Abstract: A universal remote control system with bar code activated set up wherein the device to be controlled such as a TV, VCR or other consumer electronic product, and the associated remote control unit are pre-programmed and adapted to automatically reconfigure the remote control unit to communicate with a device to be controlled.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 14, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 1, 2001
Assignee:
Universal Electronics Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick H. Hayes, Marcus Escobosa, Fusheng Frank Chen
Abstract: Antique identifying electro-optical marker is associated with a base unit having a receiver. During a set-up mode of operation, an electro-optical reader reads the marker. During subsequent reading of indicia, the reader generates electrical signals which are transmitted to the receiver of the uniquely identified base unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2001
Assignee:
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Philip Swift, Ian Jenkins, Edward Barkan, Daniel Curry, Ellen Oppenheim, Michael Ryder, Robert Wild, John Carricato, Jean Tu, Joseph Giordano
Abstract: A bar code reader includes a housing and a reader module disposed in the housing for reading bar code indicia and producing an analog signal representative of the bar code indicia. A decoder is coupled to the reader module for receiving the analog signal and decoding the analog signal into decoded data representative of the bar code indicia. A central processor is coupled to the decoder and serves to receive and process the decoded data representative of the bar code indicia. The reader module and the decoder operate independently of the processor.
Abstract: A method and system for a merchandise checkout system utilizes a remote scanning device, a shopping cart and bags for allowing a purchaser to buy merchandise unassisted by store personnel. The remote scanning device reads product identity information from coded levels on products chosen by the purchaser and sends the information to a central processor. The central processor has a memory, which indexes price information and weight for each product based on the product identity information. The central processor sends an accumulated price and weight transaction to the remote scanning device for the purchaser's use. The product identity information on the products further include a security tag device which is deactivated by the remote scanning device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 9, 1998
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2001
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation