Abstract: An integrated platform is provided for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, including the processing of the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements and processing of driver licenses to obtain identification data, and for reading and decoding optical codes. The integrated platform includes a document scanner for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, and a data capture device for imaging and scanning optical codes, sensing RFID optical code signals, reading magnetic bars and smart cards. The processor executes application software for processing the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements, for processing the digitized driver licenses, and for operating the data capture device.

Abstract: An imaging-based bar code reader that includes an imaging and decoding system. When used on a stand to image documents, typically neither the stand or document is moving. Therefore blurring due to motion is not an issue. A sensor detects when the scanner is mounted to a stand. When commanded to take an image the scanner electronics and software modifies an auto-exposure process to minimize gain and lengthen exposure. This modification results in the scanner that is effective for scanning bar codes and yet also takes excellent pictures when mounted to a stand.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a reader transceiver circuit are described. The reader transceiver circuit incorporates a frequency generator, such as a surface acoustic wave (SAW) oscillator. A reader incorporating the reader transceiver circuit is configured to read a tag at very close range, including while being in contact with the tag. The transceiver can be coupled to various host devices in a variety of ways, including being located in a RFID reader (e.g., mobile or fixed position), a computing device, a barcode reader, etc. The transceiver can be located in an RFID module that is attachable to a host device, can be configured in the host device, or can be configured to communicate with the host device over a distance. The RFID module may include one or more antennas, such as a first antenna configured to receive a magnetic field component of an electromagnetic wave and a second antenna configured to receive an electric field component of an electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reading a target object having areas of differing light reflectivity on the target such as a handheld bar code reader having a first illumination pattern, a detector for measuring a distance from the reader to a target object, a system threshold, and a comparator for evaluating the measured distance against the threshold. Should the reader's internal circuitry and/or software determine that the measured distance is greater than the threshold, a second illumination pattern is activated that has power effective illumination for increasing the operable reading distance between the reader and the target object. The second illumination pattern can be generated from a secondary illumination source or through a lens internal to the reader.

Abstract: A less lethal projectile to be fired from a launcher comprising a body having a concentric cavity to hold a fluid payload, a nose cap attached to the body, said nose cap having a plurality of slits therein, which will spread open upon impact, allowing the fluid to escape.

Abstract: A target is illuminated with high intensity light pulses to make the target appear stationary to a solid state imager of an imaging reader to improve reader performance at high swipe speeds of the target.

Abstract: A hammer drill/driver with a motor having an output member, a planetary transmission, a clutch assembly and a clutch bypass. The planetary transmission, which includes a ring gear, receives rotary power from the output member and produces a rotary output. The clutch assembly has a clutch profile, which is coupled to the ring gear, and a first pin assembly having a first follower, a first pin member and a first spring that biases the first follower into contact with the clutch profile. The clutch bypass has a bypass profile, which is coupled to the ring gear, and second pin assembly having a second follower, a second pin member, a third spring, which biases the second follower away from the bypass profile, and a fourth spring, which biases the second follower away from the second pin member. A method for operation of a hammer drill/driver is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved communication in a communications system is disclosed. The improvement involves storing connection data at a client end of a client-server connection within a communications system. Connection data is transmitted from a server communications device to a data access device. This connection data history can later be retrieved and analyzed by a server communications device to assist in the optimal configuration of communication sessions between the data access device and the server communications device within the communications system.

Abstract: A target is illuminated with high intensity light pulses to make the target appear stationary to a solid state imager of an imaging reader to improve reader performance at high swipe speeds of the target.

Abstract: A system and method are provided 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.

Abstract: A combination barcode imager/decoder and real-time video capture system is provided. The system is configured for being implemented at a POS location for performing the functions of barcode imaging and decoding, and real-time video capture for video surveillance purposes. The system includes an imager or imaging sensor and a switching mechanism for switching and operating the imager between a barcode imaging and decoding mode for imaging and decoding barcodes positioned in proximity to the imager, and a real-time video capture mode for capturing real-time video for video surveillance purposes.

Abstract: An integrated platform is provided for digitizing checks and other documents, including the processing of the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements, and for reading and decoding optical codes. The integrated platform includes a document scanner or digitizer for digitizing checks and other documents, and a data capture device for imaging and scanning optical codes, and sensing RFID optical code signals. The processor executes application software for processing the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements and for operating the data capture device.

Abstract: An integrated platform is provided for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, including the processing of the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements and processing of driver licenses to obtain identification data, and for reading and decoding optical codes. The integrated platform includes a document scanner for digitizing checks, driver licenses, and other documents, and a data capture device for imaging and scanning optical codes, sensing RFID optical code signals, reading magnetic bars and smart cards. The processor executes application software for processing the digitized checks in accordance with Check 21 standards and requirements, for processing the digitized driver licenses, and for operating the data capture device.

Abstract: A less lethal projectile to be fired from a launcher comprising a body having a concentric cavity to hold a fluid payload, a nose cap attached to the body, said nose cap having a plurality of slits therein, which will spread open upon impact, allowing the fluid to escape.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system (10) for data communication disclosed that comprises a first transceiver unit (20), a second transceiver unit (22), and a communication path (34) coupled to the first transceiver unit (20) and the second transceiver unit (22). The first transceiver unit (20) is operable to perform compression negotiation with a second transceiver unit (22). More specifically, the first and second transceiver units (20 and 22) may comprise ADSL transceiver units, and the communication path (34) may comprise a twisted-pair cable. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for data communication is disclosed. First, a first transceiver unit (20) and a second transceiver unit (22) are initialized. The first transceiver (20) then communicates a request for compression negotiation to the second transceiver unit (22). A common compression protocol is then identified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for data stream optimization is provided. Optimization is achieved by reducing the amount of redundant data that needs to be sent over a communications link in a communications network, such as an ATM network. When redundant data is detected in a stream, such as duplicate header information, the sender optimizes the stream by removing redundant data before sending the stream over the link. Preferably, the steam is a stream of ATM cells and the process removes header information from cells having similar header information. The receiver detects an optimized stream either by calculating a header value on data received in the stream and determining if the calculated header value is equal to a byte values where the calculated values should appear in the received data, or by comparing a shortened header value transmitted with the payload of a cell to a saved header value.