公开(公告)号：US20070040035A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11408268

申请日：2006-04-20

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: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10683 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of and apparatus for dynamically and adaptively controlling system control parameters (SCPs) in a multi-mode image capture and processing system, wherein (i) automated real-time exposure quality analysis of captured digital images is automatically performed in a user-transparent manner, and (ii) system control parameters (e.g. illumination and exposure control parameters) are automated reconfigured based on the results of such exposure quality analysis, so as to achieve improved system functionality and/or performance in diverse environments.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在多模式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（SCP）的方法和装置，其中（i）在用户中自动执行所捕获的数字图像的自动实时曝光质量分析 基于这种曝光质量分析的结果自动重新配置（ii）系统控制参数（例如照明和曝光控制参数），以便在不同环境中实现改进的系统功能和/或性能。

公开(公告)号：US20070012777A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11471470

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Constantine Tsikos ,  C. Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  Ka Au ,  Allan Wirth ,  Timothy Good ,  Andrew Jankevics ,  Sankar Ghosh ,  Charles Naylor ,  Thomas Amundsen ,  Robert Blake ,  William Svedas ,  Shawn Defoney ,  Edward Skypala ,  Pirooz Vatan ,  Russell Dobbs ,  George Kolis ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Jeffery Yorsz ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Stephen Colavito ,  David Wilz ,  Barry Schwartz ,  Steven Kim ,  Dale Fisher ,  Jon Tassell

Inventor： Constantine Tsikos ,  C. Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  Ka Au ,  Allan Wirth ,  Timothy Good ,  Andrew Jankevics ,  Sankar Ghosh ,  Charles Naylor ,  Thomas Amundsen ,  Robert Blake ,  William Svedas ,  Shawn Defoney ,  Edward Skypala ,  Pirooz Vatan ,  Russell Dobbs ,  George Kolis ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Jeffery Yorsz ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Stephen Colavito ,  David Wilz ,  Barry Schwartz ,  Steven Kim ,  Dale Fisher ,  Jon Tassell

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10 ,  G02B19/0014 ,  G02B19/0052 ,  G02B19/0085 ,  G02B19/009 ,  G02B19/0095 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/095 ,  G02B27/48 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/146 ,  G06K9/26 ,  G06K9/325 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/4025

Abstract: Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules employed in such systems. Each planar laser illumination beam is produced from a planar laser illumination beam array (PLIA) comprising an plurality of planar laser illumination modules (PLIMs). Each PLIM comprises a visible laser diode (VLD, a focusing lens, and a cylindrical optical element arranged therewith. The individual planar laser illumination beam components produced from each PLIM are optically combined to produce a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam having substantially uniform power density characteristics over the entire spatial extend thereof and thus the working range of the system. Preferably, each planar laser illumination beam component is focused so that the minimum beam width thereof occurs at a point or plane which is the farthest or maximum object distance at which the system is designed to acquire images, thereby compensating for decreases in the power density of the incident planar laser illumination beam due to the fact that the width of the planar laser illumination beam increases in length for increasing object distances away from the imaging optics. By virtue of the present invention, it is now possible to use both VLDs and high-speed CCD-type image detectors in conveyor, hand-held and hold-under type scanning applications alike, enjoying the advantages and benefits that each such technology has to offer, while avoiding the shortcomings and drawbacks hitherto associated therewith.

Abstract translation: 使用具有基本上平面的空间分布特性的平面激光照明光束照射物体的方法和系统，其延伸通过图像形成的视野（FOV）和在这种系统中使用的检测模块。 每个平面激光照明光束由包括多个平面激光照射模块（PLIM）的平面激光照射束阵列（PLIA）产生。 每个PLIM包括可见激光二极管（VLD，聚焦透镜和与其配置的圆柱形光学元件），由每个PLIM产生的各个平面激光照明光束分量被光学组合以产生具有基本上均匀功率密度的复合基本上平面的激光照明光束 优选地，每个平面激光照射光束分量被聚焦，使得其最小光束宽度发生在最远或最大物体距离的点或平面处，在该点或平面处， 系统被设计为获取图像，从而补偿入射的平面激光照明光束的功率密度的降低，这是由于平面激光照射光束的宽度在长度上增加以增加远离成像光学元件的物体距离 的本发明，现在可以使用两种VLD和高 在传送带，手持式和保持型扫描应用中，速度CCD型图像检测器同样享有每种这样的技术所提供的优点和好处，同时避免迄今为止的缺点和缺点。

公开(公告)号：US20050109849A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10951261

