Abstract: Optical assemblies and methods of forming the same with light-curable adhesive are disclosed. An example method of assembling an optical assembly includes coupling a lens assembly with a lens assembly holder to form a lens sub-assembly, and applying a light-curable adhesive to a lens chassis fixedly mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB). The method may include optically aligning the lens sub-assembly with an image sensor fixedly mounted to the PCB. When optical alignment is complete, the method may include substantially curing the adhesive with light to fixedly mount the lens sub-assembly to the lens chassis to hold the lens assembly in a fixed optical alignment with the image sensor.

Abstract: A bioptic barcode reader has a housing having a lower housing portion with an upper surface and an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion. A generally horizontal window is positioned at the upper surface, a generally upright window is positioned in the upper housing portion, and an imaging assembly having a primary field-of-view and a set of optical components are positioned within the interior region. The housing has a width greater than or equal to 5 inches and less than or equal to 7 inches, the lower housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 3 inches, the upper housing portion has a height greater than or equal to 4 inches and less than or equal to 6 inches, and the upper surface has a length greater than or equal to 6 inches and less than or equal to 8 inches.

Abstract: An example bioptic indicia reader assembly includes: a housing having an upper housing portion and a generally upright window positioned in the upper housing portion; and a platter having a proximal edge adjacent the upper housing portion. The upper housing portion comprises a first protrusion located on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the bioptic indicia reader assembly and a second protrusion located on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The first protrusion comprises a first camera having a first field-of-view (FOV) having an inner first lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter and the second protrusion comprises a second camera having a second FOV having an inner third lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter.

Abstract: A modular system for monitoring items in a shopping cart is disclosed. The system includes a vision-based data capture device mounted on an articulating arm, providing a downward-facing field of view (FOV) that covers the entire interior of the cart. The system enables real-time scanning of barcodes and identification of non-coded items using object recognition and depth sensing. A detachable electronic enclosure allows for easy maintenance and charging. The system can communicate wirelessly with customer mobile devices and store networks to provide a seamless shopping experience.

Abstract: At least some embodiments described herein are directed to a machine vision method, which involves capturing both a two-dimensional (2D) image of an object to identify a barcode and determine 3D features, and a three-dimensional (3D) image of the environment. The 3D image data is examined for the presence of the 3D object features. If a feature is missing, a digital fault detection signal is provided. If a feature is present, at least one parameter of the machine vision system is adjusted. The method also includes decoding the barcode and determining the object's orientation based on the barcode location in the 2D image.

Abstract: An apparatus to identify items in a transaction includes an imaging device with a housing having an exit window, an imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, the imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through the exit window, and a display assembly positioned to generate a display view on or through the exit window and positioned such that the display view is positioned to consume a first portion of the exit window that at least partially overlaps with a second portion of the exit window that is consumed by the first FOV. The apparatus may be configured to present a graphical user interface to a user and to accept input from the user to aid in identification of the items involved in the transaction. The imaging device may be used in a system which includes an illumination assembly and optionally a point-of-sale (POS) module.

Abstract: A bioptic indicia reader assembly includes a housing with a bottom portion and a top portion, each containing respective windows. A platter with an optically transmissive window aligns with the bottom-portion window. The assembly features a decoder module for decoding indicia from image data and a separate video processing module (VPM) for processing video streams. The VPM is strategically positioned within the top portion of the housing. The assembly includes a first imaging assembly capturing image data for the decoder module and a second imaging assembly capturing image data for the VPM, each extending through the respective windows. The top portion of the housing may include separate compartments for optical components and the VPM, with environmental sealing and heat dissipation features. The VPM is configured for various machine vision tasks, enhancing the functionality of the bioptic indicia reader in retail and other applications.

Abstract: Bioptic barcode readers are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader includes an upper housing and a lower housing secured directly to the upper housing, the lower housing and the upper housing defining an interior region. The upper housing includes a horizontally extending portion, an integral and unitary tower portion extending above the horizontally extending portion, a generally horizontal window positioned in the horizontally extending portion, and a generally upright window positioned in the tower portion. An imaging sensor, at least one intermediate mirror, at least one vertical output mirror, and at least one horizontal output mirror are positioned within the interior region.

Abstract: Imaging devices, systems, and methods for determining parameters of an object based on chemical indicators detected during a decode event are described herein. An example device includes: a housing; one or more processors; an imaging assembly at least partially disposed within the housing, the imaging assembly including: an imaging sensor operable to capture an image of an object in a FOV; and a computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to: after capturing the image of the object in the FOV, determine whether a decode indicia is present in the image of the object; initiate a decode event for the decode indicia present in the image of the object; detect a chemical indicator in proximity to the decode indicia in the image of the object; and determine, based on the chemical indicator, one or more parameters associated with the object.

Abstract: A system and methods for a bioptic scanner with a removable synchronized scanner. The system includes a bioptic scanner having a first housing portion with a first imaging assembly having a field of view (FOV) directed toward a product scanning region, a second housing portion with a second imaging assembly with a second FOV directed toward the product scanning region. A removable scanner module is selectively couplable with a scanner cradle coupled with at least one of the first housing portion, second housing portion, or a frame member, the removable scanner module includes at least one supplemental imaging assembly having a supplemental imaging sensor with a supplemental FOV directed toward the product scanning region. A is controller coupled to the bioptic scanner and couplable to the removable scanner configured to synchronize the removable scanner with the bioptic scanner.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments directed at a weighing device with a power supply method for components within the weigh platter. It solves the issue of traditional electrical supply methods interfering with weight measurements by embedding an energy storage assembly within the weigh platter. This assembly supplies power to embedded subsystems when needed and recharges when possible, ensuring efficient power supply without disturbing the weighing process. The power transfer can be selectively controlled based on the weight detected or the reader's operational state. The device can be used in various configurations, extending beyond scales with data capture assemblies.

