Abstract: A selective bar code reader distinguishes code data from other data obtained from a carrier before reading the data. The selective bar code reader comprises a scanner for generating electrical signals having a first portion representing the code and a second portion representing other regions on the carrier, a processor for generating an electrical waveform having a first portion corresponding to the first portion of the electrical signals and having a fundamental frequency corresponding to the spacing between the bar code elements and a second portion corresponding to the second portion of the electrical signals and not having a fundamental frequency corresponding to the spacing between the elements of the bar code. The electrical waveform is passed through a band pass filter centered at the fundamental frequency to attentuate the second portion of the electrical waveform and thereby to identify the first portion of the electrical waveform and the bar code data.

Abstract: Apparatus for acquiring data from automated ware identification and reject devices in a glassware production line, and for producing operator-formatted reports on ware production and losses. Production data is obtained from a swab ware reject system, which is synchronized with machine section operation, and from a down and stuck ware inspection assembly. These reject assemblies both rely upon a light source-sensor to monitor the procession of containers on a hot end conveyor. A single production monitor can compile data from a plurality of production shops, and produce hardcopy production reports automatically or on command. The production monitor logs data in a plurality of counting memory registers, which are addressed by production category, real time interval, and source mold cavity. The user specifies report formats and data compilation parameters over an input/output device such as a CRT terminal.