more images, a first illumination intensity to provide during an object detect mode operation of the system. The first illumination intensity has an illumination sufficient for detecting a presence of an object in the environment during the object detect mode. The processor stores the first illumination intensity in a memory, and configures the illumination source to provide illumination at the first illumination intensity while the adaptive illumination system is in the object detect mode, and (ii) provide illumination at a second illumination intensity while the adaptive illumination system is in a scanning mode.

    Scanner Assembly with Wakeup System
    123.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240078396A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-07

    申请号:US18389196

    申请日:2023-11-13

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1413

    Abstract: Scanners with wakeup systems are disclosed herein. An example scanner assembly includes a wakeup system having an infrared (IR) transmitter configured to project IR illumination through a window of the scanner and an IR receiver. The IR receiver has a second field-of-view (FOV) directed through the window that overlaps a first FOV of an imaging assembly of the scanner by at least 50% at the window and has a second central axis that is non-perpendicular to the window such that the second central axis is tilted downward from horizontal with the scanner assembly positioned in a vertical first configuration where the window is in a generally upright orientation. A controller of the scanner is configured to activate an illumination system when the IR receiver detects IR illumination reflected from an object in the second FOV of the IR receiver.

    BI-OPTIC BARCODE READERS AND PLATTERS FOR USE THEREWITH

    公开(公告)号:US20240037358A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US17877489

    申请日:2022-07-29

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 G06K7/1443

    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having a housing with upper and lower portions, and a weigh platter. Additionally, the barcode readers include a first imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, the first imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through at least one of the substantially horizontal window or the substantially upright window of the housing, and a second imaging assembly having a second imaging sensor, the second imaging assembly having a second FOV and being positioned near the distal edge of the weigh platter that is opposite the upper portion of the barcode reader housing.

    Handheld Barcode Readers and Assemblies with Vision Cameras

    公开(公告)号:US20240037354A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18380544

    申请日:2023-10-16

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 G06K7/10881 G06K7/1413 G06K2007/10524

    Abstract: Handheld barcode readers and assemblies are disclosed herein. An example handheld barcode reader includes a housing defining a head portion and a base portion, a vision camera positioned in the base portion, a barcode reading module positioned at least partially in the head portion, and a controller in communication with the barcode reading module and the vision camera. The vision camera has a first FOV directed through a base window in the base portion and the barcode reading module has a second FOV directed through a scan window in the head portion. The controller is configured to decode barcodes read by the barcode reading module, receive captured images from the vision camera, and synchronize the barcode reading module and the vision camera such that the vision camera does not capture images when the barcode reading module is active.

    Interleaved frame types optimized for vision capture and barcode capture

    公开(公告)号:US11853842B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US18100550

    申请日:2023-01-23

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1413 G06N3/08

    Abstract: A barcode reader configured to capture interleaved frame types optimized for vision capture and barcode capture are disclosed herein. An example barcode reader is configured to operate in a pre-determined repetitive pattern of capturing a first frame and capturing a second frame over a reading cycle having a fixed duration after a triggering event, wherein the first frame is captured over a first exposure period having a first duration, and the second frame is captured over a second exposure period having a second duration, and wherein the first frame is associated with a first brightness parameter, and the second frame is associated with a second brightness parameter.

    Barcode reader with transflective mirror

    公开(公告)号:US11847525B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-19

    申请号:US18103464

    申请日:2023-01-30

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1413 G06K7/10831

    Abstract: Barcode readers with transflective mirrors are disclosed herein. An example barcode reader includes a housing and a window positioned within the housing, an imaging sensor and an illumination source positioned within the housing, and a transflective mirror positioned within the housing. The field-of-view of the imaging sensor is directed through the window along a first central axis of the field-of-view of the imaging sensor and the illumination pattern from the illumination source is directed through the window along a second central axis of the illumination pattern that is substantially parallel to the first central axis of the field-of-view of the imaging sensor.

    Bioptic barcode readers
    128.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11847522B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-19

    申请号:US18100542

    申请日:2023-01-23

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 G06K7/1413

    Abstract: A bioptic barcode reader has a housing having a lower housing portion with an upper surface and an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion. A generally horizontal window is positioned at the upper surface, a generally upright window is positioned in the upper housing portion, and an imaging assembly having a primary field-of-view and a set of optical components are positioned within the interior region. The housing has a width greater than or equal to 5 inches and less than or equal to 7 inches, the lower housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 3 inches, the upper housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 4 inches and less than or equal to 6 inches, and the upper surface has a length greater than or equal to 6 inches and less than or equal to 8 inches.

    Self-checkout kiosk
    130.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11823152B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-21

    申请号:US17536286

    申请日:2021-11-29

    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.

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