公开(公告)号：US20070079029A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11240420

申请日：2005-09-30

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06F13/38

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722

摘要： Interleaving multiple logical data streams into one physical data stream reduces overhead required to process the multiple logical data streams. Multiple arrays of data values are interleaved into a combined array of data that simulates a frame of data for input to a data port such as a video port. Revised timing and synchronization signals are provided to permit transmission of the combined array according to video data port protocol. The processor includes instructions for locating the various arrays of data values within the combined array.

摘要翻译： 将多个逻辑数据流交织成一个物理数据流减少了处理多个逻辑数据流所需的开销。 数据值的多个数组被交织成模拟数据帧的数据的组合阵列，以输入到诸如视频端口的数据端口。 提供修正的定时和同步信号以允许根据视频数据端口协议传输组合阵列。 处理器包括用于定位组合阵列内的各种数据值阵列的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20060038017A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10903792

申请日：2004-07-30

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Kefie Lu

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Kefie Lu

IPC分类号： G03B7/08

CPC分类号： G06K7/10811 ,  G02B7/08

摘要： An automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic focusing system employs a two step process for moving a lens of an imaging system along its path of travel such that a sharp image of a target bar code is projected or focused onto an imaging system pixel array. The first step is laser ranging which utilizes a laser beam for range finding. Laser ranging determines a distance between the imaging system pixel array and the target bar code. Given the determined distance, the automatic focusing system moves the lens to a suitable position for imaging the target bar code. If ambient conditions prevent laser ranging from properly working, the second step is focus analysis. Focus analysis involves moving the lens in accordance with a search routine and analyzing image frames of the target object to find a suitable focus position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于基于成像的条码阅读器的自动对焦系统。 自动对焦系统采用两步法，沿着其行进路线移动成像系统的透镜，使得目标条形码的清晰图像投影或聚焦到成像系统像素阵列上。 第一步是使用激光束进行测距的激光测距。 激光测距确定成像系统像素阵列与目标条形码之间的距离。 给定确定的距离，自动聚焦系统将镜头移动到合适的位置，用于对目标条形码进行成像。 如果环境条件阻止激光测距正常工作，第二步就是焦点分析。 焦点分析涉及根据搜索程序移动镜头并分析目标对象的图像帧以找到合适的焦点位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070095916A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11262606

申请日：2005-10-31

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K2207/1011

摘要： A scanner with a two dimensional array of sensors generates an aiming pattern that is concurrently used as illumination for a segment of the array. In this manner, one-dimensional and simple two-dimensional barcodes can be quickly processed by loading and decoding only the segment of the array.

摘要翻译： 具有二维传感器阵列的扫描器产生同时用作阵列段的照明的瞄准图案。 以这种方式，可以通过仅加载和解码阵列的片段来快速处理一维和简单的二维条形码。

公开(公告)号：US07204418B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US11007403

申请日：2004-12-08

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He ,  Christopher Brock ,  Edward Barkan ,  Warren Zuelch

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He ,  Christopher Brock ,  Edward Barkan ,  Warren Zuelch

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10732

摘要： A target is illuminated with high intensity light pulses to make the target appear stationary to a solid state imager of an imaging reader to improve reader performance at high swipe speeds of the target.

摘要翻译： 用高强度光脉冲照射目标，使目标显示为成像读取器的固态成像器静止，以提高目标的高滑动速度下的读取器性能。

公开(公告)号：US06811085B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10118562

申请日：2002-04-09

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He ,  Joseph Katz ,  Mark Krichever ,  Mehul Patel ,  David Tsi Shi ,  Thomas D. Bianculli ,  Eugene Joseph

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He ,  Joseph Katz ,  Mark Krichever ,  Mehul Patel ,  David Tsi Shi ,  Thomas D. Bianculli ,  Eugene Joseph

IPC分类号： G06K714

CPC分类号： H04N5/2354 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/2256

摘要： A miniature imager for reading target images. The optical and electrical systems of the miniature imager are optimized to reduce one or more dimensions or the volume of the imager. In accordance with one embodiment the pixel pitch and focal length are decreased for that of a larger imager to maintain a comparable field of view for each pixel. The decreased pixel pitch allows the area of the aperture and the instantaneous field of view of the pixel to remain constant while decreasing the overall size of the imager. In other embodiments apparatus and techniques reduce and/or eliminate the need for illumination of a target by the imager thereby reducing the overall power consumed by the imager and/or its overall size. The imager has an increased working range.

摘要翻译： 用于读取目标图像的微型成像器。 微型成像器的光学和电气系统被优化以减小成像器的一个或多个尺寸或体积。 根据一个实施例，对于较大成像器的像素间距和焦距减小，以保持每个像素的可比视场。 减小的像素间距允许像素的面积和像素的瞬时视场保持不变，同时降低成像器的整体尺寸。 在其他实施例中，装置和技术减少和/或消除了由成像器对目标的照明的需要，从而降低了成像器消耗的总体功率和/或其整体尺寸。 成像仪的工作范围有所增加。

公开(公告)号：US07430682B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US11240420

申请日：2005-09-30

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  William Sackett ,  Eugene Joseph ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06F1/00 ,  G06K9/36 ,  H04N9/74

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722

摘要： Interleaving multiple logical data streams into one physical data stream reduces overhead required to process the multiple logical data streams. Multiple arrays of data values are interleaved into a combined array of data that simulates a frame of data for input to a data port such as a video port. Revised timing and synchronization signals are provided to permit transmission of the combined array according to video data port protocol. The processor includes instructions for locating the various arrays of data values within the combined array.

