Abstract: An image reading device includes a turning unit and a reading unit having a reader. The reading unit includes a reading glass, and the reader reads, through the reading glass, an image on a sheet placed on the reading glass. The turning unit turns with respect to the reading unit and includes a pressing plate, a communication unit detachably mounted within the turning unit, and an attachment part. The pressing plate presses a sheet on the reading glass against the reading glass when the turning unit is at a position closing the reading glass. The communication unit receives data from outside the image reading device. The attachment part can be attached the communication unit. At least part of the pressing plate is removed from a main unit of the turning unit to externally expose the attachment part.

Abstract: An electronic utility strap is provided. The strap includes one or more bands, which can be formed of a flexible material, and can include one or more embedded conductive elements. The strap also can include a power source, which can be temporarily attached to the strap or embedded therein. One or more electronic components can be attached to the strap and electrically connected to one or more of the conductive elements. The electronic components can include single use components, which receive power from the power source and operate in conjunction with other electronic components separately attached to the strap. The strap can include an inline imaging device and/or one or more components which can be operated in conjunction with the imaging device.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for detecting a presentation of media content on a first display device; synchronizing contextual data corresponding to the media content with the media content; transmitting the contextual metadata corresponding to the media content to a second display device in response to the detecting, wherein the second display device is a different device than the first display device; and presenting the contextual metadata, in synchronization with the media content, on the second display device in conjunction with the presentation of the media content on the first display device.

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, a 2D code detecting unit detects a 2-dimensional code in a document image to be printed. A divisional code distributing unit (a) removes the 2-dimensional code in the document image, (b) divides the 2-dimensional code into a predetermined number of divisional codes, (c) performs a zooming process and/or a rotation process for a part or all of the divisional codes, (d) distributes the divisional codes after the zooming process and/or the rotation process, and (e) generates and outputs a decode key that includes (e1) the number of the divisional codes, (e2) positions of the divisional codes, and (e3) a zooming ratio of the zooming process and/or a rotation angle of the rotation process. A printing device prints the document image in which the divisional codes are distributed.

Abstract: A barcode reader and a docking station for charging the barcode reader are disclosed. The barcode reader may be an elongated pen-shaped device that includes a capacitive tip for use as a stylus against a capacitive touch screen and a barcode reader for reading a barcode. The barcode reader may be docked in the docking station for charging. The docking station may include a magnetic structure for holding the barcode reader to the docking station, and a positioning structure for aligning the charging contacts of the barcode reader and the docking station. The docking station may include a battery such that the barcode reader may be charged from the battery while being docked in the docking station.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting one or more settings, such as the focus and/or aperture settings, for the lenses enclosed within the imager. The imager may include a base, one or more arms, a lens assembly, and a light source assembly. The lens assembly may be clamped between the base and the light source assembly such that the components within the lens assembly are hermetically sealed and thus protected against intrusion from water and/or air borne particles. The imager may include one or more components to change the settings for the enclosed lenses. The components may include an internal ring that may be used to manipulate the lens, where the internal ring is coupled to an external ring that is accessible to a user. The components may include a motor that controls one or more gears that are coupled to the internal ring that is used to manipulate the lens.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for acquiring field device data (e.g., imaging data such as barcode readings), extracting patterns from the field device data, and formatting the extracted patterns—all directly from field devices (e.g., barcode readers) embedded with these capabilities. The information conveyed by the patterns extracted at the devices embedded with these capabilities may be synthesized and shown in a graphical way to end-users, for instance, by exploiting IoT middleware platform services available at end-user side. Accordingly, systems, methods and computer-readable storage media in accordance with embodiments hereof further provide a customized visualization (e.g., a widget) aimed to make the formatted patterns available in an easy, intuitive and effective way.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for creating a 2D barcode. In an embodiment, the method includes: embedding primary information that can be read by a 2D-barcode-reader in a primary information pattern, and embedding secondary information that is made difficult to reproduce without alteration in a visible pattern. In an embodiment, the visible pattern is embedded within the barcode in at least one area that does not contain any primary information.

