公开(公告)号：US08794525B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13246936

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: Thomas Amundsen ,  Sean Philip Kearney ,  Shane Michael Edmonds ,  Ynjiun Paul Wang ,  Timothy Good ,  Michael Miraglia ,  Charles Joseph Cunningham, IV ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Patrick Anthony Giordano

Inventor： Thomas Amundsen ,  Sean Philip Kearney ,  Shane Michael Edmonds ,  Ynjiun Paul Wang ,  Timothy Good ,  Michael Miraglia ,  Charles Joseph Cunningham, IV ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Patrick Anthony Giordano

IPC: G06Q20/00 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G01G23/00

CPC classification number: G01G19/4144 ,  G01G23/00 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G07G1/0045

Abstract: A POS-based checkout/scale system having (i) a bar code symbol reading subsystem for reading bar code symbols on products being purchased at a retail POS station, and (ii) a produce weigh scale having a weigh scale assembly for weighing one or more produce items on a weigh platter during produce weighing operations carried out at the time of checkout at said retail POS station. The system also includes an automatic produce weighing interference detection subsystem, supporting an IR-based light curtain about the weigh platter, automatically detects when any object is overhanging the weigh platter during produce weighing operations, and generates an alert signal when such conditions are automatically detected.

Abstract translation: 一种基于POS的结帐/比例系统，其具有（i）用于读取在零售POS站购买的商品上的条形码符号的条形码符号读取子系统，以及（ii）产品称重秤，其具有用于称量一个或 在所述零售POS站的结帐时进行的生产称重操作期间，在称重盘上产生更多的产品。 该系统还包括自动产品称重干扰检测子系统，在称重盘附近支持基于IR的光幕，在产生称重操作期间自动检测何时任何物体悬挂在称重盘上，并在自动检测到这些条件时产生报警信号 。

公开(公告)号：US08172141B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US11980319

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 multi-stage laser beam despeckling device including a first laser beam despeckling module for optically multiplexing an input laser beam into a temporal/spatial coherence-reduced output laser beam; and a second laser beam despeckling module, optically coupled to the first laser beam despeckling module, for receiving the temporal/spatial coherence-reduced as an input laser beam to the second despeckling module and producing a further temporal/spatial coherence-reduced output laser beam.

Abstract translation: 一种多级激光束解散装置，包括用于将输入激光束光学地多路复用到时间/空间相干减少的输出激光束中的第一激光束去散射模块; 以及光学耦合到第一激光束去散射模块的第二激光束去散射模块，用于接收作为输入激光束的时间/空间相干减少到第二去散射模块，并产生进一步的时间/空间相干减小的输出激光束 。

公开(公告)号：US20120085825A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US12899930

申请日：2010-10-07

Applicant: Timothy Good

Inventor： Timothy Good

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G02B26/12 ,  G02B5/09 ,  G02B26/105 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10693

Abstract: A laser scanning system for generating a laser scanning pattern in a scanning field, while amplifying the scan-angle multiplication factor of rotating mirrors employed therein. The laser scanning system employs rotatable laser scanning assembly having an axis of rotation and first and second rotating mirrors with normal vectors that are coplanar with each other and said rotational axis, and which form an acute angle substantially less than 90 degrees so as to provide a laser scanning assembly with a scan angle multiplication factor that is greater than 2.0. A cluster of stationary mirrors mounted about the first and second rotating mirrors, for sweeping a laser beam off the cluster of stationary mirrors after a laser beam has been reflected off the first rotating mirror, then reflected off the second rotating mirror, and then directed outwardly towards an array of pattern mirrors, so as to generate a resultant laser scanning pattern within the scanning field.

Abstract translation: 一种激光扫描系统，用于在扫描场中产生激光扫描图案，同时放大其中使用的旋转镜的扫描角倍增系数。 激光扫描系统采用具有旋转轴的可旋转激光扫描组件和具有彼此共面和所述旋转轴线的法向矢量的第一和第二旋转镜，并且其形成基本上小于90度的锐角，以便提供 激光扫描组件的扫描角倍增因子大于2.0。 安装在第一和第二旋转镜周围的一组静止反射镜，用于在激光束从第一旋转镜反射之后将激光束从固定反射镜簇上扫除，然后从第二旋转镜反射，然后向外指向 朝向阵列的图案反射镜，以便在扫描场内产生合成的激光扫描图案。

公开(公告)号：US07954719B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11900651

申请日：2007-09-12

Applicant: Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Tao Xian ,  Timothy Good ,  Jie Ren ,  Yong Liu ,  Konstantin Yakovlev ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis ,  C. Harry Knowles

Inventor： Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Tao Xian ,  Timothy Good ,  Jie Ren ,  Yong Liu ,  Konstantin Yakovlev ,  John Gardner ,  Steven Essinger ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Sean Kearney ,  Xi Tao ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Duane Ellis ,  C. Harry Knowles

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G07G1/0036 ,  A47F9/046 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/10782 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K2017/0067 ,  G07G3/00

Abstract: A tunnel-type digital imaging-based self-checkout system capable of generating and projecting coplanar illumination and imaging planes into a 3D imaging volume within a tunnel structure. The tunnel structure is supported above a package conveyor in a retail POS environment, and employs automatic package identification, profiling and tracking techniques during self-checkout operations.

