An antenna is provided. The antenna includes, but not limited to, a ground element having a first shape, a radiating element having a second shape, and an enclosure having the second shape. The radiating element is electrically coupled with the ground element and the enclosure encloses the radiating element. The second shape of the enclosure and the radiating element is different from the first shape of the ground element.
A printer or other machine providing tangible outputs are provided. The printer comprises a base unit defining a storage compartment configured to house a printing mechanism of the printer. The printer includes a detachable cover movably attached to the base unit via one of a first pivoting mechanism and a second pivoting mechanism. The detachable cover is configured to be pivoted about a first pivoting axis defined by the first pivoting mechanism for moving the detachable cover in a first opening direction. The detachable cover is configured to be pivoted about a second pivoting axis defined by the second pivoting mechanism for moving the detachable cover in a second opening direction different from the first opening direction.
A gas detector is provided. The gas detector has a housing defining a cavity and a display module is disposed within the cavity. The display module has a first PCB, a base plate, a metal enclosure, and a thermal gap pad. The metal enclosure is positioned on top of the base plate, and the thermal gap pad is disposed in between the metal enclosure and the second PCB. The second PCB is disposed on top of the thermal gap pad.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
G01N 33/543 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec un support insoluble pour l'immobilisation de composés immunochimiques
A scanning apparatus comprising a control system configured to determine a type of a removable power source connected to the scanning apparatus, select one or more charging parameters based on the determined type of the removable power source, transmit the selected one or more charging parameters to a universal power interface and/or a charging circuit, modify an operational mode of the scanning apparatus based on the selected one or more charging parameters, determine if a charge of the removable power source is less than a predetermined power threshold, determine if the scanning apparatus is mounted on a charging cradle, and initiate charging of the removable power source if it is determined that the charge of the removable power source is less than the predetermined power threshold and the scanning apparatus is mounted on the charging cradle.
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G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
Embodiments provide apparatuses, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for generating an augmented aimer and using the augmented aimer to generate an augmented image. The augmented image is usable to aim a device, such as a reader, that captures image(s) for processing to detect and/or decode machine-readable symbologies therein. Some example embodiments include improved reader(s) configured to generate and/or utilize the augmented aimer. Some embodiments include receiving a first image captured by a first imager of at least one imager. Some embodiments further include generating, utilizing the first image, an augmented image comprising an augmented aimer corresponding to an optical center point associated with the first imager. Some embodiments further include causing rendering of the augmented image to at least one user interface. Some embodiments further include processing the first image to attempt reading of at least one machine-readable symbology in the first image.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06T 11/60 - Édition de figures et de texteCombinaison de figures ou de texte
H04N 23/67 - Commande de la mise au point basée sur les signaux électroniques du capteur d'image
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are provided. A method may include identifying map data representing a physical layout of a building and one or more locations in the building. In some embodiments, the method may include determining that a mobile device is moving from a first location of the one or more locations in the building to a second location of the one or more locations in the building using one or more inertial sensors associated with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method may include switching the mobile device from an active state to an inactive state. In some embodiments, the method may include determining that the mobile device has reached the second location using the one or more inertial sensors associated with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method may include switching the mobile device from the inactive state to the active state.
Systems apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for activating or deactivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader are provided herein. For example, a system provided herein may include a plurality of switches. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of switches comprises an energy harvesting component and a switch controller. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of switches is configured to transmit a signal in response to being triggered. In some embodiments, the system may include a RFID trigger circuitry. In some embodiments, the RFID trigger circuitry is configured to receive one or more signals from one or more of the plurality of switches. In some embodiments, the RFID trigger circuitry is configured to activate or deactivate a RFID reader based at least in part on the one or more signals received from one or more of the plurality of switches.
G06F 1/3206 - Surveillance d’événements, de dispositifs ou de paramètres initiant un changement de mode d’alimentation
G06K 7/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement
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A robotic system includes a robotic arm having an end effector to move a plurality of articles from a first location to a second location, a first sensor attached to the end effector, and a processor communicably coupled to the first sensor. The processor is provided to actuate the end effector to lift an article from the first location, receive a first input from the first sensor in response to the end effector lifting the article from the first location, calculate a mass of the article based at least on the first input, and control a speed and acceleration of movement of the robotic arm towards the second location, based on the calculated mass of the article. Methods of controlling the robotic system are also disclosed.
Various examples in accordance with the present disclosure provide example methods, systems, and apparatuses that may verify embedded graphical indicia.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
14.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING RFID PRINTERS WITH RFID LABEL MEDIA
A method and system are directed to calibrating a radio frequency identification (RFID) printer, the method comprising retrieving frequency hopping capability from an RFID module coupled to the RFID printer, performing a plurality of calibration read and write operations to the calibration RFID label at a plurality of given positions using the RFID module based on a plurality of combinations comprising one or more field strengths, one or more sets of EPCC1G2 standard-based RFID parameters, and the frequency hopping capability, determining best one or more of a plurality of results associated with the plurality of calibration read and write operations, determining a tag antenna orientation of the calibration RFID label based on the plurality of results, and storing one or more optimal configuration settings in printer firmware of the RFID printer based on the tag orientation and the best one or more of the plurality of results.
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H04B 17/21 - SurveillanceTests de récepteurs pour l’étalonnageSurveillanceTests de récepteurs pour la correction des mesures
A method and system are directed to identifying, locating, and track locations of assets and actors within a local environment. The system comprises a millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna circuit coupled to a beam steering antenna (BSA). The mmWave antenna circuit comprises an mmWave processing unit (MPU) coupled to an RFID integrated circuit. An RFID reader may be configured to scan and locate RFID tags attached to assets within particular zones/beams of the local environment by communicating with the RFID integrated circuit. The MPU is configured to scan for actors in the particular zones/beams, generate a point cloud to determine actor positions within the point cloud, and communicate point cloud position data to the RFID integrated circuit.
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G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
16.
PIEZO-BASED CIRCUIT FOR MODIFYING FUNCTIONALITY OF RFID TAGS
A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising a tag integrated circuit (IC), an antenna coupled to the tag IC, and an impedance tuned circuit coupled to the antenna, wherein the impedance tuned circuit configured to tune a circuit impedance of the antenna based on power received by the impedance tuned circuit. The RFID tag further comprises a piezo electric energy harvesting module coupled to the impedance tuned circuit, wherein the piezo electric energy harvesting module is configured to supply the power to the impedance tuned circuit.
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
H02N 2/18 - Machines électriques en général utilisant l'effet piézo-électrique, l'électrostriction ou la magnétostriction fournissant une sortie électrique à partir d'une entrée mécanique, p. ex. générateurs
H10N 30/30 - Dispositifs piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs à entrée mécanique et sortie électrique, p. ex. fonctionnant comme générateurs ou comme capteurs
17.
