Using An Imager (e.g., Ccd) Patents (Class 235/462.41)
  • Patent number: 11922267
    Abstract: A barcode reader has a housing, weigh platter, and off-platter detection assembly including first and second imaging assemblies in communication with a controller. The first imaging assembly has a first imager configured to capture an image of a first lateral edge of the weigh platter. The second imaging assembly has a second imager configured to capture an image of a second lateral edge of the weigh platter. The controller is configured to: identify and locate the first and second lateral edges; receive first and second images from the imagers; allow the weight of an object to be recorded if determined that a footprint of the object does not extend over the first or second lateral edges; and prevent the weight of the object from being recorded and/or providing an alert to a user if determined that the footprint of the object does extend over the first or second lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11900206
    Abstract: A barcode reader for detecting a printing anomaly is described herein. The barcode reader may receive read data associated with a read operation involving a barcode reader and a barcode. The barcode reader may process, using an anomaly detection model, the read data to determine an anomaly status associated with the barcode being printed by a printer. The anomaly detection model may be trained based on reference decoding metric information associated with corresponding reference images that depict barcodes associated with one or more printing anomalies. The barcode reader may determine, based on the anomaly status, a printer status associated with the printer. The barcode reader may provide an indication of the printer status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ramesh Kumar Arthanari, Sajan Wilfred, Vasantha Bharathi Ayyappan
  • Patent number: 11809946
    Abstract: Data can be collected from a plurality of barcode-reading devices associated with an enterprise. The collected data can be distinct from the decoded data that is generated by the barcode-reading devices when barcodes are read. For example, the collected data can include device data describing one or more characteristics of the barcode-reading device. Other types of data (e.g., camera data, license data, decoding metadata) can also be collected. The collected data can be sent to a remote server for processing and analysis. The remote server can provide feedback to the enterprise based on the results of analyzing the collected data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Code Corporation
    Inventors: Juihsiang Ray Shih, Ming Lei, Ryan Wayne Hoobler
  • Patent number: 11758247
    Abstract: A depth acquisition device includes memory and processor performing: acquiring, from the memory, intensities of infrared light emitted from a light source and measured by imaging with the infrared light reflected on a subject by pixels in an imaging element; generating a depth image by calculating a distance to the subject as a depth for each pixel based on an intensity received by the pixel; acquiring, from the memory, a visible light image generated by imaging, with visible light, a substantially same scene with a substantially same viewpoint and at a substantially same timing as those of imaging the infrared light image; detecting, from the visible light image, an edge region including an edge along a direction perpendicular to a direction of movement of the visible light image; and correcting, in the depth image, a depth of a target region corresponding to the edge region in the depth image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD
    Inventors: Takeo Azuma, Satoshi Sato, Nobuhiko Wakai, Kohsuke Yoshioka, Noritaka Shimizu, Yoshinao Kawai, Takaaki Amada, Yoko Kawai, Takeshi Murai, Hiroki Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 11734527
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that match image portions of a first set of image portions and image portions of another set of image portions. This may be performed in a such a way that the sum of descriptor distances of the matched image portions is optimized in a globally optimal way. In some implementations, the matching is subject to one or more constraints, e.g., ensuring that each image portion of the first data set is matched with at least one image portion of the second data set and ensuring that each image portion of the second data set is matched with only one image portion of the first data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Charles Bernard Marcel Bazin, Anselm Grundhoefer, Arun Srivatsan Rangaprasad
  • Patent number: 11668928
    Abstract: Provided is a design method for a diffractive optical element for being used for projecting an oblique line. The method comprises: determining an angle ? between an oblique line and a first direction (S101); according to the angle, determining a first cycle d1 of a diffractive optical element in the first direction and a second cycle d2 of the diffractive optical element in a second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the first cycle d1 and the second cycle d2 satisfy tg?=d1/d2 (S102); and obtaining a phase distribution map of the diffractive optical element according to the first cycle d1, the second cycle d2 and a target pattern with an oblique line at 45° (S103). By means of the design method, the visual effect of an optical field projected by means of a diffractive optical element can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Jiaxing UPhoton Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yiyan Wang, Kehan Tian
  • Patent number: 11630967
    Abstract: A bioptic scanner optical arrangement with a single sensor split four ways is disclosed herein. An example bioptic scanner optical arrangement includes a housing, an imaging assembly having a primary FOV, a decode module, a generally horizontal window supported by the housing, a generally upright window supported by the housing, and a mirror arrangement positioned within the interior region. The mirror arrangement is configured to divide the primary FOV into a plurality of subfields, to redirect at least two of the plurality of subfields through the generally horizontal window, and to redirect at least another two of the plurality of subfields through the generally upright window. The bioptic barcode reader has no other imaging assembly communicatively coupled to the decode module and used to process images for decoding indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 11599864
    Abstract: A transaction is detected on a terminal. A context for an association of items, bags, shelving, carts, and individuals present during the transaction is maintained from images captured during the transaction. Rules are processed to determine actions to process during the transaction and/or after the transaction based on reported transaction details, the context, and analytics derived from the images for the context. In an embodiment, at least one rule identifies an action that overrides an attendant intervention at the terminal, which would have been issued for a detected weight discrepancy by a scale of the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Edwards, John C Allard
  • Patent number: 11562159
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for adjusting imaging parameters of a bioptic barcode reader. The method includes capturing, by an imaging assembly, an initial image of a target object having an indicia thereon. The imaging assembly captures the initial image according to an initial imaging parameter. The method further includes attempting to decode the indicia from the initial image, and responsive to being unable to decode the indicia, detecting a substantially static presence of the target object within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly. The method then includes, responsive to detecting the substantially static presence of the target object within the FOV, adjusting the initial imaging parameter to a subsequent imaging parameter, wherein the subsequent imaging parameter is different than the initial imaging parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Brock, Edward Barkan, Robert Sanders
  • Patent number: 11334730
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to capture images using docked handheld imagers are disclosed herein. An example imaging system includes a handheld imager configured to capture images; a mount configured to selectively receive the handheld imager; and a button disposed in the mount, the button configured to, when the handheld imager is disposed in the mount and the button actuated, direct the handheld imager to capture an image and, when the handheld imager is not disposed in the mount and the button is actuated, direct the handheld imager to perform a function other than capture of an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Charles Torzilli
  • Patent number: 11301657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optical imaging devices and methods for reading optical codes. The image device comprises a sensor, a lens, a plurality of illumination devices, and a plurality of reflective surfaces. The sensor is configured to sense with a predetermined number of lines of pixels, where the predetermined lines of pixels are arranged in a predetermined position. The lens has an imaging path along an optical axis. The plurality of illumination devices are configured to transmit an illumination pattern along the optical axis, and the plurality of reflective surfaces are configured to fold the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: COGNEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicole Dippel, Esther Oteo, Laurens Nunnink, Carl W. Gerst, Matthew D. Engle
  • Patent number: 11216630
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for detecting and acquiring one or more in-focus images of one or more barcodes within the field of view of an imaging device. A measurement process measures depth-of-field of barcode detection. A plurality of nominal coarse focus settings of a variable lens allow sampling, in steps, of a lens adjustment range corresponding to allowable distances between the one or more barcodes and the image sensor, so that a step size of the sampling is less than a fraction of the depth-of-field of barcode detection. An acquisition process acquires a nominal coarse focus image for each nominal coarse focus setting. A barcode detection process detects one or more barcode-like regions and respective likelihoods. A fine focus process fine-adjusts, for each high-likelihood barcode, the variable lens near a location of the barcode-like regions. The process acquires an image for decoding using the fine adjusted setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan A. Bachelder, Chen Gao, Francisco Azcona Guerrero, Jose Fernandez Dorado, Esther Oteo Lozano, Andreas Weber
  • Patent number: 11175819
    Abstract: A system for detecting, analyzing and manipulating devices, wherein a virtual graphics component displays an operating state of the device and is integrated in a moving image of the device as a complete image, and wherein the complete image is updated at regular time intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Demuth, Thomas Rothenbach, Paul Hanesch
  • Patent number: 11170188
