Abstract: Imaging systems for imaging or scanning objects by redirecting portions of a field of view (FOV) are described herein. An example imaging system includes: an imaging assembly; a platter including a redirection element; and a computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that cause the imaging system to: capture the image data in the FOV, wherein a first subset of pixels captures a first subset of the image data associated with a first portion of the FOV not redirected by the redirection element, and a second subset of pixels captures a second subset of the image data associated with a redirected portion of the FOV redirected by the redirection element; process the first subset of image data via a first module to perform a first vision operation; and process the second subset of image data via a second module to perform a second vision operation.

Abstract: A wristband configuration for receiving an accessory is described herein. In some implementations, a wristband includes a first side that includes a printable section of the wristband that includes a print coating. The wristband may include a second side, opposite the first side, that includes. The wristband may include may include a comfort coating, and an adhesive material on an adhesive section of the wristband. The wristband may include a receiving hole pattern that is configured to receive an accessory associated with the wristband and secure the accessory to the wristband when worn by a wearer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for item detection are disclosed herein. The system comprises a fixed data capture assembly, a handheld indicia reader, a processor, and a memory. The fixed data capture assembly has a first field of view (FOV) associated with an item scanning region and a second FOV associated with a data capture region extending at least partially outside the item scanning region. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory causing the system to: detect an item within the data capture region and outside of the item scanning region; responsive to detecting the item, determine whether the item remains outside the item scanning region during a first time period; responsive to determining that the item remains outside the item scanning region during the first time period, determine whether the handheld indicia reader is utilized; and responsive to determining that the handheld indicia reader is not utilized, trigger an alert associated with non-scanning of the item.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to imaging systems operable to capture image data representative of varying wavelength ranges from separate fields of view (FOVs). In some examples this is achieved by utilizing a statically positioned mirror arrangement positioned within a path of an imager's FOV and operative to (i) reflect light in a first wavelength range forming a first sub-FOV and (ii) pass therethrough light in a second wavelength range forming a second sub-FOV. Each of the first sub-FOV and the second sub-FOV can then be routed along a respective predetermined path to enable the imager to capture image data representative of the light sensed from each respective sub-FOV.

Abstract: A method in a computing device includes: capturing, via a sensor, an image of an indicium; determining a confidence level associated with machine recognition of the indicium; based on the confidence level, selecting a feedback attribute; prior to outputting content encoded in the indicium, generating, via an output device, a feedback signal having the feedback attribute, wherein the attribute is configured to indicate a likelihood of success of a decode event to decode the content encoded in the indicium.

Abstract: Systems and methods for anomaly localization within content captured by a machine vision camera are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving, at an application executed on a user computing device communicatively coupled to a machine vision camera, an image captured by the machine vision camera, the image including a target object with one or more localized anomalies. The example method further includes generating, by applying an unsupervised anomaly detection (UAD) module to the image, an anomaly heatmap corresponding to the image; and concatenating, by a concatenation module, the image and the anomaly heatmap into a multi-channel image. The example method also includes generating, by applying a supervised segmentation (SS) module to the multi-channel image, a hybrid output mask identifying the one or more localized anomalies within the image.

Abstract: A method, in a provisioning server, of provisioning a printer, includes: receiving a provisioning request from the printer, the provisioning request containing (i) a printer identifier, and (ii) an account identifier associated with the printer; obtaining, from a digital certificate issuer, a unique string; sending the unique string to the printer; receiving from the printer, in response to sending the unique string, a certificate signing request containing (i) the printer identifier, (ii) the account identifier, and (iii) an authentication token including the unique string signed with a private key of the printer; validating the certificate signing request; passing the validated certificate signing request to the digital certificate issuer; receiving, from the digital certificate issuer, a digital certificate encoding the printer identifier and the account identifier; and providing the digital certificate to the printer for storage.

Abstract: A battery management system is disclosed herein. The battery management system may monitor a charge cycle of a battery. The battery management system may determine a degradation rate of the battery. The battery management system may determine a usage pattern of the battery based on usage of the battery during a time period. The battery management system may determine, using a battery analysis model, a quantity of remaining charge cycles of the battery based on the degradation rate and the usage pattern. The battery analysis model may be trained based on historical data associated with historical usage of one or more other batteries. The battery management system may determine a status of the battery based on the quantity of remaining charge cycles and the degradation rate. The battery management system may perform, based on a time period associated with a remaining useful life, an action associated with the battery.

