Abstract: An RF addressable sensor network architecture is provided. The RF addressable sensor network includes one or more RF addressable sensors, one or more wireless sensor readers coupled to a communications network, and one or more end user devices coupled to the communications network. The RF addressable sensor network may also include a sensor network processor. An RF addressable sensor includes one or more sensor elements, one or more antennas for communicating with the wireless sensor reader, an RF power and communications interface, and RFID control module, and a sensor interface. The wireless sensor reader includes one or more antennas, a user interface, a controller, a network communications module, and an RF addressable sensor logic module.

Abstract: 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 the horizontal plate. In alternate embodiments, one or more sensors are coupled to the vertical plate for detecting a force on the plate. The sensors can be coupled to an alert, such as an audible signal, to warn an operator of a misread weight.

Abstract: Described is a method which includes a step of initiating a calibration state of a battery status system. The calibration state including charging a battery to a first threshold value; discharging the battery to a second threshold value; and calibrating the battery status system based on the first and second threshold values. Subsequently, the method includes a step of exiting the calibration state. Described is also a portable computing device which includes invades a battery; a controller; and an application executed on the controller for performing calibration of a battery status system of the battery. The application drives the battery to a threshold state and performs the calibration when the battery reaches the threshold state.

Abstract: A wireless local area network for digital radio communication between remote devices and a PBX telephone system, wherein the remote devices can access and use the voice message features in the PBX and the data bases on a host computer and servers. A wireless phone is provided for voice and data communication through the PBX or a CO telephone line with remote locations or the Internet using digital data packets and standard Internet Protocol. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the remote device is a cash register comprising a bar code scanner and a phone. Radio communication between the register and a host computer is carried out over two channels, a first channel for data communication and a second channel for voice communication.

Abstract: System(s) and method(s) to automatically locate and/or connect to external devices is provided. A mobile computing device contains a mobility device assistant that is able to communicate with external devices, such as peripheral equipment and other devices. The mobility device assistant automatically searches via a wireless media to locate and communicate with the external device. The external device responds with relevant information about the external device. The external device can also communicate with the mobility device assistant via a proxy communication device or manager. The proxy manager maintains a database of information about those external devices that are unable to communicate. The mobility device assistant is configurable to locate and/or filter for specific external devices. The mobility device assistant can request external device information based upon an inferred state of the user or mobile computing device.

Abstract: An imaging and decoding system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The imaging and decoding system includes an imaging system and a decoding system. The imaging system includes an imaging pixel array and a memory which function to: image the target bar code by scanning the target bar code at an acute angle with respect to a vertical axis of the target bar code to generate a tilted imaged bar code stored in memory, the tilted imaged bar code comprising an array of gray scale values stored in the memory; generate a virtual scan line traversing a horizontal width of the tilted imaged bar code; establish a zone about the virtual scan line; and project gray values within the zone onto the virtual scan line thereby generating a sequence of gray scale values associated with the virtual scan line, the sequence of gray scale values representative of a pattern of elements of the target bar code. The decoding system decodes the target bar code utilizing the sequence of values associated with the virtual scan line.

Abstract: RFID methods, systems and apparatus for writing common data (RFID information) to a plurality of RFID tags, include transmitting a common-write data signal including the common data to a plurality of RFID tags located in a broadcast field, where the plurality of RFID tags receive and respectively write the common data in internal memory of the plurality of RFID tags in accordance with a common algorithm. A common-write data signal may include common identifier data. Each of a plurality of RFID tags may generate common identifier data by controlling a random number generator of the tag. Each of a plurality of RFID tags may be pre-configured (initialized) for receiving common data and writing the common data to memory in accordance with a common algorithm. Each of a reader and a plurality of RFID tags may include common algorithm for transmitting/receiving and executing a common-write-enable command that enables a common write capability of a tag (e.g.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for insert-molding various electronic and mechanical parts as part of a housing of an electrical device. The insert molded components can comprise antennas, flex members and circuits, electronic, mechanical, and interface units that have been insert molded as part of a plastic housing that contains the electrical device.

Abstract: A system and/or a method that facilitates enhancing security in a wireless network for a mobile device that can connect to an access point by providing the mobile device with an association control list for intrusion protection is provided. A mobile device can utilize a wireless connection with at least one access point. In particular, the system includes a security component that utilizes the association control list to provide at least one of a valid access point to which the mobile can connect and a rogue access point to which the mobile device is not to connect, allowing the mobile device to eliminate and/or filter out any harmful access points that can be a potential safety hazard.

Abstract: A multicamera imaging-based bar code reader 10 for imaging a target bar code 30 on a target object 32 features: a housing 20 supporting a plurality of transparent windows H, V and defining an interior region, an imaging system including a plurality of camera assemblies C1-C5 coupled to an image processing system, each camera assembly of the plurality of camera assemblies being positioned within the housing interior. Each camera assembly includes a sensor array. One or more light reflecting fold mirrors M1-M14 define a camera assembly field of view positioned with respect to said light source and the sensor array at locations along a light path to transmit light from light source to the field of view and transmit light that bounces from a target in the field of view back along said light path to the image capture sensor array.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for radio frequency identification (RFID) readers are described. In as aspect, a reader antenna includes an attaching element, a radome with an attached director element and a radiating element. The radiating element is positioned coupled to a surface of the attaching element. The radiating element transmits a RF signal for the reader antenna. The director element attached to the radome element focuses the RF signal to alter a characteristic of the RF signal transmitted by the reader antenna.

