Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a bioptic scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set.

Abstract: A mobile computer can comprise a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication interface. The mobile computer can be configured to periodically monitor one or more network metrics of the currently connected wireless network. In order to maintain an uninterrupted data connection, the mobile computer can be further configured, responsive to determining that at least one pre-defined Quality of Service (QoS) metric of the currently connected network averaged over a pre-defined time period falls outside of an allowable range or at least one pre-defined Quality of Service (QoS) metric of the currently connected network has been outside of an allowable range for at least a pre-defined time period, to select a new wireless network of a plurality of available wireless networks based on at least one network selection criterion and connect to the new wireless network.

Abstract: Verification of a source of a package is facilitated. A data terminal certified by an authority obtains location data from a location detection component. The location data indicates a source location from which the package is to be shipped, and is detected by the location detection component at the source location. Secure package shipment information, including the location data, is provided with the package to securely convey the detected source location to facilitate verifying the source of the package. The data terminal can be a portable data terminal certified by the authority and have a tamper-proof boundary behind which resides the location detection component and one or more keys for securing the package shipment information. Upon tampering with the tamper-resistant boundary, the certification of the portable data terminal can be nullified.

Abstract: An encoded information reading (EIR) terminal can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, a communication interface, and a plurality of EIR devices. Each EIR device can be configured to output a decoded message responsive to reading decodable indicia. The EIR terminal can be configured to transmit via the communication interface to an external computer at least one decoded message corresponding to the decodable indicia read by an EIR device. The EIR terminal can be further configured to supplement the decoded message by a source identifier string identifying the EIR device.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for operating a corded electronic device in which a battery and a power control unit manage power draw from an external power source electrically coupled to the corded electronic device using a physical cord, such as a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The power control unit automatically supplements an electrical current continuously drawn by the corded electronic device from the external power source with an electrical current from the battery, when needed. Moreover, the power control unit operates to limit the current drawn from the external power source and the physical cord so as to ensure the current does not exceed any limitations or requirements associated with the external power source or the physical cord.

Abstract: In some examples, a portable data terminal (PDT) is configured to vibrate when it is installed in a base (e.g., of a docking station), which may help improve the electrical contact between the PDT and the base. For example, when the PDT is installed in a base and subsequently vibrated, the electrical contacts of the PDT may vibrate against opposing electrical contacts in the base, which may help remove contaminants, such as dirt and other debris, from between the electrical contacts of the PDT and the base.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reading RFID tags utilizing a structure with an inner surface and an outer surface and a lateral input opening and a lateral output opening. In the structure, an RFID scanner mounted on the inner surface. This structure is positioned to enclose at least two sides of a lane. Items enter the lane via the lateral input opening and exit via the lateral output opening.

Abstract: A data decoding system can comprise a client computer including an imaging device and one or more servers executing at least one decoding process. The client computer can be configured to acquire an image of decodable indicia and to process the acquired image by: (i) identifying one or more areas of interest within the image; (ii) cropping the image based on the identified areas of interest; (iii) clipping one or more images from the image based on the identified areas of interest; (iv) increasing or reducing a pixel resolution of at least part of the image; (v) converting the image to a grayscale image or to a monochrome image; and/or (vi) compressing the image using a compression algorithm. The decoding process can be configured, responsive to receiving a decoding request comprising the processed image, to decode the decodable indicia and to transmit the decoding operation result to the client computer.

Abstract: A computer can comprise a housing, a microprocessor disposed within the housing, a display, and a communication interface communicatively coupled to the microprocessor. The computer can be configured, responsive to locating decodable indicia within content viewable on the display, to decode the decodable indicia to produce at least one decoded message. The computer can be further configured to display the content with decoded message data being embedded into the content. The decoded message data can be provided by at least one decoded message, data derived from the decoded message.

Abstract: Embodiments of an indicia reading terminal have multiple fields of view (“FOV”). This feature allows decoding of decodable indicia that exhibit different characteristics. These characteristics may affect the ability of the terminal to identify and decode the information stored therein. In one embodiment, the terminal comprises an optical imaging assembly with at least two FOVs. One of the FOVs is adequate to acquire information from decodable indicia with higher density than other decodable indicia.

Abstract: There is set forth herein in one embodiment an imaging apparatus having an imaging assembly and an illumination assembly. The imaging assembly can comprise an imaging lens and an image sensor array. The illumination assembly can include a light source bank having one or more light source. The imaging assembly can define a field of view on a substrate and the illumination assembly can project light within the field of view. The imaging apparatus can be configured so that the illumination assembly during an exposure period of the imaging assembly emits light that spans multiple visible color wavelength bands.