    Abstract: The present application provides a method and apparatus for presenting a graphic code. The method includes: after detecting that a graphic code page is invoked, starting a front-facing image capture module of a current device to perform image capturing; performing image recognition on a captured image, and if the captured image includes a pre-configured feature of a code scanning module, calculating an offset distance between the code scanning module and a current presentation location of a graphic code; and calculating a target presentation location based on the offset distance, and presenting the graphic code at the target presentation location. Based on the method provided in the present application, a location of a graphic code can be adapted automatically, and a user does not need to perform alignment, thereby improving user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED
    Inventor: Feihu Hu
  • Patent number: 11163966
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention is an imaging engine assembly that includes a housing with a window, an imaging assembly positioned within the housing, the imaging assembly operable to capture image data over a field of view extending through the window and decode an indicium captured in the image data, and a cover positioned at least partially over the housing. The imaging engine housing and the cover are configured such that the cover is alternatively mountable between a first orientation and a diametrically opposed second orientation relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan
  • Patent number: 11159460
    Abstract: Event management operations are enabled. The operations can include receiving a request to manage an event on behalf of an event sponsor identity associated with an event sponsor, the request including event information including a description of the event, invitee identities associated with invitees to the event and invitee contact information associated with the invitees, generating an event invitation message including the description of the event and an instruction for responding to the event invitation message, directing the event invitation message to be sent to the invitee contact information associated with the invitees, determining that responses to the event invitation message have been received from a set of the invitees, generating an event update message based on a sorting of the responses from the set of the invitees, and directing the event update message to be sent to sponsor contact information associated with the event sponsor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale W. Malik, Landon Robinson, Ledley Yaussy
  • Patent number: 11048898
    Abstract: Coded information reader (1) for reading coded information (6) from an object, comprising a first camera assembly (10) having a first resolution, a first frame rate and a first field of view (18), and a second camera assembly (20) having a second resolution, a second frame rate and a second field of view (28), wherein the first resolution is lower than the second resolution and the first frame rate is higher than the second frame rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.
    Inventors: Michele Suman, Davide Bruni
  • Patent number: 10970503
    Abstract: Imaging arrangements and barcode readers including such imaging arrangements. An imaging arrangement for use in a barcode reader includes a housing. The imaging arrangement also includes a light source configured to emit light along a central light axis. The light source is disposed in the housing. The imaging arrangement also includes a lens having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The lens is disposed in the housing. The first surface is configured to face the light source and is structured to substantially collimate light received from the light source into a collimated beam. The second surface includes surface structures structured to generate a patterned beam in response to receiving the collimated beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Igor Vinogradov, Vladimir Gurevich
  • Patent number: 10970506
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a data reading system including a platter having a generally horizontal surface and a bonnet extending perpendicularly from the platter. The platter and bonnet each include a scan window positioned thereon, through which an imager projects a field-of-view to capture encoded data from an item. The fields-of-view of the imagers are non-segmented and are not otherwise redirected by mirrors, prisms, or other optics components. The fields-of-view of the imagers may have sufficiently wide angles to ensure that the collective fields-of-view capture all side surfaces of the item as it passes across the read region of the data reading system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: DATALOGIC USA, INC.
    Inventor: Alan Shearin
  • Patent number: 10970501
    Abstract: A code reader may include at least one imager configured to capture image data of a scene including a machine-readable indicia. A first circuit may be in electrical communication with the imager(s), and be configured to receive the image data from the imager. A second circuit may be in communication with the imager and the first circuit, and be configured to control operation of said imager, and to process the image data including the machine-readable indicia to decode and/or identify data represented by the machine-readable indicia. The decoded and/or identified data may be output to a computer. A third circuit may be in electrical communication with the first circuit, and be configured to process the image data to produce processed (e.g., subsampled and compressed) image data, and to output the processed image data to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Datalogic USA, Inc.
