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：US07494063B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US11648758

申请日：2006-12-29

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

Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man 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: An automatic digital imaging-based code symbol reading system supporting a presentation-type mode of system operation, a multi-tier modular software architecture, automatic illumination control and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital imaging-based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of 1D and/or 2D code symbols graphically represented in digital images captured in demanding point-of-sale and other environments.

Abstract translation: 一种支持系统运行呈现型模式的自动数字成像代码符号读取系统，多层模块化软件架构，自动照明控制和视频图像捕获和处理技术。 凭借本发明，基于自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统确保在苛刻的销售点和其他环境中捕获的数字图像中图形表示的1D和/或2D代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US07487917B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11699761

申请日：2007-01-30

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

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

IPC: G02B26/08

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

Abstract: An automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting pass-through and presentation modes of system operation, automatic object direction detection and illumination control, and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments.

Abstract translation: 一种自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统，支持系统操作的直通和显示模式，自动对象方向检测和照明控制以及视频图像捕获和处理技术。 凭借本发明，基于自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统确保在高通量销售点和其他环境中以图形方式表示的数字图像中的代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US07484666B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11699760

申请日：2007-01-30

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

Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Man 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: An automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting pass-through and presentation modes of system operation, automatic object direction detection and illumination control, and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments.

Abstract translation: 一种自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统，支持系统操作的直通和显示模式，自动对象方向检测和照明控制以及视频图像捕获和处理技术。 凭借本发明，基于自动数字成像的代码符号读取系统确保在数字图像中以高通量销售点和其他环境中图形表示的代码符号的可靠读取。

公开(公告)号：US20080061144A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11811944

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxum Zhu ,  Mark Meagher ,  Timothy Good ,  Richard Hou ,  Daniel Hu

Inventor： Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Ka Au ,  Michael Veksland ,  Xiaoxum 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: An automatic automatically-triggered digital video-imaging based code symbol reading system for use in point of sale (POS) environments, employing an adaptive control process involving the real-time analysis of the exposure quality of captured frames of digital image data and the real-time reconfiguration of system control parameters (SCPs) based on the results of such exposure quality analysis. By virtue of the present invention, the system enables the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, under demanding point-of-sale lighting conditions and other challenging environments.

Abstract translation: 一种在销售点（POS）环境中使用的自动自动触发的基于数字视频成像的代码符号读取系统，采用自适应控制过程，其涉及对拍摄的数字图像数据的帧的曝光质量的实时分析以及真实的 根据这种曝光质量分析的结果，重新配置系统控制参数（SCP）。 凭借本发明，该系统能够在苛刻的销售点照明条件和其他具有挑战性的环境下可靠地读取数字图像中图形表示的代码符号。

公开(公告)号：US20070187510A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11700400

申请日：2007-01-31

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 ,  G06K9/36

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

Abstract: An digital image capture and processing system supporting employing an adaptive control process involving the real-time analysis of the exposure quality of captured digital images and the reconfiguration of system control parameters (SCPs) based on the results of such exposure quality analysis. By virtue of the present invention, the system enables the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, under demanding point-of-sale lighting conditions and other challenging environments.

Abstract translation: 一种数字图像捕获和处理系统，其支持采用自适应控制过程，其涉及对所拍摄的数字图像的曝光质量的实时分析以及基于这种曝光质量分析的结果重新配置系统控制参数（SCP）。 凭借本发明，该系统能够在苛刻的销售点照明条件和其他具有挑战性的环境下可靠地读取数字图像中图形表示的代码符号。

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：US20100096461A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US11810359

申请日：2007-06-05

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

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

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/22

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

Abstract: An automatic digital video imaging based code symbol reading system for use in point of sale (POS) environments, employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video imaging based code symbol reading techniques, which ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments, while providing the versatility required to accommodate the different ways in which operators present objects for code symbol reading at POS environments.

Abstract translation: 一种基于自动数字视频成像的代码符号读取系统，用于销售点（POS）环境，采用自动对象运动检测和照明控制，以及基于数字视频成像的代码符号读取技术，确保以图形方式表示的代码符号的可靠读取 在数字图像中，在高吞吐量销售点和其他环境中，同时提供所需的多功能性，以适应操作员在POS环境中呈现代码符号读取的对象的不同方式。

公开(公告)号：US20090052807A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11818156

申请日：2007-06-07

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

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

IPC: G06K9/22

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

Abstract: A digital image capture and processing system having a housing with a light transmission window, and an illumination subsystem including an illumination board disposed adjacent the light transmission window, configured substantially within a plane, and having a central aperture mounted adjacent the imaging window. The illumination board supports an array of illumination sources mounted around at least portion of the central aperture, for producing and a field of illumination within the FOV of its image formation and detection subsystem during object illumination and imaging operations. A FOV folding mirror is mounted within the housing and beneath the illumination board, and folds the path of the FOV beneath the light transmission aperture and directs and projects the FOV out through the central aperture. Also, an automatic illumination control subsystem is provided for controlling the array of illumination sources during object illumination and imaging operations.

Abstract translation: 一种数字图像捕获和处理系统，具有带有透光窗口的壳体，以及照明子系统，包括邻近光传输窗设置的照明板，其基本上在平面内配置，并且具有邻近成像窗口安装的中心孔。 照明板支撑围绕中心孔的至少一部分安装的照明源的阵列，用于在对象照明和成像操作期间在其图像形成和检测子系统的FOV内产生照明场和照明场。 FOV折叠镜安装在壳体内并在照明板下方，并将FOV的路径折叠在光传输孔下方，并引导并将FOV投射穿过中心孔。 此外，提供了一种自动照明控制子系统，用于在对象照明和成像操作期间控制照明源的阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20080041960A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11811940

申请日：2007-06-12

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: An Automatically-triggered digital video-imaging based code symbol reading system providing a high degree of adaptability to ambient illumination levels and having great dynamic range. The system includes an illumination subsystem, having an active illumination mode and an ambient illumination mode. During object illumination and image capturing operations, the exposure quality of a captured frames of digital video image data is analyzed, and based on the results of such exposure quality analysis, system control parameters (SCPs) are automatically reconfigured. In the event that the exposure quality analysis indicates excessive exposure levels in captured frames of digital video image data, then a new set of SCPs is reconfigured, controlling the illumination subsystem to operate in its ambient illumination mode, whereby, ambient illumination is allowed to flood the field of view and form digital images on the image detection array during object illumination and video-imaging operations.

Abstract translation: 一种自动触发的基于数字视频成像的代码符号读取系统，其对环境照明水平提供高度的适应性并且具有很大的动态范围。 该系统包括具有主动照明模式和环境照明模式的照明子系统。 在物体照明和图像捕获操作期间，分析捕获的数字视频图像数据帧的曝光质量，并且基于这种曝光质量分析的结果，系统控制参数（SCP）被自动重新配置。 在曝光质量分析表明数字视频图像数据的拍摄帧中曝光量过多的情况下，重新配置一组新的SCP，控制照明子系统在其环境照明模式下工作，从而允许环境照明泛滥 在物体照明和视频成像操作期间在视场检测阵列上形成数字图像。