SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPTICAL CODE READING USING A COLOR IMAGER
    1.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPTICAL CODE READING USING A COLOR IMAGER 审中-公开
    使用彩色成像仪读取光学代码的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010096642A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-16

    申请号:PCT/US2010024712

    申请日:2010-02-19

    Inventor: GAO WENLIANG

    Abstract: Systems and methods of optical code reading include production of image data by a color image sensor array (102) and processing of the image data to decode an optical code (112). In one configuration, the color image sensor array includes first and second sets of sensor pixels (204, 206, and/or 208) sensitive to light having wavelengths within, respectively, first and second wavelength bands, reflected light is focused by an optical system (104) to form an image of an optical code on the color image sensor array, first and second sets of image data representing light intensity levels sensed by, respectively, the first and second sets of sensor pixels are produced, and the first set of image data is processed to determine whether the second set of image data is to be used in combination with the first set of image data to decode the optical code.

    Abstract translation: 光学代码读取的系统和方法包括由彩色图像传感器阵列(102)产生图像数据和处理图像数据以解码光学代码(112)。 在一种配置中,彩色图像传感器阵列包括对分别具有第一和第二波段内的波长的光敏感的第一和第二组传感器像素(204,206和/或208),反射光由光学系统 (104)以在所述彩色图像传感器阵列上形成光学代码的图像,产生表示分别由所述第一和第二组传感器像素感测到的光强度水平的第一和第二组图像数据,并且所述第一组 处理图像数据以确定第二组图像数据是否要与第一组图像数据结合使用以解码光学代码。

    TWO-PLANE OPTICAL CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT
    2.
    发明申请
    TWO-PLANE OPTICAL CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT 审中-公开
    用于获取物体多个视图的双平面光学代码阅读器

    公开(公告)号:WO2010075581A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-23

    申请号:PCT/US2009069536

    申请日:2009-12-24

    Inventor: OLMSTEAD BRYAN L

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10693 G06K7/10702

    Abstract: An optical code reader (80,150,180,210) forms images of an optical code on an object (20). The reader (80,150,180,210) comprises first and second viewing surfaces generally transverse to one another. The surfaces bound a viewing volume (64) in which the object (20) may be imaged. The reader (80,150,180,210) also comprises a set of one or more imagers (60) positioned on an opposite side of one or more of the first and second viewing surfaces relative to the viewing volume (64), and oriented and configured to capture images of the object (20) from at least three different views (62). Each of the views (62) passes through one of said first and second viewing surfaces. At least one of said views (62) passes through the first viewing surface, and at least one of said views (62) passes through the second viewing surface. The reader (80,150,180,210) also comprises at least one mirror (130), off which is reflected at least one of the views (62).

    Abstract translation: 光学代码阅读器(80,150,180,210)形成物体(20)上的光学代码的图像。 读取器(80,150,180,210)包括大致彼此横向的第一和第二观察表面。 表面界定了其中可以对物体(20)进行成像的观察体积(64)。 读取器(80,150,180,210)还包括一组一个或多个成像器(60),所述一个或多个成像器(60)相对于观察空间(64)定位在第一和第二观察表面中的一个或多个观看表面的相对侧上,并且定向和配置成捕获 物体(20)来自至少三个不同的视图(62)。 每个视图(62)都穿过所述第一和第二观察表面之一。 所述视图(62)中的至少一个穿过第一观察表面,并且所述视图(62)中的至少一个穿过第二观察表面。 读取器(80,150,180,210)还包括至少一个反射镜(130),反射至少一个视图(62)。

    HIGH-RESOLUTION INTERPOLATION FOR COLOR-IMAGER-BASED OPTICAL CODE READERS
    3.
    发明申请
    HIGH-RESOLUTION INTERPOLATION FOR COLOR-IMAGER-BASED OPTICAL CODE READERS 审中-公开
    用于基于彩色图像的光学代码读取器的高分辨率插值

    公开(公告)号:WO2010059449A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:PCT/US2009063713