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: B23K20060101 ,  B23K1/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G06K5/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/24 ,  G06K15/00 ,  H04N3/02

CPC classification number: G06K7/10693 ,  A47F9/04 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/201 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G1/0054

Abstract: A method of generating a complex laser scanning pattern from a bioptical laser scanning system for providing 360° of omnidirectional bar code symbol scanning coverage at a point of sale station that employs a plurality of laser scanning stations about 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 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: 一种从生物激光扫描系统产生复合激光扫描图案的方法，用于在销售站点处提供360°的全方位条形码符号扫描覆盖，该点在两个独立控制的旋转多角镜上采用多个激光扫描站。 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激光扫描平面的复合体，其包括多个基本垂直的激光扫描平面，用于读取具有条形码元素（即，梯形图条形码符号）的条形码符号，所述条形码符号相对于 以及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，栏杆围栏型条形码符号）的条形码符号的多个基本上水平的激光扫描平面。

公开(公告)号：US20050103852A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10912761

申请日：2004-08-05

Applicant: Mark Lucera ,  Timothy Good ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Matt Jefferson

Inventor： Mark Lucera ,  Timothy Good ,  Mark Schmidt ,  Matt Jefferson

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10861 ,  G06K7/1098

Abstract: A modular omnidirectional laser-based bar code symbol scanning system having at least one scan module insert that is removably disposed (e.g., removably installed) within a system housing (or portion thereof) through a service port (e.g., opening) in the system housing (or portion thereof). The scan module insert is a self-contained unit including at least the following components (in addition to mechanical support structures for such components): at least one laser diode, a rotating scanning element, an electric motor that rotates the rotating scanning element, one or more photodetectors, and analog signal processing circuitry that conditions (e.g., amplifies and/or filters out unwanted noise in) the electrical signal produced by the one or more photodetectors. The scan module insert can optionally include additional components including one or more light collecting optical elements, one or more beam folding mirrors, circuitry for detecting and decoding bar code symbols scanned by the system, etc. The modular architecture of omnidirectional laser scanner of the present invention enables quick access to the scan module insert for efficient repair/reconfiguration/configuration of the optical components, electro-optical, electromechanical components and/or electrical components integral thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种基于模块化全向激光的条形码符号扫描系统，其具有至少一个扫描模块插件，其通过系统壳体（例如，开口）可移除地设置（例如，可移除地安装）在系统壳体（或其部分）内 （或其部分）。 扫描模块插入件是独立的单元，至少包括以下部件（除了用于这些部件的机械支撑结构之外）：至少一个激光二极管，旋转扫描元件，旋转扫描元件的电动机，一个 或更多的光电检测器，以及模拟信号处理电路，其对由一个或多个光电检测器产生的电信号进行条件（例如，放大和/或滤除不需要的噪声）。 扫描模块插件可以可选地包括附加组件，包括一个或多个聚光光学元件，一个或多个光束折叠镜，用于检测和解码由系统扫描的条形码符号的电路等。本发明的全向激光扫描仪的模块化架构 本发明使得能够快速访问扫描模块插入件，以有效地修复/重新配置/组合光学部件，电光学，机电部件和/或与其成为一体的电子部件。

公开(公告)号：US20050098634A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10911397

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G02B26/12 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10693

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 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激光扫描平面的复合体，其包括多个基本垂直的激光扫描平面，用于读取具有条形码元素（即，梯形图条形码符号）的条形码符号，所述条形码符号相对于 以及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，栏杆围栏型条形码符号）的条形码符号的多个基本上水平的激光扫描平面。

公开(公告)号：US06830189B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US09883130

申请日：2001-06-15

Applicant: Constantine J. Tsikos ,  Allan Wirth ,  Andrew Jankevics ,  Steve Y. Kim ,  Timothy Good ,  Thomas Amundsen ,  Charles A. Naylor ,  Russell Joseph Dobbs ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael D. Schnee ,  Carl Harry Knowles

Inventor： Constantine J. Tsikos ,  Allan Wirth ,  Andrew Jankevics ,  Steve Y. Kim ,  Timothy Good ,  Thomas Amundsen ,  Charles A. Naylor ,  Russell Joseph Dobbs ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael D. Schnee ,  Carl Harry Knowles

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: B82Y15/00 ,  G02B26/106 ,  G02B27/48 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10603 ,  G06K7/10663 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10702 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  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 ,  G07G1/0054 ,  H01L21/28575 ,  H01L29/452 ,  H01S5/02248

