Abstract: This invention provides a vision system, typically having at least two imaging systems/image sensors that enable a multi-function unit. The first imaging system, typically a standard, on-axis optical configuration can be used for long distances and larger feature sets and the second imaging system is typically an extended-depth of focus/field (DOF) configuration. This second imaging system allows reading of smaller feature sets/objects and/or at shorter distances. The reading range of an overall (e.g.) ID-code-reading vison system is extended and relatively small objects can be accurately imaged. The extended-DOF imaging system sensor can be positioned with its longest dimension in the vertical axis. The system allows vision system processes to compute the distance from the vision system to the object to generate an autofocus setting for variable optics in the standard imaging system. A single or dual aimer can project structured light onto the object surface around the system optical axis.

Abstract: A method for an imaging module can include rotating an imaging assembly that includes an imaging device about a first pivot point of a bracket to a select first orientation, fastening the imaging assembly to the bracket at the first orientation, rotating a mirror assembly that includes a mirror about a second pivot point of the bracket to a select second orientation, and fastening the mirror assembly to the bracket at the second orientation. An adjustable, selectively oriented imaging assembly of a first imaging module can acquire images using an adjustable, selectively oriented mirror assembly of a second imaging module.

Abstract: A vision system for imaging feature sets on an object surface, including a first imaging system having at least a first image sensor and first optics, the first imaging system defining a standard, on-axis configuration having a system optical axis. A second imaging system defines an extended-depth of focus (DOF) configuration with second optics. A vision system processor receives and processes image data from the first imaging system and the second imaging system. A primary aimer assembly and a secondary aimer assembly that each project a discrete beam of structured light onto the surface in a relative relationship that indicates a focus distance with respect to the first imaging system and indicates an approximate center of the field of view of the second imaging system.

Abstract: This invention provides a vision system, typically having at least two imaging systems/image sensors that enable a multi-function unit. The first imaging system, typically a standard, on-axis optical configuration can be used for long distances and larger feature sets and the second imaging system is typically an extended-depth of focus/field (DOF) configuration. This second imaging system allows reading of smaller feature sets/objects and/or at shorter distances. The reading range of an overall (e.g.) ID-code-reading vision system is extended and relatively small objects can be accurately imaged. The extended-DOF imaging system sensor can be positioned with its longest dimension in the vertical axis. The system allows vision system processes to compute the distance from the vision system to the object to generate an autofocus setting for variable optics in the standard imaging system. A single or dual aimer can project structured light onto the object surface around the system optical axis.