    申请日:2009-11-09

    Inventor: CHERRY CRAIG D

    CPC classification number: G06K7/12 G06K7/14 G06K7/1417 G06K7/1469

    Abstract: An optical code reader (200) includes a color image sensor array (202) having pixels (306) of a first set and pixels (304, 308, or 304 and 308) of a second set arranged along multiple parallel axes of a first axes group (310) and multiple parallel axes of a second axes group (312) transverse to the first axes group. The pixels of the first set produce data representing sensed light intensity values. In one configuration, the optical code reader includes a data processing system (210) operable to perform single-axis interpolation to produce interpolated intensity values that correspond to selected locations of pixels of the second set. An interpolated intensity value is produced for a selected location by using only intensity values sensed by pixels of the first set that share an axis of the first axes group with the selected location.

    Abstract translation: 光学代码阅读器(200)包括具有第一组的像素(306)的彩色图像传感器阵列(202)和沿第一轴的多个平行轴线布置的第二组的像素(304,308或304和308) 组(310)和横向于第一轴组的第二轴组(312)的多个平行轴。 第一组的像素产生表示感测的光强度值的数据。 在一种配置中,光学代码读取器包括一个数据处理系统(210),可操作以执行单轴插值以产生对应于第二组的像素的选定位置的内插强度值。 通过仅使用与所选择的位置共享第一轴组的轴的第一组的像素感测到的强度值,为选定位置产生内插强度值。

    HIGH-RESOLUTION INTERPOLATION FOR COLOR-IMAGER-BASED OPTICAL CODE READERS
    4.
    发明申请
    HIGH-RESOLUTION INTERPOLATION FOR COLOR-IMAGER-BASED OPTICAL CODE READERS 审中-公开
    基于色彩成像器的光学代码阅读器的高分辨率插值

    公开(公告)号:WO2010059449A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-27

    申请号:PCT/US2009/063713

    申请日:2009-11-09

    Inventor: CHERRY, Craig D.

    CPC classification number: G06K7/12 G06K7/14 G06K7/1417 G06K7/1469

    Abstract: An optical code reader (200) includes a color image sensor array (202) having pixels (306) of a first set and pixels (304, 308, or 304 and 308) of a second set arranged along multiple parallel axes of a first axes group (310) and multiple parallel axes of a second axes group (312) transverse to the first axes group. The pixels of the first set produce data representing sensed light intensity values. In one configuration, the optical code reader includes a data processing system (210) operable to perform single-axis interpolation to produce interpolated intensity values that correspond to selected locations of pixels of the second set. An interpolated intensity value is produced for a selected location by using only intensity values sensed by pixels of the first set that share an axis of the first axes group with the selected location.

    Abstract translation: 光码读取器(200)包括具有第一组像素(306)和第二组像素(304,308或304和308)的彩色图像传感器阵列(202) 沿着第一轴组(310)的多个平行轴和横向于第一轴组的第二轴组(312)的多个平行轴。 第一组的像素产生表示感测到的光强度值的数据。 在一种配置中,光学代码读取器包括数据处理系统(210),其可操作以执行单轴内插以产生对应于第二组像素的选定位置的内插强度值。 通过仅使用第一组像素所感测的强度值来为选定位置产生内插强度值,所述强度值共享具有所选位置的第一轴组的轴。

    CONTINUOUS VIRTUAL SCAN LINE PATTERN GENERATION
    5.
    发明申请
    CONTINUOUS VIRTUAL SCAN LINE PATTERN GENERATION 审中-公开
    连续虚拟扫描线图形生成

    公开(公告)号:WO2007109191A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2007006734

    申请日:2007-03-16

    Inventor: ACTIS ROBERT J

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10544

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for generating a continuous virtual scan line pattern from a raster line input. In certain preferred embodiments, a continuous, omni-directional virtual scan line pattern may be generated from a continuous, one-dimensional raster line input. In some embodiments, such a pattern may be generated for one or more families of shallow virtual scan lines and for one or more families of steep virtual scan lines. Some of the virtual scan line families may be configured to generate overlapping data.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于从光栅线输入生成连续虚拟扫描线图案的方法,系统和装置的实施例。 在某些优选实施例中,连续的全向虚拟扫描线图案可以从连续的一维光栅线输入生成。 在一些实施例中,可以为一个或多个浅虚拟扫描线族和陡峭虚拟扫描线的一个或多个族生成这样的图案。 一些虚拟扫描线系列可以被配置为生成重叠的数据。

    DATA READER AND METHODS FOR IMAGING TARGETS SUBJECT TO SPECULAR REFLECTION
    6.
    发明申请
    DATA READER AND METHODS FOR IMAGING TARGETS SUBJECT TO SPECULAR REFLECTION 审中-公开
    数据读取器和用于成像目标的方法,以进行特殊反射

    公开(公告)号:WO2006081466A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-15

    申请号:PCT/US2006003010

    申请日:2006-01-26

    Abstract: A data reader such as for example an imaging reader with a CCD or CMOS imager or the like, having multiple images of a target item illuminated or acquired from different directions in which the image signals are combined into a complete image of the item or selected portions of the item being read such that specular reflection (over-saturated regions of the sensor array) are minimized or eliminated. In one example data reader configuration, multiple illumination sources such as first and second rows of light emitting diodes (LED's) are aimed at the item being scanned from different directions. The illumination sources are alternately pulsed and return signals are collected at one or more sensor arrays. A selected non-saturated return signal from one of the illumination sources, or selected non-saturated portions of return signal from both of the illumination sources are processed to generate a complete non-saturated image of the target. In one preferred processing scheme, assuming that each of the LED's is capable of illuminating the entire target (e.g. a barcode), a pixel-by-pixel minimum is taken of the two images thereby producing an image with specular reflection minimized or nearly eliminated.

    Abstract translation: 数据读取器,例如具有CCD或CMOS成像器等的成像读取器,具有从不同方向照明或获取的目标物品的多个图像,其中将图像信号组合成该物品或所选部分的完整图像 被读取的物品使得镜面反射(传感器阵列的过饱和区域)被最小化或消除。 在一个示例性数据读取器配置中,诸如第一和第二排发光二极管(LED)的多个照明源针对从不同方向进行扫描的物品。 照明源是交替脉冲的,并且在一个或多个传感器阵列处收集返回信号。 来自一个照明源的选择的非饱和返回信号或来自两个照明源的选择的非饱和部分的返回信号被处理以产生目标的完整的非饱和图像。 在一个优选的处理方案中,假设每个LED能够照射整个目标(例如条形码),则对两个图像进行逐像素最小化,从而产生最小化或几乎消除了镜面反射的图像。

    ADAPTIVE DATA READER AND METHOD OF OPERATING
    8.
    发明申请
    ADAPTIVE DATA READER AND METHOD OF OPERATING 审中-公开
    自适应数据读取器和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2012005809A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-12

    申请号:PCT/US2011/036295

    申请日:2011-05-12

    Abstract: Disclosed systems (10) and methods preferably capture one or more images of an item (32) bearing an optical code (31) and analyze such images to determine whether the item (32) has a highly, or relatively highly, reflective surface (30) or not. Based on such a determination, operating parameters of the system (10), such as the gain, exposure time, and amount of illumination, are preferably automatically adjusted by the system (10) to capture a subsequent image of the item (32) where the subsequent image has sufficient contrast to decode the optical code (31). The subsequent image may include a plurality of images, and different operating parameters may be used to capture several, or each, of the plurality of images based on the determination of whether the item (32) has a highly, or relatively highly, reflective surface (30) or not.