Abstract translation: 一种基于隧道式数字成像的自检系统，能够将共面照明和成像平面生成并投影到隧道结构内的3D成像体积中。 隧道结构在零售POS环境中的包装输送带上方支撑，并且在自动结帐操作期间采用自动包装识别，分析和跟踪技术。

公开(公告)号：US07905413B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US11712588

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Timothy Good ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Tao Xian

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Timothy Good ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Tao Xian

IPC: G02B26/08

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 for installation at a retail POS environment comprising a system housing having an imaging window; and a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging subsystems for projecting a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging planes through a 3D imaging volume defined relative to the imaging window, for digital imaging of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume. A globally-deployed object motion detection subsystem automatically detects and analyzes the motion of an object passing through at least a portion of the 3D imaging volume, and generates object motion data in response thereto. Object motion data, including object velocity data, is used to generate control data for controlling the operation of the coplanar illumination and imaging subsystems.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在零售POS环境下安装的数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有成像窗口的系统壳体; 以及用于通过相对于成像窗口定义的3D成像体积投影多个共面照明和成像平面的多个共面照明和成像子系统，用于通过3D成像体的物体的数字成像。 全局部署的对象运动检测子系统自动检测并分析通过3D成像体积的至少一部分的对象的运动，并响应于此产生对象运动数据。 对象运动数据，包括物体速度数据，用于产生用于控制共面照明和成像子系统的操作的控制数据。

公开(公告)号：US07854384B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11648759

申请日：2006-12-29

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

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

IPC: G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10683 ,  G06K7/10712 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851

Abstract: Digital image capture and processing engine of modular design and employing an optical waveguide structure for collecting and guiding LED-based illumination during object illumination and imaging operations. The digital image capture and processing engine also includes apparatus for automatically controlling the duration of illumination produced from LED illumination arrays during object illumination and imaging operations. Such automatic illumination control involves measuring the amount of illumination to which the object be imaged has been exposed, and controlling the duration of illumination produced from the LED illumination arrays based on such measurements during each object illumination and imaging operation. By virtue of the present invention, the digital image capture and processing engine ensures the reliable formation and detection of high quality images in diverse application environments in the digital image capture and processing engine can be used.

Abstract translation: 采用模块化设计的数字图像采集和处理引擎，采用光学波导结构，在物体照明和成像操作过程中收集和引导基于LED的照明。 数字图像捕获和处理引擎还包括用于在对象照明和成像操作期间自动控制由LED照明阵列产生的照明持续时间的设备。 这种自动照明控制涉及测量被摄体被照射的照明量，并且在每个物体照明和成像操作期间基于这样的测量来控制从LED照明阵列产生的照明的持续时间。 凭借本发明，数字图像捕获和处理引擎确保可以使用数字图像捕获和处理引擎中的各种应用环境中的高质量图像的可靠地形成和检测。

公开(公告)号：US07665665B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11978943

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 illumination and imaging system employing one or more planar laser illumination modules (PLIMs) each including: (i) a laser illumination source driven preferably by high frequency modulated (HFM) diode current drive circuitry; (ii) a beam collimating optics disposed beyond the laser source; (ii) an optical beam multiplexer (OMUX) device disposed beyond the collimating optics; and (iv) a planarizing-type illumination lens array disposed beyond the OMUX device, and arranged for generating a plurality of substantially planar coherence-reduced laser illumination beams (PLIBs) that form a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) having substantially reduced spatial/temporal coherence. A digital image detection array for detecting digital images of an object illuminated by the composite substantially planar laser illumination beam. By virtue of the present invention, the power of speckle pattern noise, observed in a digital image of an object detected at the digital image detection array, is substantially reduced when the digital image is formed using the substantially planar laser illumination beam.

Abstract translation: 一种使用一个或多个平面激光照射模块（PLIM）的数字照明和成像系统，每个平面激光照射模块包括：（i）优选地由高频调制（HFM）二极管电流驱动电路驱动的激光照明源; （ii）设置在激光源之外的光束准直光学器件; （ii）设置在准直光学器件之外的光束多路复用器（OMUX）器件; 并且（iv）平面化型照明透镜阵列，其设置在所述OMUX器件之外，并且被布置成产生形成基本上平坦的复合激光照明光束（PLIB）的多个基本上平面的相干相干激光照射光束（PLIB） 空间/时间一致性。 一种数字图像检测阵列，用于检测被复合的基本平面的激光照射光束照射的物体的数字图像。 根据本发明，当使用基本上平面的激光照射光束形成数字图像时，在数字图像检测阵列检测到的物体的数字图像中观察到的散斑图案噪声的功率大大降低。

