公开(公告)号：US07222794B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-29

申请号：US10234149

申请日：2002-09-05

Applicant: Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: An optical reader capable of reading a bar code in a mounted state when an article carrying the bar code passes and of reading bar codes set in array on a menu sheet in a hand-held state has been disclosed. The optical reader comprises a light source, a scanner that is driven by a drive and scans light emanating from the light source, a plurality of reflection mirrors that reflect scanning light scanned by the scanner and create a scanning pattern composed of a plurality of scan trajectories, a read window through which scanning light reflected from the reflection mirrors is emitted, and a light receiver for receiving light reflected from a mark. The optical reader further comprises a mode changer for changing a plurality of operation modes among which one or ones of the plurality of scan trajectories to be validated for reading are different. The operation modes include a specific scanning ray mode in which reading the mark by tracing only a given scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern is validated but reading the mark by tracing the other scan trajectories is invalidated. For reading any of bar codes set in array on a menu sheet, the given scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern will be drawn on a bar code to be read. Since reading by tracing the other scan trajectories is invalid, only the bar code to be read is read.

Abstract translation: 已经公开了当携带条形码的物品通过并且以手持状态在菜单页上读取设置在阵列上的条形码时，能够以安装状态读取条形码的光学读取器。 光学读取器包括光源，由驱动器驱动并扫描从光源发出的光的扫描器，反射由扫描仪扫描的扫描光的多个反射镜，并产生由多个扫描轨迹组成的扫描图案 ，从反射镜反射的扫描光发射的读取窗口和用于接收从标记反射的光的光接收器。 光学读取器还包括用于改变多个操作模式的模式改变器，其中要被验证用于读取的多个扫描轨迹中的一个或多个不同。 操作模式包括通过仅跟踪构成扫描图案的给定扫描轨迹来读取标记的特定扫描光线模式，但是通过跟踪其它扫描轨迹读取标记无效。 为了读取菜单中阵列中设置的任何条形码，构成扫描图案的给定扫描轨迹将绘制在要读取的条形码上。 由于通过跟踪其他扫描轨迹的读取无效，因此只读取要读取的条形码。

公开(公告)号：US06860426B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10438905

申请日：2003-05-16

Applicant: Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuhara Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuhara Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: An optical reader capable of reading a bar code in a mounted state when an article carrying the bar code passes and of reading bar/codes set in array on a menu sheet in a hand-held state has been disclosed. The optical reader comprises a light source, a scanner that is driven by a drive and scans light emanating from the light source, a plurality of reflection mirrors that reflect scanning light scanned by the scanner and create a scanning pattern composed of a plurality of scan trajectories, a read window through which scanning light reflected from the reflection mirrors is emitted, and a light receiver for receiving light reflected from a mark. The optical reader further comprises a mode changer for changing a plurality of operation modes among which one or ones of the plurality of scan trajectories to be validated for reading are different. The operation modes include a specific scanning ray mode in which reading the mark by tracing only a given scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern is validated but reading the mark by tracing the other scan trajectories is invalidated. For reading any of bar codes set in array on a menu sheet, the given scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern will be drawn on a bar code to be read. Since reading by tracing the other scan trajectories is invalid, only the bar code to be read is read.

Abstract translation: 已经公开了一种能够在携带条形码的物品通过时以安装状态读取条形码的光学读取器，并且已经公开了在手持状态下通过菜单片中的阵列设置的条形码。 光学读取器包括光源，由驱动器驱动并扫描从光源发出的光的扫描器，反射由扫描仪扫描的扫描光的多个反射镜，并产生由多个扫描轨迹组成的扫描图案 ，从反射镜反射的扫描光发射的读取窗口和用于接收从标记反射的光的光接收器。 光学读取器还包括用于改变多个操作模式的模式改变器，其中要被验证用于读取的多个扫描轨迹中的一个或多个不同。 操作模式包括通过仅跟踪构成扫描图案的给定扫描轨迹来读取标记的特定扫描光线模式，但是通过跟踪其它扫描轨迹读取标记无效。 为了读取菜单中阵列中设置的任何条形码，构成扫描图案的给定扫描轨迹将绘制在要读取的条形码上。 由于通过跟踪其他扫描轨迹的读取无效，因此只读取要读取的条形码。

