Abstract: An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly.

Abstract: Methods for dimensioning a 3D item are described. A FOV is mapped over three spatial dimensions, each of the three spatial dimensions oriented orthogonally in relation to each of the others and graduated according to a linear scale. The 3D item is scanned relative to the mapped FOV. Each of the 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item is identified. A dimension is measured for each of the identified 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item. A perspective-correct representation of the measured dimension is rendered, in real time or near real time, with respect to the measuring the dimension step, onto each of the identified 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item.

Abstract: Customers would like to minimize the time waiting in lines; however, it is often difficult to understand which lane to choose. The present invention embraces a device, system, and method to help customers understand which lanes are open and operating most efficiently. The invention utilizes Bluetooth-low-energy (BLE) transmitters located at each lane to transmit updated information related to (i) the lane's status (e.g., open or in-use) and (ii) the lane's quality (e.g., throughput efficiency). Portable electronic devices used by customers may receive the BLE signals and understand (e.g., using augmented reality) which lane would be most likely to provide a quick process.

Abstract: By tracking a user's eyes, an indicia scanning system can make educated guesses as to what the user is interested in. This insight could be useful in dynamically configuring a camera system, configuring an indicia decoding process or even as a method to select data that the user is interested in.

Abstract: An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly.

Abstract: Methods for dimensioning a 3D item are described. A FOV is mapped over three spatial dimensions, each of the three spatial dimensions oriented orthogonally in relation to each of the others and graduated according to a linear scale. The 3D item is scanned relative to the mapped FOV. Each of the 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item is identified. A dimension is measured for each of the identified 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item. A perspective-correct representation of the measured dimension is rendered, in real time or near real time, with respect to the measuring the dimension step, onto each of the identified 2D surfaces of the scanned 3D item.

Abstract: A system and method for regulating the injection of barcode scan data into an application running on a smart device is provided. The system includes a running application on a smart device. The running application has text fields with text field properties. The text field properties designate to either accept access or restrict access to the text fields from barcode scan data. The system further includes a keyboard buffer and a scan wedge having access to the keyboard buffer. The scan wedge is provided with means to discriminate between access and restricted access designations in the text field properties. The means to discriminate is configured to interrogate the text field properties to determine if the text field permits access to barcode scan data. The scan wedge is also configured to begin a barcode scan operation if the text field permits access to barcode scan data and to load barcode scan data into the keyboard buffer.

Abstract: A system for reading code symbols includes an imaging subsystem that includes a focusing module and an image processor. The image processor selects an initial, predicted focal distance for the imaging subsystem's focusing module with respect to a code symbol. The focal distance for each successfully decoded code symbol is stored in memory, and a weighted average of a pre-selected number of memorized focal distances is used to calculate the next initial, predicted focal distance.

Abstract: By tracking a user's eyes, an indicia scanning system can make educated guesses as to what the user is interested in. This insight could be useful in dynamically configuring a camera system, configuring an indicia decoding process or even as a method to select data that the user is interested in.

Abstract: An approach is provided for securing data in a technical environment. In one embodiment, a processor obtains a first file, which when executed installs a first portion of a second file and an assembly key to assemble the second file. The processor executes this first file and then obtains the second portion of the second file. The processor assembles the second file using the first portion, the second portion, and the assembly key.

Abstract: A method of assisting in focusing a three dimensional camera system on an object within a field of view is disclosed. The process involves at the camera system, determining a distance D in a z direction, within the field of view, to a current focal plane; and rendering to a display, an aimer graphic element with the Z direction distance equal to D in a manner that causes the aimer graphic element to move in the Z direction with changes in the focal plane.

Abstract: A method to associate a unique identifier (ID) of an object, such as a Bluetooth Low Energy beacon, to a spatial coordinate in a facility is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes a visual indicator, such a barcode to transfer a beacon's unique ID to a mobile device. In another embodiment, the method transfers a beacon's unique ID to the mobile device via an optical data transmission. For either embodiment, the transfer is activated by a user prompting an activation sensor, such as a push button, on the beacon, or by the user sending a wireless signal from the mobile device to the beacon.

