Patents Assigned to Datalogic Scanning
  • Publication number: 20100177363
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for prioritizing an order in which to process a plurality of sub-regions of an acquired image of an optical code. A method of processing an optical code in a data reader comprises the steps of receiving data corresponding to a plurality of sub-regions of an acquired image of an optical code, processing according to a processing order the plurality of sub-regions for decodable data corresponding to the optical code, determining based on the step of processing the plurality of sub-regions whether one or more of the plurality of sub-regions contains decodable data, and if it is determined that a sub-region contains decodable data, increasing the processing priority associated with said sub-region. If one or more of the sub-regions having the highest processing priority contains decodable data, the remaining sub-regions do not need to be processed, which may save processing resources and increase the read throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Weiyang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100165160
    Abstract: A data reader preferably includes an imaging device that operates on a rolling reset basis to capture images of a moving target. Images of moving targets are preferably analyzed to determine the ambient light intensity, and a processor in the data reader preferably adjusts operation of the imager and of a light source based on the intensity of the ambient light. Other data readers may use an imager with a mechanical shutter that is designed for rapid, frequent operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Olmstead, WenLiang Gao
  • Publication number: 20100163626
    Abstract: A data reader including one or more imagers, the data reader having fold mirrors (130) that permit the imagers (60) to be closer to each other and permit an optical code reader housing (82) to confine them to a smaller housing volume or capacity. A plurality of sets of fold minors (130) can also be employed to convey at least a portion of at least two different perspectives of a view volume (134) to different regions of an image field of a common imager (60). The sets of fold minors (130) may also include one or more split mirrors that have mirror components that reflect images from different view volumes (134) to different imagers (60) or different regions of an image field of a single imager (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20100163627
    Abstract: Fold mirrors permit the imagers to be closer to each other and permit an optical code reader, such as a tunnel scanner, to confine them to a smaller housing volume or capacity. A plurality of sets of fold mirrors can also be employed to convey at least a portion of at least two different perspectives or two different depths of field of a composite view volume to different regions of an image field of a common imager. The sets of fold mirrors may also include split mirrors that have mirror components that reflect images from different view volumes to different imagers or different regions of an image field of a single imager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20100163628
    Abstract: An optical code reader forms images of an optical code on an object. The reader comprises first and second viewing surfaces generally transverse to one another. The surfaces bound a viewing volume in which the object may be imaged. The reader also comprises a set of one or more imagers positioned on an opposite side of one or more of the first and second viewing surfaces relative to the viewing volume, and oriented and configured to capture images of the object from at least three different views. Each of the views passes through one of said first and second viewing surfaces. At least one of said views passes through the first viewing surface, and at least one of said views passes through the second viewing surface. The reader also comprises at least one mirror, off which is reflected at least one of the views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Patent number: 7743994
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for generating a continuous virtual scan line pattern from a raster line input. In certain preferred embodiments, a continuous, omni-directional virtual scan line pattern may be generated from a continuous, one-dimensional raster line input. In some embodiments, such a pattern may be generated for one or more families of shallow virtual scan lines and for one or more families of steep virtual scan lines. Some of the virtual scan line families may be configured to generate overlapping data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Actis
  • Publication number: 20100158310
    Abstract: An system and method for tallying objects presented for purchase preferably images the objects with a machine vision system while the objects are still, or substantially still. Images of the objects may be used to recognize the objects and to collect information about each object, such as the price. A pre-tally list may be generated and displayed to a customer showing the customer the cost of the recognized objects. A prompt on a customer display may be given to urge a customer to re-orient unrecognized objects to assist the machine vision system with recognizing such unrecognized objects. A tallying event, such as removing a recognized object from the machine vision system's field of view, preferably automatically tallies recognized objects so it is not necessary for a cashier to scan or otherwise input object information into a point of sale system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander M. McQueen, Criag D. Cherry
  • Publication number: 20100148967
    Abstract: An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system, and methods of operation. Several configurations are also disclosed for alternate deactivation coil designs and mounting schemes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicants: Datalogic Scanning, Inc., Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew J. Friend, Douglas A. Drew, Ronald B. Easter, Gerardo Aguirre, Garrett J. Barnum, David J. Newman
  • Publication number: 20100139989
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reducing erroneous weighing of items by detecting items extending beyond a peripheral edge of a weigh platter associated with a data reader. For example, in response to a weigh request a scale guard module acquires data indicative of whether an item extends between the weigh platter and another surface, compares the acquired data to reference data, and based on the comparison, determines whether an item extends off the weigh platter and thus on to another surface. The scale guard module may utilize non-electromagnetic compression waves, radio waves, a portion of a data reader's scan field to scan a set of patterns extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, an imaging based scanner to capture an image of at least one edge of the weigh platter, light beams extending along at least one edge of the weigh platter, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Forrister Atwater, Alexander M. McQueen, Patrick M. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 7721966
    Abstract: Optical reading system and methods having multiple modes of operation, for example: omnidirectional and single-code picking; fixed and handheld reading; 1D and 2D code reading. In one configuration, an image-based system obtains input data via an area sensor (e.g., a 2D COD array) with only data corresponding to a pattern of virtual scan lines being stored and processed. A user may implement different operating modes such as a first mode reading codes in any location or orientation and a second mode reading only a code oriented along a particular virtual scan line or group thereof. Alternately, the data reader is operable to switch between handheld mode selecting a first pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode and a fixed mode selecting a second pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode. Virtual scan patterns in either mode can change from frame to frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Rudeen, Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20100123005
    Abstract: State-of-the-art optical scanning systems feature digital imaging of multiple symbolic labels such as optical bar codes. An imaging scanner reads a label 10 to 100 times faster than a conventional laser scanner because a group of items may be placed in the read zone simultaneously, or an item may bear multiple labels, thus allowing multiple symbolic labels to be captured in a single image. A preferred system/method is directed to a software-implemented “multiple label double read” protection scheme for preventing duplication errors in an advanced bar code reader using multiple fixed delay timers, with each timer being somewhat analogous to existing “single label double read” schemes. Determining the presence of duplicate data is accomplished by comparing label data or portions of label data to a set of recent buffered data representing the last N labels read and transmitted within a specified delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Guess, WenLiang Gao
  • Publication number: 20100123009
    Abstract: An optical code reader includes a color image sensor array having first and second sets of pixels arranged along multiple parallel axes of a first axes group and multiple parallel axes of a second axes group transverse to the first axes group. The pixels of the first set produce data representing sensed light intensity values. In one configuration, the optical code reader includes a single-axis interpolator to produce interpolated intensity values that correspond to selected locations of pixels of the second set. The single-axis interpolator is operable to produce an interpolated intensity value for a selected location by using only intensity values sensed by pixels of the first set that share an axis of the first axes group with the selected location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning Inc.