    Abstract translation: 公开的系统(10)和方法优选地捕获携带光学代码(31)的物品(32)的一个或多个图像,并分析这些图像以确定物品(32)是否具有高度或相对高度的反射表面(30 ) 或不。 基于这样的确定,系统(10)的操作参数(诸如增益,曝光时间和照明量)优选地由系统(10)自动调整以捕获物品(32)的后续图像,其中 随后的图像具有足够的对比度来解码光学代码(31)。 随后的图像可以包括多个图像,并且可以使用不同的操作参数来基于物品(32)是否具有高度或相对高度的反射表面的确定来捕获多个图像中的几个或每个图像 (30)。

    IMAGE-BASED CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING SAME
    9.
    发明申请
    IMAGE-BASED CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING SAME 审中-公开
    基于图像的代码读取器,用于获取对象的多个视图以及使用同一个对象的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010075582A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-23

    申请号:PCT/US2009069537

    申请日:2009-12-24

    Inventor: OLMSTEAD BRYAN L

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10831 G06K7/10702 G06K7/10801 G06K7/10861

    Abstract: Fold mirrors (330) permit the imagers (340) to be closer to each other and permit an optical code reader (280), such as a tunnel scanner, to confine them to a smaller housing volume or capacity. A plurality of sets of fold mirrors (330) can also be employed to convey at least a portion of at least two different perspectives or two different depths of field (341, 343) of a composite view volume (281) to different regions (163, 165) of an image field (156) of a common imager (340). The sets of fold mirrors (330) may also include split mirrors that have mirror components that reflect images from different view volumes (334) to different imagers (340) or different regions (163, 165) of an image field (156) of a single imager (340).

    Abstract translation: 折叠镜(330)允许成像器(340)彼此更靠近并且允许诸如隧道扫描仪的光学代码阅读器(280)将它们限制到较小的外壳容积或容量。 还可以采用多组折叠镜(330)来将复合视图体积(281)的至少两个不同视角或两个不同景深(341,343)的至少一部分传送到不同区域(163 ,(165)的图像场(156)。 这些折叠镜组(330)还可以包括具有反射镜部件的分裂反射镜,所述反射镜部件将来自不同观察体积(334)的图像反射到图像场(156)的不同成像器(340)或不同区域(163,165) 单成像器(340)。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING WEIGHING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIALLY OFF-SCALE ITEMS
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING WEIGHING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIALLY OFF-SCALE ITEMS 审中-公开
    减少与部分不合规项相关的称重误差的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010068697A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-19

    申请号:PCT/US2009067383

    申请日:2009-12-09

    CPC classification number: G01G19/4144 G01G23/00 G01G23/3735 G06K9/3216

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reducing erroneous weighing of items (530, 830, 1230, 1710, 2400, 3011, 3211, 3264) by detecting items extending beyond a peripheral edge of a weigh platter (110, 3020, 3020a, 3120, 3240) associated with a data reader (180, 190). For example, in response to a weigh request a scale guard module (210) acquires data indicative of whether an item extends between the weigh platter and another surface (160), compares the acquired data to reference data, and based on the comparison, determines whether an item extends off the weigh platter and thus on to another surface. The scale guard module may utilize non-electromagnetic compression waves (520, 650), radio waves (820), a portion of a data reader's scan field to scan a set of patterns (1500, 1700, 1900, 2000) extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, an imaging based scanner (2300) to capture an image of at least one edge (2330) of the weigh platter, a light beam extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter with or without a light guide (3030, 3130, 3190) disposed in the weigh platter, a plane of light (3263) extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, or any combination thereof.

    Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法,用于通过检测物品延伸超过称重盘(110,3020,3020a,3120,3240)的周边边缘的物品来减少物品(530,830,1230,1710,2400,3011,3211,3264)的错误称重 )与数据读取器(180,190)相关联。 例如,响应于称重请求,比例保护模块(210)获取指示物品是否在称重盘和另一表面(160)之间延伸的数据,将所获取的数据与参考数据进行比较,并且基于该比较,确定 物品是否从称重盘延伸出来,从而延伸到另一个表面上。 防垢模块可以利用非电磁压缩波(520,650),无线电波(820),数据读取器的扫描场的一部分来扫描沿着至少延伸的一组图案(1500,1700,1900,2000) 称重盘的一个边缘,用于捕获重物盘的至少一个边缘(2330)的图像的基于成像的扫描仪(2300),沿着称重盘的至少一个边缘延伸的光束,其具有或不具有光导 (3030,3130,3109),其设置在所述称重盘中,沿所述称重盘的至少一个边缘延伸的光平面(3263)或其任何组合。

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