Abstract: A smart scan peripheral is capable of attaching to a mobile computing device (e.g., a smartphone) allowing the resulting combination to be used like a traditional gun scanner. The scan handle peripheral does not require a power source or any electrical connection to the mobile computing device but can operate to still relay trigger pull information to a running application on the mobile computing device. This scan handle peripheral makes use of a magnetometer found in the mobile computing device by moving a magnet into the vicinity of the electromagnetic field generated by the magnetometer. As the handle magnet enters the magnetic field around the magnetometer, a software application in the processor of the mobile computing device monitoring the magnetometer readings and when a disruption is detected, a trigger event is sent to the processor to trigger an operation such as a barcode scanning event.

Abstract: Projecting an image is described. A test pattern is rendered over each of two dimensions of a projection surface. Upon the rendered test pattern conforming to a perspective related specification for a spatial configuration of data disposed over the two dimensions the data are decoded. An angle of a projection in each of the two dimensions corresponding to the rendering of the test pattern is detected, relative to a line orthogonal to a plane corresponding to a portion of the projection surface. Upon a nonconformity of the rendered test pattern to the specification, a transformation is computed to a spatial configuration of the rendered test pattern. The computed transformation relates to a perspective related characteristic of the spatial configuration corresponding to the angle of the projection. The projector is controlled based on the computed transformation.

Abstract: A method of scanning and reading indicia off a display is disclosed. The method may utilize a light sensor of a mobile device to improve the quality of reading indicia, such as a barcode, off a display. A scanner illuminates the mobile device in order to increase the backlight intensity and obtain a high contrast image on the display and then ceases illumination in order to scan the high contrast image without specular reflection caused by the scanner illumination. In one embodiment, the scanner illuminates the mobile device for a period of time to achieve the maximum level of brightness that the mobile device is capable of emitting on the display in the period of time before ceasing the illumination. In another embodiment, the scanner detects whether the change in brightness is greater than predefined level before ceasing the illumination.

Abstract: An indicia reading terminal has a three-dimensional depth sensor, a two dimensional image sensor, an autofocus lens assembly, and a processor. The three dimensional depth sensor captures a depth image of a field of view and create a depth map from the depth image, the depth map having one or more surface distances. The two dimensional image sensor receives incident light and capture an image therefrom. The autofocusing lens assembly is positioned proximate to the two dimensional image sensor such that the incident light passes through the autofocusing lens before reaching the two dimensional image sensor. The processor is communicatively coupled to the two dimensional image sensor, the three dimensional depth sensor, and the autofocusing lens assembly.

Abstract: By tracking a user's eyes, an indicia scanning system can make educated guesses as to what the user is interested in. This insight could be useful in dynamically configuring a camera system, configuring an indicia decoding process or even as a method to select data that the user is interested in.

Abstract: A mobile bar code scanning device with a pinch-to-window feature includes an embedded camera and a user interface system having a visual display. The user interface system enables the user to access features of the mobile barcode scanning device with touch gestures. The mobile barcode scanning device also includes a barcode scanning application initialized by a user of the mobile barcode scanning device. The mobile barcode scanning device also includes an operating system communicatively coupled to the embedded camera, the barcode scanning application, and the user interface system. The visual display provides a viewfinder for the embedded camera in the barcode scanning application. The user-defined pinch-to-window feature is real-time adjustable in size, orientation, and position by at least a two-point touch gesture.

Abstract: A method is provided for verifying a tool for a workflow process. A processor receives workflow process comprising at least one workflow stage and identifies a task to be performed by a user, the task being at least a portion of workflow process. Processor receives decoded data from a tool, the decoded data identifying the tool. Processor verifies decoded data with verified tool in verified tool library. Processor identifies tool as a correct tool if the decoded data matches, at least in part, the verified tool and an incorrect tool if the decoded data does not match the verified tool. Processor generates and transmits an indication to the user that the tool is the correct tool or that the tool is the incorrect tool.

Abstract: A user authentication system includes an augmented reality device with a gesture analyzer configured for recognizing a user's gestures. The augmented reality device also includes an object renderer in communication with the gesture analyzer. The object renderer is configured for (i) rendering a virtual three-dimensional object for display to the user (ii) modifying the shape of the virtual three-dimensional object based upon the recognized gestures.