摘要翻译： 将多个逻辑数据流交织成一个物理数据流减少了处理多个逻辑数据流所需的开销。 数据值的多个数组被交织成模拟数据帧的数据的组合阵列，以输入到诸如视频端口的数据端口。 提供修正的定时和同步信号以允许根据视频数据端口协议传输组合阵列。 处理器包括用于定位组合阵列内的各种数据值阵列的指令。

公开(公告)号：US07428991B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US11262606

申请日：2005-10-31

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson ,  Duanfeng He

IPC分类号： G06K7/00

CPC分类号： G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/10792 ,  G06K2207/1011

摘要： A scanner with a two dimensional array of sensors generates an aiming pattern that is concurrently used as illumination for a segment of the array. In this manner, one-dimensional and simple two-dimensional barcodes can be quickly processed by loading and decoding only the segment of the array.

摘要翻译： 具有二维传感器阵列的扫描器产生同时用作阵列段的照明的瞄准图案。 以这种方式，可以通过仅加载和解码阵列的片段来快速处理一维和简单的二维条形码。

公开(公告)号：US20070164115A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11332816

申请日：2006-01-17

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

IPC分类号： G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/24

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10752

摘要： An automatic exposure system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic identification system includes: an aiming apparatus generating a beam to aid in aiming the system at a target object when the system is actuated; an imaging system including a pixel array, a focusing lens to focus an image of the target object onto the pixel array; and an automatic exposure system to determine an integration time for capturing an image of the target object. The automatic exposure system determines an integration time by: projecting an aiming pattern on the target object and capturing an image of the aiming pattern; determining a target distance from the imaging system to the target object based on a location of the aiming pattern within the captured image; determining a gain-integration time product utilizing an equation wherein the gain-integration time product is a function of a predetermined target image brightness and the target distance; and determining the integration time by selecting a gain value and solving for integration time given the gain-integration time product.

摘要翻译： 一种基于成像的条码阅读器的自动曝光系统。 所述自动识别系统包括：瞄准装置，当所述系统被致动时，产生光束以帮助将所述系统瞄准目标物体; 包括像素阵列的成像系统，将所述目标物体的图像聚焦到所述像素阵列上的聚焦透镜; 以及自动曝光系统，以确定用于捕获目标对象的图像的积分时间。 自动曝光系统通过以下方式确定积分时间：将瞄准图案投射在目标物体上并捕获瞄准图案的图像; 基于所述捕获图像内的所述瞄准图案的位置，确定从所述成像系统到所述目标对象的目标距离; 使用其中所述增益积分时间乘积是预定目标图像亮度和所述目标距离的函数的方程来确定增益积分时间乘积; 以及通过选择增益值并给出增益积分时间乘积的求积分时间来确定积分时间。

公开(公告)号：US20060043185A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10925177

申请日：2004-08-24

申请人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

发明人： Eugene Joseph ,  Bradley Carlson

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10584

摘要： A subarray of a CMOS imaging sensor array is addressed to detect when a target symbol is fully within a field of view of an imaging reader to improve reader performance at high swipe speeds.

摘要翻译： 寻址CMOS成像传感器阵列的子阵列以检测目标符号何时完全位于成像读取器的视场内，以提高高刷卡速度下的读取器性能。

公开(公告)号：US08083146B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US11644399

申请日：2006-12-22

申请人： Bradley Carlson ,  Eugene Joseph

发明人： Bradley Carlson ,  Eugene Joseph

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： H04N5/2351 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  H04N5/343 ,  H04N5/3454

摘要： An optical code reading system includes an imaging engine having an illuminating assembly for illuminating a potential target area; an imaging assembly including an imaging sensor for acquiring a native image of a potential target area; and circuitry for converting the native image of a potential target area to a data signal and outputting the data signal. The data signal includes potential target area data indicative of low and high resolution representations of the native image; and at least one processor that includes means for receiving the data signal and separating the potential target area data included within the data signal into at least first and second groups of pixels indicative of the low and high resolution representations. The processor may also receive intermediate resolution representations. A corresponding imaging engine and processors capable of implementing the method of separating the high, low and intermediate resolution representations are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 光学代码读取系统包括具有用于照亮潜在目标区域的照明组件的成像引擎; 成像组件，包括用于获取潜在目标区域的本机图像的成像传感器; 以及用于将潜在目标区域的本机图像转换为数据信号并输出​​数据信号的电路。 数据信号包括指示本机图像的低和高分辨率表示的潜在目标区域数据; 以及至少一个处理器，其包括用于接收数据信号并将包括在数据信号内的潜在目标区域数据分离成指示低分辨率和高分辨率表示的至少第一和第二组像素的装置。 处理器还可以接收中间分辨率表示。 还公开了能够实现分离高，低和中分辨率表示的方法的相应的成像引擎和处理器。