BI-OPTIC IMAGING SCANNER WITH PREPROCESSOR FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES
    1.
    发明申请
    BI-OPTIC IMAGING SCANNER WITH PREPROCESSOR FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES 审中-公开
    具有用于从多个源处理图像数据的预处理器的BI-OPTIC IMAGING SCANNER

    公开(公告)号:US20090020611A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-22

    申请号:US12240385

    申请日:2008-09-29

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    CPC分类号: G06K7/10722 G06K7/1096

    摘要: Operating a bi-optic imaging scanner (300) to image a target bar code (308). The scanner (300) including a plurality of camera assemblies (C1-C6). An image processing system (330) including a preprocessor (332) simultaneously receiving captured image data (350) corresponding to image frames (IF1-IF6) of each of the plurality of camera assemblies (C1-C6) and storing the captured image data in a preprocessor memory (334). The preprocessor (332) generating statistical information (SI) regarding the captured image data (350) stored in the preprocessor memory (334) to facilitate identification of regions of the image frames (IF1-IF6) wherein an image (308′) of the target bar code (308) may be present. The preprocessor (332) transferring selected captured image data (350) corresponding to identified regions of the image frames to a main system memory (338). A main processor (336) operates on selected captured image data (350) to decode the target bar code (308).

    摘要翻译: 操作双光学成像扫描器(300)以成像目标条形码(308)。 扫描仪(300)包括多个相机组件(C1-C6)。 一种包括预处理器(332)的图像处理系统(330),其同时接收与所述多个相机组件(C1-C6)中的每一个的图像帧(IF1-IF6)相对应的拍摄图像数据(350),并将所捕获的图像数据存储在 预处理器存储器(334)。 预处理器(332)生成关于存储在预处理器存储器(334)中的捕获图像数据(350)的统计信息(SI),以便于识别图像帧(IF1-IF6)的区域,其中,图像(308') 目标条形码(308)可能存在。 预处理器(332)将对应于图像帧的识别区域的选择的拍摄图像数据(350)传送到主系统存储器(338)。 主处理器(336)对所选择的拍摄图像数据(350)进行操作以解码目标条形码(308)。

    Imaging scanner with illumination and exposure control
    2.
    发明申请
    Imaging scanner with illumination and exposure control 审中-公开
    具有照明和曝光控制的成像扫描仪

    公开(公告)号:US20090001163A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-01

    申请号:US11823220

    申请日:2007-06-27

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    摘要: An imager (12) is provided for imaging target objects (26) comprising an illumination source (22) for providing illumination (24) that is reflected (30) from a target object (26), an intensity of the illumination being a function of a magnitude of current provided to the illumination source (22) and photosensitive circuitry (36) located within the imager (12) for capturing an image reflected from the target object (26) to the imager (12) while the imager is activated during an exposure period. The imager (12) further comprises a selectively adjustable imaging mode (120) for selecting either of: the magnitude of current (130) provided to the illumination source (22) or exposure period (230) of the imager such that the other of the magnitude of current or exposure period of the imager is automatically adjusted (150, 240) as a result of the selection.

    摘要翻译: 提供成像器(12),用于成像目标物体(26),其包括用于提供从目标物体(26)反射(30)的照明(24)的照明源(22),所述照明的强度是 提供给照明源(22)的电流的大小和位于成像器(12)内的感光电路(36),用于在成像器(12)内的成像器被激活期间将从目标物体(26)反射的图像捕获到成像器 曝光期 成像器(12)还包括选择性调节的成像模式(120),用于选择提供给照明源(22)的电流(130)的大小或成像器的曝光周期(230),使得另一个 作为选择的结果,自动调整成像器的电流或曝光周期的大小(150,240)。

    Imaging Bar Code Reader with Illumination Control System
    3.
    发明申请
    Imaging Bar Code Reader with Illumination Control System 审中-公开
    具有照明控制系统的成像条形码读取器

    公开(公告)号:US20090127342A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-21

    申请号:US11943001

    申请日:2007-11-20

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    CPC分类号: G06K7/10722

    摘要: The disclosed bar code reader includes an auto-focusing component for rapidly producing in focus images. An imaging system makes use of an aiming pattern that impinges upon the coded indicia of a target. The imaging system includes a light monitoring pixel array and a focusing lens that is fixed with respect to the pixel array for transmitting an image of the target object onto the pixel array. The bar code reader also includes an illumination system comprising one or more light emitting diodes for illuminating a the target within a field of view defined by the optical system. A drive circuit coupled to the light emitting diodes of the illumination system including at least one energy storage capacitor for providing an electrical pulse that illuminates the target. A controller selectively energizes the light emitting diodes by discharging the at least one capacitor of the drive circuit.