Abstract: A tri-optic scanner may be provided by an indicia reader, including a housing, including a lower housing portion having a first surface defining a first horizontal plane, a horizontal window, an upper housing portion bounded by a first frontal plane and a second horizontal plane, a first distal window, a second distal window, a first imaging assembly having a first imaging sensor, configured to capture first image-data from a first field of view (FOV1), a second imaging assembly having a second imaging sensor, configured to capture second image-data from a second field of view (FOV2), a scanning region, and a visual data analysis module configured to analyze at least one of the first image-data and the second image-data to decode data corresponding to an indicium appearing in at least one of the first image-data and the second image-data.

Abstract: Imaging devices are provided having a low-profile substrate structure with a mounting surface that can be removably placed on flat work surface. Further, a low-profile frame structure coincides with a peripheral region of that substrate structure and contains a plurality of imagers, at least some of which are on opposing sides of the substrate structure. The opposing imagers are positioned such that the respective fields of view are inwardly facing toward a central region of an upper surface and define a scan volume extending across the substrate structure and above the central region. The upper and lower bounds of the imaging device form a low-profile assembly generally accessible to scan objects moving across any direction.

Abstract: A bioptic barcode reader is disclosed for selective use of illumination color to capture appropriate data. The bioptic barcode reader includes a housing and a primary imager positioned within the housing, configured to scan a target object during a first time period. The bioptic barcode reader further includes a primary illumination source positioned within the housing configured to emit primary illumination in a primary wavelength range during the first time period. The bioptic barcode reader further includes a secondary imager configured to capture one or more images of a target object during a second time period. The bioptic barcode reader further includes a secondary illumination source configured to emit secondary illumination in a secondary wavelength range during the second time period, wherein the second time period and first time period are interleaved and the secondary wavelength range is different from the primary wavelength range.

Abstract: An example indicia reader includes a housing configured to be positioned above a product scanning area. The housing has a width, a height, and a width to height ratio equal to or greater than 2:1. A barcode camera is positioned at least partially within the housing and has a first field-of-view (FOV) configured to be directed towards the product scanning area. A vision camera is positioned at least partially within the housing and has a second FOV configured to at least partially overlap the first FOV. A controller is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the barcode camera and the vision camera. A decoder module is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the barcode camera and the controller. A video processing module is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the vision camera.

Abstract: An example bioptic indicia reader assembly includes: a housing having an upper housing portion and a generally upright window positioned in the upper housing portion; and a platter having a proximal edge adjacent the upper housing portion. The upper housing portion comprises a first protrusion located on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the bioptic indicia reader assembly and a second protrusion located on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The first protrusion comprises a first camera having a first field-of-view (FOV) having an inner first lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter and the second protrusion comprises a second camera having a second FOV having an inner third lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter.

Abstract: Methods and systems for avoidance of unintended indicia scanning are disclosed herein. An example system may include an imaging device comprising: (1) one or more image sensors; (2) a processing assembly communicatively coupled to the one or more image sensors and configured to: (i) instruct the one or more image sensors to capture the image data including a plurality of image frames over a FOV, (ii) decode an indicia in an initial image frame of the plurality of image frames to generate decoded indicia data of the indica, (iii) determine a first location associated with the indicia in the initial image frame, (iv) determine a second location associated with the indicia in a subsequent image frame, (v) determine whether a positional difference between the second location and the first location exceeds a threshold value, and (vi) transmit the decoded indicia data of the indicia to a host processor.

Abstract: Imaging devices, systems, and methods for determining parameters of an object based on chemical indicators detected during a decode event are described herein. An example device includes: a housing; one or more processors; an imaging assembly at least partially disposed within the housing, the imaging assembly including: an imaging sensor operable to capture an image of an object in a FOV; and a computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to: after capturing the image of the object in the FOV, determine whether a decode indicia is present in the image of the object; initiate a decode event for the decode indicia present in the image of the object; detect a chemical indicator in proximity to the decode indicia in the image of the object; and determine, based on the chemical indicator, one or more parameters associated with the object.

Abstract: At least some embodiments described herein are directed to a machine vision method, which involves capturing both a two-dimensional (2D) image of an object to identify a barcode and determine 3D features, and a three-dimensional (3D) image of the environment. The 3D image data is examined for the presence of the 3D object features. If a feature is missing, a digital fault detection signal is provided. If a feature is present, at least one parameter of the machine vision system is adjusted. The method also includes decoding the barcode and determining the object's orientation based on the barcode location in the 2D image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for item detection are disclosed herein. The system comprises a fixed data capture assembly, a handheld indicia reader, a processor, and a memory. The fixed data capture assembly has a first field of view (FOV) associated with an item scanning region and a second FOV associated with a data capture region extending at least partially outside the item scanning region. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory causing the system to: detect an item within the data capture region and outside of the item scanning region; responsive to detecting the item, determine whether the item remains outside the item scanning region during a first time period; responsive to determining that the item remains outside the item scanning region during the first time period, determine whether the handheld indicia reader is utilized; and responsive to determining that the handheld indicia reader is not utilized, trigger an alert associated with non-scanning of the item.