Wearable computers with angled imaging devices are disclosed herein. An example wearable computer with angled imaging device includes wearable computing device, including an imaging device, defining an imaging direction, wherein the imaging direction is a central axis of a field of view of the imaging device; a display, defining a normal direction of the display which is configured to face eyes of a user; and a wearable mounting apparatus, configured to interface with a forearm of a user; wherein the imaging direction and the normal direction, when projected onto a reference plane parallel to both the imaging direction and the normal direction, are offset by a first predetermined, non-orthogonal angle.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Overlapping exposure of cell frames in a multi-FOV system
Methods for overlapping exposure of frames in imaging systems with multiple fields of view. An example imaging system includes: one or more illumination sources configured to illuminate two or more FOVs, one or more imaging sensors corresponding to the two or more FOVs, one or more processors, and one or more memories including computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the imaging system to perform a data capture sequence including one or more data capture periods, wherein: each data capture period includes a first illuminated exposure period associated with a first FOV, at least one data capture period of the one or more data capture periods includes a first non-illuminated exposure period associated with the first FOV, and each data capture period includes a second illuminated exposure period associated with a second FOV.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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H04N 23/74 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the scene brightness using illuminating means
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Devices and methods for providing acoustic signals
Devices and methods for providing acoustic signals are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving an indication of an acoustic signal initiation action for an imaging device, and retrieving, based on the indication, an acoustic signal file from a memory of the imaging device. The example method further includes causing the imaging device to emit an acoustic signal indicated by the acoustic signal file. The acoustic signal includes a monotonic sweep across a plurality of frequencies that begins at a first frequency and ends at a second frequency that is different from the first frequency.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
Pivoting Cutters are disclosed herein. An example pivoting cutter includes a printing device, comprising a frame; a printing assembly including a printhead and a platen roller; and a cutting assembly including a cutting blade and a media scraper, the cutting assembly is disposed on a mounting apparatus which is mated to the frame by a hinge and has an engaged position and a disengaged position, in the engaged position, the cutting assembly is immediately proximate to the printing assembly, such that the media scraper is configured to guide a printed media off the platen roller and to the cutting blade, and in the disengaged position, the mounting apparatus is rotated about the hinge, and a distance between the cutting assembly and the printing assembly is increased.
B41J 11/68 - Applications of cutting devices cutting parallel to the direction of paper feed
B26D 1/16 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a movable axis mounted on a movable arm or the like
A method includes: obtaining an image depicting a storage area containing labels disposed on a plurality of items; detecting, in the image, a first label of a first type, and a second label of a second type; extracting a first identifier from the first label; determining whether the first identifier satisfies an alert criterion; selecting, based on whether the second label is disposed on the same item as the first label, between (i) determining whether a second identifier encoded by the second label satisfies the alert criterion, and (ii) suppressing the determination of whether the second identifier satisfies the alert criterion; and controlling an output device to generate an alert according to at least one of the determination of whether the first identifier satisfies the alert criterion, and the determination of whether the second identifier satisfies the alert criterion.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
An example configurable radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader assembly includes a base unit and an integrable multiplexer. The base unit includes a first housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), an internal multiplexer, a first plurality of antenna ports accessible from outside the first housing, and a first radio-frequency (RF) connector accessible from outside the first housing. The integrable multiplexer is attached to the first housing and includes a second housing that is attachable to and removable from the first housing from outside the first housing, a second plurality of antenna ports accessible from outside of the second housing, and a second RF connector accessible from outside the integrable multiplexer housing and connected to the first RF connector.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
An example configurable radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader assembly includes a base unit and an integrable multiplexer. The base unit includes a first housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), an internal multiplexer, a first plurality of antenna ports accessible from outside the first housing, and a first radio-frequency (RF) connector accessible from outside the first housing. The integrable multiplexer is attached to the first housing and includes a second housing that is attachable to and removable from the first housing from outside the first housing, a second plurality of antenna ports accessible from outside of the second housing, and a second RF connector accessible from outside the integrable multiplexer housing and connected to the first RF connector.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
An example indicia reader includes a housing configured to be positioned above a product scanning area. The housing has a width, a height, and a width to height ratio equal to or greater than 2:1. A barcode camera is positioned at least partially within the housing and has a first field-of-view (FOV) configured to be directed towards the product scanning area. A vision camera is positioned at least partially within the housing and has a second FOV configured to at least partially overlap the first FOV. A controller is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the barcode camera and the vision camera. A decoder module is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the barcode camera and the controller. A video processing module is positioned within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the vision camera.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Dynamic Generation and Updating of Item Storage Mapping Data
A method includes: receiving a selection of an active operating mode selected from a generating mode and an updating mode; obtaining an image depicting a storage area; detecting, in the image, a label disposed on an item in the storage area; determining (i) an identifier of the label, and (ii) a location of the label in the storage area; determining whether the label is included in a map of the storage area; and when the label is not included in the map: (i) when the generating mode is active, inserting a record into the map, the inserted record containing the identifier of the label, and the location of the label, and (ii) when the updating mode is active, generating a notification via an output device.
A customizable temperature exposure indicator and methods for making the same are disclosed. The temperature exposure indicator includes a substrate, a printing region of the substrate forming a heat sensitive media that is configured to darken when it is heated by a thermal printhead, the darkening being permanent with respect to subsequent cooling of the media; at least one memory thermochromic composition provided on an indicator region of the substrate, the thermochromic composition is configured to have high temperature color state when it is heated above a high temperature threshold, and to remain in the high temperature color state until it is cooled below a low temperature threshold, the thermochromic composition is configured to have a low temperature color state when it is cooled below the low temperature threshold and to maintain the low temperature threshold until it is heated above the high temperature threshold.
G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
B41J 2/375 - Protection arrangements against overheating
C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
G01K 11/16 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of organic materials
Imaging devices, systems, and methods for determining whether an object is within range to be decoded based on a sharpness of the object in a captured image are described herein. An example device includes: an imaging assembly configured to capture image data of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV); one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to: (i) capture, using the imaging assembly, the image data of the object appearing in the FOV; (ii) attempt to decode the image data of the object; (iii) responsive to an unsuccessful attempt to decode the image data, detect a non-payload encoding visual feature; and (iv) responsive to detecting the non-payload encoding visual feature, transmit, to an edge-computing module, a request for an optical character recognition (OCR) operation to be performed for the object.