Abstract: A signal processing device includes an electric connector to which a transmitting and receiving device, which transmits and receives a signal, is connectable; a first processor configured to compensate for, according to a setting value, deterioration of the signal input and output between the signal processing device and the transmitting and receiving device via the electric connector; a memory configured to store first characteristic data indicating a transmission characteristic of the signal in the electric connector; and a second processor configured to acquire, from the transmitting and receiving device, second characteristic data for indicating a transmission characteristic of the signal in the transmitting and receiving device and set the setting value in the first processor based on the first characteristic data and the second characteristic data.

Abstract: Compact camera modules that may be used in small form factor devices. The camera module may include a lens holder configured to receive one or more lens elements and a photosensor. In some embodiments, the lens holder may define a first recess for receiving the lens elements and a second recess for receiving one or more other components, such as the photosensor. In some embodiments, the photosensor may be configured to communicate with a flex circuit board without coupling the photosensor to a substrate to form a flip chip that communicates with the flex circuit board. The photosensor may be optically aligned with the lens elements and bonded to the lens holder such that the photosensor is fixed in an aligned position and at least partially enclosed by the lens holder.

Abstract: A compact illuminator for a direct part marking (DPM) scanner is provided to perform dual-field, multi-color, multi-directional, multi-distance illumination functions. The illuminator can selectively provide dark field and bright field illumination with broad spectrum white or narrow band color, in combination with directions for near contact distance as well as far distance barcode readings. Specifically, illuminator includes a front edge illuminator with customized LED optics, a dome diffuser, an LED board assembly, and a reflective sleeve surrounding the dome diffuser. The board assembly can further include an alternative on/off plural point source bright field spot illuminating system.

Abstract: An interactive data object map system is disclosed in which large amounts of geographical, geospatial, and other types of data, geodata, objects, features, and/or metadata are efficiently presented to a user on a map interface. The interactive data object map system allows for rapid and deep analysis of various objects, features, and/or metadata by the user. A layer ontology may be displayed to the user. In various embodiments, when the user rolls a selection cursor over an object/feature an outline of the object/feature is displayed. Selection of an object/feature may cause display of metadata associated with that object/feature. The interactive data object map system may automatically generate feature/object lists and/or histograms based on selections made by the user. The user may perform geosearches, generate heatmaps, and/or perform keyword searches, among other actions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the field of barcode readers, and more particularly, to barcode readers having multiple linear image sensors. In an embodiment, a barcode reader includes a first optical assembly including a first linear imaging sensor, a second optical assembly including a second linear imaging sensor, and a controller connected configured to: simultaneously cause both of the first linear imaging sensor and the second linear imaging sensor to respectively capture light from a first FOV and a second FOV for a predetermined amount of time, and simultaneously capture a first output signal from the first linear imaging sensor and a second output signal from the second linear imaging sensor.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus, comprising a memory that can transition from a normal mode to a power saving mode based on an inputted control signal, and a control unit that controls the control signal based on a synchronization signal that indicates a timing at which an image processing module outputs image data to a reading unit or a print unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for switching an optical imaging reader between a hands-free mode and a handheld mode using a grip-enabling switch, which is actuated by a user's grip on the handle of the reader in order to switch from the hands-free mode to the handheld mode, and which switches from the handheld mode to the hands-free mode if the grip-enabling switch is no longer actuated.

Abstract: A sensor assembly may include a housing and a collection of optical sensors. The housing may include a base portion, and a raised portion defining a summit of the housing. A collection of optical sensors may include a first set of forward-facing optical sensors individually aligned with a corresponding opening in a front segment of the base portion for the housing, a second set of rear-facing optical sensors individually aligned with a corresponding opening in a rear segment of the base portion for the housing, and multiple sets of lateral optical sensors. Each set of lateral optical sensors may be aligned with a corresponding opening in one of multiple lateral segments of the base portion of the housing. Additionally, at least a first long distance sensor may be mounted on the summit.

Abstract: The invention is related to a measuring device and a method for visually presenting a signal parameter in a displayed signal that comprises the following steps: measuring the signal with a measuring device; buffering the measured signal in a buffer of the measuring device; displaying the buffered signal on a display of the measuring device; determining a signal parameter of the buffered signal in at least two separate signal regions of the buffered signal; and directly displaying the determined signal parameter in the displayed signal at the corresponding signal region.

Abstract: A mark reader apparatus has a lens and an autofocus system that manipulates the lens in accordance with control signals. An image acquisition system measures a distance from the lens to a dot peened mark. A processor is programmed to: calculate a focus position for the autofocus system that focuses the lens on the dot peened mark; apply an offset to the calculated focus position to produce an offset focus position; control the autofocus system by positioning the autofocus system to the offset focus position; and via the image acquisition system, acquire an image of the mark with the autofocus system set to the offset focus position.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for high power application in which a novel semiconductor material having high mass productivity is provided. An oxide semiconductor film is formed, and then, first heat treatment is performed on the exposed oxide semiconductor film in order to reduce impurities such as moisture or hydrogen in the oxide semiconductor film. Next, in order to further reduce impurities such as moisture or hydrogen in the oxide semiconductor film, oxygen is added to the oxide semiconductor film by an ion implantation method, an ion doping method, or the like, and after that, second heat treatment is performed on the exposed oxide semiconductor film.

Abstract: Analyte sensor connectors that connect analyte sensors, e.g., conductive members of analyte sensors, to other devices such as sensor electronics units, e.g., sensor control units, are provided. Also provided are systems that include analyte sensors, analyte sensor connectors, and analyte sensor electronics units, as well as methods of establishing and maintaining connections between analyte sensors and analyte sensor electronics units, and methods of analyte monitoring/detection. Also provided are methods of making analyte sensor connectors and systems that include analyte sensor connectors.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for long range barcode scanning. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining a signal representative of a portion of light reflected from a barcode, determining respective values at one or more valleys and peaks of the signal, determining that a first peak represents a first narrow barcode element of the barcode, and determining that the third peak represents a second narrow barcode element of the barcode. Example methods may include determining a first edge position of the first narrow barcode element along a first portion of the signal, determining a second edge position of the second narrow barcode element along a second portion of the signal, and determining a path between the first edge position to the second edge position.

Abstract: Polarized light characteristics are detected and mapped to an application, such as product identification. A process of reflecting a directed light emission through a polarizing filter, and sensing the processed light emission having particular characteristics is provided. The characteristics of the sensed light emission is associated with a “color code” that is cross-referenced within a database of color codes.

Abstract: A laser light source device includes a semiconductor laser, a current supplying unit to supply a driving current to the semiconductor laser, and a signal generator to generate current intensity data for setting an intensity of the driving current. The signal generator generates, for an input signal corresponding to continuous pixels for a same color, a plurality of sets of the current intensity data indicating current intensities different from each other, and transmits the plurality of sets of the current intensity data to the current supplying unit while sequentially switching the plurality of sets of the current intensity data. The current supplying unit drives the semiconductor laser based on the plurality of different sets of the current intensity data.

Abstract: A motion vector detection device includes at least one processor and at least one memory that function as a detection unit configured to detect a motion vector between a plurality of images, and a control unit configured to perform setting with respect to a detection of the motion vector. The detection unit detects the motion vector by searching for an area, which has a correlation with a template block that is set in one of the plurality of images, within a search range that is set for another one of the plurality of images. The control unit changes a size and a number of the template block, based on a use of the motion vector that is detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A device for recognizing the inscription on the wall of a tire, including a driving surface plane, at least one directional light source to illuminate the tire; at least one camera to record multiple images of a wall of the tire rolling on the driving surface plane; and an evaluation device to synthesize an image of the wall of the tire from the multiple recorded images and to evaluate the synthesized image with the aid of a text recognition method.