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) ANTENNA AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna is provided. The RFID antenna includes, but not limited to, a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes, but not limited to: a substrate; an etched metal layer on the substrate, where the etched metal layer comprises: a radiating element positioned on the substrate having a loop structure, where the loop structure comprises two first chamfered edges, and the first chamfered edges are position in opposing corners of the loop structure; and a ground element positioned on the substrate having comprising a slotted structure that is concentric with the loop structure and is positioned in an inner region of the loop structure.
An example system is provided. In some embodiments, the system may include a coupler. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a first ground layer. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a conductive layer. In some embodiments, the conductive layer is substantially infinite shaped. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a first dielectric layer positioned between the first ground layer and the conductive layer. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a second ground layer having an aperture. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a second dielectric layer positioned between the conductive layer and the second ground layer. In some embodiments, the system may include a feed path configured to transport a plurality of radio frequency identification transponders through a defined region proximate the coupler. In some embodiments, the system may include a controller.
H01P 5/02 - Dispositifs de couplage du type guide d'ondes à coefficient de couplage invariable
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
19.
ILLUMINATION CONTROL FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE IMAGE SENSORS
Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to illumination synchronization in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include systems, methods, computer program products, and apparatuses configured for operating a near-field illumination source associated with a near-field image sensor, based on a first illumination pulse train. An exposure period of a far-field image sensor is determined and one or more characteristics of the first illumination pulse train are modified to accommodate the exposure period of the far-field image sensor.
H04N 23/74 - Circuits de compensation de la variation de luminosité dans la scène en influençant la luminosité de la scène à l'aide de moyens d'éclairage
H04N 23/45 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de plusieurs capteurs d'image de type différent ou fonctionnant dans des modes différents, p. ex. avec un capteur CMOS pour les images en mouvement en combinaison avec un dispositif à couplage de charge [CCD] pour les images fixes
H04N 23/56 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande munis de moyens d'éclairage
20.
Methods and systems for encoding radio frequency identification (RFID) labels
Systems and methods for encoding radio frequency identification (RFID) labels are provided. The method includes, but not limited to: determining a slow-down position, an encoding complete position, and an encoding window for each label; determining if the encoding complete position is positioned on a front side of the slow-down position when viewed from the media moving direction; in an instance in which the encoding complete position is positioned on the front side of the slow-down position when viewed from the media moving direction, causing the media to reduce the printing speed when the trailing edge of the encoding window reaches the slow-down position; and in an instance in which the encoding complete position is positioned on a back side of the slow-down position when viewed from the media moving direction, causing the media to maintain the printing speed at the predetermined printing speed.
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
An example variable focusing lens apparatus, as well as example methods for assembling and operating the example variable focusing lens apparatus, is provided. The example variable focusing lens apparatus includes a rear pair of coil elements powered by a rear coil current, a front pair of coil elements positioned in front of the rear pair of coil elements and powered by a front coil current, and a barrel lens assembly comprising a top magnetic element secured on a top portion of the barrel lens assembly and a bottom magnetic element secured on a bottom portion of the barrel lens assembly. In some examples, the barrel lens assembly is moveable to a plurality of barrel lens assembly positions corresponding to a plurality of current differential ratios associated with the rear coil current and the front coil current.
G02B 15/15 - Objectifs optiques avec moyens de faire varier le grossissement par déplacement axial d'au moins une lentille ou de groupes de lentilles relativement au plan de l'image afin de faire varier de façon continue la distance focale équivalente de l'objectif compensation au moyen uniquement d'un déplacement ou au moyen uniquement de déplacements en relation linéaire, p. ex. compensation optique
G02B 7/00 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques
G03B 17/12 - Corps d'appareils avec moyens pour supporter des objectifs, des lentilles additionnelles, des filtres, des masques ou des tourelles
22.
APPARATUSES, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR AUTOMATIC ITEM SEARCHING AND VERIFICATION
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for automatic item searching and verification. In example contexts, embodiments provide such functionality to improve the accuracy and efficiency of item searching during item loading and/or unloading, such as when delivering packages. Some embodiments provide for capturing an image, or set of images, identifying relevant items represented in the captured images, generating augmented reality elements associated with such relevant items, and rendering the augmented reality elements in an augmented reality environment, which can be maintained as the user continues to perform user action. Some embodiments additionally or alternatively detect improper actions based on captured image(s), and generate and provide notifications to a user for viewing.
Example methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided. An example method may include setting a media feeding step parameter based on a wide feeding step value; determining whether a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication result parameter satisfies an RFID communication success threshold; in response to determining that the RFID communication result parameter satisfies the RFID communication success threshold, determining whether the RFID communication result parameter is associated with an initial RFID communication success; and in response to determining that the RFID communication result parameter is associated with the initial RFID communication success: causing retracting the print media along a media path; and updating the media feeding step parameter based on a narrow feeding step value.
A radio frequency identification (RFID) printer device for electronically encoding and verifying RFID labels, the RFID printer device comprising a thermal printhead, a platen roller, a first RFID antenna configured upstream from the thermal printhead and the platen roller, a second RFID antenna configured downstream from the first RFID antenna, a memory device having executable instructions stored therein, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the memory, the one or more processors, in response to the executable instructions, configured to transmit data via the first RFID antenna, wherein the data is encoded to one or more RFID tags associated with respective one or more RFID labels during a first RFID communication window, and receive and transmit data via the second RFID antenna to verify the encoded data during a second RFID communication window.
Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to flicker reduction in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include methods, computer program products, and apparatuses for producing a near-field illumination using a near-field illuminator, the near-field illumination produced at a defined pulse train. A near-field image sensor may be exposed near the start of a near-field illumination pulse, and a far-field image sensor may be exposed between pulses of the near-field illumination. Some embodiments, additionally or alternatively, are configured for detecting an illuminator switch event, deactivating the near-field illuminator source, and producing, using a far-field illuminator source, a far-field illumination. Upon switching the illuminator source, some such embodiments are configured for exposing a far-field illuminator near the start of the far-field illumination pulse, and exposing a near-field image sensor near the start of the next available far-field illumination pulse. Such image capture may repeat until a task such as barcode reading is successful.
H04N 23/745 - Détection de la fréquence de scintillement ou suppression du scintillement, le scintillement étant causé par l'éclairage, p. ex. par l'éclairage d'un tube fluorescent ou d'une LED pulsée
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
Various embodiments described herein provide implementations for controlling flicker, for example caused by a plurality of light sources, in a multi-sensor environment. Various embodiments provided utilize a broadest illuminator source for capturing image data objects for processing. The broadest illuminator source minimizes the number of activation changes required between the various illuminator sources. One example embodiment includes activating a broadest illuminator source of a plurality of illuminator sources; determining, based on a plurality of image sensors and an sensor activation sequence, a chosen image sensor of the plurality of image sensors for an image processing operation; and activating a chosen illuminator source of the plurality of illuminator sources, the chosen illuminator source associated with the chosen image sensor.
