Abstract: An arrangement for, and a method of, acquiring a monochrome image of a target, employ a solid-state imager for capturing return light from the target over a field of view, and for generating an output image data stream having image components arranged in a serial format at a clock frequency, a preprogrammed microprocessor operatively connected to the imager for serially receiving, sampling and processing the image components at a sampling frequency to generate the monochrome image of the target, and a clock frequency adjustment circuit operatively connected to the imager and the microprocessor for adjusting the clock frequency to enable the microprocessor to receive, sample and process the image components and generate the monochrome image.

Abstract: An arrangement for, and a method of, reducing image blur in response to motion of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, employs an illuminating light assembly supported by the reader for illuminating a symbol with illumination light having an intensity level over an illumination time period, a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view over an exposure time period, a motion sensor, such as a gyroscope or an accelerometer, supported by the reader for detecting the motion of the reader, and for generating a motion signal in response to the detected motion of the reader, and a controller operatively connected to the motion sensor, for dynamically controlling at least one of the time periods and the intensity level in real time in response to the motion signal to optimally image the symbol.

Abstract: An arrangement for, and a method of, acquiring a monochrome image of a target, employ a solid-state imager for capturing return light from the target over a field of view, and for generating an output image data stream having image components arranged in a serial format at a clock frequency, a preprogrammed microprocessor operatively connected to the imager for serially receiving, sampling and processing the image components at a sampling frequency to generate the monochrome image of the target, and a clock frequency adjustment circuit operatively connected to the imager and the microprocessor for adjusting the clock frequency to enable the microprocessor to receive, sample and process the image components and generate the monochrome image.

Abstract: An arrangement for, and a method of, reducing image blur in response to motion of an imaging reader for imaging symbols to be read, employs an illuminating light assembly supported by the reader for illuminating a symbol with illumination light having an intensity level over an illumination time period, a solid-state imager supported by the reader and having an array of image sensors for capturing return light from the symbol over a field of view over an exposure time period, a motion sensor, such as a gyroscope or an accelerometer, supported by the reader for detecting the motion of the reader, and for generating a motion signal in response to the detected motion of the reader, and a controller operatively connected to the motion sensor, for dynamically controlling at least one of the time periods and the intensity level in real time in response to the motion signal to optimally image the symbol.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for decoding a color image. The method comprises capturing a color image, obtaining a luminance component from the color image and decoding the luminance component.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for controlling usage of software on a computing device. An authorization key is generated as a function of a device string and a software string. The device string is a unique string stored in the device. The software string is a unique string stored in a software authorized for use on the device. The authorization key is encrypted using a private key and stored in the device. Upon a request to use software on the device, the authorization key is decrypted using a public key corresponding to the private key. A test key is generated as a function of the device string and a request software string. The request software string is a unique string stored in the software for which use has been requested. The authorization key is compared to the test key. When the test key matches the authorization key, usage of the software for which use has been requested on the device is permitted.

Abstract: A system is provided for selecting a particular barcode on an item that includes multiple barcodes. The system (1) acquires, via a barcode imager, an image of the item within the field of view of the barcode imager, (2) analyzes the acquired image to determine a set of potential barcode fields, (3) determines, using a predetermined criterion (e.g., distance from center of imaged area, type of bar code, etc.), a candidate barcode field from among the set of potential barcode fields, (4) displays a modified image derived from the acquired image, wherein the candidate barcode field is identified within the modified image, and (5) allows the user to initiate a decode session when the candidate barcode field includes the desired barcode.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for decoding dataforms comprising integrating a dataform decoding module into a video processing system. In an embodiment of the invention, video data is analyzed for dataforms as it is being prepared for display on a mobile computer screen. Packaging a dataform decoding algorithm as a video display module allows many hardware devices to easily add dataform decoding capabilities.

Abstract: Described are a device and a method for acquiring data using a camera port of a processor. The device includes a processing unit; a memory arrangement storing a set of instructions; and a camera port. The camera port is configured to receive first data in a first format from a camera-type arrangement. The camera port receives from a non-camera type data acquisition device second data in a second format and the processing unit converts the second data into further second data stored in the first format using the set of the instructions.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for controlling usage of software on a computing device. An authorization key is generated as a function of a device string and a software string. The device string is a unique string stored in the device. The software string is a unique string stored in a software authorized for use on the device. The authorization key is encrypted using a private key and stored in the device. Upon a request to use software on the device, the authorization key is decrypted using a public key corresponding to the private key. A test key is generated as a function of the device string and a request software string. The request software string is a unique string stored in the software for which use has been requested. The authorization key is compared to the test key. When the test key matches the authorization key, usage of the software for which use has been requested on the device is permitted.