Optical

Optical patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

01/24/08 - 20080017713 - Method of associating audio with a position on a surface
A method of enabling recorded video to be associated with a location on a surface is provided. The surface has coded data printed thereon, which is indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface. The method comprises the steps of: interacting with the surface using an optical sensing device ...

01/17/08 - 20080011853 - Product packaging including digital data
Light sensitive materials applied in shipping materials, including security seals and tear tape, for authentication, discrimination and recognition of items. ...

01/17/08 - 20080011852 - Laser-based method and system for processing targeted surface material and article produced thereby
A laser-based method and system for processing targeted surface material and article produced thereby are provided. The system processes the targeted surface material within a region of a workpiece while avoiding undesirable changes to adjacent non-targeted material. The system includes a primary laser subsystem including a primary laser source for ...

01/10/08 - 20080006697 - Scan module
A scan module includes a scan motor, a laser; a sensor; and a mirror module. The mirror module includes (a) a collection mirror having an opening and (b) a fold mirror having a first end physically coupled to the collection mirror. A second end of the fold mirror is separated ...

12/27/07 - 20070295814 - Apparatus for optically reading information stored in graphic symbol
In an apparatus for optically reading a graphic symbol composed of a plurality of optically identifiable unit sections of information, a first image pickup unit has a first photodetector and picks up a first optical image of the graphic symbol based on light detected by the first photodetector. A second ...

12/27/07 - 20070295813 - Automatic point-of-sale based code symbol reading system employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video image capturing and processing techniques
An automatic code symbol reading system for use in point of sale (POS) environments, employing automatic object motion detection and illumination control, and digital video image capturing and processing techniques, which ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments, while ...

12/13/07 - 20070284447 - Variable illumination scanning
Disclosed are embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for varying the illumination in a data reader or data reading system. In one embodiment, an illumination source for illuminating an optical code on an item is provided. A control may also be provided for activating the illumination source. The illumination source ...

11/15/07 - 20070262146 - Enhanced check code line image capture for improved ocr
A system and method for enhancing a check code line image of a captured document such as a bank check. The system includes an image capture system for capturing an electronic image of a document; a code line locator system for locating a code line region within the electronic image ...

11/15/07 - 20070262145 - Round surface scanner
A scanner capable of scanning a curved surface such as a bottle or other cylindrical, or curved surfaced object. In one class of embodiments, the present innovations include a scan head and one or more rollers (preferably two rollers, one active, the other passive) on which a cylindrical object turns ...

10/18/07 - 20070241193 - Digital image capturing and processing system employing imaging window protection plate having an aperture pattern and being disposed over said imaging window and beneath which resides a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations
A digital image capturing and processing system for use in retail point of sale (POS) environments. The system comprises a system housing having an imaging window, and a plurality of coplanar illumination and imaging stations mounted beneath the imaging window in the system housing. The stations generate and projects a ...

10/18/07 - 20070241192 - Data reader and methods for imaging targets exposed to high intensity illumination
A data reader such as for example an imaging reader with a CCD or CMOS imager or the like, that acquires an image of an item to be read. A certain type of sensor has been found to exhibit different outputs depending upon the light intensity level: (1) standard output ...

10/11/07 - 20070235542 - Apparatus for image reading and method for setting the image reading
According to an embodiment, there are achieved an apparatus for image reading and a setting method for the apparatus with which adjusting workability is enhanced, an adjusting time is shortened and focusing of a 4-line CCD sensor as an optical sensor is set to the averagely best state. This embodiment ...

10/11/07 - 20070235541 - Scanning apparatus and method for entering a user input into the apparatus using a non-electrical control device
A scanning apparatus and method for entering a user input into the apparatus uses a non-electrical control device having a target undersurface, which can be manually manipulated to a particular setting. The particular setting of the non-electrical control device is determined by processing an image of at least a portion ...

10/11/07 - 20070235540 - Small field of view bar code reader
The present disclosure involves reducing the space required inside a printer or other machine in which a bar code or other machine readable indicia reader is installed. In an embodiment, machine readable indicia are read from close range by mounting a sensor in close proximity to the path along which ...

09/20/07 - 20070215703 - Camera module and method of assembling same
An image capture device and method of assembling same is disclosed which provides an improved technique of mounting a CMOS detector and also isolates the optics for image capture from the optics for illumination, thereby simplifying the adjustment process. An exemplary arrangement using the camera module is also shown. ...

09/06/07 - 20070205285 - Reflective encoder with interchangable lens on emitter-detector module
An encoder having a code strip and an emitter-detector module is disclosed. The code strip includes alternating reflective and opaque stripes. The emitter-detector module includes a housing, a lens insert, a light source and a photodetector. Light from the light source illuminates the code strip, and light reflected from the ...

09/06/07 - 20070205284 - System and method for identifying a spatial code
A system and method are provided for identifying a one- or multi-dimensional spatial code comprising a plurality of security tags with one or more characteristic emission profiles. The spatial codes are identified on the basis of the combined spatial and spectral information. The system for identifying such spatial codes is ...

08/30/07 - 20070199991 - Authentication method and system
The present invention relates to a method for determining the authenticity of an object, the method comprising the steps of: providing an authentication code, determining the positions of particles being distributed in an object, encoding of the positions to provide a check-code, using the check-code and the authentication-code to determine ...

08/23/07 - 20070194120 - Optical scanning module
An optical scanning module includes a housing, a light source and a first heat-dissipating sheet. The light source is disposed inside the housing for emitting a source light to be projected onto the object. The light source includes an electrode wrapped by an electric-insulating and heat-conducting rubber. The first heat-dissipating ...

08/23/07 - 20070194119 - Imaging reader and method with internal window reflections directed away from imager
A target is illuminated with illumination light for image capture by a solid-state imager of an imaging reader. Internal reflections of the illumination light at a window are minimized, if not eliminated, by configuring the window as a non-planar optical element operative for redirecting the internal reflections away from the ...

08/23/07 - 20070194118 - Graphical code readers for balancing decode capability and speed
In an exemplary embodiment, a graphical code reader is disclosed that includes an image capture component that is configured to capture images at different resolutions. The graphical code reader also includes a processor, and memory in electronic communication with the processor. Instructions are stored in the memory. The instructions are ...

08/23/07 - 20070194117 - Information processing apparatus, information recording medium, information processing method, and computer program
An information processing apparatus for recording information on an information recording medium is provided. The information processing apparatus includes a content cryptographic processor configured to generate encrypted content by executing encryption using a unit key associated with a content management unit that serves as a unit for controlling usage of ...

08/16/07 - 20070187506 - Combined imaging coded data source data acquisition
A signal processing means (40) outputs a signal (41) representing a number when a combination of at least two imagers (11), (12) detects a spatial arrangement of a plurality of code portions of a coded data source (60)—where the spatial arrangement of the plurality of code portions represents the number, ...

08/16/07 - 20070187505 - Capturing physical feature data
Directional albedo of a particular article, such as an identity card, is measured and stored. When the article is later presented, it can be confirmed to be the same particular article by re-measuring the albedo function, and checking for correspondence against the earlier-stored data. The re-measuring can be performed through ...

08/16/07 - 20070187504 - Optical disc
The present invention provides an optical disk and, more particularly, an optical disk including a data side and a label side. The data side has a first pregroove on which a plurality of first position marks are marked to provide an optical pickup unit with a basis for writing data ...

08/16/07 - 20070187503 - Thin mfp (multifunction peripheral)
A thin MFP includes a scanning module, a printing module, a paper advance module, a paper switch module and a paper-guiding module all disposed in a casing thereof. Both the scanning module and the printing module are fixed on the same plane. The paper advance module has a first paper ...

08/09/07 - 20070181686 - Apparatus, system and method for increasing quality of digital image capture
An apparatus, system or method for increasing quality of digital image capture is provided. Imaging and, more particularly, capturing visuals to provide image manipulation options are provided to increase resolution of the subject images. ...

08/09/07 - 20070181685 - Automated package dimensioning subsystem
An automated package dimensioning subsystem comprising a Laser Detecting and Ranging (LADAR-based) scanning apparatus for capturing two-dimensional range data maps of the space above a conveyor structure, along which packages are transported, and an image contour tracing apparatus for extracting package dimension data from the two-dimensional range data maps. ...

