SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPTICAL CODE READING USING A COLOR IMAGER
    31.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPTICAL CODE READING USING A COLOR IMAGER 审中-公开
    使用彩色图像的光学代码读取的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010096642A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-26

    申请号:PCT/US2010/024712

    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通过彩色图像传感器阵列(102)生成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波长分别在第一和第二波长带内的光敏感的第一组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,产生表示分别由第一组和第二组传感器像素感测的光强度级别的第一和第二组图像数据,并且第一组 处理图像数据以确定第二组图像数据是否与第一组图像数据组合使用以解码光学代码。

    TWO-PLANE OPTICAL CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT
    32.
    发明申请
    TWO-PLANE OPTICAL CODE READER FOR ACQUISITION OF MULTIPLE VIEWS OF AN OBJECT 审中-公开
    用于获取对象的多个视图的两平面光学代码读取器

    公开(公告)号:WO2010075581A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-01

    申请号:PCT/US2009/069536

    申请日:2009-12-24

    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)在对象(20)上形成光学代码的图像。 读取器(80,150,180,210)包括大致横向于彼此的第一和第二观察表面。 表面结合了可以对对象(20)进行成像的观看体积(64)。 读取器(80,150,180,210)还包括一组一个或多个成像器(60),其相对于观看体积(64)定位在第一和第二观察表面中的一个或多个的相对侧上,并且被定向和配置为捕获 来自至少三个不同视图(62)的对象(20)。 每个视图(62)通过所述第一和第二观察表面中的一个。 所述视图(62)中的至少一个穿过所述第一观察表面,并且所述视图(62)中的至少一个穿过所述第二观察表面。 读取器(80,150,180,210)还包括至少一个反射镜(130),其被至少一个视图(62)反射。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING
    33.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING 审中-公开
    用于成像的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010075202A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-01

    申请号:PCT/US2009/068680

    申请日:2009-12-18

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 H04N5/23248 H04N5/2329

    Abstract: A data reader preferably includes an imaging device that operates on a rolling reset basis to capture images of a moving target (540). Images of moving targets (540) are preferably analyzed to determine the ambient light intensity, and a processor (470) in the data reader preferably adjusts operation of the imager and of a light source (460) based on the intensity of the ambient light. Other data readers may use an imager with a mechanical shutter (1200) that is designed for rapid, frequent operation.

    Abstract translation: 数据读取器优选地包括在滚动复位的基础上操作以捕获移动目标(540)的图像的成像装置。 优选地分析移动目标(540)的图像以确定环境光强度,并且数据读取器中的处理器(470)优选地基于环境光的强度来调整成像器和光源(460)的操作。 其他数据读取器可以使用具有设计用于快速,频繁操作的机械快门(1200)的成像器。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE IMAGE OF MULTIPLE PORTIONS OF AN OBJECT FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES
    34.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE IMAGE OF MULTIPLE PORTIONS OF AN OBJECT FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES 审中-公开
    用于形成多个视角对象的多个部分的复合图像的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2009102616A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-08

    申请号:PCT/US2009033237

    申请日:2009-02-05

    Inventor: OLMSTEAD BRYAN L

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10 G06K7/10732

    Abstract: Various improved imager-based optical code readers (500,800) and associated methods (3200,3300) are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an imager-based method reads an optical code (which may be, for example, a linear optical code such as a bar code) on an object in a viewing volume. The method comprises dividing (3310) an image plane (400) into a plurality of strip-shaped sections, viewing (3320) the object in the viewing volume from a plurality of perspectives, forming (3340) a plurality of strip-shaped images corresponding to the plurality of perspectives, respectively, thereby creating a composite image containing data from a plurality of perspectives, and processing at least a portion of the composite image so as to ascertain the information encoded in the optical code on the object in the viewing volume. Certain embodiments can mimic the performance of a laser-based scanner (100) without a laser or moving parts but instead utilizing an electronic imaging device such as an imager (508,808).

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了各种改进的基于成像器的光学代码读取器(500,800)和相关联的方法(3200,3300)。 根据一个实施例,基于成像器的方法在观看体积中的对象上读取光学代码(其可以是诸如条形码的线性光学代码)。 该方法包括将图像平面(400)划分成多个条形部分,从多个视角观看(3320)观看体积中的对象,形成(3340)多个对应的条状图像 分别形成包含多个视角的数据的合成图像,并且对该合成图像的至少一部分进行处理,以便确定编码在观看卷上的对象上的光码中的信息。 某些实施例可以模仿基于激光的扫描器(100)的性能,而不需要激光或移动部件,而是可以利用诸如成像器的电子成像装置(508,808)。

    ENHANCED VIRTUAL SCAN LINE PROCESSING
    35.
    发明申请
    ENHANCED VIRTUAL SCAN LINE PROCESSING 审中-公开
    增强虚拟扫描线处理

    公开(公告)号:WO2009067552A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-28

    申请号:PCT/US2008084084

    申请日:2008-11-19

    Abstract: Systems and methods for decoding a barcode or other optical code include identifying one or more sub-regions of image data that contain promising data based on a first set of edge detection parameters, transferring the promising data from a first memory location to a new memory location for further processing, and decoding the promising data based on a different set of edge detection parameters.