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G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
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G06V 10/94 - Hardware or software architectures specially adapted for image or video understanding
G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
G06V 30/18 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
Systems and methods for providing an improved lamp mode for an imaging device. The imaging device may include an image sensor; an illumination source; and a processing assembly communicatively coupled to the image sensor and the illumination source, and the processing assembly may be configured to: responsive to a scanning event trigger, cause the imaging device to enter a first illumination mode, wherein, in the first illumination mode, a first activation duration of the illumination source is synchronized with an image frame rate of the image sensor to capture image data at the image sensor for indicia decoding; and responsive to sensing an external signal at the imaging device, cause the imaging device to enter or exit a second illumination mode, wherein, in the second illumination mode, a second activation duration of the illumination source is greater than the first activation duration.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Method of compensating illuminance variation due to skew and pitched field of view from a handheld scanner
Imaging devices, systems, and methods for capturing and processing images for vision applications in a non-fixed environment are described herein. An example system includes: an imaging assembly, an aiming assembly, and one or more imaging processors configured to: (a) receive a first image; (b) analyze at least a portion of the first image to determine a first focus value; (c) configure a focus parameter of the imaging assembly based on the first focus value; (d) receive a subsequent image; (e) determine a blurriness value for at least a portion of the subsequent image; (f) responsive to the blurriness value being less than a predetermined threshold value, transmit the subsequent image to a decode module; and (g) responsive to the blurriness value exceeding the predetermined threshold value: determine a subsequent focus value; (ii) configure the focus parameter based on the subsequent focus value; and (iii) repeat (d) through (g).
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Machine Learning Systems and Methods for Real Time Anomaly Detection and Prescriptive Feedback
A computer-implemented method for anomaly detection comprising receiving a set of data parameters; retrieving a dataset corresponding to the set of data parameters from a database; analyzing, using a machine learning model trained in real-time, the dataset to detect one or more anomalies in the dataset; selecting a set of anomaly parameters corresponding to the detected one or more anomalies; filtering an output of the machine learning model according to the set of anomaly parameters; generating a set of instructions for identifying one or more anomalous items based on the set of data parameters, the set of anomaly parameters, and a set of detection pattern parameters; executing the set of instructions for identifying anomalous items to identify one or more anomalous items in real-time within the dataset responsive to updates to the dataset; and transmitting information about the one or more anomalous items to a user device or computing device.
A computer-implemented method for anomaly detection comprising receiving a set of data parameters; retrieving a dataset corresponding to the set of data parameters from a database; analyzing, using a machine learning model trained in real-time, the dataset to detect one or more anomalies in the dataset; selecting a set of anomaly parameters corresponding to the detected one or more anomalies; filtering an output of the machine learning model according to the set of anomaly parameters; generating a set of instructions for identifying one or more anomalous items based on the set of data parameters, the set of anomaly parameters, and a set of detection pattern parameters; executing the set of instructions for identifying anomalous items to identify one or more anomalous items in real-time within the dataset responsive to updates to the dataset; and transmitting information about the one or more anomalous items to a user device or computing device.
Devices, systems, and methods for operating a variable-focus imaging assembly. An example system includes the variable-focus imaging assembly; a controller; and one or more processors configured to (a) determine if the variable-focus imaging assembly is within a threshold state of motion; (b) responsive to the variable-focus imaging assembly being within the threshold state of motion, cause the variable-focus imaging assembly to: (i) perform at least one focus operation; (ii) capture at least one image frame; and (iii) transmit the at least one image frame to a host; and (c) responsive to the variable-focus imaging assembly being outside the threshold state of motion, cause the variable-focus imaging assembly to abstain from at least one of: (i) performing the at least one focus operation; (ii) capturing the at least one image frame; and (iii) transmitting the at least one image frame to the host.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A mounting system for a mobile computer is described herein. The mounting system includes a mount base, a housing, and a latching mechanism. The housing is configured to be secured to the mount base forming a compartment between the housing and the mount base. The latching mechanism is configured to be located within the compartment of the housing. The latching mechanism including a button and at least one latch element and the latch mechanism is biased to a first position. Further, the housing has at least one opening where the at least one latch element is configured to secure to the mobile computer.
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
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Method for Tuning an Imaging Assembly via a Focus Triggering Marker
A system and methods for performing focus tuning of an imaging system. The method includes an image sensor capturing a first image of a focus triggering marker. A processor identifies the focus triggering marker in the first image and responsive to identifying the focus triggering marker the system enters a configuration mode and provides a time delay. After passage of the time delay, the system executes a focusing operation to focus the imaging assembly including determining a focus value based on one or more images captured in the configuration and after the time delay. A controller sets a focal distance of a tunable optical element according to the determined focus value. The imaging sensor then captures one or more images with the focal distance of the tunable optical element set to the determined focus value.
A system and methods for performing focus tuning of an imaging system. The method includes an image sensor capturing a first image of a focus triggering marker. A processor identifies the focus triggering marker in the first image and responsive to identifying the focus triggering marker the system enters a configuration mode and provides a time delay. After passage of the time delay, the system executes a focusing operation to focus the imaging assembly including determining a focus value based on one or more images captured in the configuration and after the time delay. A controller sets a focal distance of a tunable optical element according to the determined focus value. The imaging sensor then captures one or more images with the focal distance of the tunable optical element set to the determined focus value.
G02B 7/28 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals
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A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
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Tool and Method for Detecting and Compensating for Camera Lens Focus Error and Drift
A system and methods for performing focus tuning of an imaging system. The method includes an image sensor obtaining a plurality of images. The processor identifies a reference element in one or more of the images, and further filters the images according to an image metric to generate a filtered set of reference images. The processor then determines a focus value for each image of the filtered set of reference mages, and further determines a focus drift from the focus values. Data indicative of the focus drift or focus values is then stored in a memory, and may be used further to determine a focus compensation value to adjust an optical element to tune the focus of the imaging system.
Devices, systems, and methods for operating a variable-focus imaging assembly. An example system includes the variable-focus imaging assembly; a controller; and one or more processors configured to (a) determine if the variable-focus imaging assembly is within a threshold state of motion; (b) responsive to the variable-focus imaging assembly being within the threshold state of motion, cause the variable-focus imaging assembly to: (i) perform at least one focus operation; (ii) capture at least one image frame; and (iii) transmit the at least one image frame to a host; and (c) responsive to the variable-focus imaging assembly being outside the threshold state of motion, cause the variable-focus imaging assembly to abstain from at least one of: (i) performing the at least one focus operation; (ii) capturing the at least one image frame; and (iii) transmitting the at least one image frame to the host.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Cutter Integrated with Tamping Mechanism for Enhanced Linerless Processing
Disclosed is a label application device for applying a label to an object. The label application device comprises a media roll holder configured to secure a media roll, a tamp arm configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position, and a print head located between the media roll holder and the tamp arm. The print head is configured to receive the media roll, feed the media roll into the print head, and eject the media roll. The tamp arm comprises a tamp pad attached to an end of the tamp arm. The tamp pad comprises a vacuum port configured to suction the media roll against the tamp pad. The tamp arm further comprises a blade attached to the tamp arm. The blade is configured to cut the media roll as the tamp arm moves from the retracted position to the extended position.
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
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Dynamically-Enrolled Authentication Tokens for Pooled Computing Devices
A method includes: storing an account identifier and authentication data associated with the account identifier; receiving, from a client computing device, a token identifier, requesting the authentication data from the client computing device; in response to receiving the authentication data, generating token enrollment data associating the token identifier with the account identifier; and transmitting the token enrollment data for storage in association with the client computing device.
A method in a server includes: storing, at the server, a configuration update definition including (i) criteria, and (ii) configuration update payload data; obtaining at the server, from a computing device having a connection to a wireless local area network (WLAN), a parameter of the connection; determining whether the parameter satisfies the criteria of the configuration update definition; and in response to determining that the parameter satisfies the criteria, transmitting the configuration update payload data to the computing device.
An article includes: a first portion having a first graphic; a second portion having a second graphic, the second portion being translucent; a body extending between the first portion and the second portion, the body being deformable to affix the second portion at a position overlaid with the first portion, wherein the second graphic is configured to overlay with the first graphic to define a composite graphic corresponding to the position.
An example dimensioning device includes: a depth sensor configured to obtain depth data within a field of view; a processor interconnected with the depth sensor, the processor configured to: obtain depth data within the field of view including an object to be dimensioned; obtain a subset of the depth data from a predefined target region within the field of view; select a dimensioning function for the object, the dimensioning function having a target orientation of the object; validate the target orientation of the object based on the subset of the depth data in the predefined target region; and when the target orientation is validated, apply the dimensioning function to obtain dimensions of the object.
G01B 21/18 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring depth
G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
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DYNAMICALLY-ENROLLED AUTHENTICATION TOKENS FOR POOLED COMPUTING DEVICES
A method includes: storing an account identifier and authentication data associated with the account identifier; receiving, from a client computing device, a token identifier; requesting the authentication data from the client computing device; in response to receiving the authentication data, generating token enrollment data associating the token identifier with the account identifier; and transmitting the token enrollment data for storage in association with the client computing device.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
An example bioptic indicia reader assembly includes: a housing having an upper housing portion and a generally upright window positioned in the upper housing portion; and a platter having a proximal edge adjacent the upper housing portion. The upper housing portion comprises a first protrusion located on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the bioptic indicia reader assembly and a second protrusion located on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The first protrusion comprises a first camera having a first field-of-view (FOV) having an inner first lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter and the second protrusion comprises a second camera having a second FOV having an inner third lateral boundary that extends behind and at an angle to the proximal edge of the platter.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
An example mobile workstation that is movable by an operator includes a display device, a mounting bracket, and a barcode reader assembly. The barcode reader assembly includes a handheld barcode reader and a cradle configured to be secured to the mounting bracket. The cradle has a mechanical latch mechanism configured to removably retain the handheld barcode reader in the cradle. A first force is required to move the handheld barcode reader past the mechanical latch mechanism and insert the handheld barcode reader fully into the cradle and a second force, greater than the first force, is required to move the handheld barcode reader past the mechanical latch mechanism and remove the handheld barcode reader from the cradle.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
Systems and apparatuses for dual-mode pressure-sensing and illumination mats are provided. The systems include a surface that includes a plurality of row wires and a plurality of column wires forming intersection points. At the intersection points, the systems include a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure exerted upon the surface and a light emitting diode (LED) connected in parallel. The systems include a controller coupled to the selector and configured to control operation of the surface, wherein the controller is configured to operate in one of a pressure-sensing mode or an illumination mode. When the controller is configured to operate in the pressure-sensing mode, the controller scans pressure values provided by the pressure sensors. When the controller is configured to operate in the illumination mode, the controller configures the surface to enable the LEDs in accordance with an illumination pattern.
H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
G01L 1/20 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
A method in a computing device includes: capturing sensor data depicting a target object and an adjacent surface; detecting, from the sensor data, a first surface of the target object; identifying, from the sensor data, a material type of the adjacent surface; for a sample point on the first surface of the target object, determining a reflection intensity from the adjacent surface based on the material type determined from the sensor data; and selecting, based on the reflection intensity, a handling action from (i) determining an attribute of the target object and (ii) suppressing the determination of an attribute of the target object.
G06V 10/60 - Extraction of image or video features relating to illumination properties, e.g. using a reflectance or lighting model
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
A data capture device includes: a primary housing supporting a data capture assembly and having inner and outer surfaces joined by a perimeter wall; and a mounting accessory coupled to the inner surface. The mounting accessory mounts the device on an operator index finger in either of: a side-mounted mode in which the primary housing is between the index finger and a thumb; and a top-mounted mode, in which the primary housing is on a back of the index finger. The device includes an accessory trigger on the mounting accessory and a primary trigger supported on the outer surface. In the top-mounted mode, the accessory trigger is between the index finger and the thumb, for activation by the thumb. In the side-mounted mode, the primary trigger is disposed on the side of the index finger for activation by the thumb of the operator.
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TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATED BEAM ADJUSTMENT FOR PORTAL DIRECTIONALITY
Techniques for automated beam adjustment for portal directionality are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes: a transceiver configured to emit a plurality of signal beams that each have a respective coverage area and are oriented in a respective direction, one or more processors, and one or more memories communicatively coupled to the one or more processors storing a beam adjustment algorithm. The example apparatus may include instructions that, when executed cause the assembly to: transmit a first signal beam to a set of tags located within a first respective coverage area of the first signal beam while the first signal beam is oriented in a first direction; determine, by the beam adjustment algorithm, that a first tag threshold is violated; and adjust, by the beam adjustment algorithm, an orientation of the first signal beam from the first direction to a second direction.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Techniques for Automated Beam Adjustment for Portal Directionality
Techniques for automated beam adjustment for portal directionality are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes: a transceiver configured to emit a plurality of signal beams that each have a respective coverage area and are oriented in a respective direction, one or more processors, and one or more memories communicatively coupled to the one or more processors storing a beam adjustment algorithm. The example apparatus may include instructions that, when executed cause the assembly to: transmit a first signal beam to a set of tags located within a first respective coverage area of the first signal beam while the first signal beam is oriented in a first direction; determine, by the beam adjustment algorithm, that a first tag threshold is violated; and adjust, by the beam adjustment algorithm, an orientation of the first signal beam from the first direction to a second direction.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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IMAGE-ASSISTED MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION FOR MOBILE DIMENSIONING
A method in a computing device includes: capturing sensor data depicting a target object and an adjacent surface; detecting, from the sensor data, a first surface of the target object; identifying, from the sensor data, a material type of the adjacent surface; for a sample point on the first surface of the target object, determining a reflection intensity from the adjacent surface based on the material type determined from the sensor data; and selecting, based on the reflection intensity, a handling action from (i) determining an attribute of the target object and (ii) suppressing the determination of an attribute of the target object.
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
G01B 13/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of fluids for measuring depth
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
G01B 21/30 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
A method of object identification includes: capturing an image of an object having a material presenting surface artifacts; detecting a boundary within the captured image; selecting a portion of the image depicting the surface material within the boundary; based on the selected portion of the image, determining attributes of the surface artifacts; generating, based on the determined attributes of the surface artifacts, a physical identifier corresponding to the object; and storing the generated physical identifier.
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
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G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
Activatable indicator platforms for integrated circuits using microencapsulation are disclosed herein. An example activatable indicator platform includes an RFID tag, including an antenna; an integrated circuit, electrically connected to the antenna; an electrical loop having an open state and a closed state, the electrical loop electrically connected to the integrated circuit; an activatable environmental exposure indicator included as a portion of the electrical loop, the indicator having a conductive state and a nonconductive state, such that the electrical loop is in the closed state when the activatable environmental exposure indicator is in the conductive state and the electrical loop is in the open state when the activatable environmental exposure indicator is in the nonconductive state.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
41.
Sharing an image sensor data stream with an active alignment subsystem
Devices, systems, and methods for sharing an image sensor data stream with an active alignment subsystem are provided. An example device includes an image sensor coupled to a first processor. The first processor is coupled to a multiplexer and the image sensor. The first processor is configured to receive an image stream from the image sensor, transmit the image stream to a second processor via the multiplexer operating in a first state, and transmit the image stream to at least one test port of the data capture device via the multiplexer operating in a second state. The multiplexer is configured to connect the second processor to the first processor when operating in the first state, and connect the at least one test port to the first processor when operating in the second state. Responsive to receiving an enable signal, the multiplexer operates in the second state, else the first state.
G06K 7/015 - Aligning or centring of the sensing device with respect to the record carrier
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
Systems and methods for item detection are disclosed herein. The system comprises a fixed data capture assembly, a handheld indicia reader, a processor, and a memory. The fixed data capture assembly has a first field of view (FOV) associated with an item scanning region and a second FOV associated with a data capture region extending at least partially outside the item scanning region. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory causing the system to: detect an item within the data capture region and outside of the item scanning region; responsive to detecting the item, determine whether the item remains outside the item scanning region during a first time period; responsive to determining that the item remains outside the item scanning region during the first time period, determine whether the handheld indicia reader is utilized; and responsive to determining that the handheld indicia reader is not utilized, trigger an alert associated with non-scanning of the item.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
44.
Region of Interest-Based Phase Detection Autofocus Control for Barcode Decoding
A method includes: capturing, via an image sensor of a computing device, a first image in a sequence of images, using a first focus position of the image sensor; detecting a region of interest in the first image, the region of interest containing a barcode; determining, using a phase detection module of the image sensor, a phase difference corresponding to the region of interest; and setting a second focus position at the image sensor based on the phase difference, the second focus position configured for capturing a second image in the sequence via the image sensor, the second image having the barcode in focus.
H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
45.
SCANNER CONFIGURATION USING ADVANCED DATA FORMATTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Systems and methods are described for scanner configuration using advanced data formatting (ADF). Example systems and methods comprise selecting from a GUI an ADF rule or otherwise a configuration instruction, option, or feature. A host application executing on one or more processors, configures a barcode reader based on the ADF configuration as selected. The scanner may then be operated or controlled based on the updated ADF configuration.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
46.
REGION OF INTEREST-BASED PHASE DETECTION AUTOFOCUS CONTROL FOR BARCODE DECODING
A method includes: capturing, via an image sensor of a computing device, a first image in a sequence of images, using a first focus position of the image sensor; detecting a region of interest in the first image, the region of interest containing a barcode; determining, using a phase detection module of the image sensor, a phase difference corresponding to the region of interest; and setting a second focus position at the image sensor based on the phase difference, the second focus position configured for capturing a second image in the sequence via the image sensor, the second image having the barcode in focus.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06T 7/32 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using correlation-based methods
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06T 7/77 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using statistical methods
G06V 10/88 - Image or video recognition using optical means, e.g. reference filters, holographic masks, frequency domain filters or spatial domain filters
Systems and methods for adjusting illumination intensity of a data capture device having an illumination assembly and an imaging assembly are disclosed. An example method includes detecting an illumination level of an environment and operating the illumination assembly in a first mode over a first period of time, a second mode over a second period of time, and a third mode over a third period of time. The method further includes (i) in the first mode, providing a first illumination having a first intensity, (ii) in the second mode storing energy in an energy storage element, and (iii) in the third mode providing third illumination at a third intensity higher than the first intensity. A controller controls the illumination assembly to be configured to be in the first mode, second mode, or third mode based on the illumination level.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A temperature-activatable temperature indicator that includes a substrate and an indicator material supported by the substrate. The indicator material includes a mixture of a side-chain crystalline polymer and conductive particles and provides an electrical indication of exposure to increased temperature.
A hand mount for a data capture device having an optical axis includes: a body configured to rest on a back of a hand of an operator; a mounting plate affixed to the body, the mounting plate defining a longitudinal axis; a latch assembly coupled to the mounting plate, the latch assembly configured to releasably secure the data capture device with the optical axis parallel with the longitudinal axis of the mounting plate; a proximal wing extending from a proximal end of the body, the proximal wing defining a proximal fastener configured to engage with a wrist of an operator; a distal wing extending from a distal end of the body at a nonparallel angle to the longitudinal axis, the distal wing configured to engage with a finger of the operator; and a trigger disposed on the distal wing.
A45F 5/00 - Holders or carriers for hand articlesHolders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
50.
ADAPTIVE BIASING PROCEDURE TO INCREASE PA EFFICIENCY IN RFID READERS
Techniques for improving energy efficiency of a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) reader are described herein. A power control algorithm controlling a power amplifier of the RFID reader adjusts a bias setting of the power amplifier at different time periods during operation of the RFID reader. Particularly, in aspects, the power control algorithm biases the power amplifier at a first bias setting during a first time period when the RFID reader transmits a modulated continuous waveform conveying information to RFID tags in an environment, and biases the power amplifier at a second, different bias setting during a second time period when the RFID reader transmits an unmodulated continuous waveform. By adjusting to the second bias setting, the power control algorithm improves energy/power efficiency of the RFID reader during the second time period, thereby extending the single-charge lifetime of the RFID reader when implemented as a battery powered unit.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
51.
ADAPTIVE BIASING PROCEDURE TO INCREASE AUXILIARY PA EFFICIENCY FOR AN INTEGRATED ECHO CANCELLER
Techniques for echo cancellation in an RFID reader include incorporating an auxiliary error power amplifier (auxiliary PA) into the RFID reader, and dynamically adjusting a bias setting of the auxiliary PA based on a power level of a reflection of a signal transmitted by the RFID reader ("echo signal") as measured at the RFID reader. When the measured echo signal power level is high, techniques herein set the auxiliary PA bias setting to a higher level to allow the auxiliary PA to account for the stronger echo signal. Inversely, when the measured echo signal power is low, techniques herein set the auxiliary PA bias setting to a lower level to reduce power consumption while the enabling the RFID reader to cancel echo phenomena and reliably detect signal responses from RFID tags in an environment.
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
H04B 3/23 - Reducing echo effects or singingOpening or closing transmitting pathConditioning for transmission in one direction or the other using a replica of transmitted signal in the time domain, e.g. echo cancellers
H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
A hand mount for a data capture device having an optical axis includes: a body configured to rest on a back of a hand of an operator; a mounting plate affixed to the body, the mounting plate defining a longitudinal axis; a latch assembly coupled to the mounting plate, the latch assembly configured to releasably secure the data capture device with the optical axis parallel with the longitudinal axis of the mounting plate; a proximal wing extending from a proximal end of the body, the proximal wing defining a proximal fastener configured to engage with a wrist of an operator; a distal wing extending from a distal end of the body at a nonparallel angle to the longitudinal axis, the distal wing configured to engage with a finger of the operator; and a trigger disposed on the distal wing.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/01 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers Details
H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
A45F 5/00 - Holders or carriers for hand articlesHolders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
Techniques for echo cancellation in an RFID reader include incorporating an auxiliary error power amplifier (auxiliary PA) into the RFID reader, and dynamically adjusting a bias setting of the auxiliary PA based on a power level of a reflection of a signal transmitted by the RFID reader (“echo signal”) as measured at the RFID reader. When the measured echo signal power level is high, techniques herein set the auxiliary PA bias setting to a higher level to allow the auxiliary PA to account for the stronger echo signal. Inversely, when the measured echo signal power is low, techniques herein set the auxiliary PA bias setting to a lower level to reduce power consumption while the enabling the RFID reader to cancel echo phenomena and reliably detect signal responses from RFID tags in an environment.
A workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. In an embodiment, the workstation includes a camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures a secondary image through a window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured secondary image are independently processed.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
Techniques for improving energy efficiency of a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) reader are described herein. A power control algorithm controlling a power amplifier of the RFID reader adjusts a bias setting of the power amplifier at different time periods during operation of the RFID reader. Particularly, in aspects, the power control algorithm biases the power amplifier at a first bias setting during a first time period when the RFID reader transmits a modulated continuous waveform conveying information to RFID tags in an environment, and biases the power amplifier at a second, different bias setting during a second time period when the RFID reader transmits an unmodulated continuous waveform. By adjusting to the second bias setting, the power control algorithm improves energy/power efficiency of the RFID reader during the second time period, thereby extending the single-charge lifetime of the RFID reader when implemented as a battery powered unit.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
57.
Bioptic indicia reader assembly with an accessory structure having a crossbar over the bioptic indicia reader
An example bioptic indicia reader assembly includes a perimeter frame, a bioptic indicia reader positioned within and supported by the perimeter frame, and an accessory structure. The accessory structure includes a vertically oriented first post, a vertically oriented second post spaced apart from the first post, and an accessory crossbar extending over the bioptic indicia reader and transverse to the first post and the second post. The first post and the second post each include a proximal end configured to be removably secured to the perimeter frame and the proximal end of the first post and the proximal end of the second post are positioned within a footprint of the perimeter frame.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
58.
METHOD AND ASSEMBLY TO LIFT A PRINTHEAD WITHIN A MEDIA PROCESSING DEVICE
A media processing device is disclosed that includes a platen assembly, a printhead assembly, a drive element, and a processor. The platen assembly includes a platen roller configured to rotate. The printhead assembly, disposed opposite the platen assembly, is configured to move between an engaged position in which the printhead assembly forms a nip with the platen roller and a disengaged position in which the printhead assembly is spaced away from the platen roller. The drive element is configured to rotate the platen roller. The processor is in communication with the drive element, and configured to control the drive element to rotate the platen roller according to a first operating mode or a second operation mode, the printhead assembly moves to the engaged position in the first operating mode and moves to the disengaged position in the second operating mode.
B41J 11/20 - Platen adjustments for varying the strength of impression, for a varying number of papers, for wear or for alignment
B41J 25/312 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with print pressure adjustment mechanisms, e.g. pressure-on-the-paper mechanisms
59.
Media Application System with a Moveable Platen Assembly for Autonomous Media Replenishment
A system is disclosed that includes a printhead, a motor, a drive train, and a platen assembly. The drive train is operatively coupled to the motor. The platen assembly includes a platen roller and is operatively coupled to the drive train. The platen assembly is configured to rotate about a platen assembly axis of rotation, in response to an operation of the motor, between a media processing position in which the platen roller forms a nip with the printhead and a media loading position in which the platen roller is rotated away from the printhead about the platen assembly axis of rotation.
B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
A supply of printable media including a self-locking core. A web of printable media is wound about the self-locking core. The media including a printable surface on first side and an adhesive on a second side. The self-locking core includes a cylindrical body defining a center axis, the cylindrical body having an outer surface and an inner surface. A locking member formed along the inner surface of the body. The locking member extends radially inward towards the center axis and forms a helix having a non-zero helix angle along the inner surface.
An edge device using broadcasting is disclosed herein. The edge device may include one or more memories and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more memories. In some implementations, the edge device may receive individual sets of data from a plurality of sensors and compile the individual sets of data into a single dataset to be processed by a backend device. The edge device may generate a plurality of advertisements to include a corresponding plurality of portions of the dataset and a corresponding plurality of sequence identifiers. The edge device may broadcast each advertisement, without receiving an acknowledgement of each preceding advertisement. The edge device may receive, from the backend device, an indication of one or more sequence identifiers that were not received. Accordingly, the edge device may retransmit, based on the indication of the sequence identifier(s), a portion of the plurality of advertisements.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 48/16 - DiscoveringProcessing access restriction or access information
H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
H04W 72/30 - Resource management for broadcast services
A supply of printable media including a self-locking core. A web of printable media is wound about the self-locking core. The media including a printable surface on first side and an adhesive on a second side. The self-locking core includes a cylindrical body defining a center axis, the cylindrical body having an outer surface and an inner surface. A locking member formed along the inner surface of the body. The locking member extends radially inward towards the center axis and forms a helix having a non-zero helix angle along the inner surface.
An imaged-based scanner includes a housing having a lower portion, an upper portion, and an extension arm extending upward from the lower portion to the upper portion. A lower portion includes a base having an exit window and an imaging assembly mounted in that base with at least one field of view directed upwardly through the exit window. The upper portion has imaging assembly that has at least two fields of view. That upper imaging assembly is mounted such that the two fields of view extend downwardly toward the lower portion with each field of view positioned to have a central axis that is offset with respect to a center normal of the exit window.
Peel and Perforate rollers are disclosed herein. An example peel and perforate roller includes a substrate separator configured to receive a web of a printable substrate temporarily adhered to a liner and to separate the printable substrate from the liner; a substrate process path configured to receive printable substrate separated from the liner by the substrate separator; a liner process path separate from the substrate process path and configured to receive the liner separated from the printable substrate by the substrate separator; an incising assembly configured to receive the separated liner along the liner process path and to impart lines of weakness into the separated liner.
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
65.
Media Processing Device with Variable Media Tensioning System and Associated Methods
A media processing device includes a platen roller opposing spaced from a printhead to form a nip. The platen roller rotates at a platen speed to pull media from a media roll in a downstream direction along a media path. A media supply spindle configured to support the media roll and to rotate at a payout speed to dispense media from the media roll. A dancer arm includes a roller configured to engage the media along the media path and a sensor detect a position of the dancer arm. A logic circuit receives an output signal from the sensor, determines that the position of the dancer arm has changed based on the signal, and adjusts the payout speed of the media supply spindle.
B65H 23/182 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by controlling or regulating the web-advancing mechanism, e.g. mechanism acting on the running web in unwinding mechanisms or in connection with unwinding operations
B65H 16/10 - Arrangements for effecting positive rotation of web roll
66.
Media Application System with Autonomous Media Replenishment
An autonomous labeling system is disclosed that includes a media applicator, a robotic device, and a media replenishment system. The media applicator is configured to apply media to objects. The robotic device is operatively coupled to the media applicator and configured to move the media applicator. The media replenishment system configured to stage a supply of media for installation in the media applicator.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B41J 15/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
B41J 15/02 - Web rolls or spindlesAttaching webs to cores or spindles
B41J 15/16 - Means for tensioning or winding the web
B65C 9/02 - Devices for moving articles, e.g. containers, past labelling station
B65C 9/18 - Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
B65H 19/12 - Lifting, transporting, or inserting the web rollRemoving empty core
67.
METHOD OF NATIVELY PERFORMING PATTERN MATCHING/LOCATE OBJECT JOB SETUP ON IMAGING BASED DATA CAPTURE DEVICE USING AIMER
Systems and methods are provided in which an imaging-based data capture device generates and updates its own object detection jobs. A job setup mode is entered directly on the imaging-based data capture device in response to a triggering event. Using an aiming pattern in a field of view, the device generates a model region corresponding to a portion of the image data. That model region is generated based on the position of the aiming pattern in the field of view. The device stores the model region in a job script, which it uses for pattern matching against images captured during a normal object scanning mode. Thus, the data capture device performs and deploys an entire object detection job setup sequence without using an external computer system or user interface software.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes
68.
MEDIA APPLICATION SYSTEM WITH A MOVEABLE PLATEN ASSEMBLY FOR AUTONOMOUS MEDIA REPLENISHMENT
A system is disclosed that includes a printhead, a motor, a drive train, and a platen assembly. The drive train is operatively coupled to the motor. The platen assembly includes a platen roller and is operatively coupled to the drive train. The platen assembly is configured to rotate about a platen assembly axis of rotation, in response to an operation of the motor, between a media processing position in which the platen roller forms a nip with the printhead and a media loading position in which the platen roller is rotated away from the printhead about the platen assembly axis of rotation.
B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
69.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY PRIORITIZING SCANS
An example method includes: performing a first scan according to first scan execution parameters; while performing the first scan, receiving a request for a second scan; in response to detecting a conflict between the second scan and the first scan, determining a prioritization parameter for at least one of the first scan and the second scan; updating at least one of the first scan execution parameters and second scan execution parameters based on the prioritization parameter; and proceeding with the first scan according to the first scan execution parameters and proceeding with the second scan according to the second scan execution parameters.
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selecting device charging algorithms based at least partially upon criteria received from a user are provided herein. An example method includes configuring a device to charge a battery using the two or more charging algorithms, receiving criteria for the two or more charging algorithms from a user, selecting a first charging algorithm from the two or more charging algorithms based at least partially on satisfaction of the criteria received from the user, and charging the battery using the first charging algorithm.
An example method includes: performing a first scan according to first scan execution parameters; while performing the first scan, receiving a request for a second scan; in response to detecting a conflict between the second scan and the first scan, determining a prioritization parameter for at least one of the first scan and the second scan; updating at least one of the first scan execution parameters and second scan execution parameters based on the prioritization parameter; and proceeding with the first scan according to the first scan execution parameters and proceeding with the second scan according to the second scan execution parameters.
An excess heat exposure indicator and methods for making the same are disclosed. The excess heat exposure indicator includes a print media substrate comprising an indicator region, a data region, at least one first thermochromic composition is provided on the substrate within the indicator region of the substrate, a second thermochromic composition is provided on the substrate within the data region, the second thermochromic composition configured to change color state from a third color state to a fourth color state when heated above a second temperature threshold, the indicator region is configured to be selectively treated with heat above the first temperature threshold to place a first portion of the indicator region in the second color state, different than the first color state, forming a visible indicia, the visible indicia configured to change appearance when the indicator region is subsequently exposed to a temperature above the first temperature threshold.
G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
A method includes: monitoring an ambient temperature associated with a battery pack; in response to detecting that the ambient temperature exceeds a temperature threshold, initializing an excursion timer; determining whether the excursion timer exceeds a time threshold; and when the excursion timer exceeds the time threshold, executing a mitigation action at the battery pack.
A method includes: retrieving, at a computing device, a plurality of target profiles, each target profile including a target identifier and a reference value for a target attribute; generating, at the computing device, based on the target profiles, a first schedule including a first plurality of shift records, each shift record of the first plurality including one of the target identifiers; determining, at the computing device, a utilization metric for each target identifier based on the first schedule; generating, at the computing device, a modified target profile corresponding to one of the target identifiers selected based on the utilization metrics, the modified target profile including a modified value for the target attribute; and generating, at the computing device, a second schedule based on the modified target profile.
A method includes: monitoring an ambient temperature associated with a battery pack; in response to detecting that the ambient temperature exceeds a temperature threshold, initializing an excursion timer; determining whether the excursion timer exceeds a time threshold; and when the excursion timer exceeds the time threshold, executing a mitigation action at the battery pack.
H01M 50/581 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to temperature
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/635 - Control systems based on ambient temperature
Printer activatable environmental exposure indicators utilizing chemical encapsulation are disclosed herein. An example activatable environmental exposure indicator includes a substrate, an environmental indicator material configured to respond to a predetermined environmental stimulus, a plurality of microcapsules on or embedded in the substrate, and a bar code layer containing a bar code symbol and a viewing area. The microcapsules contain the environmental indicator material and are configured to respond to at least one of an activation temperature and an activation pressure by allowing the environmental indicator material to be released from the microcapsules. The environmental indicator material, after being released from the microcapsules, is configured to respond to exposure to the predetermined environmental stimulus by causing a detectable response.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
G06K 19/08 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means
A method includes: capturing, via a first sensor, a three-dimensional image associated with a first orientation of a computing device; capturing, via a second sensor, a two-dimensional image associated with a second orientation of the computing device; determining a difference between the first orientation and the second orientation; comparing the difference with a threshold; and determining whether to deliver the three-dimensional image and the two-dimensional image to an image-processing module, based on the comparison of the difference with the threshold.
Techniques for broadcasting user indications are provided. An example system includes a transmitter device that does not include a user interface display or verbal audio capabilities, that is configured to: detect an event and broadcast a signal including one or more of an alphanumeric string or a binary encoded message associated with the detected event as a unidirectional message via a first protocol that is receivable by a plurality of receiver devices, and a receiver device that includes a user interface comprising one or more of a user interface display or verbal audio capabilities, the receiver device being configured to: receive the broadcasted signal from the transmitter device, analyze the signal to identify the event associated with the signal; and generate a notification associated with the event via the user interface, without transmitting, via the first protocol, a response signal that is receivable and interpretable by the transmitter device.
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
80.
Systems and Methods Utilizing Machine Vision for Tracking and Assisting an Individual Within a Venue
Systems and methods utilizing machine vision for tracking and assisting an individual within a venue are provided herein. The method tracks a location of an individual associated with a container and detects at least one of the container or at least one object within the container present in captured first image data. The method identifies at least one of the at least one object or a region of interest associated with the container and determines, based on the identification, at least one of a value of at least one attribute of the at least one object or first and second sub-areas of the region of interest. The method determines whether at least one of the value of the at least one attribute is greater than a first threshold or a ratio of the first and second sub-areas is less than a second threshold and generates and transmits a notification to a device based on the determination.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/94 - Hardware or software architectures specially adapted for image or video understanding
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader, a metal frame secured to a housing of the barcode reader, and a scale assembly positioned between the barcode reader and the metal frame. The scale assembly has a load cell, a stationary frame secured to the metal frame and fixedly mounted on a first end of the load cell, a movable load arm fixedly mounted on a second end of the load cell, a platter removably positioned on the load arm, and an electrical circuit configured to provide power to the platter. The electrical circuit follows a weigh path of the load cell and includes a first end portion adjacent the stationary frame, a middle portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the load cell, and a second end portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the movable load arm.
Imaging devices, systems, and methods for determining whether an object is within range to be decoded based on a sharpness of the object in a captured image are described herein. An example device includes: an imaging assembly; and a computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that, when executed, cause the imaging device to: (i) capture, using the imaging assembly, the image data of the indicia; (ii) calculate, using at least an element of the indicia, a sharpness score for the indicia; (iii) determine, based on the sharpness score, whether the indicia is within a predetermined decode operation range; (iv) when the distance of the indicia is within the predetermined decode operation range, perform a decode operation on the indicia; and (v) when the distance of the indicia is not within the predetermined decode operation range, refrain from performing the decode operation on the indicia.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
An example disclosed herein includes a media cartridge. The media cartridge includes a housing configured to rotatably support a media roll. The media cartridge further includes a cartridge output within the housing configured to guide a media web from the media roll out of the housing. The media cartridge includes a spring and a media stop assembly configured to translate between a release position and a hold position. When the media stop assembly is in the hold position, the media web of the media roll is pinched between the media stop assembly and a surface and when the media stop assembly is in the release position, the media stop assembly is separated from the surface and the media web is free to move. The spring further biases the media stop assembly towards the hold position and is removable without opening the housing of the media cartridge.
A method is provided comprising: detecting an interaction of a user with a communication device, identifying a modality of the interaction of the user with the communication device, and adjusting a link establishment characteristic of the communication device based on the modality of the interaction.
Systems and methods for location-based device configuration are disclosed herein. An example system includes one or more processors and one or more memories. The one or more memories may store instructions thereon that, when executed by the processors, are configured to cause the system to: receive a signal that includes first configuration data indicating one or more configuration settings of a device, determine a location of the device based on a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value associated with the signal, determine whether a configuration update of the device is required by comparing the first configuration data of the device with a second configuration data associated with the location, responsive to determining that the configuration update is required, establish a connection to the device, and transmit a configuration update instruction to the device that causes the device to change a portion of the one or more configuration settings.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
86.
Methods and apparatus to secure communication devices to wristbands
An example disclosed sheet includes a first layer; a second layer; a first die cut in the second layer defining a first wristband section and a second wristband section separated by a fold line; a second die cut in the first layer defining an imaging area; and a third die cut in the second layer defining an aperture in the second wristband section; wherein the aperture is surrounded by an adhesive and the aperture has an aperture dimension, the aperture dimension is greater than an inner dimension of the communication device, and the aperture dimension is less than an outer dimension of the communication device.
A method includes: capturing, via a first sensor, a three-dimensional image associated with a first orientation of a computing device; capturing, via a second sensor, a two-dimensional image associated with a second orientation of the computing device; determining a difference between the first orientation and the second orientation; comparing the difference with a threshold; and determining whether to deliver the three-dimensional image and the two-dimensional image to an image-processing module, based on the comparison of the difference with the threshold.
H04N 13/167 - Synchronising or controlling image signals
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
H04N 13/25 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two or more image sensors with different characteristics other than in their location or field of view, e.g. having different resolutions or colour pickup characteristicsImage signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using image signals from one sensor to control the characteristics of another sensor
A method in a computing device includes: in response to an authentication request, retrieving (i) a reference voiceprint, and (ii) an authentication value; selecting a transformation for application to the authentication value to generate a derived value; generating a prompt indicating the transformation; obtaining audio data responsive to the prompt, the audio data containing a candidate derived value; determining whether (i) the candidate derived value matches the derived value, and (ii) a candidate voiceprint of the audio data matches the reference voiceprint; and selecting an authentication action based on the determination.
An example disclosed printer includes a base. The printer further includes a lid attached to the base movable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position in which the lid is at least partially separated from the base. The printer further includes an arcuate slot disposed on an inside surface of the lid. The printer further includes a ribbon frame disposed within the printer, and a ribbon frame post secured to the ribbon frame and disposed within the arcuate slot. When the lid is moved to the open position, the arcuate slot lifts the ribbon frame post and causes the ribbon frame to move to a presenting position.
A tag mount for a media supply roll having a hollow cylindrical core includes: a tag mount body including: (i) an inner wall configured to face the core, the inner wall having a retaining surface to engage with the core and affix the tag mount body to the core, (ii) an outer wall opposite the inner wall, and (iii) a carrier surface, distinct from the retaining surface, the carrier surface defined on one of the inner wall and the outer wall; an antenna affixed to the carrier surface; and an integrated circuit coupled with the antenna and configured to store an attribute corresponding to the media supply roll.
An example disclosed herein includes a media cartridge. The media cartridge includes a housing configured to rotatably support a media roll. The media cartridge further includes a cartridge output within the housing configured to guide a media web from the media roll out of the housing. The media cartridge includes a spring and a media stop assembly configured to translate between a release position and a hold position. When the media stop assembly is in the hold position, the media web of the media roll is pinched between the media stop assembly and a surface and when the media stop assembly is in the release position, the media stop assembly is separated from the surface and the media web is free to move. The spring further biases the media stop assembly towards the hold position and is removable without opening the housing of the media cartridge.
B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
Imaging devices, systems, and methods for determining whether an object is within range to be decoded based on a sharpness of the object in a captured image are described herein. An example device includes: an imaging assembly; and a computer-readable media storing machine readable instructions that, when executed, cause the imaging device to: (i) capture, using the imaging assembly, the image data of the indicia; (ii) calculate, using at least an element of the indicia, a sharpness score for the indicia; (iii) determine, based on the sharpness score, whether the indicia is within a predetermined decode operation range; (iv) when the distance of the indicia is within the predetermined decode operation range, perform a decode operation on the indicia; and (v) when the distance of the indicia is not within the predetermined decode operation range, refrain from performing the decode operation on the indicia.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
93.
METHOD TO USE A SINGLE CAMERA FOR BARCODING AND VISION
Systems and methods for performing barcoding and machine vision with a single camera are disclosed herein. An example system includes an image sensor configured to capture low-resolution image data of a large field of view and high-resolution image data of a small field of view. A first data pipeline is configured to transmit the low-resolution image data to a first module configured to perform image processing on the low-resolution image data. A second data pipeline is configured to transmit the high-resolution image data to a second module configured to perform image processing on the high-resolution image data. Machine readable instructions cause the system to capture image data of the large field of view or the small field of view and the processor transmits either the low-resolution image data via the first data pipeline or the high-resolution image data via the second pipeline.
G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
G06V 10/143 - Sensing or illuminating at different wavelengths
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 30/413 - Classification of content, e.g. text, photographs or tables
94.
Method to use a single camera for barcoding and vision
Systems and methods for performing barcoding and machine vision with a single camera are disclosed herein. An example system includes an image sensor configured to capture low-resolution image data of a large field of view and high-resolution image data of a small field of view. A first data pipeline is configured to transmit the low-resolution image data to a first module configured to perform image processing on the low-resolution image data. A second data pipeline is configured to transmit the high-resolution image data to a second module configured to perform image processing on the high-resolution image data. Machine readable instructions cause the system to capture image data of the large field of view or the small field of view and the processor transmits either the low-resolution image data via the first data pipeline or the high-resolution image data via the second pipeline.
Systems and methods for performing surface matching using three-dimensional (3D) and color information. An example method includes obtaining, by a 3D camera, a first 3D image of a field of view. The 3D image includes (i) a plurality of voxels, or 3D points, of the field of view and (ii) color information of the field of view. A processor normalizes the color information into a common color space, and determines scene histograms from the normalized color information. Each of the scene histograms is determined for a voxel of the plurality of voxels. The method further includes determining a color score from at least the scene histograms and model histograms, the model histograms being indicative of color information of a model image of a 3D object, and determining the presence of a surface of an object in the first 3D image from the color score.
An example method includes: obtaining input data representing a context of a computing device; determining, from the input data, an accessory context of the computing device; determining a relative anatomical location of the computing device; selecting a power level based on the accessory context and the relative anatomical location of the computing device; and instructing a radio transmitter to operate according to the selected power level.
H04W 52/28 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using user profile, e.g. mobile speed, priority or network state, e.g. standby, idle or non-transmission
H04W 52/34 - TPC management, i.e. sharing limited amount of power among users or channels or data types, e.g. cell loading
97.
Systems and Methods to Optimize Imaging Settings and Image Capture for a Machine Vision Job
Techniques for optimizing one or more imaging settings for a machine vision job are provided. An example method includes configuring a machine vision job by setting a plurality of banks of imaging parameters, with each of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters being different from each other; transmitting the machine vision job to an imaging device; and executing the machine vision job on the imaging device to: (a) capture an image with the imaging device operating pursuant to one of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters; (b) attempt to decode a barcode within the image; (c) responsive to successfully decoding the barcode within the image, successfully ending the barcode reader tool; and (d) responsive to unsuccessfully decoding the barcode within the image, repeating (a)-(d) with another one of the one of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
98.
System and Method of Selective Auxiliary Data Capture
A method of auxiliary data capture control includes: storing, at a data capture device, a trigger condition; controlling the sensor to obtain captured data; determining, based on the captured data, whether the trigger condition is satisfied, wherein the trigger condition includes whether the captured data exceeds the baseline value; and when the trigger condition is satisfied, controlling an auxiliary data capture sensor to obtain auxiliary captured data.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G01G 23/28 - Indicating the weight by mechanical means involving auxiliary or memory marks
H04N 23/20 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from infrared radiation only
99.
AUTOMATED DETECTION OF SENSOR OBSTRUCTIONS FOR MOBILE DIMENSIONING
A method includes: capturing, via a sensor of a computing device, a three-dimensional image corresponding to an object; detecting a region of interest in the three-dimensional image, the region of interest corresponding to an obstruction; determining a depth from the sensor to the region of interest; comparing the determined depth to a threshold; determining whether to deliver the three-dimensional image to a dimensioning module, based on the comparison of the depth of the obstruction with the threshold.
Systems and methods for object tracking are disclosed herein. The method receives, by a first device and during a first period, first information of at least one first element associated with a user within a first area and second information of at least one second element associated with an object positioned within the first area. The method determines, based on the second information, whether the object is associated with the first area, and identifies the at least one second element as anomalous when the object is not associated with the first area. The method determines whether the first device receives the first information during a second time period and whether the first device receives the second information during the second time period when the first device does not receive the first information during the second time period. The method transmits a notification when the first device receives the second information during the second time period.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
