20240037354. Handheld Barcode Readers and Assemblies with Vision Cameras simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)
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Handheld Barcode Readers and Assemblies with Vision Cameras
Organization Name
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Darran Michael Handshaw of Sound Beach NY (US)
Edward Barkan of Miller Place NY (US)
Ronald Steven Ethe of Commack NY (US)
Handheld Barcode Readers and Assemblies with Vision Cameras - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240037354 titled 'Handheld Barcode Readers and Assemblies with Vision Cameras
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a handheld barcode reader that consists of a housing with a head portion and a base portion, a vision camera in the base portion, a barcode reading module in the head portion, and a controller that connects the barcode reading module and the vision camera. The vision camera captures images through a base window, while the barcode reading module reads barcodes through a scan window. The controller decodes barcodes, receives images from the vision camera, and synchronizes the barcode reading module and the vision camera to prevent image capture when the barcode reading module is active.
- Handheld barcode reader with a housing, vision camera, barcode reading module, and controller
- Vision camera captures images through a base window
- Barcode reading module reads barcodes through a scan window
- Controller decodes barcodes, receives images, and synchronizes the barcode reading module and vision camera
Potential applications of this technology:
- Retail: Barcode scanning for inventory management and point-of-sale systems
- Logistics: Barcode scanning for tracking and tracing packages
- Healthcare: Barcode scanning for medication administration and patient identification
- Manufacturing: Barcode scanning for quality control and product tracking
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient barcode scanning without the need for separate devices
- Synchronization of barcode reading and image capture to prevent interference
- Compact and portable design for easy use in various environments
Benefits of this technology:
- Streamlined barcode scanning process
- Improved accuracy and reliability in barcode reading
- Versatile and convenient handheld device for barcode scanning
- Enhanced efficiency in inventory management and data collection
Original Abstract Submitted
handheld barcode readers and assemblies are disclosed herein. an example handheld barcode reader includes a housing defining a head portion and a base portion, a vision camera positioned in the base portion, a barcode reading module positioned at least partially in the head portion, and a controller in communication with the barcode reading module and the vision camera. the vision camera has a first fov directed through a base window in the base portion and the barcode reading module has a second fov directed through a scan window in the head portion. the controller is configured to decode barcodes read by the barcode reading module, receive captured images from the vision camera, and synchronize the barcode reading module and the vision camera such that the vision camera does not capture images when the barcode reading module is active.
