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Registers > Coded Record Sensors > Particular Sensor Structure > Optical > Bar Code > Specified Housing Or Mounting Detail > Hand-held (e.g., Portable) Hand-held (e.g., Portable)Hand-held (e.g., Portable) 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.10/04/07 - 20070228175 - Method of dynamically managing system control parameters in a digital image capture and processing system A method employing automated real-time analysis of the exposure quality of captured digital images and automated reconfiguration of system control parameters (relating to illumination and exposure control operations) based on the results of such exposure quality analysis, so as to achieve improved system functionality and/or performance in diverse environments. ... 08/30/07 - 20070199998 - Method of dynamically controlling illumination and image capturing operations in a digital image capture and processing system A digital image capture and processing system employing automated real-time analysis of digital image exposure quality to automatically reconfigure system control parameters, and dynamically control illumination and imaging operations within the digital image capture and processing system. ... 08/23/07 - 20070194124 - Automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting pass-through and presentation modes of system operation using automatic object direction detection, narrow-area and wide-area illumination control, and narrow-area and wide-area video i An automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting pass-through and presentation modes of system operation, automatic object direction detection and illumination control, and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of code ... 07/12/07 - 20070158430 - Scanner and method for sweeping a beam across a target A scanner such as a bar-code scanner includes a scan-beam generator, a beam reflector having a first magnet, and a beam-sweep mechanism having a second magnet. The beam-sweep mechanism causes the reflector to sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol by exerting a force on ... 07/12/07 - 20070158429 - Mobile terminal with ergonomic housing Systems and methods are disclosed for employing a housing as part of a hand held scanner as to increase utility and add ruggedness. The housing comprises an upper top housing and lower bottom housing, with the top housing comprising a set of accessory rails adapted to accept accessories associated with ... 07/12/07 - 20070158428 - High-efficiency illumination in data collection devices A hand held data collection device, such as a bar code scanner, portable data terminal, transaction terminal, or bar code verifier, containing at least one light-emitting diode (LED) that has been modified to improve the efficiency of light energy transmission. The modification involves transition features at the interface between the ... 07/12/07 - 20070158427 - Method of automatically reading code symbols on objects present within the field of view (fov) of a hand-supportable digital-imaging based code symbol reader, by simultaneously projecting an image cropping zone (icz) framing pattern and a field of illumin A hand-supportable digital-imaging based system for reading bar code symbols involving: automatically detecting the presence of an object within a field of view FOV of the system, and in response thereto, automatically generating an image cropping zone (ICZ) framing pattern and projecting the ICZ framing pattern within the FOV and ... 07/05/07 - 20070152065 - Methods and apparatus for a bar-code reader employing an anti-fog coating A bar-code reader includes a housing, a window affixed to the housing and separating an internal environment from an external environment, and an anti-fog coating on the window within an optical path of the bar-code reader. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the anti-fog coating is a ... 06/28/07 - 20070145146 - High speed, high efficiency optical pattern generator using rotating optical elements An optical pattern generator includes one or more multi-faceted rotating optical elements that introduce an offset that is rotation insensitive. The component that generates the offset is rotationally symmetric around the rotational axis of the optical element. Thus, as the optical element rotates, the effect of the offset component does ... 06/28/07 - 20070145145 - Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing a micro-computing platform supporting an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture Digital-imaging based code symbol reading system employing a micro-computing platform supporting an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture the system comprises: an image formation and detection subsystem; an illumination subsystem; an illumination control subsystem; an image processing subsystem; an input/output subsystem; and a system control subsystem. The image formation and detection ... 