Abstract: Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules employed in such systems. Each planar laser illumination beam is produced from a planar laser illumination beam array (PLIA) comprising an plurality of planar laser illumination modules (PLIMs). Each PLIM comprises a visible laser diode (VLD, a focusing lens, and a cylindrical optical element arranged therewith. The individual planar laser illumination beam components produced from each PLIM are optically combined to produce a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam having substantially uniform power density characteristics over the entire spatial extend thereof and thus the working range of the system. Preferably, each planar laser illumination beam component is focused so that the minimum beam width thereof occurs at a point or plane which is the farthest or maximum object distance at which the system is designed to acquire images, thereby compensating for decreases in the power density of the incident planar laser illumination beam due to the fact that the width of the planar laser illumination beam increases in length for increasing object distances away from the imaging optics. Advanced high-resolution wavefront control methods and devices are disclosed for use with the PLIIM-based systems in order to reduce the power of speckle-noise patterns observed at the image detections thereof. By virtue of the present invention, it is now possible to use both VLDs and high-speed CCD-type image detectors in conveyor, hand-held and hold-under type imaging applications alike, enjoying the advantages and benefits that each such technology has to offer, while avoiding the shortcomings and drawbacks hitherto associated therewith.

公开(公告)号：US06814292B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10378037

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/10663 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/106 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10603 ,  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 ,  G07G1/0045 ,  G07G1/0054

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：US08668149B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12561108

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10554

Abstract: Misreads in decodable indicia by terminals such as bar code scanners (e.g., laser, image sensors) can occur. Solutions can include increasing redundancy or screening out erroneous data. Embodiments of screening error reduction circuits, terminals, and/or methods for processing decodable indicia data are provided.

Abstract translation: 可以发生诸如条形码扫描器（例如，激光，图像传感器）等终端在可解码的标记中的误读。 解决方案可以包括增加冗余或筛选出错误的数据。 提供了用于处理可解码标记数据的筛选误差减少电路，终端和/或方法的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20130175343A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13347219

申请日：2012-01-10

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G02B26/12

CPC classification number: G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/1096

Abstract: An improved laser scanning system is provided employing multiple off-center lasers and an irregular multi-sided scanning polygon, producing a laser scanning raster over a total sweep of approximately 180 degrees of polygon rotation (i.e. sweep), wherein the scanning region includes (i) a center scanning region with a first plurality of scanning lines, (ii) two mid scanning regions with a second plurality of scanning lines, and (iii) far left and right scanning regions each having a third plurality of scanning lines, to supports high (full) density, mid (2/3) density, and low (1/3) density scanning over the 180 degrees scanning region, for robust omni-directional scanning performance.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的激光扫描系统，其采用多个偏心中心激光器和不规则多边扫描多边形，在多边形旋转（即扫描）的大约180度的总扫描中产生激光扫描光栅，其中扫描区域包括（i ）具有第一多条扫描线的中心扫描区域，（ii）具有第二多条扫描线的两个中间扫描区域，以及（iii）具有第三多条扫描线的左右和右侧扫描区域，以支撑高 （全）密度，中（2/3）密度和低（1/3）密度扫描），用于强大的全向扫描性能。

公开(公告)号：US20130008963A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13178465

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Sean Philip Kearney ,  Patrick Anthony Giordano ,  Timothy Good ,  Justin Samek

Inventor： Sean Philip Kearney ,  Patrick Anthony Giordano ,  Timothy Good ,  Justin Samek

IPC: G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10742

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal for reading a substrate bearing decodable indicia may include an imager-based scanner and a platter. The imager-based scanner may be disposed within a housing and include a multiple pixel image sensor and an imaging lens configured to focus an image on the decodable indicia on the image sensor. The platter may be on the housing, the platter may surround the image-based scanner, and the platter may have a texturized surface. The texturized surface of the platter may reduce the amount light being perceived when the light is reflected from the texturized surface compared to a platter having a brushed surface aligned in a substrate motion direction.

Abstract translation: 用于读取具有可解码标记的基片的可解码标记读取终端可以包括基于成像器的扫描器和盘片。 基于成像器的扫描器可以设置在壳体内并且包括多像素图像传感器和被配置为将图像聚焦在图像传感器上的可解码标记上的成像透镜。 盘片可以在外壳上，盘片可以围绕基于图像的扫描器，并且盘片可以具有纹理化的表面。 与具有在基板运动方向上对齐的刷表面的盘片相比，当光从纹理化表面反射时，拼盘的纹理化表面可以减少光被感知的量。