    Inventor: WenLiang Gao
  • Patent number: 10846561
    Abstract: A method of image analysis is provided for recognition of a pattern in an image. The method includes receiving a plurality of images acquired by a camera, where the plurality of images include a plurality of optical patterns in an arrangement. The method also includes matching the arrangement to a pattern template, wherein the pattern template is a predefined arrangement of optical patterns. The method also includes identifying an optical pattern of the plurality of optical patterns as a selected optical pattern based on a position of the selected optical pattern in the arrangement. The method also includes decoding the selected optical pattern to generate an object identifier and storing the object identifier in a memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Scandit AG
    Inventors: Christian Floerkemeier, Maiya Shur, Bernd Schoner
  • Patent number: 10803273
    Abstract: A barcode reader having alternating illumination for a single sensor split into multiple fields of view (FOVs) is disclosed herein. An example barcode reader includes an image sensor having a primary FOV and operable at a predetermined framerate, an optical assembly configured to split the primary FOV into first and second subfields of view, an illumination assembly configured to illuminate targets appearing within the first and second subfields of view, a controller, and a decoder. The controller instructs the image sensor to capture a first image with a first exposure duration while having the illumination assembly be activated for at least a portion of the first exposure duration and a second image with a different second exposure duration while having the illumination assembly be activated for at least a portion of the second exposure duration. From the first and second images, the decoder attempts to decode a barcode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Edward Barkan, Mark Drzymala
  • Patent number: 10802284
    Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for providing a device for capturing a barcode image within an augmented reality environment. An example method includes detecting a target object within a field of view of an augmented reality viewing device. The method further includes rendering an image of a scanning device within the field of view of the augmented reality viewing device, and rendering a scanning area within the field of view of the augmented reality viewing device. Further, a camera associated with the augmented reality viewing device captures an image of a barcode located on the target object. Corresponding apparatuses, systems, and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Erik Todeschini
  • Patent number: 10733405
    Abstract: A three-dimensional image (3D) image for a shape of an orientation of an item is captured when an item barcode for the item is captured by a scanner during item checkout at a terminal. Edges for the shape and dimensions for the shape are calculated from the 3D image based on the orientation. The shape dimensions are compared against expected dimensions for a candidate item that is identified from item information in the item barcode and a decision is made as to whether to validate the item barcode for the item during item checkout or as to whether to invalidate the item barcode and suspend item checkout at the terminal for an audit of the item checkout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher John Costello
  • Patent number: 10733400
    Abstract: Ride-share status information of an autonomous ride-share vehicle is made available to potential passengers by transmitting a status data record an HMI device outside the vehicle. The data record (D?) is projected onto a projection area selected outside the vehicle using a projection device (8) of the motor vehicle. The projected data record (D?) is read-in using a reading device (10), such as a camera, of the HMI device. The HMI device decodes the read-in data record (D?), and provides the status information to a potential passenger on the HMI device (4) based on the decoded data record (D?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Maximilian Engelke
  • Patent number: 10706247
    Abstract: A camera box for capturing and processing bar code images on the bottom ends of laboratory tubes in a laboratory tube rack of standard size with laboratory tube compartments each having a bottom aperture utilizing a smart phone camera, the camera box including a housing with a top deck and sides with one side having a lower side opening, the top deck of the housing having an opening sized to view the underside of a rack when the tube rack is seated on the top deck over the opening and including a camera tray that supports a smart phone camera, wherein the side opening of the camera box housing is sized to receive the camera tray and a supported smart phone camera into the housing under the housing opening and a rack with at least one laboratory tube seated on the top deck, wherein on activation of the smart phone camera, an image of the underside of the rack and the barcode of any laboratory tube in the rack is captured and processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: David B. Miller
  • Patent number: 10685198
    Abstract: Imaging arrangements and barcode readers including such imaging arrangements. An imaging arrangement for use in a barcode reader includes a housing. The imaging arrangement also includes a light source configured to emit light along a central light axis. The light source is disposed in the housing. The imaging arrangement also includes a lens having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The lens is disposed in the housing. The first surface is configured to face the light source and is structured to substantially collimate light received from the light source into a collimated beam. The second surface includes surface structures structured to generate a patterned beam in response to receiving the collimated beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Barkan, Darran Michael Handshaw, Matthew D. Blasczak
  • Patent number: 10635877