公开(公告)号：US06164546A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US227530

申请日：1999-01-08

Applicant: Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Toshimitsu Kumagai ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Yuichirou Takashima ,  Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: An optical read is capable of reading a bar code in a mounted state when an article carrying the bar code passes and of reading bar codes set in an array format on a menu sheet in a hand-held state. The optical reader comprises a light source, a scanner that is driven by a drive and scans light emanating from the light source, a plurality of reflection mirrors that reflect scanning light scanned by the scanner and create a scanning pattern composed of a plurality of scan trajectories, a read window through which scanning light reflected from the reflection mirrors is emitted, and a light receiver for receiving light reflected from a mark. The optical reader further comprises a mode changer (or control unit) for changing a plurality of operation modes among which one or ones of the plurality of scan trajectories to be validated for reading are different. The operation modes include a specific scanning ray mode in which reading the mark by tracing only a single scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern is validated but reading the mark by tracing the multiple scan trajectories is unvalidated. For reading any of bar codes set in an array format on a menu sheet, the single scan trajectory constituting the scanning pattern will be drawn on a bar code to be read. Since reading by tracing the multiple scan trajectories is invalid, only the bar code intended to be read is read.

Abstract translation: 当携带条形码的物品通过时，光学读取能够在安装状态下读取条形码，并且在手持状态下在菜单片上读取以阵列格式设置的条形码。 光学读取器包括光源，由驱动器驱动并扫描从光源发出的光的扫描器，反射由扫描仪扫描的扫描光的多个反射镜，并产生由多个扫描轨迹组成的扫描图案 ，从反射镜反射的扫描光发射的读取窗口和用于接收从标记反射的光的光接收器。 光学读取器还包括用于改变多个操作模式的模式更换器（或控制单元），其中待验证的多个扫描轨迹中的一个或多个扫描轨迹不同。 操作模式包括特定的扫描光线模式，其中通过仅跟踪构成扫描图案的单个扫描轨迹来读取标记，但是通过跟踪多个扫描轨迹来读取标记是无效的。 为了读取在菜单页上以阵列格式设置的任何条形码，构成扫描图案的单个扫描轨迹将被绘制在待读取的条形码上。 由于通过跟踪多个扫描轨迹进行读取是无效的，因此只读取要读取的条形码。

公开(公告)号：US6142378A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US244098

申请日：1999-02-04

Applicant: Hiroaki Katoh ,  Ichiro Sebata ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kouta Goto

Inventor： Hiroaki Katoh ,  Ichiro Sebata ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kouta Goto

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  C08C21/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/1098

Abstract: A bar-code reader is easy to use and has an optical system that is easy to position and replace. The bar-code reader is used for a POS system. The bar code reader has a laser source for emitting a laser beam, a scan unit for scanning a bar code with the laser beam according to a predetermined scanning pattern, a window for emitting the laser beam from the scan unit, a condensing unit for condensing reflected light returned from the bar code through the window and scan unit along the route the laser beam traced, a photosensor for detecting the condensed light and providing an electric signal in proportion to the intensity of the detected light, and an emission-condensing unit incorporating the laser source, condensing unit, and photosensor, which can be easily and correctly mechanically installed.

Abstract translation: 条码阅读器易于使用，并具有易于定位和更换的光学系统。 条码阅读器用于POS系统。 条形码读取器具有用于发射激光束的激光源，用于根据预定扫描图案用激光束扫描条形码的扫描单元，用于从扫描单元发射激光束的窗口，用于冷凝的聚光单元 沿着沿着激光束追踪的路径的条形码通过窗口和扫描单元返回的反射光，用于检测聚光并且与检测到的光的强度成比例地提供电信号的光电传感器，以及包含 激光源，冷凝单元和光电传感器，可以轻松，正确的机械安装。

公开(公告)号：US07246694B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US10559822

申请日：2004-07-16

Applicant: Yasushi Yamahara ,  Masanori Motoda ,  Masashi Kimura ,  Masaharu Sugiura ,  Akira Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Yasushi Yamahara ,  Masanori Motoda ,  Masashi Kimura ,  Masaharu Sugiura ,  Akira Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: B65G39/02

CPC classification number: B65G39/02 ,  B65G2201/0267 ,  Y10T152/10405

Abstract: A friction roller (10) includes a support roller (11) and an annular elastic ring (15) which it externally fitted to the support roller (11). The support roller (11) is divided into two portions in a thickness direction, that is, a first divided roller (12) and a second divided roller (13). A flange (127) is formed on one side of the first divided roller (12), and a taper face (128) is formed in an outer peripheral face of the first divided roller (12). A knurling portion (129) is formed in the taper face (128). A flange (136) is formed on one side of the second divided roller (13), and a taper face (137) is formed in an outer peripheral face of the second divided roller (13). A knurling portion (138) is formed in the taper face (137). Meanwhile, taper faces (151, 152) expanding outward are formed in an inner peripheral face of the elastic ring (15). The taper faces (151, 152) of the elastic ring (15) are engaged with the taper face (128) of the first divided roller (12) and the taper face (137) of the second divided roller (13).

Abstract translation: 摩擦辊（10）包括支撑辊（11）和外部装配到支撑辊（11）的环形弹性环（15）。 支撑辊（11）沿厚度方向分为两部分，即第一分割辊（12）和第二分割辊（13）。 在第一分割辊（12）的一侧形成有凸缘（127），在第一分割辊（12）的外周面形成有锥面（128）。 在锥面（128）中形成有滚花部（129）。 在第二分割辊（13）的一侧形成有凸缘（136），在第二分割辊（13）的外周面形成有锥面（137）。 在锥面（137）中形成有滚花部（138）。 同时，在弹性环（15）的内周面形成有向外侧扩大的锥面（151,152）。 弹性环（15）的锥面（151,152）与第一分割辊（12）的锥面（128）和第二分割辊（13）的锥面（137）接合。

公开(公告)号：US06581832B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09253943

申请日：1999-02-22

Applicant: Hiroaki Kato ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Hiroaki Kato ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10861

Abstract: An optical reader which is compatible with every environment irrespective of installation and usage environments, thereby enabling uniform manufacturing, satisfactory reading reliance, and operative safety and user-friendliness. The optical unit is mounted on the stage, and there is provided an inclination apparatus which inclines the stage at a desired angle. Thereby, without changing a preset optimal scanning pattern, only its emitting direction becomes freely changeable.

Abstract translation: 无论安装和使用环境如何，均可与各种环境兼容，从而实现均匀的制造，令人满意的阅读依赖性，操作安全性和用户友好性。 光学单元安装在平台上，并且设置有倾斜装置，其以期望的角度倾斜台架。 因此，在不改变预设的最佳扫描图案的情况下，只有其发射方向变为可自由变化。

公开(公告)号：US06557763B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09970781

申请日：2001-10-05

Applicant: Hiroaki Kato ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Hiroaki Kato ,  Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/1096 ,  G06K7/10613 ,  G06K7/10693 ,  G06K7/10861

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide an optical reader which is compatible with every environment irrespective of installation and usage environments, thereby enabling uniform manufacturing, satisfactory reading reliance, and operative safety and user-friendliness. The optical unit is mounted on the stage, and there is provided an inclination apparatus which inclines the stage at a desired angle. Thereby, without changing a preset optimal scanning pattern, only its emitting direction becomes changeable freely.