H05B 47/125 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la présence ou le mouvement d'objets ou d'êtres vivants en utilisant des caméras
H04N 23/74 - Circuits de compensation de la variation de luminosité dans la scène en influençant la luminosité de la scène à l'aide de moyens d'éclairage
H04N 23/745 - Détection de la fréquence de scintillement ou suppression du scintillement, le scintillement étant causé par l'éclairage, p. ex. par l'éclairage d'un tube fluorescent ou d'une LED pulsée
28.
OPTIMAL ALIGNMENT OF A PRINTHEAD IN A THERMAL PRINTING APPARATUS
Provided herein is a printer comprising a printing assembly. The printing assembly comprises a printhead bracket fixedly attached to the printer, a printhead that defines a groove, the printhead aligned at a first alignment, an alignment adjuster fastened between the printhead bracket and the printhead, and a plurality of fasteners operatively engaged with the alignment adjuster. The alignment adjuster comprises a gear rack that is adjacent to the printhead bracket, and a protrusion that is received by the groove of the printhead. The plurality of fasteners comprises at least one selected from a group of a lateral adjustment fastener operatively engaged with the gear rack, and a rotational adjustment fastener operatively engaged with a transverse edge of the printhead. The lateral adjustment fastener is configured to provide lateral movement to the alignment adjuster and the printhead. The rotational adjustment fastener is configured to provide rotational movement to the printhead.
B41J 25/308 - Mécanismes mobiles pour têtes d'impression ou chariots mobiles vers ou à partir de la surface du papier avec des mécanismes de réglage de la distance entre l'élément d'impression et le matériau d'impression
B41J 2/045 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par la mise en contact sélective d'un liquide ou de particules avec un matériau d'impression à jet d'encre caractérisés par le procédé de formation du jet en produisant à la demande des gouttelettes ou des particules séparées les unes des autres par pression, p. ex. à l'aide de transducteurs électromécaniques
B41J 2/325 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'application sélective de chaleur à un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des têtes thermiques par le transfert sélectif d'encre à partir d'un support d'encre, p. ex. à partir d'un ruban ou d'une feuille encreurs
B41J 2/33 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'application sélective de chaleur à un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des têtes thermiques par le transfert sélectif d'encre à partir d'un support d'encre, p. ex. à partir d'un ruban ou d'une feuille encreurs à partir d'un rouleau encreur
B41J 2/355 - Circuits de commande pour la sélection de l'élément chauffant
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
B41J 29/393 - Dispositifs de commande ou d'analyse de l'ensemble de la machine
B65C 9/46 - Application de marques de dates, de marques codées ou d'un genre similaire, sur des étiquettes pendant l'étiquetage
29.
IMAGE PROCESSING FOR SCANNING DEVICES BASED ON LASER AIMER POSITION
Image processing for scanning devices based on laser aimer position, wherein a first frame and a second frame of image data related to an object associated with a barcode are captured using a scanning device. A difference between first pixel data for a first grouping of pixels associated with the first frame and second pixel data for a second grouping of pixels associated with the second frame is computed. Additionally, a location of a laser aimer pattern in the first frame or the second frame is determined based on a comparison between respective differences between the first pixel data for the first grouping of pixels and the second pixel data for the second grouping of pixels, where the laser aimer pattern is created by the scanning device.
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G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06T 1/20 - Architectures de processeursConfiguration de processeurs p. ex. configuration en pipeline
A printer that includes a presenter bar, a first tear bar positioned proximate to the presenter bar, and a second tear bar that is configured to move from a first position to a second position is provided. The first position is closer to the first tear bar than the second position.
B41J 11/70 - Utilisation de dispositifs coupants coupant perpendiculairement à la direction de l'avance du papier
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
Embodiments relate to secure multi-user biometric template authentication (MBTA) for mobile computing devices. In an embodiment, a request to generate a biometric template (BT) associated with an end user is generated via a first mobile computing device associated with an MBTA system. In response to the request, biometric data associated with the end user is collected and a BT associated with the end user is generated based on the biometric data. In embodiments, a personal identification number (PIN) is generated and associated with the BT related to the end user. The BT and/or the PIN associated with the end user are stored in an active BT database and/or an active PIN database respectively. MBTA data associated with the active BT database and/or the active PIN database is transmitted for storage on a plurality of mobile computing devices that are different than the first mobile computing device.
Methods, apparatuses and computer program products for providing artificial-intelligence-based indicia data editing are provided. For example, an example computer-implemented method may include determining, based at least in part on a data processing model associated with a scan setting module, a first decoded data string corresponding to a first indicia; determining, based at least in part on user input data, a first input data string corresponding to the first indicia; generating a predictive indicia data editing model based at least in part on providing the first decoded data string and the first input data string to an artificial intelligence algorithm; and updating the scan setting module based at least in part on the predictive indicia data editing model.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
G06V 10/75 - Organisation de procédés de l’appariement, p. ex. comparaisons simultanées ou séquentielles des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéosApproches-approximative-fine, p. ex. approches multi-échellesAppariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques utilisant l’analyse de contexteSélection des dictionnaires
33.
MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DATA COGNITION SOFTWARE
A mobile computing device enabled by a customizable data cognition layer (DCL) software program to convert input information from a variety of sensors into real-time contextual messages is disclosed. The DCL software incorporates customizable software components known as plug-ins to expand the use of the mobile computing device.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04842 - Sélection des objets affichés ou des éléments de texte affichés
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
H04L 67/025 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP] pour la commande à distance ou la surveillance à distance des applications
In various aspects, an electronic docking system includes a docking device and an electronic device. The electronic device can be configured to be removably attached to the docking device. The docking device can include a first magnetic member and the electronic device can include a second magnetic member. The first magnetic member of the docking device can be configured to move from a first position to a second position.
In some embodiments, a charging dock device includes a housing configured to receive one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the charging dock device is configured to charge the one or more user devices when the one or more user devices are disposed on or within the housing of the charging dock device; and one or more rotation plates disposed on or within the housing, wherein the one or more rotation plates are configured to rotate between a first position and a second position, wherein when the rotation plates are in the first position the housing is configured to receive a first user device of the one or more user devices, and the housing is configured to receive a second user device of the one or more user devices when the rotation plates are in the second position.
A mobile computing device enabled by a customizable data cognition layer (DCL) software program to convert input information from a variety of sensors into real-time contextual messages is disclosed. The DCL software incorporates customizable software components known as plug-ins to expand the use of the mobile computing device.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04842 - Sélection des objets affichés ou des éléments de texte affichés
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
H04L 67/025 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP] pour la commande à distance ou la surveillance à distance des applications
Methods, apparatuses, systems, devices, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a wearable apparatus may include a mounting plate configured to be operably engaged with a mountable device; a strap operably attached to the mounting plate and configured to be operably engaged with a user; and a connecting axis configured to operably engage the mounting plate and the strap, wherein the connecting axis is configured to rotate relative to one of the mounting plate or the strap while refraining from rotating relative to the other of the mounting plate or the strap.