06/21/07 - 20070138294 - Method of reading code symbols using a hand-supportable digital image capturing and processing device employing a micro-computing platform supporting an event-driven multi-tier modular software architecture A portable digital image capturing and processing system comprising: an image formation and detection subsystem; a narrow-band illumination subsystem; a narrow-band transmission-type optical filter subsystem; an automatic light exposure measurement subsystem; and an automatic illumination control subsystem. The image formation and detection subsystem has an area-type image sensing array for ... 06/21/07 - 20070138293 - Hand-supportable digital image capturing and processing system employing an area-type image sensing array exposed to narrow-band illumination produced from a narrow-band illumination subsystem, transmitted through a narrow-band optical filter structure, a A portable digital image capturing and processing system comprising: an image formation and detection subsystem; a narrow-band illumination subsystem; a narrow-band transmission-type optical filter subsystem; an automatic light exposure measurement subsystem; and an automatic illumination control subsystem. The image formation and detection subsystem has an area-type image sensing array for ... 06/21/07 - 20070138292 - Portable digital image capturing and processing system employing an area-type image sensing array exposed to illumination produced from an led-based illumination array and measured using a photodector operated independently from said area-type image sensi A portable digital image capturing and processing system comprising an image formation and detection subsystem, an LED-based illumination subsystem, an automatic light exposure measurement subsystem, and an automatic illumination control subsystem. The image formation and detection subsystem has an area-type image sensing array for detecting digital images of objects formed ... 06/21/07 - 20070138291 - Hand-supportable digital image capturing and processing system employing an area-type image sensing array exposed to illumination from an led-based illumination array only when all sensor elements in said image-sensing array are activated and in a state o A hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system comprises: an area-type image formation and detection subsystem having an area-type image detection array; an LED-based illumination subsystem having a LED-based illumination array; an automatic light exposure measurement and illumination control subsystem; an image capturing and buffering subsystem; and an image-processing subsystem. ... 06/14/07 - 20070131775 - Hand-supportable digital image capturing and processing system, wherein only when all sensor elements in the image-sensing sensing array are activated and in state of integration, then narrow-band illumination is produced for illuminating objects in the f A portable digital image capturing and processing system comprising: an image formation and detection subsystem; a narrow-band illumination subsystem; a narrow-band transmission-type optical filter subsystem; an automatic light exposure measurement subsystem; and an automatic illumination control subsystem. The image formation and detection subsystem has an area-type image sensing array for ... 06/14/07 - 20070131774 - System and method for verifying identity during data entry with a barcode scanner A hand-held barcode scanner includes a fingerprint reader for reading fingerprint data from a digit of an operator of the barcode scanner. Preferably, an operator's digit can be comfortably placed on the fingerprint reader while the operator is scanning barcodes. This type of barcode scanner may be used with a ... 05/24/07 - 20070114287 - Automatically-activated hand-supportable omni-directional laser scanning bar code symbol reader having a user-selectable linear scanning menu-reading mode supported by a omni-directional laser scanning pattern having temporally varying intensity character A multi-mode laser-based bar code symbol reading device having a hand-supportable housing with a light transmission aperture, wherethrough visible light can exit and enter the hand-supportable housing. A laser scanning engine, disposed within the hand-supportable housing, is controlled to selectively operate in either an omni-directional reading mode or a uni-directional ... 04/19/07 - 20070084931 - Handheld barcode reader A handheld barcode reader comprises a scanner portion and a grip portion pivotally connected to each other. Preferably, the grip portion does not include essential electronic components of the barcode reader. Preferably, the grip portion has a profile conform to the natural grasp shape of a hand. ... 04/12/07 - 20070080229 - Bar code reading device having image processing mode The invention relates to a bar code reading device of the type having an imaging assembly including a two dimensional image sensor and which may be moved between varying positions, orientations and angles relative to a substrate. In one embodiment a bar code reading device can be used to obtain ... 03/29/07 - 20070069029 - Method and systems for collecting user's choices using rfids A method and systems for collecting data from a huge number of pre-filled forms are disclosed. According to the method and systems of the invention, the pre-filled forms comprise RFID tags, check boxes, and electrical connection between the RFID tags and the check boxes so that responses are modified according ... 