Abstract: A method for cargo load detection in a container by a computing device, the method including projecting at least one light dot within an array of light dots towards a surface of the container; capturing an image of the at least one light dot on the surface of the container; and using the captured image to determine cargo loading within the container.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for decoding an encoded geometry, comprising: scanning an encoded geometry, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of the encoded geometry; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols; decoding each identifier multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information; accessing an encoded geometry repository; and, retrieving data associated with the encoded geometry information.

Abstract: A method for teaching positioning of a bar code scanner is disclosed. The method includes moving the bar code scanner relative to a first bar code so as to sweep a light beam emitted from the bar code scanner across the first bar code, detecting an orientation of the bar code scanner relative to the first bar code and positioning the bar code scanner based on the orientation. Further, an apparatus for processing a sample or reagent is disclosed.

Abstract: There is described an indicia reading terminal that can be operative to capture a succession of frames of image data and that can be operative so that a certain frame of the succession of frames is subject to quality evaluation processing where a result of the quality evaluation processing is responsive to one or more of an incidence and sharpness of edge representations of the frame of image data.

Abstract: A system for verifying a price associated with an item in a retail environment includes a price tag having an optical member that includes an optical characteristic that modifies an amount of optical energy that leaves the optical member relative to an amount of optical energy received by the optical member, and a price tag holder including an optical sensor having an emitter and a detector. The emitter is positioned to emit optical energy onto the optical member and the detector is positioned to receive optical energy leaving the optical member. A computing device in operable communication with the optical sensor is operative to determine whether the price tag is accurate based upon a comparison between the amount of optical energy received by the detector and the amount of optical energy emitted by the emitter.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes obtaining one of image information of a recording medium placed in a sensing area and tag information attached to the recording medium; obtaining environmental control information corresponding to the obtained one of image information and tag information from a storage; and based on the obtained environmental control information, controlling one or more of a light-emitting device, a display device, an audio device, a temperature control device, an air-flow control device, a vibration device, and an aroma emitting device that are disposed around the sensing area.

Abstract: A camera calibration method for calibrating at least one camera of a vehicle includes providing a target area for a vehicle to be positioned at, with the vehicle having a forward camera, a rearward camera and opposite side cameras. When the vehicle is positioned at the target area, a target is electronically generated at an area that is encompassed by the field of view of one of the cameras or at an overlapping portion of the fields of view of two of the cameras of the vehicle. Image data is captured by the two cameras that is representative of the generated target. Image data captured by the two cameras is processed to detect the target in the fields of view of the two cameras. At least one of the two cameras is calibrated responsive to detection of the target.

Abstract: A contactless energy transfer system has a first stationary platform and a second movable platform. The first platform has at least one light source coupled to a power source. The second separate platform has at least one photovoltaic module mounted thereon. The at least one photovoltaic module is coupled to an energy storage system mounted on the second platform such that any light received at the photovoltaic module is converted to electrical energy stored in the energy storage system. The second platform is configured to move in close proximity to the first platform along a predetermined pathway. The predetermined pathway may be linear or rotary. The light sources are positioned and configured to direct light at the photovoltaic modules during a predetermined interval when the second platform is in close proximity to the first platform (for the linear pathway) or constantly or at predetermined intervals (for the rotatory pathway).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a code recognition device includes a reader, a processor for region detection, for first extraction, and for second extraction. The reader photographs a code image. The processor detects a code region and a letter region included in the code image from the code image photographed by the reader. The processor extracts first code information indicating the code image from the code region. The processor also extracts second code information indicating the code image from the letter region.

