Abstract: A code reading device (10) for reading optical codes (48) is provided that has a light reception element (18) for detecting image data having an optical code (48), an optics (16), a focus adjustment unit (17) for setting a focal position of the optics (16), a display device (24) for optical and/or acoustic feedback on the focus setting, and a control and evaluation unit (34) that is configured to read the code (48) using a decoding method by evaluating the image data, The control and evaluation unit (34) is furthermore configured to evaluate a quality of a currently set focal position and to provide feedback on the quality via the display device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a code reading apparatus for detecting an at least one-dimensional optoelectronic code, said code reading apparatus comprising an illumination device that is configured to transmit a transmission light beam for generating a transmission light spot on the optoelectronic code to be detected; a scanning apparatus that comprises an oscillating mirror that is pivotable in an oscillating manner at least about a first pivot axis and that is configured to sequentially scan the optoelectronic code with the transmission light spot in at least a first scanning direction by deflecting the transmission light beam; an optoelectronic sensor that is configured to detect transmission light remitted by the optoelectronic code and to convert it into electrical reception signals; and a control device that cooperates with the optoelectronic sensor and the scanning apparatus to control the scanning apparatus and to generate an electronic code from the reception signals that comprises information encoded in

Abstract: A reading apparatus for a contactless readout of information on objects that can be guided past the reading apparatus, wherein the reading apparatus has a data processing unit, a scanner unit, a communication unit, a contact recognition unit, and a housing. The contact recognition unit is configured to recognize contacts with the housing of the reading apparatus.