03/15/07 - 20070057067 - Sensor for activating an aiming pattern of a handheld scanner A portable indicium scanner that includes circuitry for enabling an aiming pattern through an activation device. The aiming pattern targets selected indicia and signals the operator indicating whether a proper selection has been made, thereby allowing an imaging system to capture and decode the targeted indicia. The activation device includes ... 02/22/07 - 20070040035 - Method of and apparatus for dynamically and adaptively controlling system control parameters in a multi-mode image capture and processing system Disclosed is a method of and apparatus for dynamically and adaptively controlling system control parameters (SCPs) in a multi-mode image capture and processing system, wherein (i) automated real-time exposure quality analysis of captured digital images is automatically performed in a user-transparent manner, and (ii) system control parameters (e.g. illumination and ... 02/01/07 - 20070023527 - Stabilized laser pointer A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the housing. The pointer includes a housing orientation sensor that measures the orientation of the housing. ... 01/25/07 - 20070017998 - Portable data collection system and method for inventory management utilizing same A portable data collection system (20) includes a wireless microphone (24) for receiving voice signals (40) identifying an item (52), and an enclosure housing an optical scanner (30), an actuator (28), a microprocessor (44), and memory (48). The actuator (28) concurrently actuates the optical scanner (30) and receives the voice ... 11/30/06 - 20060266840 - Feedback mechanism for scanner devices A bar code reader indicator feature gives visible indication that a bar code function has been performed. The feature is integrally molded with the exit window to simplify the design and reduce cost. The feature can diffuse light from an existing indicator light within the reader or the scanning light ... 11/30/06 - 20060266839 - Retro-reflective scanner having exit window with positive optical power A portable electo-optical scanner for reading a target bar code having a plurality of bar code elements. The portable scanner includes: a housing supporting a scanning module and an exit window. The scanning module scans the target bar code with a scanning beam and collecting reflected light returning from the ... 11/30/06 - 20060266838 - Electro-optical scanner having exit window with light collecting optics A portable electo-optical scanner for reading a target bar code having a plurality of bar code elements. The portable scanner includes: a housing supporting a scanning module and an optic system. The scanning module electro-optically scans the target bar code with a scanning beam and collects reflected light returning from ... 11/16/06 - 20060255150 - Bar code reading device having image data in plurality of different formats The present invention relates to a bar code reading device in which there is derived image data in a plurality of different formats. In one embodiment, first and second image data formats can be derived simultaneously from a video signal. Also, both of the first and second image data can ... 10/12/06 - 20060226231 - Methods and systems for creating sequential color images The present invention provides methods, software, and systems that allow a scanning beam device to create full or partial color images using sequential color methods. The methods of the present invention may use sequential color concepts to improve image generation without increasing scan rates while using light source modulation rates ... 08/03/06 - 20060169782 - Automatically-activated wireless laser scanning 2d bar code symbol reading system capable of automatically transmitting stored symbol character data when the hand-supportable unit is operated within its rf data communication range and automatically collec Disclosed is an automatically-activated wireless code symbol reading system comprising a bar code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a manually-activatable data transmission switch. During symbol reading operations, the bar code symbol reading mechanism automatically generates a visible laser scanning pattern for repeatedly reading one or more ... 05/25/06 - 20060108426 - Location, orientation, product and color identifiaction system for the blind or visually impaired Barcode scanning and digitizing technology incorporated in the tip of a white cane for the blind, which houses barcode reader, sonar, color sensory and audio production mechanisms. Apparatus detects and announces via audio or vibratory output, obstacles, drop-offs, colors or suitable informational barcode sites placed with a plurality of locations ... 05/11/06 - 20060097054 - Device and system for verifying quality of bar codes The present invention is a bar code verification device having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other ... 04/06/06 - 20060071081 - System and method to automatically discriminate between a signature and a barcode The invention features a system and method for automatically discriminating between different types of data, such as a barcode and a signature, with an image reader. In brief overview of one embodiment, the automatic discrimination feature of the present image reader allows a human operator to aim a hand-held image ... 