    Abstract translation: 用于解码条形码或其他光学代码的系统和方法包括基于第一组边缘检测参数来识别包含有希望的数据的图像数据的一个或多个子区域,将有希望的数据从第一存储器位置传送到新的存储器位置 用于进一步处理,并且基于不同的边缘检测参数集解码有希望的数据。

    ROLLING-RESET IMAGER WITH OPTICAL FILTER
    36.
    发明申请
    ROLLING-RESET IMAGER WITH OPTICAL FILTER 审中-公开
    带光学滤波器的滚筒复位成像器

    公开(公告)号:WO2006081535A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-21

    申请号:PCT/US2006003158

    申请日:2006-01-27

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2353 H04N5/2354 H04N5/238

    Abstract: An imaging system (100,200) comprises a rolling-reset imager (110) that forms an electronic image of an object (160), a light source (130) illuminating the object (160) with pulsed light, and a bandpass optical filter (170) disposed between the object (160) and the rolling-reset imager (110). The pulsed light has an illumination frequency spectrum and an illumination pulse width defining an effective exposure time for forming the image of the object. The bandpass optical filter (170) has a frequency pass band permitting transmission of a significant portion of the illumination frequency spectrum while at least approximately inhibiting transmission of at least some light having frequencies outside the illumination frequency band.

    Abstract translation: 成像系统(100,200)包括形成物体(160)的电子图像的滚动重置成像器(110),用脉冲光照射物体(160)的光源(130)和带通滤光器(170) )设置在物体(160)和滚动重置成像器(110)之间。 脉冲光具有限定用于形成对象的图像的有效曝光时间的照明频谱和照明脉冲宽度。 带通滤光器(170)具有允许透射照明频谱的大部分的频带,同时至少大致禁止在照明频带外的频率的至少一些光的传输。

    ADAPTIVE DATA READER AND METHOD OF OPERATING
    37.
    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:WO2012064984A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-18

    申请号:PCT/US2011/060232

    申请日:2011-11-10

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10861 G06K7/10752 G06K7/1443 G06K9/2036

    Abstract: Systems and methods for data reading are disclosed wherein one or more images of an item bearing an optical code are captured and the captured images are analyzed to determine whether the item has a reflective surface or not. Based on such a determination, operating parameters of the system, such as one or more of: the amount of time dedicated to 1D code decoding and the amount of time dedicated to 2D code decoding, the order in which 1D code and 2D code decoding are performed, termination of a decoding operation, restarting an image capture and decoding operation, and image preprocessing may be automatically adjusted by the system to decode an optical code.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于数据读取的系统和方法,其中捕获携带光学代码的物品的一个或多个图像,并且分析所捕获的图像以确定物品是否具有反射表面。 基于这样的确定,系统的操作参数,诸如以下各项中的一个或多个的操作:专用于1D代码解码的时间量和专用于2D代码解码的时间量,1D代码和2D代码解码的顺序是 可以通过系统自动调整解码操作的终止,重新启动图像捕获和解码操作以及图像预处理以解码光学代码。

    ILLUMINATION ARRANGEMENT FOR DATA READERS
    38.
    发明申请
    ILLUMINATION ARRANGEMENT FOR DATA READERS 审中-公开
    数据读取器的照明装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2012047469A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-12

    申请号:PCT/US2011/051633

    申请日:2011-09-14

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10742 G06K7/10732 G06K7/10831

    Abstract: Light sources (120, 121) are contained in a data reader housing (40) that also contains an imager (90). In one embodiment, one light source (121) includes a number of LEDs (130) placed in a number of hollow reflectors (140) located toward the rear of a data scanner(30), where the hollow reflectors (140) have substantially flat reflective surfaces (160) to project light through a window (50) and into a read volume (95). Other embodiments include additional light sources (127) located proximate sidewalls (75, 80) of the data scanner (30) and also include a number of LEDs (132) placed in hollow reflectors (230) to project light through the window (50) and into the read volume (95). In other embodiments, additional LEDs (295) are included outside the hollow reflectors (300) to project light through the window (270) and into a different portion of the read volume (335) than the LEDs (295) located in the hollow reflectors (300).

    Abstract translation: 光源(120,121)包含在还包含成像器(90)的数据读取器外壳(40)中。 在一个实施例中,一个光源(121)包括放置在多个中空反射器(140)中的LED(130),其位于数据扫描器(30)的后部,其中中空反射器(140)具有基本平坦 反射表面(160),以将光投射通过窗口(50)并进入读取容积(95)。 其他实施例包括位于数据扫描器(30)的侧壁(75,80)附近的附加光源(127),并且还包括放置在中空反射器(230)中以将光投射通过窗口(50)的多个LED(132) 并进入读取卷(95)。 在其他实施例中,附加的LED(295)被包括在中空反射器(300)外部,以将光通过窗口(270)投射到与位于中空反射器中的LED(295)不同的读取容积(335)的不同部分 (300)。

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