Abstract: Management of data communication between a peripheral device and host computer system is provided. A peripheral device exposes to a host computer system multiple interfaces for data communication between the peripheral device and the host computer system. The multiple interfaces are exposed over a single physical interface between the peripheral device and the host computer system, for communicating data between the peripheral device and multiple applications executing on the host computer system. The multiple interfaces can include a data collection interface facilitating collection of data from the peripheral device by an application of the multiple applications executing on the host computer system.

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading system can comprise a mobile communication terminal and a removable scanning module. The mobile communication terminal can comprise a microprocessor and a memory. The mobile communication terminal can further comprise at least one wired communication interface including a first electromechanical connector mechanically attached to the terminal housing. The removable scanning module can comprise an encoded information reading (EIR) device and/or an illumination module at least partially disposed within the scanning module housing. Both the mobile communication terminal and the scanning module can be at least partially received by a common housing.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an image capture circuit and method for making the same. Electronic devices are formed on a first side of a substrate, each comprising a photo detector. A plurality of opaque shields are formed on a second side of the substrate corresponding to the electronic devices on the first side of the substrate and each directly opposite one of the electronic devices.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal can comprise a housing, a microprocessor disposed within the housing, a communication interface, an encoded information reading (EIR) device, and a coupling device for mechanically coupling the mobile communication terminal to the patient's body and/or a physical structure sustaining the patient's body. The mobile communication terminal can be configured to produce a message identifying the treatment by decoding optical decodable indicia or an RFID tag attached to a physical item associated with the treatment. The message can comprise the patient identifier, the treatment identifier and/or the treatment dosage. The mobile communication terminal can be further configured to validate at least one parameter of the treatment by retrieving at least a part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR) stored by the mobile communication terminal and/or an external computer.

Abstract: An optical indicia reading terminal configured to capture and process an image of decodable indicia can comprise a first image sensor and a second image sensor having overlapping fields of view. The optical indicia reading terminal can further comprise at least one analog-to-digital converter configured to convert analog signals read out of the two image sensors into first and second digital signals, respectively. The optical indicia reading terminal can further comprise a hand held housing encapsulating the two image sensors. The optical indicia reading terminal can further comprise a microprocessor configured to output a decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing at least one of the two digital signals.

Abstract: A device management system is comprised of a server-side proxy component and at least one back-end computer. The server-side proxy component is configured to receive ephermis and almanac data from a source and information from at least one client describing the geographic location of the client. The server-side proxy component is configured to send the ephermis and almanac data and the information from the client to a back-end computer to the back-end computer. Responsive to receiving this data and information, the computer compiles it into GPS data relevant to the location of the client.

Abstract: There is set forth herein an indicia reading apparatus having an image sensor array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns of pixels. The image sensor array can include a frame exposure period in which a certain subsequent and further subsequent row exposure periods have common exposure initiation times and sequential exposure termination times. An indicia reading apparatus can be controlled so that a light source bank of an illumination pattern assembly for projecting an illumination pattern is energized during an illumination period that overlaps a frame exposure period. The apparatus can be further controlled so that an illumination period terminates at or prior to an exposure termination time of the certain row.

Abstract: A user terminal contains an input/output mechanism, an image capture device used to capture an image of a scene, a range imaging image capture device used to create a depth map of the scene, a processor that combine the image and the depth map into a model of the scene, a memory that stores the depth map and the image, and a display that displays the model. Utilizing this system, a user is able to view, measure, and calculate 3D data representing real world data, including but not limited to position, distance, location, and orientation of objects viewed in the display. The retrieves this information by making inputs into the terminal, including, in an embodiment of the invention, touch inputs selecting images on a touch screen.

Abstract: A terminal for measuring at least one dimension of an object includes at least one imaging subsystem and an actuator. The at least one imaging subsystem includes an imaging optics assembly operable to focus an image onto an image sensor array. The imaging optics assembly has an optical axis. The actuator is operably connected to the at least one imaging subsystem for moving an angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal. The terminal is adapted to obtain first image data of the object and is operable to determine at least one of a height, a width, and a depth dimension of the object based on effecting the actuator to change the angle of the optical axis relative to the terminal to align the object in second image data with the object in the first image data, the second image data being different from the first image data.