08/09/07 - 20070181684 - Object, image data, image data transmission method, card, game mat, card game system, image analysis device, and image analysis method
There is provided a two-dimensional code capable of performing accurate recognition. The two-dimensional code includes: a code data portion (102) where a plurality of square cells (106) are two-dimensionally arranged to constitute code data; and a plurality of corner cells (104) arranged so as to surround the code data portion ...

08/02/07 - 20070175999 - Planar laser illumination and imaging system
A hand-supportable linear-type planar laser illumination and imaging (PLIIM) based device comprising a linear image formation and detection (IFD) module having a linear array of image detection elements and also image formation optics having a field of view (FOV) focusing a linear image of an object onto the linear array ...

08/02/07 - 20070175998 - System and method for reliable content access using a cellular/wireless device with imaging capabilities
A system and method for reliable content access using a cellular/wireless device with imaging capabilities, to use part of a printed or displayed medium for identifying and using a reference to access information, services, or content related to the reference, including capturing an image of the reference with an imaging ...

08/02/07 - 20070175997 - Electronic business card case
An electronic business card case has a body, an image scanning device and an image processing circuit. The image scanning device is mounted inside the body to generate a digital image of a business card, The image processing circuit is mounted inside the body, is connected to the image scanning ...

08/02/07 - 20070175996 - Imaging reader and method with tall field of view
A target is illuminated with light for image capture by a solid-state imager of an imaging reader over a tall field of view having an aspect ratio whose vertical dimension is larger than its horizontal dimension during image capture. ...

07/26/07 - 20070170257 - Method and device for determining the authenticity of an object
An authentication method is provided that is based on a reference object, such as an authentication label attached to an optical disc. The authentication label has a three-dimensional distribution of particles. For the purposes of authentication it is determined whether there is in fact a three-dimensional particle distribution. Next a ...

07/19/07 - 20070164112 - Method and system for facilitating aiming of a machine-readable symbol reader, such as barcode reader
Electromagnetic energy comprising a visible component and non-visible component is emitted from a reader, wherein the emitted visible component that is emitted forms a pattern indicative of a position of the reader with respect to a target. A portion of the emitted electromagnetic energy is returned from the target and ...

07/19/07 - 20070164110 - Information input and output method using dot pattern
Making a dot pattern so that misalignment in a x direction and a y direction is alternately generated for every adjacent information dots on a virtual grid line, the misalignment is alternately generated in the x direction and the y direction for each dot and this results in that the ...

07/12/07 - 20070158423 - Robust barcode and reader for rod position determination
A barcode reader and processing circuitry are disclosed for identifying a position of a cylinder rod, for example, along a path of movement. The barcode is marked on a surface of the rod and constitutes a series of markings extending along a portion of the length of the rod. The ...

07/12/07 - 20070158422 - Optical reading apparatus
An automatic optical reading apparatus (1) having a light emitting section (26), a light receiving section (27) and an outside interface section (36). A first unit (2) houses at least one of the emitting section (26) and the receiving section (27) and a second unit (3) houses at least the ...

07/05/07 - 20070152056 - Method and apparatus for counterfeiting protection
The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for protecting against counterfeit products and for methods and apparatus for providing counterfeiting protection for an object. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) accessing an object including an identifying mark having a first portion and a second portion ...

07/05/07 - 20070152055 - Imaging module for optical reader
The present invention relates to an apparatus packaging components of an optical reading device which may include illumination optical elements, receive optical elements, and signal processing elements. In one embodiment a single circuit board can carry multiple elements such as an image sensor together with illumination elements. In one embodiment, ...

07/05/07 - 20070152054 - Programmable data acquisition for tubular objects
In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to select an amount of imaging coverage associated with a substantially tubular object and a rotary scanner coupled to a telemetry system. Determining circumferential and longitudinal scan sampling intervals to provide substantially full coverage of the substantially tubular ...

06/28/07 - 20070145136 - Apparatus and method for projecting a variable pattern of electromagnetic energy
According to an embodiment, an interrogator includes a beam generator operable to scan a variable-power beam across a field of view, a detector aligned to receive an electromagnetic signal from the field of view and generate a corresponding detection signal, and a controller operatively coupled to the detector and the ...

06/21/07 - 20070138284 - Planar light illumination and imaging device with modulated coherent illumination that reduces speckle noise induced by coherent illumination
An imaging device including at least one imaging array and image formation optics that provide a field of view corresponding to the imaging array. At least one illumination module (which includes at least one source of coherent illumination) produces planar light illumination that substantially overlaps the field of view corresponding ...

06/21/07 - 20070138283 - Document localization of pointing actions using disambiguated visual regions
A system for document internal localization includes an optical input device for retrieving an observed region of a hardcopy document and a processing component which provides a location identifier for actionable observed regions by matching the retrieved region with a region of an electronically stored version of the hardcopy document. ...

06/14/07 - 20070131771 - Driving method for solid-state image pickup device and image pickup apparatus
In an image pickup apparatus in which the potential well is shifted within each light receiving pixel of a CCD image sensor during an exposure period, blooming is suppressed. The CCD image sensor has a vertical overflow drain structure in which unnecessary information charges are discharged from the charge transfer ...

06/14/07 - 20070131770 - Selectable focus direct part mark reader
The present invention provides a direct part mark symbol reader that employs the use of high angle bright field illumination and low angle dark field illumination to create a digital image of the symbol that can be subsequently decoded. The reader employs an optical subsystem that produces a sharply focused ...

06/07/07 - 20070125858 - Method for determining sampling timing and image reading apparatus using the same
An image reading apparatus comprises: a photoelectric converter that converts image data into an electric signal and outputs the image data; a clock controller that generates a plurality of sampling signals having different phases to sample a level of an output signal of the photoelectric converter; a phase determination unit ...

06/07/07 - 20070125857 - Information carrier comprising a non-clonable optical identifier
The invention relates to an information carrier containing a non-clonable optical identifier (2) having an optical scattering medium (3) for being challenged by a light beam (5) and for scattering said light beam (5). In order to provide a secure information carrier (1), it is proposed that it further comprises ...

05/31/07 - 20070119935 - Optical scanning system and image forming apparatus using the same
An optical scanning system having an imaging optical system for imaging a plurality of light beams deflected by a deflecting surface of a optical deflector upon different scan surfaces. The imaging optical system includes an imaging optical element which has at least one optical surface defined, with respect to the ...

05/31/07 - 20070119934 - Method and apparatus for optically reading identification information from commodity
A scan beam formed by the optical scanning unit is divided by the first scan beam dividing unit and the second scan beam dividing unit. The first scan beam dividing unit and the second scan beam dividing unit are disposed in such a manner that the scan beams divided by ...

05/31/07 - 20070119933 - Optical encoder with contamination detection
An optical unit includes an optical emitter receiving an optical emitter current, an optical sensor receiving an optical sensor current and light from the optical emitter and in response thereto outputting at least one signal indicating relative movement between the optical unit and an optical code scale, and an optical ...

05/24/07 - 20070114283 - Reflective encoder with lens on code strip
An encoder that includes a code strip and an emitter-detector module is disclosed. The code strip has alternating reflective and opaque stripes and an imaging element in contact with a surface of the code strip. The optical element directs light incident thereon to the code strip. The emitter-detector module includes ...

05/17/07 - 20070108286 - Optical code reading device having more than one imaging engine
A mobile computing device is provided having more than one imaging engine, and preferably, two imagining engines. Switching circuitry is provided for switching between the two imaging engines. Each imaging engine is optimized for use in specific applications and includes different specifications from the other imaging engine. Preferably, one imaging ...

05/17/07 - 20070108285 - Product item having coded data identifying a layout
An object comprising first coded data disposed on or in a surface thereof is provided. The first coded data identifies a plurality of locations on the surface and a layout of at least one interactive element associated with the surface. The coded data may be printed by analog printing processes. ...

05/17/07 - 20070108284 - Optical reading device with programmable parameter control
A data reader system comprising an optical reader for reading symbol indicia and producing a symbol signal representative of the symbol indicia; a memory device for storing parameter data specific to the optical reader; and a processor for controlling: the optical reader; receiving the symbol signal and interpreting the symbol ...

05/17/07 - 20070108283 - Sensor control of an aiming beam of an automatic data collection device, such as a barcode reader
An automatic data collection device is provided with an aiming beam that can be deactivated prior to reading a target machine-readable symbol. The data collection device includes a sensor that generates one or more signals associated with light received by the sensor. The sensor signal(s) is used to adjust the ...