03/02/06 - 20060043195 - Rhythmic lighting method for a led on a portable electronic device A rhythmic lighting method for a LED on a portable electronic device, and the portable electronic device can blink the LEDs with music tempo. Therefore, the user can not only listen to the music but also enjoy the rhythmic lighting vision effect. In addition, this present invention can change the ... 03/02/06 - 20060043194 - Scanner and method for eliminating specular reflection Described is a scanner for reading an optical code which includes a light transmission system and an image acquisition system. The light transmission system projects light on a target. The image acquisition system receives light reflected from the target to generate an image of the target. The image acquisition system ... 10/27/05 - 20050236487 - Practical mobile data collecction and processing system with bar-coded tally ruler A bar-coded ruler (Sierra RapidScan Ruler) and a mobile computer application system (Sierra DigiTally) are developed to efficiently measure and capture dimension, type, quality, and quantity data of objects with three dimensional measurements, particularly of lumber and similar products. The ruler contains bar codes for measuring and inputting related data. ... 09/29/05 - 20050211782 - Automatically-activated hand-supportable laser scanning bar code symbol reading system with omnidirectional and unidirectional scanning modes in addition to a data transmission activation switch A hand-supportable bar code symbol reading device having a laser scanning engine that is controlled to selectively operate in either an omni-directional scan mode or a single line scan mode. In the single line scan mode of operation, symbol character data produced by the laser scanning engine is communicated to ... 09/15/05 - 20050199726 - Automatically-activated laser scanning 2d bar code symbol reading system Disclosed is an automatically-activated wireless code symbol reading system comprising a bar code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a manually-activatable data transmission switch. During symbol reading operations, the bar code symbol reading mechanism automatically generates a visible laser scanning pattern for repeatedly reading one or more ... 09/01/05 - 20050189423 - Portable-terminal holder and radio communication system A portable-terminal holder for holding a portable terminal that has a rechargeable battery and a first radio communication device is constituted by a base and c communication module. The base has a portion on which the portable terminal is placed, and a charging device for charging the rechargeable battery of ... 09/01/05 - 20050189422 - Hand held scanner with rotating head A hand-held optical character scanner includes a handle with a base including a plurality of angled planes for supporting the handle on a substantially flat object at different angles relative to the surface of the object, an arm extending from the handle, with a moveable imaging head having a fixed ... 08/25/05 - 20050184159 - Information recording medium and information processing apparatus An information processing apparatus is constructed to include a plurality of information recording media respectively having a generally paper shape with an image display surface for displaying various information, a holding part which holds a holding portion of each of the information recording media which are stacked, an input part ... 08/04/05 - 20050167504 - Bar code reading device having image processing mode The invention relates to a system for processing image data corresponding a scene comprising an imaging device and an image reading instruction indicia. In accordance with the invention, image data corresponding to a scene comprising an image reading instruction indicia is processed in a manner that depends on features of ... 08/04/05 - 20050167503 - Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or ... 08/04/05 - 20050167502 - Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or ... 06/02/05 - 20050116044 - Method of and apparatus for processing captured digital images of objects within a semi-automatic hand-supportable imaging-based bar code symbol reader so as to read 1d and/or 2d bar code symbols graphically represented therein Method of and apparatus for processing captured images within a semi-automatic hand-supportable imaging-based bar code symbol reader in order to read 1D and/or 2D bar code symbols graphically represented therein. The semi-automatic hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reader comprises: an automatic object presence detection subsystem; a multi-mode area-type image ... 06/02/05 - 20050116043 - Hand-supportable imaging-based bar code symbol reader employing a cmos-type image sensing array with a band-pass optical filter subsystem integrated within the hand-supportable housing thereof A hand-supportable digital imaging-based bar code symbol reading device comprises: an automatic object presence and range detection subsystem; an area-type image formation and detection subsystem; a LED-based illumination subsystem having narrow-area and wide area illumination modes of operation; an automatic light exposure measurement and illumination control subsystem; an image capturing ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |