Abstract:
A bar code reader (10) includes a housing (20) including one or more transparent windows H, V and defining a housing interior region. As a target object is swiped or presented in relation to the transparent windows an image of the target object is captured. Cameras C1 - C6 have an image capture sensor array with a global shutter is positioned within the housing interior region for capturing an image of a bar code within a camera field of view. All the cameras produce images in a sequential manner during an image frame time period. An image processing system has a processor for decoding a bar code carried by the target object. The processing system responds to signals from a light sensor to terminate object illumination when an adequate image exposure has transpired.
Abstract:
Described is a computing device (100) comprising an imaging arrangement (112), a processor (116) and an output arrangement (114). The imaging arrangement (11) obtains an image. The processor (116) processes the image to determine a corresponding status of the image as a function of at least one predetermined decodability parameter. The output arrangement (114) displays the image and provides a feedback signal of the corresponding status.
Abstract:
An optical code reading system and method are provided for reading and decoding an optical code. The system includes a plurality of light sources, a color image sensor, a processor and a decoder. Each light source produces a unique wavelength/color of light to illuminate the optical code, such as a direct mark optical code. The image sensor detects the reflected light from the optical code and generates an integrated multi-colored image. The processor separates the integrated image into individual color channels, where each color channel includes data representative of the imaged optical code in one color. The processor analyzes the contrast for each color channel and determines which color channel has the optimum contrast. The data corresponding to the color channel having the optimum contrast is then decoded by a decoder.
Abstract:
A system for removing artifacts caused by x-ray reflective materials from an x-ray image of a patient's teeth. The system includes an x-ray source, an x-ray detector that captures several x-ray images, and a surface scanner that captures a surface scan of the patient's teeth. An image processor generates three-dimensional models from the optical surface data and the CT volumetric data. The models are resized and oriented to be of the same scale and orientation and then overlaid to create a combined data set. Data points that extend beyond the surface of the patient's teeth in the surface model are identified and may be removed if it is determined that they are artifacts. An artifact-reduced CT model is then displayed.
Abstract:
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 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.
Abstract:
A scan engine (52, 66) for imaging a target object (30) comprises a photosensitive circuitry (58, 76) located within the scan engine (52, 66) for capturing an image reflected from a target object (30) to the scan engine (52, 66). A communication interface (60, 78) is disposed within the scan engine (52, 66) and coupled to the photosensitive circuitry (58, 76) for communicating an undecoded signal (62, 80) to a remote device (14) over a digital serial interface.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
A system and method utilizing the principles of axial chromatic aberration for auto-focusing an image onto an image sensor are provided. The system and method are particularly suitable for incorporation within an optical code reader. A signal processor analyzes data signals representative of the intensity or magnitude of wavelength components of an impinged image onto the image sensor for determining a value indicative of the focus quality of the impinged image. An actuator controls movement of a lens in accordance with the determination until obtainment of a desired focus quality. A decoder decodes the image having the desired focus quality.
Abstract:
A multicamera imaging-based bar code reader 10 for imaging a target bar code 30 on a target object 32 features: a housing 20 supporting a plurality of transparent windows H, V and defining an interior region, an imaging system including a plurality of camera assemblies C1 - C3 coupled to an image processing system, each camera assembly of the plurality of camera assemblies being positioned within the housing interior. Each camera assembly includes a sensor array. Light reflecting fold mirrors split light from a given camera assembly into portions that are directed out of the housing to different fields of view. Light bounces from a target in a camera field of view back along said light path to the image capture sensor array.
Abstract:
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.