F16M 13/04 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par une personne ou pour maintenir fixe par rapport à une personne, p. ex. par des chaînes
F16M 11/10 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation autour d'un axe horizontal
A docking system for an electronic device assembly is provided. The docking system can include a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly can include a base and a first plurality of electrical connections that extend through the base. The second assembly can be configured to be removably coupled to the first assembly. The second assembly can include a turntable that is configured to rotate from a first position to a second position, a second plurality of electrical connections that extend through the turntable, and an electronic assembly that includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) that is coupled to the turntable such that the PCBA is rotatable with the turntable.
Various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a method comprising rendering a buffer image from a first image data received for printing. Further, the method includes scaling the buffer image to generated scaled buffer image. Furthermore, the method includes determining a first location of a machine readable indicia in the scaled buffer image. Additionally, the method includes causing a print head to print the buffer image on a print media to generate a printed content.
Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to automatic focus selection in a multi-imager environment. Embodiments include methods, systems, and apparatuses configured for capturing by a first image sensor, a first image of a visual object with a background associated with a subject. A characteristic difference between the visual object in the first image and the background in the first image is determined and a distance determination mode is selected based on the determined characteristic difference. Accordingly, a distance to the subject is calculated based on the selected distance determination mode and a second image sensor is controlled to capture a second image of the subject, based on the calculated distance to the subject.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
H04N 23/56 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande munis de moyens d'éclairage
H04N 23/667 - Changement de mode de fonctionnement de la caméra, p. ex. entre les modes photo et vidéo, sport et normal ou haute et basse résolutions
H04N 23/67 - Commande de la mise au point basée sur les signaux électroniques du capteur d'image
42.
Printhead pressure arm assembly for a printing apparatus
Various embodiments are directed to a printhead pressure arm assembly for a printing device. In various embodiments, the printhead pressure arm assembly comprises a pressure arm comprising an arm base element defined by an arm base length; and distal arm wings extending from a distal end of the arm base element in outward directions perpendicular to the arm base length, wherein the pressure arm defines a T-shaped configuration; and one or more leaf spring elements operably secured to a respective bottom surface of each distal arm wing and configured to operatively engage a printhead assembly; wherein each leaf spring element defines a flexible configuration to facilitate an elastic contact with the printhead assembly; and wherein the leaf spring elements define evenly distributed contact points through which the printhead pressure arm assembly is configured to apply a collective pressure force onto the printhead assembly in an at least substantially uniform distribution.
B41J 25/312 - Mécanismes mobiles pour têtes d'impression ou chariots mobiles vers ou à partir de la surface du papier avec des mécanismes de réglage de la force d'impression, p. ex. des mécanismes de réglage de la pression sur le papier
43.
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for calibrating radio-frequency identification (RFID) printers
Example methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided. An example method may include setting a media feeding step parameter based on a wide feeding step value; determining whether a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication result parameter satisfies an RFID communication success threshold; in response to determining that the RFID communication result parameter satisfies the RFID communication success threshold, determining whether the RFID communication result parameter is associated with an initial RFID communication success; and in response to determining that the RFID communication result parameter is associated with the initial RFID communication success: causing retracting the print media along a media path; and updating the media feeding step parameter based on a narrow feeding step value.
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer products for automatic switching of object detection modes are provided, including for switching of object detection modes of an indicia reader. For example, an indicia reader of a barcode scanner may be in an environment where a background is detected by one or more infrared object detection modes. The detection of the background but not an object with an indicia may result in the indicia reader continuously seeing the background. In accordance with the present disclosure, an indicia reader may automatically switch between a plurality of object detection modes, which may include deactivating one or more components, modules, and/or circuitry of the indicia reader.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06V 10/143 - Détection ou éclairage à des longueurs d’onde différentes
H04N 23/11 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de différentes longueurs d'onde pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de longueurs d'onde de lumière visible et infrarouge
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCODING AND DECODING DATA
A method for identifying a radio frequency (RF) tag is illustrated. The method includes receiving a user input pertaining to a data portion to be searched in one or more RF tags and a semantic information associated with the data portion, determining an encoding scheme based on the semantic information associated with the data portion to be searched, encoding the data portion using the determined encoding scheme to generate an encoded data portion, transmitting an interrogation command to the one or more RF tags, and receiving the response signal from the RF tag.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
46.
One Sensor Near Far Solution To Minimize FOV Mismatch And Aiming Offsets
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing a one sensor near far solution to minimize field of view mismatch and aiming offsets are provided. For example, an indicia reader utilizing dual optics may include an engine comprising a near field imaging optic and a far field imaging optic that split an imaging sensor array and a aimer; wherein the near field imaging optic, the far field imaging optic, and the aimer are configured in a triangular arrangement to minimize the field of mismatch and aiming offsets. In some embodiments, the far field imaging optic may be configured to utilize a two or more prisms to provide a periscope configuration.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
47.
OPTICAL ASSEMBLY, IMAGING READER, AND METHOD FOR DUAL-LENS ILLUMINATION
Optical assembly, imaging reader, and method for dual-lens illumination are provided. For example, an example optical assembly may include first and second light sources, first and second collection lenses positioned and shaped to collect light emitted by the first and second light sources and transmit the collected light with reduced divergence, first and second pattern-shaping apertures positioned to allow at least a portion of the light transmitted by the first and second collection lens to pass therethrough, and first and second projection lens positioned to receive the light transmitted by the first and second collection lenses and passed through the first and second pattern-shaping apertures. The projection lenses are shaped to project the received light into the field of view of an imaging system with a higher intensity at a lateral side edge of the light projected and a lower intensity at a medial side edge of the light projected.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
H04N 23/56 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande munis de moyens d'éclairage
H04N 23/74 - Circuits de compensation de la variation de luminosité dans la scène en influençant la luminosité de la scène à l'aide de moyens d'éclairage
48.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING RFID READ RANGE IN DAISY CHAIN CONFIGURATION
A repeating switch antenna comprising a transmission signal amplifier configured to amplify a transmission signal based on a power control signal, a first coupler configured to receive (i) the amplified transmission signal, (ii) a reception signal, and (iii) a load impedance, a noise cancelation circuit configured to generate the load impedance based on an in-phase channel input and a quadrature channel input, a digital acquisition system configured to (i) generate the power control signal, (ii) generate the in-phase channel input and the quadrature channel input, and (iii) generate a select signal, reception signal amplifier configured to receive the reception signal from the first coupler and amplify the reception signal, and a radio frequency (RF) switch configured to (i) route the amplified transmission signal from the first coupler to the RF connector or to an antenna based on the select signal, and (ii) route the reception signal to the first coupler.
An example bi-directional closed loop multi-focus-position lens apparatus comprises a barrel lens assembly moveable along a longitudinal axis and comprising top and bottom magnetic elements, top and bottom coil elements, a magnetic field sensor, a temperature sensor, a processor, and a non-transitory memory storing predetermined calibration data. The lens apparatus applies current to the coil elements to move the lens assembly toward a desired focus position, captures a magnetic field and temperature within the lens apparatus, compares the captured magnetic field and the captured temperature to the calibration data to determine a current position of the lens assembly, determines if the current position is the desired focus position, and, if the current position is not the desired focus position, adjusts the coil current to move the lens assembly from the current position toward the desired focus position.
G02B 7/09 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement adaptés pour la mise au point automatique ou pour faire varier le grossissement de façon automatique
G01K 1/02 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres
G01R 33/02 - Mesure de la direction ou de l'intensité de champs magnétiques ou de flux magnétiques
G02B 7/02 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles
G02B 7/10 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement par déplacement axial relatif de plusieurs lentilles, p. ex. lentilles d'objectif à distance focale variable
G03B 3/10 - Mise au point effectuée par force motrice
50.
DISCRETE VARIABLE FOCUS ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS OF USE
Various embodiments described herein provide a discrete focusing lens assembly. Some embodiments are designed to enable repositioning of one or more components, such as a lens barrel assembly, to adjust the focus of the discrete focusing lens assembly. Some example discrete focusing lens assemblies include a module base housing a lens barrel assembly having a pair of positioning magnets, a pair of positioning coil assemblies associated with the positioning magnets, and at least one module alignment pin positioning and/or aligning some or all of the components. The positioning coil assemblies together with the positioning magnets are configured to exert various magnetic fields to reposition the lens barrel assembly. Further embodiments are provided for imaging apparatus including at least one discrete focusing lens assembly described herein. Further, embodiments are provided for processes for assembling a discrete focusing lens assembly described herein.
G02B 7/04 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement
Methods, apparatuses, systems, computing devices, and/or the like are provided. An example method may include a printer assembly. An example printer assembly may include a printer ribbon drive mechanism. An example printer drive mechanism may include a drive wheel, a connector, a spring, and an actuator. An example actuator may be configured to translate from a first axial position to a second axial position. An example spring may be configured to apply a greater force when an actuator is disposed in the first axial position than when the actuator is disposed in the second axial position. The example method may also include a motor to apply a torque to a drive wheel.
B41J 33/22 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes d'avance des rubans avec entraînement actionnant la bobine ou l'axe de la bobine par engrenages ou poulies
B41J 2/325 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'application sélective de chaleur à un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des têtes thermiques par le transfert sélectif d'encre à partir d'un support d'encre, p. ex. à partir d'un ruban ou d'une feuille encreurs
B41J 33/00 - Appareils ou agencements pour l'avance des rubans encreurs ou des matériaux de transfert d'impression similaires ayant des dimensions voisines de celles des caractères
B41J 35/28 - Supports amovibles pour mécanismes de ruban encreur
52.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAULT DIAGNOSIS IN AN RFID SYSTEM
Methods, apparatuses and systems for an RFID system are disclosed herein. An example system may include one or more of antennas, each antenna including an RF power comparator for comparing the power level indicator of the RF signal of the antenna with an RF signal power threshold, a bias voltage comparator for comparing a bias voltage of the antenna with a bias voltage threshold, an RF fault bypass circuit functioning as an approximate open circuit when the bias voltage of the antenna is equal to or higher than the bias voltage threshold, and as an approximate short circuit when the bias voltage of the antenna is lower than the bias voltage threshold. The RFID system may include an RFID reading circuitry for determining a fault in the RFID system using any of the RF power comparison, bias voltage comparison, and function of the RF fault bypass circuit.
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 7/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement
53.
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for verifying printed indicia
Example methods, systems, and apparatuses for verifying a printed indicium are provided. An example method may include receiving a captured image of a print media comprising the printed indicium; extracting a quiet zone grade portion from the captured image, where the quiet zone grade portion includes a printed indicium area of the printed indicium and at least one quiet zone area adjacent to the printed indicium area; in response to receiving a user input providing an overwrite quiet zone requirement indication and determining that the at least one quiet zone area does not satisfy at least one quiet zone requirement, causing at least one of adjusting the at least one quiet zone requirement to at least one reduced quiet zone requirement or adding at least one additional quiet zone area to the at least one quiet zone area.
A printer assembly that includes a module and a first set of drive components is provided. The module includes a plurality of ports that are configured to be removably coupled to a corresponding drive component of the first set of drive components and further configured to be removably coupled to a corresponding drive component of a second set of drive components. Each of the drive components of the first set of drive components are of a different size than each of the drive components of the second set of drive components.
B41J 2/325 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'application sélective de chaleur à un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des têtes thermiques par le transfert sélectif d'encre à partir d'un support d'encre, p. ex. à partir d'un ruban ou d'une feuille encreurs
A method for processing the packages in a material handling environment is disclosed. The method includes receiving an image of a field of view of an image capturing device. The image comprising at least one decodable indicia having a predefined shape, the at least one decodable indicia attached to a package. The method further includes identifying one or more decodable indicia image coordinates, wherein each of the one or more decodable indicia image coordinates define a corner of the at least one decodable indicia using a 2-dimensional (2D) coordinate system. The method further includes transforming the one or more decodable indicia image coordinates to one or more decodable indicia spatial coordinates in the 3D coordinate system. Further, the method includes comparing the one or more decodable indicia spatial coordinates with one or more 3D region coordinates to determine whether the package is within a 3D region.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
Various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a printing apparatus comprising a media supply spool configured to supply print media along a media path. The printing apparatus further comprises a first media sensor positioned in a first plane in the printing apparatus. Further, the printing apparatus comprises a second media sensor positioned in a second plane in the printing apparatus. Additionally, the printing apparatus comprises a first media guide defining a section of the media path, wherein extremities of the first media guide are positioned to be at a negative offset from the second plane.
B41J 15/04 - Dispositifs de supports, d'alimentation ou de guidageMontages pour rouleaux ou axes
B41J 11/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements pour supporter ou manipuler un matériau de copie en feuilles ou en bandes
B41J 15/16 - Moyens pour maintenir la bande sous tension ou pour l'enrouler
B65H 5/38 - Guides ou lissoirs pour articles, p. ex. mobiles pendant le travail fixes pendant le travail
B65H 7/14 - Commande de l'alimentation en articles, de l'enlèvement des articles, de l'avance des piles ou d'appareils associés permettant de tenir compte d'une alimentation incorrecte, de la non présence d'articles ou de la présence d'articles défectueux par palpeurs ou détecteurs par palpeurs ou détecteurs photo-électriques
Various embodiments are directed to printer devices and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a printer device may comprise a printer housing defining an interior portion for housing a plurality of internal components, the printer housing being selectively configurable in an open configuration, wherein the printer housing comprises: a bottom housing portion; and a top housing portion hingedly connected to the bottom housing portion and configured to rotate relative to the bottom housing portion about a hinge axis to configure the printer housing between the closed and open configurations; wherein the plurality of internal components comprises a first component operatively secured to the bottom housing portion; and a second component defining a media support assembly operatively secured to the top housing portion and configured to move relative to the first component as the top housing portion rotates relative to the bottom housing portion.
Various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a housing of an imaging unit. The housing comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface of the housing defines a lens channel, wherein the inner surface of the lens channel defines a contact point that protrudes outwardly from the inner surface into the lens channel. The inner surface of the lens channel further defines a through hole, in the lens channel, that extends from the inner surface of the lens channel to the outer surface of the housing. The lens channel is configured to receive a lens barrel comprising a groove, wherein the groove is exposed to the through hole when the lens barrel is received in the lens channel.
G02B 7/02 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles
G02B 7/04 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement
Various embodiments herein relate to performing cold temperature condition printing for a printing apparatus. In this regard, a print job for a printing apparatus to print content on a print media is received. In response to a determination that a temperature associated with the printing apparatus is below a defined temperature threshold level, respective heating elements of a thermal print head of the printing apparatus are excited and/or a platen roller of the printing apparatus is controlled to perform a feed-forward operation associated with the print media and a feed-backward operation associated with the print media. Additionally, the print job for the printing apparatus is executed to print the content on the print media via the thermal print head.
Various embodiments are directed to an indicia scanner. In an embodiment, a scanning operation is started in response to detecting an object within a field of view of indicia scanner.
Various embodiments are directed to an indicia scanner. In an embodiment, a scanning operation is started in response to detecting an object within a field of view of indicia scanner.
Starting the scanning operation comprises energizing an illumination source of the indicia scanner. The scanning operation is continued responsive to determining that the object is within a region of interest within the field of view. The scanning operation is stopped upon decoding of an indicia embodied by the object.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
61.
APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR AUTOMATIC PROOF OF DELIVERY USING VISUAL INDICIA
Embodiments described include apparatuses, computer program products, and methods for automatic proof of delivery, for example by capturing and decoding a visual indicia. Some embodiments minimize possibilities of errors, false proof, and/or the like in item delivery. At least one embodiment enables automatic proof of delivery in a multi-sensor environment. Example embodiments are configured for capturing an image data object set utilizing at least one of an image sensor set, where the image data object set includes a captured-indicia image data object including a visual indicia; decoding the visual indicia to identify delivery information; identifying a delivery proof image data object from the image data object set; and processing the delivery proof image data object for use as a proof of delivery. Some embodiments include a near-field image sensor for capturing the delivery proof image data object and a far-field sensor for capturing the captured-indicia image data object.
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p. ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
G06V 30/424 - Images postales, p. ex. étiquettes ou adresses sur les colis ou les enveloppes postales
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
In accordance with example embodiments provided herein is a computer-implemented methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to enable the ambidextrous use of a device. In some examples, a method is disclosed that includes detecting a connection to at least one of a first input/output port and a second input/output port. In some example embodiments, the method includes, in an instance in which a downstream peripheral is detected as being connected, communicating with the downstream peripheral via a hub communication path. In some example embodiments, the method includes, in an instance in which a USB host is detected as being connected, communicating with the USB host via a bypass communication path.
Various embodiments are directed to printing apparatuses and methods of operating the same. In various embodiments, a method of operating a printing apparatus to generate to generate an alert signal corresponding to a detected operating condition associated with the printing apparatus comprises selectively operating a drive component to generate an alert signal corresponding to a detected operating condition defined by the printing apparatus, the alert signal being defined by a vibration of the printing apparatus, wherein the drive component is configured to be operably engaged with a print media disposed within the printing apparatus such that the operation of the drive component causes a corresponding movement of the print media along a printing path defined by the printing apparatus; and wherein an operation of the drive component is defined at least in part by a rotation of the drive component in one or more rotational directions about a central axis.
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for monitoring environmental conditions are provided. For example, a computer-implemented method may include receiving, over a first time period, a plurality of biometric values from each of a plurality of biometric monitoring devices and detecting an environmental condition based on the received biometric values corresponding to two or more users at a same user location. Each of the plurality of biometric monitoring devices may be worn by a different one of a plurality of users. Each of the plurality of biometric values may be detected from one of the plurality of users and have an associated time of capture and an associated user location at time of capture.
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
66.
CONFIGURING A REMOTE ELECTRONIC DEVICE BY A PEER ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT
A method for configuring multiple electronic devices in a batch, is described. The method can include initializing, by a first computing device a communication network based on a pre-defined configuration parameter. The pre-defined configuration parameter is associated with a first instance of an application on the first computing device. Further, the method includes identifying, by the first computing device, an initialization of a second instance of an application at a second computing device. In response to identifying the initialization of the second instance of the application at the second computing device, the method includes, sending, by the first computing device configuration settings for the second computing device over a secured communication network. In this regard, the configuration settings can comprise at least the pre-defined configuration parameter for configuring the second computing device.
H04L 41/0816 - Réglages de configuration caractérisés par les conditions déclenchant un changement de paramètres la condition étant une adaptation, p. ex. en réponse aux événements dans le réseau
H04L 67/00 - Dispositions ou protocoles de réseau pour la prise en charge de services ou d'applications réseau
H04W 12/033 - Protection de la confidentialité, p. ex. par chiffrement du plan utilisateur, p. ex. trafic utilisateur
A latch assembly for coupling with a device is provided. The latch assembly defines an X direction, a Y direction, a Z direction, and a centerline that extends along the Z direction. The centerline defines an inward direction and an outward direction. The latch assembly includes a first attachment member, a second attachment member, and an actuating member. The actuating member is configured to move from a first position to a second position along the Z direction. The actuating member is further configured to exert an inward force onto the first attachment member and onto the second attachment member when the actuating member is in the second position. The latch assembly includes a biasing member configured to pivot at least one of the first attachment member or the second attachment member in the outward direction when the actuating member is moved from the second position to the first position.
E05B 73/00 - Dispositifs de verrouillage pour objets portatifs empêchant un déplacement non autoriséDispositifs de verrouillage non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
68.
Auto-notification sensor for adjusting of a wearable device
Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for alerting a user of a wearable device to adjust the position of the device are provided. An example method includes receiving environment data from a wearable device sensor, wherein the wearable device is mountable on an arm of the user and directed toward a hand of the user, the environment data including a representation of a calibrating object and a target machine-readable code having a determinable size. The example method further decodes the target machine-readable code. Additionally, the example method determines a position of the wearable device on the arm of the user based on the size of the calibrating object and the size of the target machine-readable code. The example method alerts the user to adjust the position of the wearable device when the position of the wearable device relative to the calibrating object exceeds a predetermined threshold.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
69.
Methods and systems of mesh configuration of radio frequency identification (RFID) communication
Various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader having a first RFID tag having a first antenna element operating at a first transmit power. The first RFID tag receives, in a first time interval, a first interrogation command from a first RFID reader through the first antenna element. The first RFID tag transmits, in the first time interval, a first response signal to the first RFID reader. The RFID reader comprises a second antenna element that operates at a second transmit power and a processor communicatively coupled to the second antenna element. The processor transmits, in the first time interval, a second interrogation command to one or more second RFID tags through the second antenna element. The first RFID tag transmits, in a second time interval, a third interrogation command to a first RFID tag of a second RFID reader through the first antenna element.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
70.
CONFIGURATION OF AUDIO FOR VOICE TEST SYSTEM AUTOMATION
Various embodiments described herein provide for configuration of audio for voice test system automation. In this regard, audio prompt data is output via at least one sound card from a set of sound cards integrated within an execution device in response to establishing a connection with a mobile device. In response to the audio prompt data being output via the at least one sound card, at least mobile device data is received from the mobile device. The mobile device data may be generated in response to recognition of particular audio prompt data output via the at least one sound card. Additionally, the mobile device data is correlated with sound card data that corresponds to information related to the at least one sound card. The sound card data in connection with the mobile device data is also encoded into a database associated with voice test automation for a voice system that facilitates workflow tasks for a user related to the mobile device.
Methods, apparatuses, assemblies, and/or the like are provided. In various embodiments, a wearable assembly may include a single piece glove including one or more layers of fabric. The one or more layers of fabric may define a first elongated side, a second elongated side, a hole disposed between the first elongated side and the second elongated side, the hole being configured to receive a thumb of a wearer, a button mount region defined between the second elongated side and the hole, the button mount region configured to engage a button assembly, a first opposed end, and a second opposed end. In some embodiments, the first elongated side and the second elongated side each extend between the first opposed end and the second opposed end. In some embodiments, the second elongated side defines a concave portion defined between the button mount region and the second opposed end.
Various embodiments described herein relate to generating and/or employing an expected next prompt to reduce response time for a voice system. In this regard, a candidate audio signal is generated for a predicted prompt to be presented via a user audio device. Additionally, in response to audio response data provided by the user audio device, the predicted prompt is compared to a prompt associated with the audio response data. In response to a determination that the predicted prompt matches the prompt, the candidate audio signal is presented via the user audio device.
Various embodiments are directed to an apparatus for monitoring a loading operation, comprising: a movable body configured to be inserted in a loading space of a carrier during a loading operation and proximate to an upper portion of the loading space; an imaging device secured to the movable body, the imaging device configured to capture imaging data of the loading space, wherein the captured imaging data comprise a three-dimensional (3D) map of the loading space; a distance measuring device secured to the movable body, the distance measuring device configured for measuring a distance between the imaging device and a front wall of the loading space; and a controller configured to receive the imaging data captured by the imaging device, wherein the controller comprise one or more processors configured to detect a loading condition of the loading space of the carrier based at least in part on the imaging data.
Various embodiments are directed to mounting apparatuses, wearable device mounting systems, and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a mounting apparatus for securing a wearable device may comprise: an attachment assembly configured to operably engage the wearable device to secure the wearable device in a detachable configuration relative to the mounting apparatus, the attachment assembly comprising: a first attachment mechanism comprising a dynamic protrusion element configured to operably engage a first portion of the wearable device, the first attachment mechanism being configured to facilitate a detachment of the wearable device from the attachment assembly upon a separation force that is greater than or equal to a threshold breakaway force being applied to the dynamic protrusion element; wherein the first attachment mechanism is selectively configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration to facilitate a selective adjustment of the threshold breakaway force defined by the first attachment mechanism.
A method for printing defect detection includes processing and analyzing a difference image obtained by comparing an image scanned with a verifier to a reference image. The detected defects are grouped, and the grouping is refined. Confidence level values are then assigned to the refined groups, and analysis is performed to determine if one or more servicing actions should be taken.
H04N 1/00 - Balayage, transmission ou reproduction de documents ou similaires, p. ex. transmission de fac-similésLeurs détails
G06K 5/02 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour vérifier l'exactitude du marquage sur un support d'enregistrementDispositifs de localisation de colonne la vérification constituant une partie de l'opération de marquage
A single piece light pipe is designed to provide dual-field, multi-color, multi-directional illumination. The light pipe is combined with a single PCB having a plurality of LEDs to create a compact illuminator that can selectively provide dark field and bright field with red, green, blue color, broad spectrum, or combination of any color in horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or combination of any direction. The single piece light pipe is compact in size and light in weight. The non-closed form option not only can further reduce the weight but also can allow arrange opening area clearance for: (1) visual aiming and alignment in application, especially for hand held application; (2) reducing illumination crosstalk to unwanted directions; and for (3) mechanical integration. The improvements allow the illuminator to read direct product marking (DPM) type of barcodes.
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Provided are various embodiments of a fastening assembly and wearable mount as well as methods, devices, components, and assemblies associated therewith. An example fastening assembly includes a trigger assembly having an actuator configured to be operated by a user and a housing comprising a housing connection portion. The housing may receive the actuator. The fastening assembly may further include a connector configured to engage the housing connection portion.
Various embodiments herein relate to automatically switching illumination for a scanning device based on detected reflections. In this regard, a reflection shape is detected in at least a first image related to an object associated with a direct part marking (DPM) indicia. Based on the reflection shape, one or more characteristics associated with the object are determined. Based on the one or more characteristics associated with the object, an illumination mode is selected from a plurality of illumination modes. Additionally, an illumination is projected via an illumination unit based on the illumination mode to capture a second image related to the object associated with the DPM indicia.
G06V 10/60 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos relative aux propriétés luminescentes, p. ex. utilisant un modèle de réflectance ou d’éclairage
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
Images of items are evaluated. A first image of the item, having a view of two or more of its surfaces, is captured at a first time. A measurement of at least one dimension of one or more of the surfaces is computed and stored. A second image of the item, having a view of at least one of the two or more surfaces, is captured at a second time, subsequent to the first time. A measurement of the dimension is then computed and compared to the stored first measurement. The computed measurement is evaluated based on the comparison.
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
G06V 30/224 - Reconnaissance de caractères caractérisés par le type d’écriture de caractères imprimés pourvus de marques de codage additionnelles ou de marques de codage
Various devices, assemblies, components, systems, and methods are provided relating to multimodal attachment. An example device may include two actuatable hooks including a first actuatable hook and a second actuatable hook. The first actuatable hook may be configured to move between a first engaged position and first disengaged position. The second actuatable hook may be configured to move between a second engaged position and second disengaged position. The first actuatable hook may be actuatable in a different direction than the second actuatable hook. The two actuatable hooks may each be configured to engage with one or more corresponding receiving catches on a receiving device in the first engaged position and the second engaged position, respectively.
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
F16B 2/04 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif internes, c.-à-d. agissant par expansion
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
A computing device and methods for deploying a software update to the computing device are provided. The method for deploying the software update by a high-level operating system (HLOS) processor includes receiving, by the HLOS processor, the software update request; updating a code package of the HLOS processor; and transmitting, by the code package, a software update to a shared file system, where the shared file system is shared between the HLOS processor and a software stack of a modem processor, and the software update is configured to cause the modem processor to deploy the software update to the software stack of the modem processor in an instance in which a file change is detected in the shared file system.