公开(公告)号：US07651028B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11729525

申请日：2007-03-29

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

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

IPC: G06K15/12

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 capture and processing system for automatically recognizing objects at a point of sale (POS) station. The system comprising a system housing having an imaging window, and containing a digital image capturing and processing engine including a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations. The stations generate and project a complex of coplanar illumination and imaging planes through the imaging window, and within a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the imaging window for omni-directional imaging of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, and generate digital linear images of the object as the object intersects coplanar illumination and imaging planes within the 3D imaging volume during system operation. A database is provided for storing one or more object libraries representing objects that can be recognized by the system. A digital image processing subsystem automatically (i) processes digital images generated by said coplanar illumination and imaging stations, (ii) extracts object features from processed digital images, and (iii) recognizes objects which are represented by the object libraries and producing information representative of recognized objects for display at the POS station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在销售点（POS）站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，并且包含包括多个共面照明和成像站的数字图像捕获和处理引擎。 这些站通过成像窗口生成并投影共面照明和成像平面的复合体，并且在相对于成像窗口定义的3D成像体内，用于通过3D成像体的物体的全方位成像，并且生成数字线性图像 作为对象的物体在系统操作期间与3D成像体积内的共面照明和成像平面相交。 提供了一个数据库，用于存储一个或多个表示可被系统识别的对象的对象库。 数字图像处理子系统自动（i）处理由所述共面照明和成像站产生的数字图像，（ii）从经处理的数字图像中提取对象特征，以及（iii）识别由对象库表示的对象并产生代表 识别的对象在POS站显示。

公开(公告)号：US07578445B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-25

申请号：US11809173

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

IPC: G02B26/08

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 digital image capturing and processing system for use in a POS environment, comprising a system housing having horizonal housing section, installable in a countertop surface at the POS environment, and supporting an area-type illumination and imaging station for generating and projecting an area-type illumination and imaging zone into a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the system housing. An object motion detection subsystem automatically detects the motion of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, and generates motion data representative of detected object motion within the 3D imaging volume. And a control subsystem, responsive to the object motion detection subsystem, automatically controls operations within the area-type illumination and imaging station during system operation. The area-type illumination and imaging zone supports automated illumination and imaging of objects passing therethrough, so that digital area-type images of the objects are automatically generated as objects pass through the area-type illumination and imaging zone within the 3D imaging volume during system operation.

Abstract translation: 一种在POS环境中使用的自动数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有水平容纳部分的系统壳体，可安装在POS环境的台面上，并且支撑用于产生和投影区域的区域型照明和成像站 型照明和成像区域相对于系统壳体可定义的3D成像体积。 物体运动检测子系统自动检测通过3D成像体的物体的运动，并产生代表3D成像体内检测到的物体运动的运动数据。 并且响应于物体运动检测子系统的控制子系统在系统操作期间自动控制区域型照明和成像站内的操作。 区域型照明和成像区域支持自动照明和通过其中的物体的成像，从而当物体在系统内的3D成像体积内通过区域型照明和成像区域时，物体的数字区域型图像被自动生成 操作。

公开(公告)号：US07568626B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11809240

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

Inventor： C. Harry Knowles ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Timothy Good ,  Tao Xian

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 digital image capturing and processing system for use in a POS environment, comprising a system having a horizontal housing section, installable within a countertop surface at the POS environment, and supporting at least two area-type illumination and imaging stations for generating and projecting at least two area-type illumination and imaging zones within a 3D imaging volume definable relative to system housing. An object motion detection subsystem automatically detects the motion of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, and generates motion data representative of detected object motion within the 3D imaging volume. A control subsystem, responsive to the object motion detection subsystem, automatically controls operations within the area-type illumination and imaging stations during system operation. The area-type illumination and imaging zones intersect within the 3D imaging volume, and support automated illumination and imaging of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, so that digital area-type images of the objects are automatically generated as the objects pass through the area-type illumination and imaging zones within the 3D imaging volume during system operation.

Abstract translation: 一种在POS环境中使用的自动数字图像捕获和处理系统，包括具有水平壳体部分的系统，可安装在POS环境的台面表面内，并支持至少两个区域型照明和成像站，用于产生和投影 在相对于系统壳体可定义的3D成像体内的至少两个区域型照明和成像区域。 物体运动检测子系统自动检测通过3D成像体的物体的运动，并产生代表3D成像体内检测到的物体运动的运动数据。 响应于物体运动检测子系统的控制子系统在系统操作期间自动控制区域型照明和成像站内的操作。 区域型照明和成像区域在3D成像体积内相交，并且支持通过3D成像体积的物体的自动照明和成像，使得物体的数字区域型图像随着对象穿过该区域而自动生成 在系统操作期间3D成像体积内的类型照明和成像区域。