公开(公告)号：US5262627A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-16

申请号：US812923

申请日：1991-12-24

Applicant: Howard Shepard

Inventor： Howard Shepard

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10564 ,  G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643 ,  G06K7/10653 ,  G06K7/10673 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10811 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10871 ,  G06K7/10891 ,  G06K7/109 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1016 ,  G06K2207/1018

Abstract: A scanning arrangement located within a scanning device which is operative for repetitively scanning indicia having parts of different light reflectivity, for example, bar code symbols, and more particularly, pertains to a novel scanning motor of the arrangement for enabling a scan element which is supported by a holder structure mounted on a mylar motor to implement angular oscillatory movements in a linear scan direction between a pair of scan end positions. Hereby, pursuant to the structure of the scanning device, the scanning arrangement is preferably mounted on a single printed circuit board located within a lightweight scanning device of a hand-held housing of gun-shaped configuration which may be readily held and manipulated by a user of the scanning device. The structure of the scanning motor and of the scanning arrangement which are mounted on a printed circuit board is considerably simplified through the construction of the various components being essentially of molded plastic material, and through the utilization of a mylar leaf spring which limits the end scan positions of a scan element or mirror which is oscillated by a read-start device including a permanent magnet mounted on an arm of the holder for the scan mirror.

Abstract translation: 位于扫描装置内的扫描装置，其可操作用于重复地扫描具有不同光反射率的部分的标记，例如条形码符号，更具体地，涉及一种新颖的扫描电机，用于使能支撑的扫描元件 通过安装在聚脂薄膜电机上的保持器结构来实现一对扫描结束位置之间的线性扫描方向上的角振荡运动。 因此，根据扫描装置的结构，扫描装置优选地安装在位于枪形配置的手持壳体的轻量级扫描装置内的单个印刷电路板上，该装置可以由使用者容易地保持和操纵 的扫描装置。 安装在印刷电路板上的扫描电机和扫描装置的结构通过基本上由模制塑料材料构成的各种部件的构造以及通过利用限制端部扫描的聚酯薄膜弹簧 由包括安装在用于扫描镜的保持器的臂上的永磁体的读取启动装置振荡的扫描元件或反射镜的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5198651A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-30

申请号：US695075

申请日：1991-05-03

Applicant: Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  G06K2207/1016

Abstract: A laser scanning device for projecting a laser beam against a target having information contained thereon which is to be scanned by the laser beam. The device is in particular a compact bar code reader which incorporates internal unitary structure with a resiliently mounted integral scanning motor for compactly supporting various laser and optics components for modular installation in the device, and which protects at least the integral scanning motor from external impacts and shock loads.

Abstract translation: 一种激光扫描装置，用于将激光束投射到具有由激光束扫描的信息的靶上。 该设备特别是紧凑型条形码读取器，其内置单一结构与弹性安装的整体式扫描电机，用于紧凑地支撑各种激光和光学部件，用于模块化安装在设备中，并且至少保护整体扫描电机免受外部冲击和 冲击载荷。

公开(公告)号：US5136147A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-04

申请号：US572446

申请日：1990-08-27

Applicant: Boris Metlitsky ,  Jerome Swartz ,  Edward D. Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  David P. Goren ,  Tony Biuso

Inventor： Boris Metlitsky ,  Jerome Swartz ,  Edward D. Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  David P. Goren ,  Tony Biuso

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10702 ,  G06K7/10594

Abstract: A portable scanning head emits and receives light from a light emitting diode to read symbols, such as bar-code symbols. The optics within the scanner are operative for focusing a light beam and the view of a light sensor in different planes exteriorly of a scanner housing. Imaging means are provided in the unit for imaging a viewing window. The viewing window has an area smaller than that of the scan spot. The system can employ an LED as a light source and tolerate the relatively large-sized (on the order of millimeters) scan spot without sacrificing reading performance since the photodiode "sees" only that portion of the scan spot visible through the viewing window.

Abstract translation: 便携式扫描头发射并接收来自发光二极管的光以读取诸如条形码符号的符号。 扫描器内的光学器件用于将光束和光传感器的视图聚焦在扫描仪外壳外部的不同平面中。 在用于对观察窗进行成像的单元中提供成像装置。 观察窗口的面积小于扫描点的面积。 该系统可以使用LED作为光源并且容忍相对较大尺寸（毫米级）扫描点，而不牺牲读取性能，因为光电二极管仅“看到”仅通过观察窗可见的扫描点的那部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110233278A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13155813

申请日：2011-06-08

Applicant: Mehul M. PATEL ,  Duanfeng HE ,  Howard SHEPARD ,  Eugene JOSEPH ,  Edward BARKAN

Inventor： Mehul M. PATEL ,  Duanfeng HE ,  Howard SHEPARD ,  Eugene JOSEPH ,  Edward BARKAN

IPC: G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/1096

Abstract: A solid-state imager is mounted at a point-of-transaction workstation for capturing images of one- and two-dimensional indicia and is operated at high speed to resist image blurring due to relative movement between the target and the imager. Dedicated hardware assistance and computation resources are allocated to decode multiple, continuous and simultaneous video streams from multiple imagers at the workstation.