05/17/07 - 20070108282 - System and method for image detection using large area pin diode
A photo-detector circuit for barcode scanners, endoscopes, and the like, includes a large area PIN photo-diode and an amplifier. Adverse effects associated with a terminal capacitance from the large area PIN diode may be minimized by maintaining a relatively constant voltage across the input terminals of the amplifier. Noise levels ...

05/10/07 - 20070102520 - Optical code reading system and method for processing multiple resolution representations of an image
An optical code reading system includes an imaging engine having an illuminating assembly for illuminating a potential target area; an imaging assembly including an imaging sensor for acquiring a native image of a potential target area; and circuitry for converting the native image of a potential target area to a ...

05/10/07 - 20070102519 - Two part code
A graphically representable, machine readable code having first and second parts wherein the first part may be associated with data and a second part may be associated with the first part, such that a relationship between the parts, or lack thereof may be discerned by reading both parts of the ...

05/03/07 - 20070095917 - Combination document and card reader scanner
The invention claimed is a method and apparatus to allow for scanning of both paper documents and thicker media such as credit or identification cards utilizing the same piece of scanner hardware. The inventive apparatus provides a depressible card reader slot located in the center of the horizontal axis of ...

05/03/07 - 20070095916 - 1-d barcode decoding with 2-d sensor array
A scanner with a two dimensional array of sensors generates an aiming pattern that is concurrently used as illumination for a segment of the array. In this manner, one-dimensional and simple two-dimensional barcodes can be quickly processed by loading and decoding only the segment of the array. ...

04/26/07 - 20070090190 - Code reader device and recording medium
A code reader device, prior to extracting a code from an image captured by a camera, receives an image size data, and according to the received image size, displays the captured image on the display device so that a code extracting target area is discriminated from a remaining area. A ...

04/26/07 - 20070090189 - Three-dimensional shape measuring apparatus, program, computer-readable recording medium, and three-dimensional shape measuring method
A three-dimensional shape measuring apparatus of the invention is an apparatus which measures a three-dimensional shape of a target object by analyzing an optical pattern projected to the target object. The three-dimensional shape measuring apparatus includes a line sensor and an image analysis unit. The line sensor reads the target ...

04/19/07 - 20070084927 - Imaging device with a two-dimensional photodetector
In an imaging device for imaging a target, a photodetector with a two-dimensional light sensitive pixel area is provided. The two-dimensional light sensitive pixel area is divided into a plurality of split pixel areas. An imaging optics defines a plurality of segments of an FOV (field of view). The plurality ...

04/19/07 - 20070084926 - Functional aiming system for an automatic data collection device, such as an image acquisition device
An automatic data collection device is provided for reading barcodes, matrix codes, stacked codes, or other machine-readable symbol. The data collection device generates an aiming beam that serves a dual purpose of target locating and data acquisition, such as data acquisition using imaging methods. The aiming beam defines the field ...

03/29/07 - 20070069024 - Integrated assembly of trigger and lightpipe in electro-optical readers
A trigger for initiating reading, and a lightpipe for displaying the results of the reading, together form an integrated molded assembly for installation into an electro-optical reader. ...

03/29/07 - 20070069023 - System and method for string distance measurement for alphanumeric indicia
A method and system for determining the relationship between at least two indicia values that can be related to the same article is provided. The system includes a processor for providing a first indicia value, providing a second indicia value, manipulating the first indicia value and the second indicia value ...

03/22/07 - 20070063043 - Optoelectronic reader and method for reading machine-readable symbols
An optoelectronic reader for reading machine-readable symbols such as barcode symbols employs an optical assembly to focus a non-Gaussian image on an image sensor. The optical assembly may include a substantially diffraction free optical element, such as an annular slit aperture or a conical lens element, for example a conical ...

03/22/07 - 20070063042 - Optical reading system
The invention relates to an optical reading system. The optical reading system comprises: an object, a sensor assembly and a processing device. The object has at least one predetermined pattern on a surface of the object. The predetermined pattern is printed in a predetermined ink for receiving light beams from ...

03/15/07 - 20070057061 - Reflective decoders for use in decoding optically encoded images
A reflective decoding device is provided for use in decoding an encoded image comprising a latent image encoded using at least one encoding parameter. The device comprises a substrate with a reflective surface portion having a surface topography comprising a predetermined pattern of topographical features. The predetermined pattern is configured ...

03/15/07 - 20070057060 - Scanner apparatus and arrangement reproduction method
An arrangement reproduction method includes: reading a first code image on a first medium and a second code image on a second medium arranged on the first medium; recognizing an arrangement range in which the second medium is arranged on the first medium using the first code image and the ...

03/15/07 - 20070057059 - Transmissive optical encoder
In one embodiment, an optical encoder includes a light source, a detector array and a code member. The detector array is positioned in spaced-apart relation to the light source and includes at least one detector set. Each of the at least one detector sets includes a plurality of detector elements. ...

03/15/07 - 20070057058 - Reflective optical encoder
In one embodiment, an optical encoder includes a code member, a light source, and a detector array. The code member has a plurality of reflectors thereon; and the light source is positioned to illuminate an area of the code member that includes at least one of the reflectors. The detector ...

03/08/07 - 20070051812 - Method and apparatus employing imaging and/or scanning for reading machine-readable symbols such as barcode symbols
A machine-readable symbol reader is operable to read one and two-dimensional machine-readable symbols such as barcode or matrix code symbols. The reader includes an imaging subsystem and a scanning subsystem. The reader initially attempts to acquire a symbol operating as a conventional imager. If unsuccessful, the reader then attempts to ...

03/08/07 - 20070051811 - Structure of bar-like side-emitting light guide and planar light source module
A bar-like side-emitting light guide suitable for re-directing an incident light beam such that the light beam emerges from each side of the structure. The guide structure includes a light guiding bar having an upper surface and a lower surface and extending along a longitudinal direction. On a cross-sectional plane ...

03/08/07 - 20070051810 - Optical reading head of scanning apparatus
An optical reading head of a scanning apparatus includes a casing, a lens, a base and a sliding frame. The base is used to support an image sensing module and movable on the casing. The sliding frame is coupled with the base for fixing and driving the lens to move ...

03/01/07 - 20070045420 - Position measurement system
A position measurement system, includes: a plurality of concentric pattern projectors each for projecting a concentric pattern; an image sensor that has a sensor plane and that detects the concentric pattern; and an arithmetic unit that calculates a position of the image sensor and a normal direction of the sensor ...

03/01/07 - 20070045419 - Appendage based user interface navigation system for imaging devices
An imaging device (100) having an imaging system (102) that optically detects movement of an appendage (104), and a processor (200) that automatically translates the movement of the appendage to alphanumeric symbols (400) or graphical user interface navigation commands. The processor can automatically implement the alphanumeric symbols or navigation commands ...

02/22/07 - 20070040031 - Dual light source voltage-modulated reciprocal control circuit for scanner
A dual light source voltage-modulated reciprocal control circuit for a scanner. The circuit includes a voltage modulation circuit, a first lamp driving circuit, a second lamp driving circuit and a reciprocal control circuit. The voltage-modulating circuit generates a modulated voltage whose magnitude can be adjusted through pulse width modulation of ...

02/15/07 - 20070034695 - Method of determining at least one marking element on a substrate
A method of establishing at least one marking element on a substrate (1). By means of design data of the substrate (1) at least a fictitious marking element (5) on the substrate (1) is determined. The fictitious marking element (5) should then be unique for a predefined area of the ...

02/01/07 - 20070023526 - Method and apparatus for rapid image capture in an image system
Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system captures and processes multiple images of at least a ...

02/01/07 - 20070023525 - Open-ended two-strip meander line antenna, rfid tag using the antenna, and antenna impedance matching method thereof
An open-ended two-strip meander line antenna, an RFID tag using the same and an antenna impedance matching method thereof are provided. The antenna includes: a radiating strip line for deciding a resonant frequency of the antenna; and a feeding strip line for providing a radio frequency (RF) signal to an ...

02/01/07 - 20070023524 - Contents access method and sorting apparatus
A method of providing an access to contents on a network includes sorting a first code for accessing the contents received from a contents requesting source to a pre-registered sorting destination based on a predetermined rule, and converting the first code, or a second code that is generated based on ...

02/01/07 - 20070023523 - Code pattern image generation apparatus and method, code pattern image reader apparatus and method, and code pattern image medium
A code pattern image generation apparatus for generating a code pattern image, which includes position-dependent information differing at every position and position-independent information in common at various positions, the code pattern image generation apparatus includes; an image generator that generates a code pattern image by disposing a plurality of position-dependent ...

02/01/07 - 20070023522 - Medium management system, image formation apparatus, print medium, medium management method, and program
A medium management system includes an identification information acquisition unit that acquires first identification information uniquely identifying a first medium surface and second identification information uniquely identifying a second medium surface and being associated with the first identification information, and a code image generating unit that generates a first code ...

02/01/07 - 20070023521 - Apparatus and method for security tag detection
The present invention relates, in general, to the field of securing, prevention of fraud, or theft of products such as pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, alcohol and other high value often counterfeited products. In particular the invention teaches an apparatus and method to encode packaging of the protected goods using a near infrared ...

01/25/07 - 20070017991 - Product item having first coded data and random pattern
An object comprising first coded data and a random pattern disposed on or in a surface thereof is provided. The first coded data identifies a plurality of fiducials on the surface and the random pattern defines at least one fingerprint for the object. ...

01/25/07 - 20070017990 - Document correction detection system and document tampering prevention system
A document correction detection system includes a code analysis section that inputs a read image provided by optically reading a print medium on which a document image and a code image are formed and extracts the code image from the read image and a correction detection section that determines a ...

01/18/07 - 20070012778 - Image preprocessing method and apparatus for improving hot code recognition rate
An image preprocessing function for improving a hot code recognition rate. To implement this function, when a hot code pattern is input, by making a dark portion darker and a bright portion brighter so that an edge portion between black and white is more clearly identified, a difference between the ...

01/18/07 - 20070012777 - Planar laser illumination and imaging (pliim) systems with integrated despeckling mechanisms provided therein
Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules employed in such systems. Each planar laser illumination beam is produced from a planar laser illumination beam array (PLIA) ...

01/11/07 - 20070007347 - Image input system
An image input system comprises a solid state image pickup device and a preprocessor (3) for performing correlated double sampling amplification on an output signal of the solid state image pickup device and outputting a video signal. The preprocessor comprises: a correlated double sampling amplifier (30) for outputting signal information ...

01/04/07 - 20070001011 - Product packaging including digital data
Light sensitive materials applied in shipping materials, including security seals and tear tape, for authentication, discrimination and recognition of items. ...

01/04/07 - 20070001010 - Positioning controlling apparatus, positioning control method, program for making computer execute this method, image forming apparatus, and recording medium
A positioning controlling apparatus includes: a current speed calculator that calculates a current speed of a conveyor belt from a detected moving distance; a position determining unit that determines the position of a conveyor belt for determining its stop position also from the detected moving distance; a gain switch having ...

01/04/07 - 20070001009 - Information processing method and system using terminal apparatus
An information processing method using a terminal apparatus, including: applying light with a concentric ring-like interference fringe pattern on one of subjects by using a pointer provided in the terminal apparatus; detecting the interference fringe pattern by using a detector; calculating an optical axis of the pointer on the basis ...

12/28/06 - 20060289651 - System for improved optical mark recognition
An improved optical mark recognition system is disclosed. A pre-printed form including sets of answer choices to be scored is selected. A pristine copy of said form is obtained. Reference marks for said form are defined. Reference areas surrounding said reference marks, for locating reference marks on scanned copies of ...

12/21/06 - 20060283951 - Optical scanner
An optical scanner is provided with a carrier, a casing, a driving unit and a transmission unit. The carrier has a connecting unit and an optical system mounted thereon. The casing has a guiding rail formed as integral unit on the interior wall. The guiding rail has at least a ...

12/21/06 - 20060283950 - Method for determining the position of a first moving component relatively to a second component and device for applying said method
A method for determining the position of one of two components in relative motion with respect to each other, using optical means, comprises: directing at least one light beam emitted by a light source attached to one component towards a diffractive support attached to the second component, calculated and manufactured ...

12/21/06 - 20060283949 - Electronic document management system, image forming device, method of managing electronic document, and program
An electronic document management system includes an electronic document management unit that manages a correlation between address information that is printed on a surface of a medium to specify a position of the surface of the medium and an electronic document printed on the medium, and an accumulating unit that ...

12/14/06 - 20060278708 - System and method for data reading using raster scanning
The present disclosure provides systems of and methods for reading optical codes located on multiple sides of an item that is being moved through a read volume. In one method, optical symbols are read using a high speed raster laser beam and non-retrodirective collection optics including the steps of moving ...

12/14/06 - 20060278707 - Reading device of scanning apparatus
By combining a sensing module having a lens and an image sensor with a carriage module having a mirror set, a reading device of a scanning apparatus is assembled. The sensing module further includes two channels at bilateral sides of the lens and two guiding slots disposed on external sides ...

11/30/06 - 20060266834 - Coded optical media to enable functionality on secure drive system
The invention is directed to coded optical media that allows a proprietary media handling system to enable privileged access or particular drive features on an optical drive system. In particular, a coded optical medium comprises an otherwise standardized format optical medium that includes machine readable indicia that can be read ...

11/30/06 - 20060266833 - System, method and computer software product for inspecting charged particle responsive resist
A system, computer software product and a method for evaluating a mask, the method includes the stages of: defining multiple CD measurement target windows; defining multiple pattern recognition windows such that the multiple CD measurements windows do not overlap the multiple pattern recognition windows; wherein each CD measurement target window ...

11/16/06 - 20060255145 - Method for reading an optically readable sheet
A method for reading a sheet having one or more regions of choices and a plurality of mark spaces thereon may comprise reading or imaging the sheet, defining one or more choice regions each including one mark space, and processing the image or read sheet. Processing may include using a ...

11/16/06 - 20060255144 - Decoder board for an optical reader utilizing a plurality of imaging formats
The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising ...

11/16/06 - 20060255143 - Image capture apparatus and method
There is provided an image capture apparatus and method. An image capture device can be used in the decoding of a decodable indicia, e.g., bar code symbols and/or text characters and can further be used in the capture of one or more images that may or may not be subjected ...

11/16/06 - 20060255142 - Methods and apparatus for shock protection
Methods and apparatus for providing shock protection. An exemplary scan engine comprises flexures in a scan motor that should be protected in shock events. Elements of a scan module, such as, for example, a shock protection module comprising extending members, a scan mirror, etc. can contact a soft stop in ...

11/16/06 - 20060255141 - Machine readable data
The invention is concerned with data channel of the background containing symbolic data marks, which include aggregate, constant number of dark elements in the whole record where the core is the recording medium such as paper or other carrier of the symbolic data marks printed on this media arranged into ...

11/09/06 - 20060249581 - Methods and systems for forming images of moving optical codes
Methods and systems form a decodable composite image of an optical code that experiences motion. A method according to one embodiment forms a first image of at least a first portion of the optical code at a first time and a second image of at least a second portion of ...

11/02/06 - 20060243804 - Container comprising code information elements
This invention relates to a container (10) for a medication delivery (110) device comprising an optical reader (111), where said container comprises a code information element (20) carrying a set of information readable by said optical reader where the container comprises at least one more code information element (20) carrying ...

11/02/06 - 20060243803 - Method and device for collecting biometric data
The invention refers to a device for collecting biometric data, in particular fingerprints, the device having an optically active detector for recording the surfaces of body regions. In the beam path between the surface and the detector a mirror is provided. ...

10/26/06 - 20060237540 - Integrated optical module for reflectance sensing
Reflection of light from a surface is sensed by emitting light from a light emitting diode and focusing the light using an aspherical emitter lens to illuminate a reflecting surface. Light reflected by the reflecting surface is focused onto a photodetector using an aspherical collector lens. The light emitting diode ...

10/19/06 - 20060231627 - Card reader
The present invention relates to a card reader for reading a card. The card reader includes a pair of rollers for transporting the card and a transmitter for transmitting light toward the transported card. A Charge Coupled Device (CCD) sensor is provided for sensing light reflected from the transported card. ...

10/19/06 - 20060231626 - Image acquiring apparatus capable of processing image quickly and method of acquiring image thereof
An image acquiring apparatus capable of processing an image quickly and a method of acquiring the image. The image acquiring apparatus includes an image acquiring unit and a processing unit. The image acquiring unit acquires a source image, converts the source image into a first image data and then outputs ...