Abstract: A lens assembly and an imaging device for realizing low-profileness, and for effectively compensating a change in back focus generated by a change in atmospheric temperature. A lens holder contained in a lens assembly of an imaging device includes an inner frame on which a lens unit is attached, a holding frame provided with a lower end surface fixing a positional relationship with an image sensor, a linking frame for linking the inner frame and the holding frame. The lens holder extends and contracts so that the inner frame and the holding frame distance the lens unit from the image sensor when back focus of the lens unit extends due to change in atmospheric temperature, and brings the lens unit closer to the image sensor when the back focus contracts.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for authenticating a driver for driver compliance. A base unit including an electronic processor configured to receive an identification of a portable communication device associated with a driver, determine if the portable communication device is within a configurable distance from the base unit, compare the identification of the portable communication device with a stored identification, and authenticate the driver in response to the portable communication device associated with the driver being within a configurable distance from the base unit and based on identification of the portable communication device associated with the driver being a match with the stored identification.

Abstract: A fluorescence detection system is provided. The fluorescence detection system includes a light source adapted to emit excitation light; a sample unit in which a sample is disposed; a first optical fiber adapted to connect the light source to the sample unit; an avalanche photodiode array detector adapted to receive fluorescent light generated by the sample when the sample is irradiated with the excitation light; and a second optical fiber adapted to connect the sample unit to the avalanche photodiode array detector, wherein the second optical fiber has a numerical aperture of equal to or greater than about 0.15 and the second optical fiber is positioned such that a longitudinal axis of the second optical fiber is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the first optical fiber. A method for detecting fluorescence and a computer-implemented method for detecting fluorescence are also provided.

Abstract: A disk device includes a recording medium on which data is recorded, a decoding circuit configured to decode data read from the recording medium, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to cause first data associated with a target sector referenced in a read request to be read from a target track of the recording medium, second data associated with a non-target sector that is not referenced in the read request to be read from the recording medium after the first data is read from the recording medium, and decoding of the first data to be completed by the decoding circuit after the second data is read from the recording medium.

Abstract: An imaging reader has near and far imagers for imaging illuminated targets to be read over a range of working distances. A range finder determines a distance to a target. A default imager captures a minor portion of an image of the target, and rapidly determines its light intensity level. At least one of the imagers is selected based on the determined distance and/or the determined light intensity level. The exposure and/or gain of the selected imager is set to a predetermined value, and an illumination level is determined, also based on the determined light intensity level and/or the determined distance. The selected imager, which has been set with the predetermined value, captures an image of the target, which has been illuminated at the illumination light level.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a controller configured to control an image scanner to scan a document sheet and generate target image data, generate an original histogram of an index value representing a luminance of each pixel forming the target image data, determine whether a particular condition is satisfied that includes a requirement that a difference value between an orientation of the document sheet and a reference orientation in the image scanning process is equal to or larger than a particular value, when the particular condition is satisfied, calculating a count of out-of-document pixels other than pixels representing an image of the document sheet, generate an adjusted histogram by subtracting at least a part of the count of the out-of-document pixels from frequencies of index values within a particular range in the original histogram, setting a specific threshold of the index value for binarization processing, based on the adjusted histogram.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that identifies, at an image post-processor, unresolved surface data and identifies, at the image post-processor, control data associated with the unresolved surface data. Additionally, the technology may resolve, at the image post-processor, the unresolved surface data and the control data into a final image.

Abstract: A barcode decoding method includes steps of (a) capturing an image of a barcode; (b) analyzing the image to recognize a data region of the barcode; (c) decoding the data region to obtain a codeword matrix, wherein the codeword matrix includes a plurality of codewords; (d) performing an error correction for the codeword matrix; (e) when the codeword matrix fails to pass the error correction, repeating steps (a) to (c), updating the codeword matrix according to a number of occurrence times of each codeword at an identical position of the codeword matrix, and repeating step (d) for the codeword matrix after updating; and (f) when the codeword matrix passes the error correction, decoding the codeword matrix.