Abstract: Autofocus (AF) optical arrangements and assemblies including a voice coil motor (VCM) are disclosed. An example optical assembly for a focusing lens includes: a front lens group disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the object of interest and configured to correct for aberrations of a first image projected by the front lens group; an aperture disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the front lens group therethrough along the optical axis; a moveable focus lens to receive light through the aperture; a VCM configured to move the focus lens to focus the optical assembly; and a back lens group disposed along the optical axis configured to receive light from the focus lens and further configured to correct for field curvature.

Abstract: An effector system includes: a plurality of effector assemblies configured to engage a target object; a base having a plurality of mounting surfaces for movably supporting the effector assemblies; a plurality of actuators coupled to the base, each actuator including: an actuator housing defining a conduit having a first end and a second end; an output member slidable within the conduit; a first shape-memory transducer affixed between the first end and the output member; a second shape-memory transducer affixed between the second end and the output member; an electrical subassembly configured to control each actuator to cause the output member to slide towards a selected one of the first end and the second end; and a plurality of linkages between respective output members and effector assemblies, each linkage configured to move a corresponding effector assembly relative to the base in response to sliding of the respective output member.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods and systems for reducing perceived flickering in multi-sensor barcode scanners. The proposed solution introduces a dummy illumination pulse during transitions between sensors or frames, mitigating noticeable flicker. The timing, duration, and spacing of the dummy pulse are calculated based on factors such as the next expected exposure, frame rate, and/or previous exposure. This solution can be applied to a variety of barcode scanners, including those with different sensors for near and far scanning or those using different LEDs for capturing frames. The system also potentially includes an illumination boost circuitry that recharges during the generation of the dummy illumination pulse, preventing system faults. The method offers an effective solution to illumination flicker in multi-sensor barcode scanners without causing unnecessary delays or system errors.

Abstract: The disclosure is an imaging system for use in a variable focus indicia reader having a controller configured to activate and deactivate a light source, an imaging assembly configured to capture imaging data of an environment appearing within a field of view of the imaging assembly, and a focus module configured to set a focus characteristic of the imaging assembly. The focus module may set the focus characteristic based on (i) an image processor successfully determining a distance to a target or (ii) ambient lighting conditions exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for collecting and displaying sporting event data based on real time data for proximity and movement of objects are disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a plurality of multidimensional player location data per unit time comprising participant locations at calculated times; generating synchronized participant coordinate data by synchronizing the plurality of multidimensional player location per unit time based on timestamps associated with tag location data; and outputting the synchronized participant coordinate data for visualization rendering.

Abstract: A system is disclosed which includes a laser which has a calibrated optical power and a calibrated tolerance. The system includes a driving circuit configured to generate a first current pulse and a second current pulse. The system includes a primary observer module configured to observe a first and second primary input. The system includes one or more secondary observer modules configured to observe one or more first and one or more second secondary inputs. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the laser, driving circuit, primary observer module, and the one or more secondary observer modules. The controller is configured to receive an information packet, calculate an optical power, determine a deviation of the optical power from the calibrated optical power, compare the deviation with the calibrated tolerance, and perform an action if the deviation exceeds the calibrated tolerance.

Abstract: A convertible slot scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a chassis having an optical cavity and a front opening, a scanning window configured to at least partially cover the front opening of the chassis, and an illumination element disposed inside of the optical cavity of the chassis at a position recessed from the scanning window, the illumination element disposed proximal the front opening, the illumination element configured to provide illumination along an illumination axis that is non-parallel with the optical axis, and where the illumination element provides illumination with an illumination angle that is oblique relative to the normal axis of the scanning window.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing a hybrid fixed focus during operation of an indicia reader. An example system includes at least one imaging assembly; controller; and one or more processors configured to (a) initiate a ranging operation; (b) determine a range value associated with a distance between the imaging assembly and an object; (c) retrieve a threshold range value from memory; (d) compare the range value to the threshold range value; (e) initiate a hybrid fixed focus operation comprising: (i) energizing an illumination assembly to provide illumination; and (ii) capturing a first set of images at a fixed focus position corresponding to the range value responsive to the range value not exceeding the threshold range value, and the fixed focus position corresponding to the threshold range value responsive to the range value exceeding the threshold value; and (f) terminate the hybrid fixed focus operation based upon a termination signal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine are disclosed herein. An example method for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine includes: mounting an image sensor to a circuit board; optically aligning, using one or more alignment fixtures, a lens holder holding one or more lenses or optical elements with the image sensor based upon one or more images captured by the image sensor through the lens holder; and after the lens holder and image sensor are optically aligned, physically aligning, using the one or more alignment fixtures, the lens holder with the circuit board based upon a misalignment between a surface of the lens holder and an edge of the circuit board.