    Inventor: Craig D. Cherry
  • Publication number: 20090306924
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically calibrating a scale, particularly a scanner-scale of a POS system, in which the scale is calibrated via an on-board calibration system including an accelerometer that actually measures the acceleration due to gravity factor for a given location/time and then uses this measured factor to perform a calibration sequence. An example calibration method may include the steps of (a) performing an initial calibration on the scanner-scale during assembly; (b) providing the scanner-scale with an on-board accelerometer operable to measure gravity acceleration constants for the current location; and (c) running a calibration routine using the specific calibration data obtained from the measurement in step (b) to calibrate the scale. In one configuration, the system may also use other sensors, including temperature and humidity sensors, to provide further calibration constants for use in calibrating the accelerometer and the scale strain gage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Patent number: 7626769
    Abstract: An imaging system (FIG. 3) is disclosed that has a wavelength dependent focal shift caused by longitudinal chromatic aberration in a lens assembly (203) that provides extended depth of field imaging due to focal shift (213,214) and increased resolution due to reduced lens system magnification. In use, multiple wavelengths of quasi-monochromatic illumination, from different wavelength LEDs (206,207) or the like, illuminate the target, either sequentially, or in parallel in conjunction with an imager (200) with wavelength selective (colored) filters. Images are captured with different wavelengths of illumination that have different focus positions (208,209), either sequentially or by processing the color planes of a color imager separately. Extended depth of field, plus high resolution are achieved. Additionally, information about the range to the target can be determined by analyzing the degree of focus of the various colored images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Olmstead, Alan Shearin
  • Patent number: 7619527
    Abstract: An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system, and methods of operation. Several configurations are also disclosed for alternate deactivation coil designs and mounting schemes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignees: Datalogic Scanning, Inc., Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew J. Friend, Douglas A. Drew, David J. Newman, Gerardo Aguirre, Ronald B. Easter, Garrett J. Barnum
  • Publication number: 20090206161
    Abstract: Various improved imager-based optical code readers and associated methods are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an imager-based method reads an optical code (which may be, for example, a linear optical code such as a bar code) on an object in a viewing volume. The method comprises dividing an image plane into a plurality of strip-shaped sections, viewing the object in the viewing volume from a plurality of perspectives, forming a plurality of strip-shaped images corresponding to the plurality of perspectives, respectively, thereby creating a composite image containing data from a plurality of perspectives, and processing at least a portion of the composite image so as to ascertain the information encoded in the optical code on the object in the viewing volume. Certain embodiments can mimic the performance of a laser-based scanner without a laser or moving parts but instead utilizing an electronic imaging device such as an imager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan L. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20090188980
    Abstract: An optical system and method for data reading. In one system, a scanner includes a laser diode and a beam splitter for generating first optical beam and a second optical beam, the first optical beam being directed toward one side of a scanning optical element such as a rotating polygon mirror and to a first mirror array, the second optical beam being simultaneously directed toward a second optical element such as another side of the rotating polygon mirror and then to a second and a third mirror array. The first mirror array is configured to generate a scan pattern through a vertical window and the second and third mirror arrays are configured to generate scan patterns passing through a horizontal window. In combination, the three mirror arrays generate three sets of scan lines so as to scan five sides of a six-sided item (e.g., the bottom and all lateral sides of an object) being passed through the scan volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Datalogic Scanning, Inc
    Inventors: Mohan LeeLaRama Bobba, Jorge Louis Acosta, Timothy Joseph Eusterman, James W. Ring, Alexander McQueen
  • Patent number: D599799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning Group S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Di Bari, Monica Alegiani
  • Patent number: D606076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning Group S.R.L.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Di Bari, Monica Alegiani
  • Patent number: D606544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Datalogic Scanning Group S.R.L.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Di Bari, Monica Alegiani