Abstract: A micromirror assembly is described as including a spring-mounted mirror and at least one stop unit, which is designed to restrict a movement of the mirror in the event of a movement of the mirror in a predefined direction out of its idle position. Furthermore, the invention relates to a projection device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an attachment for a smartphone. The smartphone may include i) a camera with an image sensor and a focusing lens located on a back side of the smartphone for capturing an image of a target area; and ii) a white light source on the back side of the smartphone. The attachment may include a targeting optic system. When the attachment is secured to the back side of the smartphone, the targeting optic system may receive illumination emitted by the white light source and direct the illumination towards the target area from a location that is not directly in front of the camera's image sensor. The location may be farther from the focusing lens than the white light source when measured parallel to the back side of the smartphone. The attachment may also direct the illumination into the target area via the targeting optic system.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for labelling tires for vehicle wheels. The apparatus includes an application head with a support surface for a label to be applied, at least one label holder feeder and movement devices connected to the application head. The movement devices are configured for moving the application head between the label holder feeder for picking up a label, and an application zone of the label to a green tire. The apparatus further includes a guide device located at the application zone. The guide device includes a guide extending along a predefined path and a support movable along the guide.

Abstract: A programmable control system of an optical reading device, comprising: an instruction printed matter which prints at least one instruction pattern with the corresponding encoded data; an optical reading device used to read the encoded data; and a programming processing device which is coupled with the optical reading device and has a program code database unit saving a plurality of program codes corresponded to the encoded data; and the programming processing device reads at least one encoded data via the optical reading device and stores it into a main program register unit or a function register unit; wherein the programming processing device combines the sequenced program codes in the main program register unit and the function register unit into a program code sequence to transmit to a programmable control equipment to proceed the manipulation after the optical reading device reads a startup instruction.

Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments concern computer systems, methods, and programs for extracting information from an asset tag that can be used to monitor the corresponding asset. An operator, e.g., employee of an enterprise, logs into an application executed by a mobile device that includes a camera. A tag template can then be manually selected by the operator or automatically selected by the application. The tag template is used during scanning to locate and identify machine-readable elements, human-readable elements, structural elements, or some combination thereof. Once the application registers a successful scan of the asset tag, the operator can review and confirm the information was extracted correctly. Generally, the extracted information is transmitted to an asset management system, which creates a database entry that allows the asset to be continually monitored by the enterprise, e.g., each time the asset tag is subsequently scanned.

Abstract: Systems and methods for use with a handheld mark reader that reduce the time between activation of the reader's trigger and the reader returning a successful decode response. At least one pre-trigger image can be acquired and at least one pre-trigger image parameter determined. Post-trigger image acquisition or analysis of post-trigger images can be implemented based upon the at least one pre-trigger image parameter.

Abstract: An image recognition system includes an imaging device and a processor. The processor is configured to detect an image of an article within an image captured by the imaging device, in response to detection of the image of the article, start a code detection process and an image recognition process to select one or more candidates. When the code symbol is detected within a predetermined period of time after the code detection process is started, the processor decodes the code symbol and determines an article associated with the decoded code symbol as the article within the captured image. When the code symbol is not detected within the predetermined period of time, and said one or more candidates are selected within the predetermined period of time, processor determines one of said one or more candidates as the article within the captured image.

Abstract: In a handheld scanning device, a support frame configured to physically support an indicia scanning engine configured to scan and interpret an indicia and a light pipe within a casing of a scanning device. The light pipe extends along and flush against a surface of a planar portion of the support frame. Multiple ribs of elongate shape are formed integrally with the planar portion. A plurality of the ribs of the multiple ribs each define a gap in the elongate shape through which the light pipe may extend. The support frame may support the indicia scanning engine and the light pipe in predetermined relative positions to cause a central projection axis along which light is projected from an outlet end of the light pipe to extend in parallel with a central scanning axis extending from a front end of the indicia scanning engine, and toward a surface that carries the indicia.