10/19/06 - 20060231625 - Security label which is optically read by terahertz radiation
The present invention relates to security label (12) for securing or authenticating goods or services or a security document. Currently radio frequency ID cards, having an inductive loop and a microchip containing security information, are used. However, such RF ID cards are expensive to manufacture. Therefore it is proposed to ...

10/12/06 - 20060226227 - Device for reading optical code
A device for reading out an optical code includes a camera, an image memory for storing images taken by this camera, and an image processor for decoding an optical code contained in an image taken by the camera. A plurality of images are obtained continuously with the camera under specified ...

10/12/06 - 20060226226 - Optical scanner and image forming apparatus having the same
An optical scanner is disclosed which includes: a first scanning device having a first mirror portion in which a first reflective surface is formed, the first scanning device scanning in a first direction, light which impinges obliquely on the first reflective surface, by oscillatory rotation of the first mirror portion ...

10/12/06 - 20060226225 - Multifunctional light beam pointer
A multifunctional light beam pointer includes a case that houses a memory, a data transmission interface, a memory controller, and a laser light source. The memory controller is coupled to the memory and the data transmission interface for transferring data through the data transmission interface for storage in the memory. ...

10/05/06 - 20060219791 - Spectrally-encoded labeling and reading
A spectrally-encoded label comprises a spectrally-selective optical element having a label spectral signature. The label spectral signature is determined according to a spectral-encoding scheme so as to represent predetermined label information within the spectral encoding scheme. The label emits output light in response to input light selected by the label ...

10/05/06 - 20060219790 - Image sensor module architecture
Image sensor module architecture provides flexible mounting of illuminators in an imaging apparatus with flexible fasteners. The architecture involves one or more LED-based illuminators that may be mounted adjustably to provide high intensity and uniform profile luminescence. The supporting imaging and electronic circuit components are quickly assembled and disassembled from ...

10/05/06 - 20060219789 - Systems and methods for dataform decoding
Methods and apparatus for decoding dataforms comprising integrating a dataform decoding module into a video processing system. In an embodiment of the invention, video data is analyzed for dataforms as it is being prepared for display on a mobile computer screen. Packaging a dataform decoding algorithm as a video display ...

10/05/06 - 20060219788 - Display with symbology
In embodiments, data corresponding to an object is determined from symbology. ...

09/28/06 - 20060213993 - Systems and methods for preserving and maintaining document integrity
Systems and methods consistent with embodiments of the present invention provide for a method for preserving and maintaining document integrity. In some methods for preserving and maintaining document integrity, the contents of a document, or contents of a document layer may be encoded into a machine-readable form. In some embodiments, ...

09/21/06 - 20060208082 - Scanner with variable scan range
A scanner with variable scan range. The scanner comprises a plurality of scan units and at least one joint mechanism corresponding to the scan units. The scan units are mechanically and electrically connected, and the scan range is variable for scanning objects of different sizes. ...

09/21/06 - 20060208081 - Methods of recording and reading digital data on a photographic support
The invention relates to a method of recording of digital data on a photographic support, comprising the conversion of the data into color and/or density values and the writing, for each data item, of at least one writing range, whose color and/or density correspond to the data, characterized in the ...

08/31/06 - 20060192010 - Optoelectronic device and process for acquiring symbols, such as bar codes, using a two-dimensional sensor
The invention relates to a device and a process for acquiring bichromatic bar codes, with a two-dimensional sensor with electronic scanning. The height Hy of the scanned portion is modified between at least two successive scanning operations. Thus, the device is or may be adapted to the type and/or to ...

08/31/06 - 20060192009 - Apparatus and method for acquiring and reading optical codes with result indication
In an apparatus and a method for acquiring and reading optical codes, the indication of the reading result is carried out projecting a luminous figure onto the optical code, that is to say in the position on which the attention of the operator is focused. The luminous figure can have ...

08/31/06 - 20060192008 - Optical encoder with integrated monitor
A sensor head for sensing light modulated by a moveable member, such as a code wheel or code strip, in an optical encoder. The sensor head has at least one monitor optical sensor and a primary optical sensor positioned to receive light modulated by a modulation track on the moveable ...

08/17/06 - 20060180667 - Device for controlling multiple types of electroluminescent devices
A controller for an electroluminescent device includes an internal electroluminescent device system configuration database that includes configuration data stored in the controller for multiple electroluminescent device systems. A processor executes instructions from an application program module stored in the controller to perform a function of the configuration data for an ...

08/10/06 - 20060175410 - Method for reading a graphic pattern and acquiring its image
A method for reading a graphic pattern by illuminating the graphic pattern with at least two groups of light sources, each of the at least two groups of light sources having at least one light source operating according to an illumination cycle that comprises an illumination cycle-portion and a non-illumination ...

08/10/06 - 20060175409 - Code reader
A code reader comprising an integrated light source for the illumination of a reading region, a sensor matrix and an optical receiving system positioned in front of the latter, wherein the light emergence surface of the light source is located in or closely in front of the depth of field ...

08/03/06 - 20060169779 - Scan module
Methods and apparatus for providing a relatively miniature scan module, for example, a small retroreflective scan engine. An exemplary scan module comprises a chassis, a drive coil, a scan motor, a laser, a mirror module and a sensor. The mirror module can comprise, in an embodiment, a single piece fold/collection ...

07/27/06 - 20060163356 - Information reading apparatus with a screen for displaying stored symbol images
An information reading apparatus such as a handheld personal device comprises a memory having a plurality of cells arranged in a two-dimensional array of rows and columns. Each cell stores a symbol image to be displayed on a screen. When a matrix array of cells is displayed, a cursor key ...

07/27/06 - 20060163355 - Data reader and methods for imaging targets subject to specular reflection
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 ...

07/27/06 - 20060163354 - System and method of product identification, authentication and verification
An item identification and verification system embeds a secondary machine-detectable symbology within a primary machine-detectable symbology. The primary machine-detectable symbology includes a first decodable multi-dimensional structure and is permanently formed on an item of manufacture. A secondary machine-detectable symbology forms at least a discrete portion of the primary machine-detectable symbology. ...

07/13/06 - 20060151607 - Document scan system, document transfer system, document transfer method, and storage medium readable by a computer
A document scan system includes scanners, provided in a plurality of locations, that scan a document to generate and store an electronic document; information terminals, provided in the plurality of locations, that receive an input of a user identification information for identifying the user; a document access unit that, subsequent ...

07/13/06 - 20060151606 - Wireless substrate-like sensor
A wireless substrate-like sensor is provided to facilitate alignment and calibration of semiconductor processing systems. The wireless substrate-like sensor includes an optical image acquisition system that acquires one or more images of targets placed within the semiconductor processing system. Analysis of images of the targets obtained by the wireless substrate-like ...

07/13/06 - 20060151605 - Label information storage
One of a first laser driver and a second laser driver for respectively driving a first laser light source and a second laser light source is selected according to a type of storage media constituting an object of processing, drive pulses are generated from that laser driver based on label ...

07/13/06 - 20060151604 - Automated method of and system for dimensioning objects over a conveyor belt structure by applying contouring tracing, vertice detection, corner point detection, and corner point reduction methods to two-dimensional range data maps of the space above the
A fully automated package identification and measuring system, in which an omni-directional holographic scanning tunnel is used to read bar codes on packages entering the tunnel, while a package dimensioning subsystem is used to capture information about the package prior to entry into the tunnel. Mathematical models are created on ...

07/06/06 - 20060144944 - Electro-optical reader with improved laser intensity modulation over extended working range
The combination of a rooftop optical element and a soft edge aperture stop, as well as the introduction of a negative spherical aberration in a positive focusing lens, improve working distance and depth of focus in both moving beam and imaging readers for electro-optically reading indicia such as bar code ...

06/29/06 - 20060138236 - System and method for controlling the distribution of data translation components to portable data collection devices
A system (10) includes a data collection device (12) for reading a machine readable data storage medium (38) and generating formatted data in accordance with data manipulation commands of a rules file (43). A protected rule file creation system: i) generates the rule file (43); ii) encrypts the rule file ...

06/29/06 - 20060138235 - Optical encoder
An optical encoder is disclosed, in particular, which has a light sensing element with light-sensing cells arranged in a matrix. The light sensing element repeatedly detects the same reflective light beam by different rows of light-sensing cells to increase the precision of feedback control. Furthermore, since the light sensing element ...