    摘要翻译: 所公开的条形码读取器包括用于快速产生聚焦图像的自动聚焦部件。 成像系统利用撞击目标的编码标记的瞄准图案。 成像系统包括光监测像素阵列和相对于像素阵列固定的聚焦透镜,用于将目标物体的图像传送到像素阵列上。 条形码阅读器还包括一个照明系统,该照明系统包括一个或多个发光二极管,用于在由光学系统定义的视场内照射目标。 耦合到照明系统的发光二极管的驱动电路,其包括用于提供照射目标的电脉冲的至少一个储能电容器。 控制器通过对驱动电路的至少一个电容器进行放电来选择性地激励发光二极管。

    Electro-optical imaging reader having plural solid-state imagers with nonconcurrent exposure
    4.
    发明申请
    Electro-optical imaging reader having plural solid-state imagers with nonconcurrent exposure 审中-公开
    具有多个具有非同时曝光的固态成像器的电光成像读取器

    公开(公告)号:US20100019043A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12220333

    申请日:2008-07-23

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    CPC分类号: G06K7/10732 G06K7/1096

    摘要: A plurality of solid-state imagers is mounted in a reader, such as a bioptical, dual window, point-of-transaction workstation, for capturing illumination light returning along different fields of view from indicia. A controller controllably activates the imagers over respective exposure time periods during which the indicia are illuminated to produce electrical signals indicative of the indicia being read, processes the electrical signals to read the indicia, and controls the exposure time periods to be nonconcurrent to prevent interference among the imagers.

    摘要翻译: 多个固态成像器被安装在诸如生物光学的双窗口交易工作站之类的读取器中,用于捕获沿着不同视野从标记返回的照明光。 一个控制器可控地激活成像器,在相应的曝光时间周期期间,标记被照亮以产生指示正被读取的标记的电信号,处理电信号以读取该标记,并将曝光时间段控制为非共流,以防止 成像仪。

    Arrangement for and method of suppressing electromagnetic radiation interference in an imaging reader
    5.
    发明授权
    Arrangement for and method of suppressing electromagnetic radiation interference in an imaging reader 有权
    在成像读取器中抑制电磁辐射干扰的方法和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07963445B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-21

    申请号:US12316099

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06F7/10 H04N5/217

    CPC分类号: H04N5/217 H04N5/3577

    摘要: An imager in an imaging reader captures light from a target, generates image data from the captured light, and generates a pixel clock signal having a pixel clock frequency in synchronism with the image data. A controller is connected via an electrical conductor to the imager, and controls the imager to transfer the image data, receives the image data, and processes the image data. A circuit suppresses electromagnetic radiation generated by the conductor during the image data transfer, and includes a spread spectrum modulator for modulating the pixel clock signal to generate a variable spread spectrum signal having a spread spectrum frequency that periodically varies above and below the pixel clock frequency, and a buffer having a plurality of registers for receiving and temporarily storing the image data, and for varying as a function of the spread spectrum frequency how much of the image data is being temporarily stored.

    摘要翻译: 成像读取器中的成像器捕获来自目标的光,从捕获的光生成图像数据,并且生成与图像数据同步的具有像素时钟频率的像素时钟信号。 控制器通过电导体连接到成像器,并且控制成像器传送图像数据,接收图像数据并处理图像数据。 电路抑制在图像数据传送期间由导体产生的电磁辐射,并且包括扩频调制器,用于调制像素时钟信号以产生具有在像素时钟频率之上和之下周期性变化的扩频频率的可变扩频信号, 以及具有多个用于接收和临时存储图像数据的寄存器的缓冲器,并且用于根据扩展频谱来改变临时存储多少图像数据的功能。

    Method and System for a Configurable Communications Interface
    6.
    发明申请
    Method and System for a Configurable Communications Interface 审中-公开
    可配置通信接口的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090086045A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-02

    申请号:US11864464

    申请日:2007-09-28

    IPC分类号: H04N5/228

    摘要: An electronic device includes an imaging sensor collecting an image and creating an imaging signal corresponding to the image, an integrated circuit receiving the imaging signal from the imaging sensor and modifying a transfer characteristic of the imaging signal and a connector receiving the imaging signal from the integrated circuit having the modified transfer characteristic.

