Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for flicker reduction in a multi-sensor environment

    公开(公告)号:US12088926B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US18343400

    申请日:2023-06-28

    CPC classification number: H04N23/745 G06K7/10881 G06K7/1095

    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to flicker reduction in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include methods, computer program products, and apparatuses for producing a near-field illumination using a near-field illuminator, the near-field illumination produced at a defined pulse train. A near-field image sensor may be exposed near the start of a near-field illumination pulse, and a far-field image sensor may be exposed between pulses of the near-field illumination. Some embodiments, additionally or alternatively, are configured for detecting an illuminator switch event, deactivating the near-field illuminator source, and producing, using a far-field illuminator source, a far-field illumination. Upon switching the illuminator source, some such embodiments are configured for exposing a far-field illuminator near the start of the far-field illumination pulse, and exposing a near-field image sensor near the start of the next available far-field illumination pulse. Such image capture may repeat until a task such as barcode reading is successful.

    METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20240185995A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-06

    申请号:US18074076

    申请日:2022-12-02

    Inventor: Erik Van Horn

    CPC classification number: G16H40/63

    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for monitoring environmental conditions are provided. For example, a computer-implemented method may include receiving, over a first time period, a plurality of biometric values from each of a plurality of biometric monitoring devices and detecting an environmental condition based on the received biometric values corresponding to two or more users at a same user location. Each of the plurality of biometric monitoring devices may be worn by a different one of a plurality of users. Each of the plurality of biometric values may be detected from one of the plurality of users and have an associated time of capture and an associated user location at time of capture.

    Methods and systems for calibrating a dimensioner

    公开(公告)号:US10563971B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US16023667

    申请日:2018-06-29

    Inventor: Erik Van Horn

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide for a method for calibrating a dimensioner. An example method includes receiving two or more previously captured images of a common field of view of the dimensioner, and identifying at least one static object in the common field of view. The method further includes determining one or more reference dimensions of the at least one static object. Thereafter, the method includes detecting an event on the dimensioner, and when an event is detected, determining one or more updated dimensions of the at least one static object. The method includes comparing the one or more updated dimensions to the one or more reference dimensions to determine whether the one or more updated dimensions satisfy a predefined dimension error range. When the one or more updated dimensions fail to satisfy the predefined dimension error range, the method includes modifying one or more parameters associated with the dimensioner.

    AXIALLY REINFORCED FLEXIBLE SCAN ELEMENT
    5.
    发明申请
    AXIALLY REINFORCED FLEXIBLE SCAN ELEMENT 有权
    AXIALLY增强灵活扫描元件

    公开(公告)号:US20160025967A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14340627

    申请日:2014-07-25

    CPC classification number: G02B26/105

    Abstract: A flexible scan element for a laser scanner is disclosed. The flexible can element may be made from a non-linear elastomeric material that twists sufficiently for scan operation but resists unwanted motion from shock/vibration through the use of a rigid motion-limiting member encapsulated, at least partially, within the body of the flexible scan element. In this way, no external components are required for limiting excess motion.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于激光扫描器的柔性扫描元件。 柔性罐元件可以由非线性弹性体材料制成,该非线性弹性体材料充分旋转扫描操作,但是通过使用刚性运动限制构件抵抗来自冲击/振动的不期望的运动,刚性运动限制构件至少部分地封装在柔性体的主体内 扫描元件。 以这种方式,不需要外部组件来限制过度运动。

    Indicia reading terminals and methods employing light field imaging
    6.
    发明授权
    Indicia reading terminals and methods employing light field imaging 有权
    识别终端和采用光场成像的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09235741B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-12

    申请号:US14637466

    申请日:2015-03-04

    Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.

    Abstract translation: 用于解码可解码标记的终端包括全光成像子系统,其包括图像传感器阵列和全光成像光学器件,其可操作以将包含可解码标记的空间的全视图图像投影到图像传感器阵列上;手持外壳,其封装至少一部分 全光成像子系统,用于启动全光成像子系统的操作以获得可解码标记的全光图像数据的触发器,以及用于将照明投影到可解码标记上的照明源; 将瞄准器图案投影到可解码标记上的瞄准器。 终端可操作地响应于检测到操作者已经启动了触发器,以从图像传感器阵列获取全光图像数据,以便基于全光图像数据的至少一部分获得第一渲染图像数据,并尝试 以解码呈现的图像数据中表示的可解码标记。

    System and method for reading code symbols at long range using source power control
    8.
    发明授权
    System and method for reading code symbols at long range using source power control 有权
    使用源功率控制长距离读取码元的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09141839B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-22

    申请号:US13912702

    申请日:2013-06-07

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10821 G06K7/10584

    Abstract: A system and method are presented for improving the performance of code scanners in the extended and far ranges. At these distances, the intensity of the laser beam reflected off the code symbol can be markedly decreased, thereby decreasing the likelihood of a successful reading of the code symbol by the code scanner. The system provides for dynamic power increases to the laser source to generate a greater dynamic range.

    Abstract translation: 提出了一种系统和方法,用于提高扩展范围和远程范围内的代码扫描程序的性能。 在这些距离处,从代码符号反射的激光束的强度可以显着降低,从而降低代码扫描器成功读取代码符号的可能性。 该系统提供激光源的动态功率增加以产生更大的动态范围。

    INDICIA READING TERMINALS AND METHODS EMPLOYING LIGHT FIELD IMAGING
    9.
    发明申请
    INDICIA READING TERMINALS AND METHODS EMPLOYING LIGHT FIELD IMAGING 审中-公开
    INDICIA阅读终端和采用光场成像的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150178536A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:US14637466

    申请日:2015-03-04

    Abstract: A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data.

    Abstract translation: 用于解码可解码标记的终端包括全光成像子系统,其包括图像传感器阵列和全光成像光学器件,其可操作以将包含可解码标记的空间的全视图图像投影到图像传感器阵列上;手持外壳,其封装至少一部分 全光成像子系统,用于启动全光成像子系统的操作以获得可解码标记的全光图像数据的触发器,以及用于将照明投影到可解码标记上的照明源; 将瞄准器图案投影到可解码标记上的瞄准器。 终端可操作地响应于检测到操作者已经启动了触发器,以从图像传感器阵列获取全光图像数据,以便基于全光图像数据的至少一部分获得第一渲染图像数据,并尝试 以解码呈现的图像数据中表示的可解码标记。

    Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for flicker reduction in a multi-sensor environment

    公开(公告)号:US11736811B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-22

    申请号:US17934794

    申请日:2022-09-23

    CPC classification number: H04N23/745 G06K7/1095 G06K7/10881

    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to flicker reduction in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include methods, computer program products, and apparatuses configured for producing a near-field illumination using a near-field illuminator, the near-field illumination produced at a defined pulse train. A near-field image sensor may be exposed near the start of a near-field illumination pulse, and a far-field image sensor may be exposed between pulses of the near-field illumination. Some embodiments, additionally or alternatively, are configured for detecting an illuminator switch event, deactivating the near-field illuminator source, and producing, using a far-field illuminator source, a far-field illumination. Upon switching the illuminator source, some such embodiments are configured for exposing a far-field illuminator near the start of the far-field illumination pulse, and exposing a near-field image sensor near the start of the next available far-field illumination pulse. Such image capture may repeat until an image processing task such as barcode reading is successful.

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