    Abstract: A system and method for reading a label may include imaging, by a plurality of cameras, a label applied to an item. A 3D position of each segment of the label imaged by any of the cameras may be determined. The segments in the same relative 3D location as the item and other segments may be associated. The label formed from the segments associated with the item may be read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Craig Cherry, Jonathan R. Brandt
  • Patent number: 10534947
    Abstract: A detection apparatus (10) is provided having a plurality of optoelectronic sensors (20) that are arranged in different positions and orientations to record respective image information of different sides of an object (14) and having an evaluation unit (22) to process the image information. In this respect, the evaluation unit (22) is configured to recognize views of a respective side of the object (14) in the image information and to arrange the views in a plane such that the original arrangement on the object (14) can be restored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: SICK AG
    Inventor: Uwe Schöpflin
  • Patent number: 10509932
    Abstract: A method of confirming receipt, including iteratively capturing by a receiving device visual codes in a series of visual codes displayed on a sending device. A corresponding captured visual code being from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into display blocks, and wherein each display block is converted to a corresponding string and header including an ordered identifying display block number and a total count of the display blocks. Each corresponding string is converted to a corresponding visual code. Each of the captured visual codes is converted into a corresponding string and a header is read for the corresponding string. Captured display blocks are determined. A confirmation message is generated including information indicating which display blocks have been received. The confirmation message is sent over a wireless communication link to the sending device to reduce the number of visual codes being displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ShoCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Armin Ebrahimi, Gaurav Khot, Bhavya Chauhan
  • Patent number: 10268852
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a processing unit, and an infrared touch display panel, an image capturing unit and a speaker electrically connected to the processing unit. The infrared touch display panel has a plurality of infrared transmitters and a plurality of infrared receivers. The image capturing unit captures a barcode pattern and generates a barcode image. The processing unit drives the image capturing unit and at least part of the infrared transmitters, and turns off the infrared receivers according to a scanning instruction. The processing unit generates an output signal according to the barcode image. The infrared touch display panel displays a visual information according to the output signal. The speaker generates an audio signal according to the output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Weng
  • Patent number: 10254342
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first circuit and a plurality of pattern generators connected to the first circuit and each supplying a test pattern to the first circuit. A pattern-generator control circuit controls each of the plurality of pattern generators such that the pattern generator starts to operate when a control signal is at a first level and the pattern generator stops operating when the control signal is not at the first level. A pattern compressor compresses a result output from the first circuit in response to supply of the test patterns from the plurality of pattern generators. A pattern-compressor control circuit controls the pattern compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoichi Maeda, Susumu Abe, Yoshitaka Taki
  • Patent number: 10251064
    Abstract: A mobile communication device, comprising: a processor, a non-transitory memory, a radio transceiver, a display, and an application stored in the non-transitory memory. Upon execution by the processor while the mobile communication device is in a locked state, the application receives a request for a unique two-dimensional barcode comprising mobile communication device information based on an input on the mobile communication device. The application then generates the unique two-dimensional barcode and presents the unique two-dimensional barcode on the display of the mobile communication device. The application further receives a one-time use unlock command via the radio transceiver, wherein the one-time use unlock command has been generated based on the unique two-dimensional barcode and releases the mobile communication device from the locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Dhananjay Indurkar
  • Patent number: 10212366
    Abstract: An iris image acquisition system comprises an image sensor comprising an array of pixels including pixels sensitive to NIR wavelengths; at least one NIR light source capable of selectively emitting light with different discrete NIR wavelengths; and a processor, operably connected to the image sensor and the at least one NIR light source, to acquire image information from the sensor under illumination at one of the different discrete NIR wavelengths. A lens assembly comprises a plurality of lens elements with a total track length no more than 4.7 mm, each lens element comprising a material with a refractive index inversely proportional to wavelength. The different discrete NIR wavelengths are matched with the refractive index of the material for the lens elements to balance axial image shift induced by a change in object distance with axial image shift due to change in illumination wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: FotoNation Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Dainty, Alexander Goncharov, Niamh Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 10192136
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus and an image processing method notify a user of an object region from which an object cannot be recognized. The image processing apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface receives an input image. The processor extracts a first target object region from the input image and reads first identification information from the first target object region. If the first identification information fails to be read, the processor outputs an output image which includes the first target region and information representing read failure of the first target region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takayuki Sawada, Yuishi Takeno
  • Patent number: 10156899
    Abstract: A user of a computing device may interact with the computing device through the user's eye movement. An image of the user's eyes or face, captured by a camera on the computing device, may be analyzed using computer-vision algorithms, such as eye tracking and gaze detection algorithms. During use of the computing device, one or more lights illuminating the user, or cameras viewing the user, may become blocked. The device may be equipped with more lights or cameras than are necessary to perform gaze detection by the device. In an over-equipped device, the additional lights or cameras can remain dormant until a blockage is detected. In response to a camera or light becoming blocked, a dormant light or camera can be activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventor: Javier San Agustin Lopez
  • Patent number: 10078768
    Abstract: A card validator or, more generally, a combined reader includes a plurality of readers for validating a corresponding plurality of card and document types. The validator or combined reader includes the housing containing the plurality of readers wherein the readers are independent from each other and spaced at different locations within the housing and disposed therein to read cards presented to the card validator or combined reader at a single target area. The housing is configured to direct a user presentation for the provided card at the signal target area. Each of the individual readers is modular within the housing and is disposed within a modular reception location therein for facilitating performance certification of the modular readers therein separately from certification of the entire multi-card validator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLC
    Inventors: Francois Legrand, Guillaume Le Bidan
  • Patent number: 10043091
    Abstract: A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera and an image processor. The camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera to classify patterns of retroreflective reflectors present in the field of view of the camera. The image processor compares determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors to a database of patterns and classifies patterns of retroreflective reflectors at least in part responsive to determination that determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors generally match a pattern of the database. The image processor may compare movement of determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors and pattern movements of the database over multiple frames of captured image data and may classify the retroreflective reflectors at least in part responsive to determination that the movements generally match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Harjeet Singh, Manuel Edo-Ros, Ruediger Boegel, Martin Solar
  • Patent number: 9961231
    Abstract: An image processing method is provided for acquiring additional information from image information obtained by shooting a printed product on which the additional information is multiplexed by at least one of a plurality of different multiplexing methods, the method comprising: attempting decoding of the additional information from the image information by a plurality of different decoding methods corresponding to the plurality of different multiplexing methods; and outputting, by a unit, the additional information successfully decoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ryosuke Iguchi, Nobutaka Miyake, Yuki Ishida, Wei Song, Naoki Sumi
  • Patent number: 9952847
    Abstract: A mobile device application process utilizing both proprietary and common Quick Response (QR)™ coding. Upon scanning with a common scanner, the user is offered to install a proprietary scanner from the application store applicable to their device. Upon scanning a proprietary QR™ code with the proprietary scanner, data is sent to the backend engine and customized feedback is prepared and sent to both the QR™ code owner and the end user. Many options are also offered such as the proprietary scanner's capability of scanning common QR™ codes and sending notification just to the user. These notifications can boast the QR™ code owner's business presence as well as advertisements and other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Charles E. Comer
  • Patent number: 9826347
    Abstract: Methods and systems for content consumption are described. One method comprises providing content to a first device, receiving a command to provide the content to a second device, determining the second device from a plurality of devices based on a proximity metric, and providing the content to the second device. The command can indicate a switch point, specify one or more non-transferable devices and block the direction of content transfer between certain devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Larkin, Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 9679181
    Abstract: A system and method for reading a label may include imaging, by a plurality of cameras, a label applied to an item. A 3D position of each segment of the label imaged by any of the cameras may be determined. The segments in the same relative 3D location as the item and other segments may be associated. The label formed from the segments associated with the item may be read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Craig Cherry, Jonathan R. Brandt
  • Patent number: 9626544
    Abstract: A decodable indicia reading system can comprise a mobile communication terminal and a removable module. The mobile communication terminal can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, and an imaging device comprising a two-dimensional image sensor, all disposed within a housing. The removable module can comprise a housing at least partially containing an encoded information reading (EIR) device, an illumination module, and/or an optical system configured to focus the light reflected by a physical object located within a field of view of the two-dimensional image sensor onto the two-dimensional image sensor. The decodable indicia reading system can further comprise a decoding program executable by the microprocessor, which can be configured to input an encoded information item the imaging device and/or the EIR device. The removable module can be mechanically attached to the mobile communication terminal. The removable module can further comprise a memory configured to store a secret string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Taylor Smith
  • Patent number: 9551030
    Abstract: An approach to the design of the set of filters which allows for the collection of a larger portion of the optical signal while still distinguishing the presence of the various fluorophores is described. In some embodiments, the filter sets of the invention each block a smaller portion of the spectrum, allowing for a larger portion of the emitted light to be detected. The combined information from the light passing through two or more of the filters is then used to determine the presence of a given fluorophore. The filter sets of the invention can be particularly useful in integrated devices in which the light from a single molecule reaction in a small reaction region is directed to a detector or to a specific portion of a detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Turner, Mark McDonald
  • Patent number: 9507990
    Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a two-dimensional code recognition method and associated apparatus. The two-dimensional code recognition method comprises steps of determining whether there is a picture displayed on a screen; determining whether the picture includes a two-dimensional code, when the picture is displayed on the screen; and identifying the two-dimensional code, when the picture includes the two-dimensional code. According to the disclosure only when determining the picture includes a two-dimensional code, the two-dimensional code is identified, and cameras are not required for the recognition of the local two-dimensional code picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Wei Luo, Yanzi Zhu
  • Patent number: 9456132
    Abstract: A system may include an image sensor having a pixel array that receives light in an environment. The light received at the pixel array may be transmitted by an external device that encodes information using the wavelength, spatial patterning, temporal patterning, or other characteristics of the light. In response to receiving the light, the pixel array may generate electrical signals that are processed to decode the information in the light. The system may compare the decoded information to user preferences to determine if the information is relevant to a user. In response to determining that the information is relevant to the user, the system may display the information to the user, transmit a pulse including user preference information, or change an operating state of the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Swarnal Borthakur, Ulrich Boettiger
  • Patent number: 9443123
    Abstract: An indicia-verification system acquires video and analyzes the video to determine whether it contains any images of an indicia that are of sufficient quality to merit the initiation of indicia verification. If the video is of sufficient quality, the system acquires a high resolution still image of the indicia. If the still image is of sufficient quality, an indicia-analysis subsystem performs indicia verification on the still image of the indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Hejl
  • Patent number: 9424454
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in decoding a bar code symbol may include an image sensor integrated circuit having a plurality of pixels, timing and control circuitry for controlling an image sensor, gain circuitry for controlling gain, and analog to digital conversion circuitry for conversion of an analog signal to a digital signal. The apparatus may also include a PCB for mounting the image sensor integrated circuit and light source bank. The connection between the image sensor integrated circuit and/or light source bank and the PCB characterized by a plurality of wires connecting a plurality of bond pads and a plurality of contact pads, where the wires, bond pads, and contact pads provide electrical input/output and mechanical connections between the image sensor integrated circuit and the PCB. The apparatus may be operative for processing image signals generated by the image sensor integrated circuit for attempting to decode the bar code symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Xi Tao, Yong Liu, Taylor Smith, Ynjiun Paul Wang
  • Patent number: 9406059
    Abstract: A checkout system includes a scanner, a camera positioned to capture images of items being scanned by the scanner, and a receipt generator coupled to receive information of items being scanned and images of the items being scanned, correlate the information and images, and provide a link to the images on a receipt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Frederick White, Lakambini Abalde Chavez-Laurico, Joseph Jover Piñon Mendoza, Anthony Pages Regis
  • Patent number: 9329814
    Abstract: A portable terminal apparatus includes: a two-dimensional code obtaining portion that obtains a two-dimensional code indicating address information; an address information judgment portion that analyzes the two-dimensional code and judges whether or not the two-dimensional code includes an IP address; an access portion that accesses an image processing apparatus residing at the IP address upon the two-dimensional code being judged as including the IP address; an MIB information obtaining portion that obtains MIB information from the image processing apparatus; and a registration portion that judges on the basis of the MIB information whether or not the image processing apparatus can be operated from the portable terminal apparatus by an application being activated, the application being installed on the portable terminal apparatus, and registers information for use of the image processing apparatus upon the image processing apparatus being judged as being able to be operated from the portable terminal apparat
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventor: Kenichi Nagasawa