Abstract: Described is an improved trigger assembly for use in an electronic device. The trigger assembly includes a pressure sensitive member and a trigger button. The pressure sensitive member includes two or more conductive lines. The pressure sensitive member is secured to a portion of the mobile terminal. The trigger button is secured to the mobile terminal in a manner such that a force applied to the trigger button causes a resultant force to be applied on the pressure sensitive member. The force applied on the pressure sensitive member causes a change in an electrical property between at least two of the conductive lines. A module measures the electrical property between the conductive lines. A function of the device is initiated depending on a comparison of the measured electrical property to a threshold value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided comprising a dual window scanner (10, 200, 400) for imaging a target bar code (30) on a target object (32). The dual window scanner comprises a housing (20) supporting two transparent windows (V, H) and defining an interior region (18). The dual window scanner further comprises an imaging system including a plurality of cameras (C1-C6) wherein each camera is positioned within the housing interior region (18) and defines a field-of-view which is different than a field-of-view of each other camera of the plurality of cameras, each camera includes a sensor array (40). Each camera in the plurality of cameras located within the housing for directing the respective field-of-views such that the field-of-views substantially fill the surface of the two transparent windows.

Abstract: Operating a bi-optic imaging scanner (300) to image a target bar code (308). The scanner (300) including a plurality of camera assemblies (C1-C6). An image processing system (330) including a preprocessor (332) simultaneously receiving captured image data (350) corresponding to image frames (IF1-IF6) of each of the plurality of camera assemblies (C1-C6) and storing the captured image data in a preprocessor memory (334). The preprocessor (332) generating statistical information (SI) regarding the captured image data (350) stored in the preprocessor memory (334) to facilitate identification of regions of the image frames (IF1-IF6) wherein an image (308?) of the target bar code (308) may be present. The preprocessor (332) transferring selected captured image data (350) corresponding to identified regions of the image frames to a main system memory (338). A main processor (336) operates on selected captured image data (350) to decode the target bar code (308).

Abstract: A system and method to distinguish an RFID tag which is moving synchronously with an RFID reader from other RFID tags which are not moving synchronously with the reader. In one embodiment, the reader emits read signals at a fixed frequency with a corresponding period. A determination is made by the RFID reader as to the signal strengths received from an RFID tag at time intervals which are integer multiples of the half-period of the signal. Signal strengths from the tag which are the same or substantially the same at these prescribed measurement intervals are taken as an indication that the tag is moving synchronously with the RFID reader. In an alternative embodiment, the frequency of the read signals may vary over time. Correlations between received tag signal strengths with particular frequencies are an indication that the RFID tag is moving synchronously with the RFID reader.

Abstract: A method compares a plurality of wireless protocols utilized on a radio frequency channel. Each wireless protocol utilizes a corresponding predetermined number of subcarrier frequencies on the channel. A number is generated as a function of a comparison of the corresponding predetermined numbers. The frequency channel is divided by the number to generate a set of subcarrier frequencies. Each of the wireless protocols is assigned to a corresponding subset of subcarrier frequencies. Wireless communications are conducted over each subset of subcarrier frequencies utilizing the corresponding wireless protocol during a same time period.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable electronic device comprises a housing forming a first cradle receiving slot, the housing including a first housing connector within the first cradle receiving slot in combination with a first cradle shell inerrable into the first cradle receiving slot, the first cradle shell being sized and shaped to receive a first portable electronic device therein, the first cradle shell including a first shell inner connector positioned on a device receiving side of the cradle shell so that, when a first portable electronic device is received in the first cradle shell, the first shell inner connector is aligned with a connector of the first portable electronic device and a first shell outer shell connector on a housing facing surface of the first cradle shell, the first shell outer connector being positioned so that, when the first cradle shell is inserted into the first cradle receiving slot, the first shell outer connector aligns with the first housing connector.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for verifying singulated tags are described. A radio frequency (RF) signal is transmitted to provide power to at least one tag. A powered tag is singulated. A delay time period is waited. A read verify command is transmitted to the singulated tag. A response is received to the read verify command. The response to the read verify command is verified to determine whether it was received from the singulated tag.

Abstract: A system and method for performing a read operation including acquiring a series of frames of image data; processing a first frame of image data including an array of pixel data acquired while an aiming pattern was generated for determining a location L of at least one pixel of the array of pixel data that corresponds to the aiming pattern; and processing a second frame of image data acquired while the aiming pattern was not generated. The processing of the second frame of image data includes the steps of selecting at least one optical code acquired in the second frame of image data that is located at a respective location; wherein the respective location meets a predetermined condition relative to the determined location L; and providing the selected at least one optical code for further processing in accordance with the read operation.