Abstract translation: 固态成像仪安装在交易点处，用于捕获一维和二维标记的图像，并且以高速操作以抵抗由于目标和成像器之间的相对移动而导致的图像模糊。 分配专用的硬件辅助和计算资源来解码来自工作站的多个成像器的多个，连续和同步的视频流。

公开(公告)号：US20080308639A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12221848

申请日：2008-08-07

Applicant: Miklos Stern ,  Chinh Tan ,  Yajun Li ,  Howard Shepard ,  Thomas Mazz ,  Eric Barkan ,  Vikram Bhargava ,  Andrew Fusco ,  Mark Weitzner

Inventor： Miklos Stern ,  Chinh Tan ,  Yajun Li ,  Howard Shepard ,  Thomas Mazz ,  Eric Barkan ,  Vikram Bhargava ,  Andrew Fusco ,  Mark Weitzner

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10702 ,  G06K7/10742

Abstract: A bar code scanning device, system and method that utilizes one or more vertical cavity surface emitting laser diodes for producing at least one laser beam, where the vertical cavity surface emitting laser diodes are disposed on a substrate, and wherein the produced laser beam is substantially an essential single spatial mode laser beam. The bar code scanning device, system and method of present invention also comprise a photodiode attached to the substrate and arranged to receive at least a portion of the beam of light reflected off the scanned bar code or symbol.

Abstract translation: 一种条形码扫描装置，系统和方法，其利用一个或多个垂直腔表面发射激光二极管来产生至少一个激光束，其中垂直腔表面发射激光二极管设置在衬底上，并且其中所产生的激光束基本上 一个基本的单一空间模式激光束。 本发明的条形码扫描装置，系统和方法还包括光电二极管，其附接到基板并被布置成接收从扫描的条形码或符号反射的光束的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070181692A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11735676

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

IPC: G06K7/10

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

Abstract: Described is a scanner for reading an optical code which includes a light transmission system and an image acquisition system. The light transmission system projects light on a target. The image acquisition system receives light reflected from the target to generate an image of the target. The image acquisition system is arranged to receive the light reflected from the target at a plurality of angles so that, when specular reflection of the target is associated with a first of the plurality of angles, light from a second one of the plurality of angles is available to minimize image degradation associated with the specular reflection.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于读取光学代码的扫描器，其包括光传输系统和图像采集系统。 光传输系统对目标进行投射。 图像采集系统接收从目标反射的光以产生目标的图像。 图像采集系统被布置成以多个角度接收从目标物反射的光，使得当目标的镜面反射与多个角度中的第一角度相关联时，来自多个角度中的第二角度的光是 可用于最小化与镜面反射相关联的图像劣化。

公开(公告)号：US07077326B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10677523

申请日：2003-10-02

Applicant: Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10693

Abstract: Scan lines are projected through a single horizontal window of a slot scanner and onto multiple surfaces of a product bearing a bar code symbol to be electro-optically read. The symbol may be in any orientation and on any vertical surface of the product, as well as on the bottom surface of the product.

Abstract translation: 扫描线通过插槽扫描仪的单个水平窗口投影到具有要被电光学读取的条形码符号的产品的多个表面上。 该符号可以在产品的任何方向和任何垂直表面上以及在产品的底部表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20060146171A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11026855

申请日：2004-12-30

Applicant: Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2256 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N5/2252

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for scanning objects using an imaging scanner comprising a housing, a circuit board comprising a mounted imaging sensor and an optical module positioned in front of the imaging sensor, creating at least part of an optical path between the optical module and the sensor. In an embodiment, the circuit board is positioned in the housing and the imaging sensor is tilted with respect to the optical path.

Abstract translation: 使用包括壳体的成像扫描仪扫描物体的方法和装置，包括安装的成像传感器的电路板和位于成像传感器前面的光学模块，在光学模块和传感器之间产生光路的至少一部分。 在一个实施例中，电路板位于壳体中，并且成像传感器相对于光路倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20050242187A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10835646

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  Mark Drzymala

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10613

Abstract: A raster pattern for reading bar code symbols is created by successively reflecting a light beam off scan mirrors oscillated respectively by a resonant motor drive and by another motor drive driven synchronously with the resonant drive.

Abstract translation: 用于读取条形码符号的光栅图案是通过分别由谐振电动机驱动器和与谐振驱动器同步驱动的另一个电动机驱动器连续地反射从扫描镜反射的光束而创建的。

公开(公告)号：US06834805B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-28

申请号：US10050625

申请日：2002-01-16

Applicant: Paul Dvorkis ,  Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  David Tsi ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Harold Charych ,  Raj Bridgelall

Inventor： Paul Dvorkis ,  Edward Barkan ,  Howard Shepard ,  David Tsi ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Harold Charych ,  Raj Bridgelall

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10623 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K7/10801 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: A multiple working range scanner includes a collection mirror which is segmented, with each segment having differing optical properties, such as focal length, optical axis, and so on. Differing segments or combinations of segments deal with reflected light received at differing working ranges, and direct it to a photodetector. In another embodiment, beam shaping may be applied to an astigmatic laser beam, for example by means of a part-concave mirror, to create an x waist in the beam which is further from the scanner than the y waist. This provides enhanced performance when the scanner is used on a bar code symbol which is not accurately aligned. In order to provide improved optical alignment within a bar code scanner, the collection mirror may be adjustable both in the x direction and in the y direction.

Abstract translation: 多工作范围扫描器包括分段的收集镜，每个片段具有不同的光学性质，例如焦距，光轴等。 不同段或段的组合处理在不同工作范围内接收的反射光，并将其引导到光电检测器。 在另一个实施例中，波束成形可以例如通过部分凹面镜施加到像散激光束，以在梁中产生比y腰更远离扫描仪的x腰。 当扫描仪用于不准确对准的条形码符号时，这提供了增强的性能。 为了在条形码扫描器内提供改进的光学对准，收集镜可以在x方向和y方向上均可调节。