06/29/06 - 20060138234 - Methods and apparatus for improving direct part mark scanner performance
Methods and apparatus for improving direct part mark dataform decoding using a scanner comprising a processing unit, an optical module and an imaging sensor with an extended dynamic range. The scanner captures data to obtain an extended dynamic range image for analysis. In one embodiment, the sensor is sensitive to ...

06/22/06 - 20060131416 - Scanner with vertical plate force detection and compensation
Described is a multi-optic scanner that can detect and/or measure weight placed on its vertical plate. In one embodiment, a portion of the vertical plate is positioned under a portion of a horizontal plate so that a force exerted on the vertical plate is transferred, whole or in part, to ...

06/22/06 - 20060131415 - Device controller for an emulator
A handheld computing device is utilized to control operations of an emulator, which is operating on an emulation system. The handheld computing device may be the device being emulated by the emulator or an electronic device emulating the device being emulated. The handheld computing device is communicatively coupled to the ...

06/15/06 - 20060124741 - Method and device for checking authenticity of a security element
The invention relates to a method, in which from two images of a security element, which are recorded with right-handed and left-handed circularly polarizing filters, a differential image is produced, on the basis of which the authenticity of the security element is tested, and an apparatus for carrying out the ...

06/08/06 - 20060118629 - Device for reading optical data code
An optical data code reader includes an illuminator device for illuminating an optical data code to be read out, an image-taking device for taking an image of this optical data code, a readout device for decoding the optical data code by processing image data generated by the image-taking device and ...

06/08/06 - 20060118628 - Swipe imager scan engine
An imaging scan engine includes both a solid-state camera and an illumination source in the same package. The scan engine unit simplifies the integration of swipe imaging components into new and existing scanners. ...

06/08/06 - 20060118627 - Pulsed illumination in imaging reader
A target is illuminated with high intensity light pulses to make the target appear stationary to a solid state imager of an imaging reader to improve reader performance at high swipe speeds of the target. ...

06/08/06 - 20060118626 - Dual laser targeting system
A dual laser targeting system is described. At least one pair of lasers is arranged symmetrically about an objective lens in a symbology reader. The lasers project a beam along their respective axis, which, when an optical element is placed in front of the laser, produces multiple beams concentric about ...

06/01/06 - 20060113386 - Illumination pulsing method for a data reader
Row signals or other typically regular signals generated by an imager during each frame period of the imager are counted to determine when to emit pulses of illumination. Methods in accordance with the preferred embodiments may facilitate synchronization of at least some of the pulses with exposures of the imager, ...

05/18/06 - 20060102724 - Method for marking a lens with a code and method of producing a lens
A lens for illumination purposes is disclosed, in particular a lens for a headlamp for projecting the light emitted by a light source and reflected by a reflector in order to produce a pre-defined illumination pattern. Each lens is provided with an individualized code. For the purpose of coding, a ...

05/18/06 - 20060102723 - Imager kit with micr head for hybrid printer
The present invention contemplates a hybrid printer having printing capabilities at its back end and imagining capabilities at its front end. A conventional receipt printer with a MICR read head has been modified by replacing its front cover with a cover having the same platform but that incorporates a pair ...

05/11/06 - 20060097051 - Enhanced reflective optical encoder
An Enhanced Reflective Optical Encoder (“EROE”) having an emitter module for transmitting emitted optical radiation to an encoded media and a detector module for receiving reflected optical radiation from the encoded media. The EROE may include a transmissive layer covering both the emitter module and the detector module, and an ...

05/04/06 - 20060091214 - Graphical code reading apparatus for reading codes on reflective surfaces
A graphical code reading apparatus is disclosed. The graphical code reading apparatus is able to read graphical codes on reflective and curved reflective surfaces. The graphical code reading apparatus includes a graphical code reader having an illumination source such as LEDs and a detector such as an imager. The graphical ...

04/27/06 - 20060086797 - Information presentation apparatus and information presentation method
In an information presentation apparatus (for example, a camera-equipped PDA) which analyzes spatial stereotactic information on a target object in the real world and/or a predefined marker, and outputs predetermined related information (for example, a piping name) on a screen, suggestion information on the spatial stereotactic information of the target ...

04/27/06 - 20060086796 - Image signal output device, coded image signal generation method, image signal output program, camera operation system, camera operation program, matrix code decoding device, and matrix code decoding program
An image signal output device includes a code generating means for generating a two-dimensional geometrical code based on a source data, a obtaining means for retrieving a sequential image signal, a code inserting means for inserting the two-dimensional geometrical code in the sequential image signal and a output means for ...

04/27/06 - 20060086795 - Apparatus configured for illuminating paper-based forms of payment and cash register comprising same
An illumination device comprises a housing, a light source, a light transmissive support plate and a sensor. The light source is mounted within a cavity of the housing. The light transmissive support plate is engaged with the housing. The housing and the light source are configured for enabling light from ...

04/27/06 - 20060086794 - X-radiation scanning system having an automatic object identification and attribute information acquisition and linking mechanism integrated therein
Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules employed in such systems. Each planar laser illumination beam is produced from a planar laser illumination beam array (PLIA) ...

04/20/06 - 20060081710 - Embedded optical signatures in documents
A method of embedding an optical signature in a document and document produced therefrom. The optical signature is an optical pattern preferably being a series of discrete marks that can be aligned in a grid that generates a known value, and the same value can be generated from examination of ...

04/20/06 - 20060081709 - Structure of image capture device of notebook computer
The present invention is to provide an image capture device comprising two pivotal shafts being mounted respectively on two distal ends thereof for pivotally connecting with pivotal holes on a top end of a screen of a notebook computer, an electromagnetic switch being mounted on an inner circuit thereof, and ...

04/13/06 - 20060076416 - Position determination ii - graphic
A product provided with a coding pattern which comprises a plurality of marks, each of which represents one of at least two different values, and which further comprises a plurality of nominal positions, each of said plurality of marks being associated with a nominal position and the value of each ...

04/13/06 - 20060076415 - Apparatus and method for monitoring moved objects
The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the sensing of objects moved through the field of view of an optical sensor comprising a device for the selection of regions of interest which are each associated only with a part of the field of view of the optical ...

04/13/06 - 20060076414 - Optical system for color laser printer
The present invention relates, in general, to an optical system for a color laser printer and, more particularly, to an optical system for a color laser printer, in which a small number of laser scanning units are shared and collectively used by color components in the color laser printer, so ...

04/06/06 - 20060071076 - Display apparatus, communication system, and communication method
A highly reliable display apparatus, a highly reliable communication system, and a highly reliable communication method capable of performing delivery of high capacity information surely are provided. A display apparatus and an input and output terminal respectively include a light-receiving-emitting section capable of displaying moving pictures and receiving light. The ...

04/06/06 - 20060071075 - Optical reader for diffraction grating-based encoded optical identification elements
An optical reader system 7 for diffraction grating-based encoded microbeads (or bead reader system), comprises a reader box 100, which accepts a bead cell (or cuvette) 102 that holds the microbeads 8, having an embedded code therein. The reader box 100 interfaces along lines 103 with a known computer system ...

04/06/06 - 20060071074 - Doped polysilicon via connecting polysilicon layers
The invention provides for polysilicon vias connecting conductive polysilicon layers formed at different heights. Polysilicon vias are advantageously used in a monolithic three dimensional memory array of charge storage transistors. Polysilicon vias according to the present invention can be used, for example, to connect the channel layer of a first ...

03/30/06 - 20060065732 - System and method for reducing motion sensitivity in an imager based optical code reader
A system and method for reading an optical code is provided. The method comprises the steps of sensing incident light reflected from a target optical code to be imaged; generating an image signal including a plurality of electrical signals corresponding to the sensing; generating information relating to an amplitude of ...

03/23/06 - 20060060651 - Laser scanning system for object monitoring
A laser scanner is located in a fixed position to have line-of-sight access to key features of monitored objects. The scanner rapidly scans pre-programmed points corresponding to the positions of retroreflecting targets affixed to the key features of the objects. The scanner is capable of making highly detailed scans of ...

03/16/06 - 20060054701 - Object detecting apparatus having hydrophilic light radiating window
An object detecting apparatus comprises a case, a light radiation unit and a light receiver unit. The case has a light radiating window and a light receiving window. The light radiating window has a hydrophilic layer on the outermost surface of the light radiating window. The hydrophilic layer restricts water ...

