公开(公告)号：US20230004734A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17363992

申请日：2021-06-30

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Steven D. Sieckowski ,  Benjamin H. Stibal ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10

Abstract: Barcode readers and barcode reader assemblies with lift handles are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader having a housing and a metal frame secured to the housing. A retractable first lift handle having an elongated first aperture is positioned on a first side of the housing and a retractable second lift handle having an elongated second aperture is positioned on a second side of the housing, opposite the first side. Each of the first and second lift handles is movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position and the first and second apertures in the first and second lift handles overlie a first center of gravity of the barcode reader and a second center of gravity of the barcode reader assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220383009A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-01

申请号：US17333283

申请日：2021-05-28

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Mark Drzymala ,  Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: Bioptic barcode readers are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader includes an upper housing and a lower housing secured directly to the upper housing, the lower housing and the upper housing defining an interior region. The upper housing includes a horizontally extending portion, an integral and unitary tower portion extending above the horizontally extending portion, a generally horizontal window positioned in the horizontally extending portion, and a generally upright window positioned in the tower portion. An imaging sensor, at least one intermediate mirror, at least one vertical output mirror, and at least one horizontal output mirror are positioned within the interior region.

公开(公告)号：US20220269875A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-25

申请号：US17743665

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: A barcode reader has a housing, weigh platter, and off-platter detection assembly including first and second imaging assemblies in communication with a controller. The first imaging assembly has a first imager configured to capture an image of a first lateral edge of the weigh platter. The second imaging assembly has a second imager configured to capture an image of a second lateral edge of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to: identify and locate the first and second lateral edges; receive first and second images from the imagers; allow the weight of an object to be recorded if determined that a footprint of the object does not extend over the first or second lateral edges; and prevent the weight of the object from being recorded and/or providing an alert to a user if determined that the footprint of the object does extend over the first or second lateral edges.

公开(公告)号：US11334739B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-17

申请号：US16888273

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Yuri Astvatsaturov ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G06V10/42 ,  G06V10/56 ,  G06V20/64 ,  G06V40/10

Abstract: Methods and systems include using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses to capture three-dimensional images and analyze resulting three-dimensional image data to enhance captured two-dimensional images for scanning related processes such as object identification, symbology detection, object recognition model training, and identifying improper scan attempts or other actions performed by an operator. Imaging systems such as bi-optic readers, handheld scanners, and machine vision systems are described using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses and described capturing three-dimensional images and using with captured two-dimensional images.

公开(公告)号：US11326933B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-10

申请号：US16724052

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G01G19/414 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01G23/01

Abstract: A weigh platter assembly includes a weigh platter and a parallax based off-platter detection assembly having a light emission assembly, a light detection assembly, and a controller. The light emission assembly has a light source to emit a light beam along a lateral edge of the weigh platter. The light detection assembly detects at least a portion of the light beam reflected from an object extending across the light beam and includes a sensor offset from the light source and an aperture positioned in front of the sensor and configured to limit a field of view of the sensor along the lateral edge between proximal and distal edges of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to provide a first signal in response to a first value received from the sensor and to provide a second signal, different from the first signal, in response to a second value.

公开(公告)号：US11288469B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16713252

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an imaging assembly, a controller, an image decoder, a chassis, a first window, and a housing. The chassis is configured to accommodate the imaging assembly and includes an optical cavity, an opening, and a flange portion at least partially surrounding the opening. The first window is configured to at least partially cover the opening of the chassis. The housing includes a housing cavity that is dimensioned to at least partially accommodate the chassis. The housing is positionable in a first, horizontal configuration and a second, vertical configuration. In the horizontal configuration, the first window is in a generally horizontal orientation. In the vertical configuration, the first window is in a generally upright orientation.

公开(公告)号：US20220084001A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17536286

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/18 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US11216793B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16888319

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06Q20/18 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20210264215A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US16799317

申请日：2020-02-24

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala ,  Darran Michael Handshaw

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  G06F16/583 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N7/00 ,  G06K9/03

Abstract: Object recognition scanning systems and methods for implementing artificial intelligence based item determination are disclosed herein. Example object recognition scanning systems and methods include imaging, by an imager having a field of view (FOV) extending over a scanning area, one or more items within the FOV, and receiving image data of an item imaged by the imager during a scanning session. A trained object recognition model, taking the image data as input, determines a product identification probability for the item. The object recognition scanning systems and methods include executing one of: (a) a first decoding sequence including, (b) a second decoding sequence, or (c) a mismatch detection sequence.

公开(公告)号：US20210192164A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17011688

申请日：2020-09-03

Applicant: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Darran Michael Handshaw ,  Edward Barkan ,  Mark Drzymala

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06N3/02

Abstract: A barcode reader has a housing, weigh platter, and off-platter detection assembly including first and second imaging assemblies in communication with a controller. The first imaging assembly has a first imager configured to capture an image of a first lateral edge of the weigh platter. The second imaging assembly has a second imager configured to capture an image of a second lateral edge of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to: identify and locate the first and second lateral edges; receive first and second images from the imagers; allow the weight of an object to be recorded if determined that a footprint of the object does not extend over the first or second lateral edges; and prevent the weight of the object from being recorded and/or providing an alert to a user if determined that the footprint of the object does extend over the first or second lateral edges.