公开(公告)号：US5880450A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-09

申请号：US811951

申请日：1997-03-05

Applicant: Hiroaki Katoh ,  Ichiro Sebata ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kouta Goto

Inventor： Hiroaki Katoh ,  Ichiro Sebata ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kouta Goto

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10584 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/1098

Abstract: A bar code reader includes a laser source for emitting a laser beam, and a scan device for scanning a bar code with the laser beam according to a predetermined scanning pattern. A window passes the laser beam from the scanning device toward the bar code which is in the vicinity of the window. A condenser condenses reflected light return from the bar code through the window and scanning device along the route traced by the laser beam. A photosensor detects the condense light and provides an electric signal which is proportional to the intensity of the detected light. A main body accommodates the laser source, the scanning device, the window, the condenser, and the photosensor. A cover is attached to the main body, and has an opening corresponding to the window. A buzzer is provided, to create a buzzing sound which resonates in a space formed between the main body and the cover.

Abstract translation: 条形码读取器包括用于发射激光束的激光源，以及根据预定扫描图案用激光束扫描条形码的扫描装置。 窗口将来自扫描装置的激光束朝向位于窗口附近的条形码。 冷凝器将从条形码反射的光返回通过窗口和扫描装置沿着由激光束追踪的路线。 光电传感器检测冷凝光，并提供与检测到的光的强度成比例的电信号。 主体容纳激光源，扫描装置，窗口，冷凝器和光电传感器。 盖子连接到主体，并具有与窗口对应的开口。 提供蜂鸣器，以产生在形成在主体和盖之间的空间中共振的嗡嗡声。

公开(公告)号：US06565004B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09766657

申请日：2001-01-23

Applicant: Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

Inventor： Mitsuharu Ishii ,  Toshitaka Aoki

IPC: G02B2610

CPC classification number: G06K7/1447 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1443

Abstract: A scanning apparatus and an optical reading apparatus according to the invention is featured in obtaining reading result corresponding to a plurality of bar code symbols by processing, as predetermined, demodulated data corresponding to signal light from the bar code labels and optically readable symbols. Such a scanning apparatus extracts sets of consecutive data, which consecutively indicate all bar code symbols constituting the bar code symbols, from the demodulated data, and further chooses only sets of consecutive data that are different from each other, whereby reading data corresponding to a plurality of bar code symbols are collectively obtained. Furthermore, the optical reading apparatus collectively obtains the reading result corresponding to a plurality of symbols by extracting data that meets predetermined conditions and are different from each other, from the data obtained by demodulation.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的扫描装置和光学读取装置的特征在于通过处理对应于来自条形码标签和光学可读符号的信号光的解调数据来获得对应于多个条形码符号的读取结果。 这样的扫描装置从解调数据中提取连续数据，连续地表示构成条形码符号的所有条形码符号，并且进一步仅选择彼此不同的一组连续数据，从而读取对应于多个 共同获得条形码符号。 此外，光学读取装置通过从解调获得的数据中提取满足预定条件并且彼此不同的数据，共同地获得与多个符号相对应的读取结果。

公开(公告)号：US5726813A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-10

申请号：US392168

申请日：1995-02-22

Applicant: Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kota Goto

Inventor： Hiroaki Katoh ,  Toshitaka Aoki ,  Kota Goto

IPC: G02B7/00 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G11B7/12 ,  H01S3/00 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/022 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4277 ,  G02B6/4204

Abstract: An optical apparatus including a laser light source unit and an apparatus main body is disclosed. The laser light source unit has a barrel for holding a lens and a unit side connector for connecting a semiconductor laser to an external circuit. The apparatus main body has an insertion hole and a main body side connector. The unit side connector is intended to be connected to the main body side connector when the barrel is inserted in the insertion hole.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括激光光源单元和设备主体的光学设备。 激光光源单元具有用于保持透镜的镜筒和用于将半导体激光器连接到外部电路的单元侧连接器。 设备主体具有插入孔和主体侧连接器。 当筒体插入到插入孔中时，单元侧连接器旨在连接到主体侧连接器。