03/09/06 - 20060049260 - 2-dimensional code pattern, 2-dimensional code pattern supporting medium, 2-dimensional code pattern generating method, and 2-dimensional code reading apparatus and method
A 2-dimensional code reading apparatus includes a code position detector receiving an input image that is formed by optically reading 2-dimensional codes, and extracting a 2-dimensional codes from the input image. A data acquisition unit acquires identification information of a document page and positional information of the 2-dimensional codes on ...

03/02/06 - 20060043184 - Method of forming an optical pattern, optical pattern formation system, and optical tweezer
Reading light (26) is phase-modulated by a phase-modulating spatial light modulator (12), the phase-modulated reading light (26) is Fourier-transformed, and an image of the Fourier-transformed reading light is focused on an output plane (24) to form an optical pattern. In this method, 0-order light in the phase-modulated reading light (26) ...

03/02/06 - 20060043183 - Luminous pattern scanning apparatus and method for scanning luminous pattern
A luminous pattern scanning apparatus comprises an image producing means to produce a first image of a prescribed brightness and a second image darker than the first image brightness, respectively from luminous pattern marked on medium in fluorescent ink emitting light upon receipt of exciting light, a scanning means to ...

02/16/06 - 20060032920 - System and method for encoding and decoding data and references to data in machine-readable graphical codes
A system for decoding machine-readable graphical codes is provided. The system includes a graphical code reading device configured to read a graphical code and generate reference encoded source data. The reference encoded source data includes a first reference identifier and a second portion. The system also includes a computing device ...

02/16/06 - 20060032919 - System and method of optical reading with enhanced depth of field collection
Optical systems and methods of data reading with collection systems having improved depth of field. One configuration is directed to an image-based optical reading system with a plurality of sensor arrays, such as a charge coupled device (CCD) arranged in a compact configuration to minimize the overall package size while ...

02/09/06 - 20060027659 - Integrated exit window and imaging engine
An integrated exit window lens array and imaging and illuminating engine for an optical code reader to illuminate and image remote target indicia, such as an optical code, is provided. The integrated exit window lens array and engine includes an image sensor for receiving reflected illumination from the remote indicia ...

02/09/06 - 20060027658 - Object localization
A computer-implemented method for object localization includes providing a plurality of tags having fixed positions within an environment and known identifications, and providing a reader, for detecting the tags and reading the identifications, wherein the reader detects a plurality of tags within a scanning volume having a known shape. The ...

02/09/06 - 20060027657 - Method and apparatus for high resolution decoding of encoded symbols
A method for scanning and decoding encoded symbols comprises processing low resolution image data from a full field of view and/or high resolution image data from one or more windowed segments of the field of view to provide imaging that is easily adaptable to different types of symbols and varying ...

02/02/06 - 20060022047 - Robust barcode and reader for rod position determination
A barcode reader and processing circuitry are disclosed for identifying a position of a cylinder rod, for example, along a path of movement. The barcode is marked on a surface of the rod and constitutes a series of markings extending along a portion of the length of the rod. The ...

01/26/06 - 20060016894 - Optical receiver
The present invention is to provide an optical receiver by which the avalanche photodiode (APD) can be protected from the self-breakdown when the signal light with excess power enters therein. The APD is biased by the DC/DC converter via the control circuit including a resistor and a variable current source ...

01/26/06 - 20060016893 - Electro-optical reader with improved performance in high intensity ambient light
A high gain, low signal-to-noise, transimpedance amplifier is prevented from saturation even in the presence of bright sunlight by an offset adjustment circuit utilizing a field effect transistor as a variable resistor. ...

01/26/06 - 20060016892 - Electro-optical reader with improved laser intensity modulation over extended working range
The combination of a rooftop optical element and a soft edge aperture stop, as well as the introduction of a negative spherical aberration in a positive focusing lens, improve working distance and depth of focus in both moving beam and imaging readers for electro-optically reading indicia such as bar code ...

01/26/06 - 20060016891 - Laser power control arrangements in electro-optical readers
Laser power control arrangements interrupt power to a laser used in electro-optical readers upon detection of operating conditions not conforming to preestablished standards, and adjust power to the laser to enhance reader performance without violating prevalent safety standards. ...

01/26/06 - 20060016890 - Automatic planar image capture device
An automatic planar image capture device comprises: an optical image input module comprising an optical lens, an image sensor and an image preprocessor to capture images formed on a plan and to convert the captured images into a digital format; a zooming module to adjust focus and sensed area of ...

01/19/06 - 20060011725 - System for detecting image light intensity reflected off an object in a digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading device
A system for detecting image light intensity reflected off an object in a digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading device, said system comprising: an image formation subsystem having image formation optics for producing a field of view (FOV) upon a beam splitter, whereby the beam splitter has a surface of ...

01/19/06 - 20060011724 - Optical code reading system and method using a variable resolution imaging sensor
An optical code reading system having an auto-exposure system for use with a variable resolution imaging sensor in which very low resolution images are used to determine exposure parameters is presented. The very low resolution images can be transferred much faster than high resolution images which results in a very ...

01/12/06 - 20060006235 - Directed reading mode for portable reading machine
A method of operating a reading machine includes receiving an image and receiving an user-initiated command. The reading machine interprets the command to determine the portion of the image to process. ...

01/05/06 - 20060000909 - Method of and system for profile equalization employing visible laser diode (vld) displacement
A method of equalizing the illumination produced by a planar laser illumination array within a planar laser illumination and (electronic) imaging system, comprising the steps of: providing an image formation and detection module having imaging optics with a field of view (FOV) focused upon an image detecting array; providing a ...

12/08/05 - 20050269410 - Authentication of optical cards
An optical card is authenticated. The optical card has data stored on tracks in an optical storage area At least some of the data are encrypted. A character string is read optically from one of the tracks without decrypting any of the encrypted data. The character string is stored as ...

11/24/05 - 20050258248 - Device which processes images in accordance with coded data on card
An image processing device is provided comprising a card interface for receiving a card having encoded image effect information printed on a first surface and an image transformed by the image effect printed on a second surface, a card reader for reading and decoding the encoded image effect information printed ...

11/24/05 - 20050258247 - Associating media through steganography
The present invention relates to associating media through digital watermarking. In one implementation, a method is provided to associate first media with at least second media. The first media includes encoded first plural-bit auxiliary information. The method includes receiving electronic data representing at least a portion of the first media; ...

11/24/05 - 20050258246 - Paper-based upload and tracking system
A method and apparatus for performing paper-based upload and tracking of documents is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises scanning a version of a document to obtain an image, the document having machine readable information, decoding the machine readable information from the image to obtain a destination specification, and ...

11/10/05 - 20050247789 - Locating and tracing tool
A tool of the invention comprises a casing having two mutually perpendicular elongate plane bearing faces extending in two longitudinal directions. A first laser beam generator generates a laser line in the first longitudinal direction. Air levels are used to check that a bearing face is horizontal. Retractable linear marking ...

11/10/05 - 20050247788 - Reader for reading computer-generated lithograms
A reader for reading computer-generated lithograms which are written into a storage medium, having a light source for generating a light beam , having recording means for acquiring the image data generated by the light beam by illuminating the lithogram, and having display means for displaying the display data generated ...

11/03/05 - 20050242185 - Shuttering system for scanning projectors
A shuttering system for a scanning projector having a laser source, a grating light valve light modulator, and a light steering scanner includes a feedback system interconnecting the scanner with the light modulator. The feedback system is configured to deactivate the light modulator in case of scanner malfunction, so as ...

11/03/05 - 20050242184 - Optical module apparatus equipped with a latch coupler
An optical module apparatus equipped with a latch coupler includes a carrier movable on a guiding rod. The guiding rod is coupled with a turnable check member. When the optical module apparatus is on a flat and using position, the check member may pass through a check trough to enable ...

10/27/05 - 20050236482 - Digital carrier for data storage and device for reading and/or reading/writing said carrier
The present invention concerns a digital carrier for data storage, which carrier has no through hole, is preferably made as a card conforming to ISO standard 7810 and has an optical surface that can be read/written in an optical disc reader/writer. Said carrier comprises, at the center of said annular ...

10/27/05 - 20050236481 - Authentication system, data device, and methods for using the same
An authentication system may comprise: a first light source, a second light source, and at least three optically filtered light sensing devices for detecting analog emission intensity in a spectral sensitivity range, wherein each light sensing device is in operable communication with the first light source and/or the second light ...