    摘要翻译: 电子设备包括:收集图像并产生与图像对应的成像信号的成像传感器;集成电路,其从成像传感器接收成像信号,并修改成像信号的传送特性;以及连接器,从集成 电路具有修改的传输特性。

    System and method for aiming an optical code scanning device
    7.
    发明授权
    System and method for aiming an optical code scanning device 有权
    瞄准光码扫描装置的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07478753B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-20

    申请号:US10931150

    申请日:2004-08-31

    IPC分类号: G06K5/04 G06K7/10 G06K9/32

    摘要: A system and method for performing a read operation including acquiring a series of frames of image data; processing a first frame of image data including an array of pixel data acquired while an aiming pattern was generated for determining a location L of at least one pixel of the array of pixel data that corresponds to the aiming pattern; and processing a second frame of image data acquired while the aiming pattern was not generated. The processing of the second frame of image data includes the steps of selecting at least one optical code acquired in the second frame of image data that is located at a respective location; wherein the respective location meets a predetermined condition relative to the determined location L; and providing the selected at least one optical code for further processing in accordance with the read operation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于执行读取操作的系统和方法,包括获取一系列图像数据帧; 处理图像数据的第一帧,所述第一帧图像数据包括在生成用于确定对应于所述瞄准图案的像素数据阵列中的至少一个像素的位置L时获取的像素数据阵列; 以及处理在不产生瞄准图案时获取的第二帧图像数据。 第二帧图像数据的处理包括以下步骤:选择在位于相应位置的图像数据的第二帧中获取的至少一个光码; 其中所述相应位置相对于所确定的位置L满足预定条件; 以及根据读取操作提供所选择的至少一个光学代码用于进一步处理。

    Dual scanner signal acquisition
    8.
    发明申请
    Dual scanner signal acquisition 审中-公开
    双扫描仪信号采集

    公开(公告)号:US20060065734A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-30

    申请号:US10955988

    申请日:2004-09-30

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    CPC分类号: G06K7/14 G06K7/10603

    摘要: A system and method for processing scanner signals by storing both a standard digitizer signal and a more detailed digitizer signal for decoding. The decoder can then use the standard digitizer signal by default and in those cases when the bar code pattern cannot be decoded using the standard digitizer signal the decoder may access the more detailed digitizer signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过存储标准数字转换器信号和更详细的数字转换器信号来解码扫描器信号的系统和方法。 然后,解码器可以默认使用标准数字转换器信号,并且在这些情况下,当条形码图案不能使用标准数字转换器信号被解码时,解码器可以访问更详细的数字转换器信号。

    Imaging reader with adaptive focusing for electro-optically reading symbols
    9.
    发明授权
    Imaging reader with adaptive focusing for electro-optically reading symbols 有权
    具有自动对焦功能的电光读取符号的成像读取器

    公开(公告)号:US07905414B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-15

    申请号:US12005579

    申请日:2007-12-27

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K9/22

    摘要: An imaging assembly in an imaging reader for electro-optically reading indicia includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors, and a focus control element, such as a liquid imaging lens, having a variable transfer function characteristics for capturing, optically modifying and directing return light from the indicia over a field of view onto the imager for processing into an electrical signal indicative of the indicia during a reading mode of operation; and a controller for controlling the imaging assembly to optically modify the return light in accordance with a known transfer function stored in a memory accessible to the controller during a calibration mode of operation prior to the reading mode.

    摘要翻译: 用于电光学读取标记的成像读取器中的成像组件包括具有图像传感器阵列的固态成像器和诸如液体成像透镜的聚焦控制元件,其具有用于捕获,光学修改的可变传递函数特征 以及将来自所述标记的返回光引导到所述成像器上以在读取操作模式期间处理成指示所述标记的电信号; 以及控制器,用于控制所述成像组件,以在所述读取模式之前的操作校准模式期间,根据存储在所述控制器可访问的存储器中的已知传递函数光学地修改所述返回光。

    Imaging reader with adaptive focusing for electro-optically reading symbols
    10.
    发明申请
    Imaging reader with adaptive focusing for electro-optically reading symbols 有权
    具有自动对焦功能的电光读取符号的成像读取器

    公开(公告)号:US20090166426A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12005579

    申请日:2007-12-27

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    摘要: An imaging assembly in an imaging reader for electro-optically reading indicia includes a solid-state imager having an array of image sensors, and a focus control element, such as a liquid imaging lens, having a variable transfer function characteristics for capturing, optically modifying and directing return light from the indicia over a field of view onto the imager for processing into an electrical signal indicative of the indicia during a reading mode of operation; and a controller for controlling the imaging assembly to optically modify the return light in accordance with a known transfer function stored in a memory accessible to the controller during a calibration mode of operation prior to the reading mode.

    摘要翻译: 用于电光学读取标记的成像读取器中的成像组件包括具有图像传感器阵列的固态成像器和诸如液体成像透镜的聚焦控制元件,其具有用于捕获,光学修改的可变传递函数特征 以及将来自所述标记的返回光引导到所述成像器上以在读取操作模式期间处理成指示所述标记的电信号; 以及控制器,用于控制所述成像组件,以在所述读取模式之前的操作校准模式期间,根据存储在所述控制器可访问的存储器中的已知传递函数光学地修改所述返回光。