10/20/05 - 20050230477 - Planar laser illumination and imaging system
Methods of and systems for illuminating objects using planar laser illumination beams having substantially-planar spatial distribution characteristics that extend through the field of view (FOV) of image formation and detection modules employed in such systems. Each planar laser illumination beam is produced from a planar laser illumination beam array (PLIA) ...

10/20/05 - 20050230476 - Method and apparatus for recording to and reading from a diffractive optics memory using symmetrical angular encoding
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for reading information from and recording information to a diffractive optics memory (8) using symmetrical angular encoding. A coherent light source (LASER 10) is split to form an object beam (OBJ.B4) and a corresponding reference beam (REF.B1). An optical axis is ...

10/13/05 - 20050224578 - Laser marking
A method for marking a polymeric surface includes directing a first laser beam on the surface to form a lightened area on the surface and directing a second laser beam upon the lightened area to form a mark darker than the lightened area. ...

09/22/05 - 20050205677 - System and method for sensing ambient light in an optical code reader
A system and method are provided for scanning an optical code, in which an optical code scanner system includes an ambient light sensor having at least one photo sensor for sensing ambient light conditions and generating at least one first electrical signal corresponding to the sensing of the ambient light ...

09/15/05 - 20050199720 - Optical adjustment of working range and beam spot size in electro-optical readers
Working range and laser beam cross-section are adjusted in an electro-optical reader for reading indicia by applying control voltages to a pair of variable lenses to change the shape of a liquid therein. An aperture stop maintains a constant beam cross-section as an input to one of the lenses. ...

09/15/05 - 20050199719 - Graphical code reader having illumination leds of different wavelengths
A graphical code reader is disclosed. The graphical code reader includes an infrared light-emitting diode and a red light-emitting diode. The graphical code reader also includes an image sensor. A lens is positioned to focus reflected light on the image sensor. The graphical code reader also includes a processor and ...

09/01/05 - 20050189419 - Image capturing apparatus, image capturing method, and machine readable medium storing thereon image capturing program
An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing module for capturing an image; a display module for displaying the captured image captured by said image capturing module; a main object selecting module for selecting a main object out of the captured image; a frame display module for displaying a frame, ...

09/01/05 - 20050189418 - Method and apparatus for position detection
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus (4) for detecting the position of a sequence of markings (2) on a carrier (1) in relation to a detector (3) for detecting the markings (2). In accordance with one embodiment, the sequence of markings (2) detected by the detector are ...

09/01/05 - 20050189417 - Holographic laser scanning system having multiple laser scanning stations for producing a 3-d scanning volume substantially free of spatially and temporally coincident scanning planes
A holographic laser scanner of ultra-compact design capable of reading bar and other types of graphical indicia within a large scanning volume using holographic optical elements and visible laser diodes. The holographic optical elements are arranged on the scanning disc in such a manner so that none of the laser ...

08/25/05 - 20050184156 - Optical scanner control method, optical scanner and laser machining apparatus
A optical scanner control method and a optical scanner capable of positioning a mirror at a high speed independently of a rocking angle, and a laser machining apparatus for irradiating a printed circuit board with a laser beam by use of the optical scanner to thereby perforate the printed circuit ...

08/11/05 - 20050173535 - Scanner
A scanner. The scanner comprises a flat cable and a cable holder. The flat cable comprises a first end and a second end. The second end moves to or away from the first end along a first path. The cable holder is disposed at a restricting point between the first ...

08/11/05 - 20050173534 - Systems and methods for concurrent image capture and decoding of graphical codes
Systems and methods for concurrent image capture and decoding of graphical codes are disclosed. In an exemplary method disclosed herein, a first image is captured by an image capture component in a graphical code reader. The first image is processed by a decoding component. Processing the first image involves searching ...

08/11/05 - 20050173533 - Information code including redundant information providing copy protection
In an information code which is arranged to redundantly code at least one first information element by means of a first information element, one or more of the marks can be omitted for the coding of at least one additional information element. In addition, copy protection can be created for ...

08/04/05 - 20050167499 - Method and apparatus for estimating the imaging capability of an image-formation optical system
The invention is concerned with an imaging capability estimation method and apparatus for an image-formation optical system, which can match the results of direct estimation of an actually visible image to the visibility of that image and is less vulnerable to image processing. According to the method and apparatus, an ...

08/04/05 - 20050167498 - Method and apparatus for optically picking up an image of an information code
An apparatus has a photodetector with a plurality of pixels arranged in at least one dimension. The apparatus is designed to optically pick up an image of an information code by the pixels of the photodetector. In the apparatus, an establishing unit establishes a preliminary correcting region on part of ...

07/21/05 - 20050156044 - Method of analyzing astigmatic difference and method of correcting the spot diameters for an optical device and spot analysis system
A method of analyzing the astigmatic difference of an optical device for analyzing the astigmatism inherent to the optical device by utilizing a condensation performance analysis system while correcting the astigmatic difference inherent to the condensation performance analysis system for analyzing the condensation performance of the optical device to be ...

07/14/05 - 20050150956 - Line-illuminating device and image-scanning device
A line-illuminating device comprises a white casing, a bar-shaped light guide housed within the casing, and light-emitting units provided on opposite ends of the bar-shaped light guide. The light-emitting unit has a substrate forming a circuit on which a lead wire for power supply is installed. Formed on a surface ...

07/07/05 - 20050145697 - Drive mechanism for image scanner apparatus
An image scanner apparatus is composed of a housing, an optical unit positioned in the housing, a drive mechanism driving the optical unit. The drive mechanism includes first and second wires connected to the optical unit, and a drive motor driving the first and second wires. One end of the ...

06/30/05 - 20050139674 - Technique for reading data from a recording medium without contact and processing the read data
A technique for retrieving and processing data retrieved from a non-contact recording medium without physically contacting the non-contact recording medium. The non-contact medium contains coded data including a data declaration, a graphical user interface, a determining function, and specification of a communication protocol. A portable terminal reads the data from ...

06/30/05 - 20050139673 - Image forming apparatus, operation history storage method and control method, and storage medium
In order to realize both the security and convenience upon using the image forming apparatus, whether or not to store an operation history is selected for each operation mode. A desired one of a plurality of operation modes is designated. When the designated operation mode is selected to store the ...

06/30/05 - 20050139672 - System and method for a multi-directional imaging system
An electronic device (100) and a method for use thereof having an integral camera (102) for taking pictures from multiple sides of the electronic device. The electronic device (100) has a case (101) and a moveable assembly (108) for allowing the camera (102) to capture images from multiple angles with ...

06/23/05 - 20050133599 - Image capture apparatus
An image capture apparatus is provided. The image capture apparatus includes a window glass, an image sensor under the window glass, a spacer that is between and firmly in contact with the window glass and the image sensor, and an adjustment module connected to the image sensor. The adjustment module ...

06/23/05 - 20050133598 - Scanning device
The present invention relates to a scanning device which includes a housing, a center portion, a document pathway, a document, a rotation conveying means which is placed between said center portion and said document pathway, and an image sensing unit connected to said rotation conveying means, wherein said rotation conveying ...

06/16/05 - 20050127183 - Optical reader station
The invention is directed to an optical reader station for reading an object and a method of controlling an illumination source in the station for illuminating the object. The optical reader station comprises a mount for an optical reader and a stand with a surface for receiving the object; the ...

06/16/05 - 20050127182 - Image scanning apparatus and a hybrid processing apparatus incorporating the image scanning apparatus
The pressure of the first rollers 33a, 33b pressed to the scanning surface 12a by the coil spring 34, and the pressure of the second rollers 43a, 43b pressed to the scanning surface 12a by the second tension spring 46, are substantially equal. ...

06/16/05 - 20050127181 - Printing cartridge with two dimensional code indentification
A printing cartridge (1100) includes a housing (1104). A two dimensional code (1232) is positioned on the housing. The two dimensional code carries data relating to at least one of: a serial number of the cartridge, a media and a media colorant. ...

06/09/05 - 20050121519 - Solid state image pickup device, method of driving solid state image pickup device, and camera using the solid state image pickup device
Provided is an amplification type solid state image pickup device capable of increasing a saturation charge amount even when an increase in circuit scale is suppressed. In a pixel of the amplification type solid state image pickup device, a power source voltage is supplied to a signal output line to ...

06/02/05 - 20050116038 - Scanned beam imager
A scanned beam image capture apparatus is adaptable to use in medical imaging applications. ...

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