Various embodiments described herein provide multi-projector (i.e., two or more) imaging apparatuses utilizing integrated illumination-aimer optics. Embodiments of the present disclosure minimize irreparable component offset to improve overall accuracy associated with the functioning of the apparatuses. Additionally, the integrated illumination-aimer optics enables embodiments disclosed herein to be provided in a significantly smaller form factor than conventional multi-projector imaging apparatuses. An example apparatus includes a near-field imaging lens and a far-field imaging lens, an integrated illumination-aimer optics positioned between the near-field imaging lens and the far-field imaging lens, a near-field illuminator source and a far-field illuminator source positioned for projecting via the integrated illumination-aimer optics, a near-field imaging sensor associated with the near-field imaging lens, a far-field imaging sensor associated with the far-field imaging lens, and an apparatus chassis to align the various components for operation.
Various embodiments described herein provide a variable focus lens assembly. Some embodiments are designed to enable repositioning of one or more components, such as a lens barrel assembly, to adjust the focus of the variable focus lens assembly. Some example variable focus lens assemblies include a module base housing a lens barrel assembly having a pair of positioning magnets, a pair of positioning coil assemblies associated with the positioning magnets, and at least one pair of bearing balls movably supporting the lens barrel assembly. The positioning coil assemblies together with the positioning magnets are configured to exert various magnetic fields to reposition the lens barrel assembly. Further embodiments are provided for imaging apparatus including at least one variable focus lens assembly described herein.
G02B 7/09 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles avec mécanisme de mise au point ou pour faire varier le grossissement adaptés pour la mise au point automatique ou pour faire varier le grossissement de façon automatique
G02B 7/02 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour lentilles
G03B 17/12 - Corps d'appareils avec moyens pour supporter des objectifs, des lentilles additionnelles, des filtres, des masques ou des tourelles
84.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES FOR ERGONOMIC LATCHING AND RELEASE OF WEARABLE DEVICES
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and/or the like are provided. An example method may include operably attaching a wearable device to a mounting apparatus. An example wearable device may include one of a guide surface and an attachment mechanism and one of a receptor and a latching mechanism. The wearable device may be rotatable relative to the mounting apparatus in which the latching mechanism and the receptor are disengaged. The mounting apparatus may include the other of the guide surface and the attachment mechanism and the other of the receptor and the latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may include a release button. The wearable device may be aligned with the mounting apparatus. The attachment mechanism may be engaged with the guide surface, and the latching mechanism may be engaged with the receptor.
The various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a method for operating an imaging device. the method includes activating a first image sensor at a first duty cycle within a first time period. The method further includes activating a second image sensor at a second duty cycle within the first time period. Additionally, the method includes modifying at least one of the first duty cycle or the second duty cycle based on at least a workflow associated an operator of the imaging device.
H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance
H04N 23/68 - Commande des caméras ou des modules de caméras pour une prise de vue stable de la scène, p. ex. en compensant les vibrations du boîtier de l'appareil photo
H04N 23/80 - Chaînes de traitement de la caméraLeurs composants
H04N 5/365 - Traitement du bruit, p.ex. détection, correction, réduction ou élimination du bruit appliqué au bruit à motif fixe, p.ex. non-uniformité de la réponse
H04N 13/111 - Transformation de signaux d’images correspondant à des points de vue virtuels, p. ex. interpolation spatiale de l’image
H04N 23/617 - Mise à niveau ou mise à jour des programmes ou des applications pour la commande des caméras
H04N 25/672 - Traitement du bruit, p. ex. détection, correction, réduction ou élimination du bruit appliqué au bruit à motif fixe, p. ex. non-uniformité de la réponse pour la détection ou la correction de la non-uniformité entre capteurs ou registres de sortie adjacents pour la lecture d'une seule image
86.
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for rotatable and rotating wearable device mounts
Methods, apparatuses, systems, computing devices, and/or the like are provided. An example method may include rotating a rotatable mounting apparatus. An example rotatable mounting apparatus may include a first mount engagement element, a second mount engagement element, and a spring disposed between the first mount engagement element and the second mount engagement element. An example first mount engagement element may include a plurality of slots. An example second mount engagement element may include one or more tabs. The example method may include translating the first mount engagement element with respect to the second mount engagement element to compress the spring and disconnect at least a first tab of the one or more tabs from at least a first slot of the plurality of slots. The example method may also include rotating the first mount engagement element with respect to the second mount engagement element.
Examples of radio-frequency identification (RFID) printer antennae are provided. For example, an example RFID printer antenna includes a plurality of axial RFID printer antenna segments and a plurality of oblique RFID printer antenna segments. In some examples, the plurality of axial RFID printer antenna segments are in parallel arrangements with one another. In some examples, each of the plurality of oblique RFID printer antenna segments connects two of the plurality of axial RFID printer antenna segments at oblique angles.
Methods of managing a fleet of devices are provided, as are methods for configuring a standby device for a job in a workflow environment, and methods for performing a job in a workflow environment. Device information is analyzed, such as information pertaining to verification systems. Device instructions are sent to various locations on a device network in response to a deviation from a parameter value having been detected. The deviation from the parameter value may correspond to printed media and/or indicia produced by one or more devices. A workflow device and a standby device are provided, and the workflow device sends configuration data to the standby device. The standby device installs configuration data and is introduced into the workflow environment.
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
G06Q 10/0637 - Gestion ou analyse stratégiques, p. ex. définition d’un objectif ou d’une cible pour une organisationPlanification des actions en fonction des objectifsAnalyse ou évaluation de l’efficacité des objectifs
G06Q 10/0639 - Analyse des performances des employésAnalyse des performances des opérations d’une entreprise ou d’une organisation
G01N 33/543 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec un support insoluble pour l'immobilisation de composés immunochimiques
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
B01L 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissementDispositifs d'isolation thermique
91.
APPARATUSES, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IMPROVED PRINT POSITION COMPENSATION
Embodiments of the disclosure provide for improved print position compensation, for example to improve accuracy of print job(s) performed by a printer. The print position compensation enables an offset of the time until printing occurs on a print media to account for changes and/or erroneous movement in a print media, such as due to slippage and/or other results of a force applied to the print media. Particular embodiments determine data values derived both for an output phase and a retraction phase of the printer's operation. Various embodiments generate a print position compensation based on sensor-based edge position distances determined during each of a media output phase and a media retraction phase. Alternatively or additionally various embodiments generate a print position compensation based on sensor-based media movement phase timestamp differentials determined during each of a media output phase and a media retraction phase.
G06K 15/00 - Dispositions pour produire une présentation visuelle permanente des données de sortie
B41J 25/308 - Mécanismes mobiles pour têtes d'impression ou chariots mobiles vers ou à partir de la surface du papier avec des mécanismes de réglage de la distance entre l'élément d'impression et le matériau d'impression
G06K 15/16 - Moyens pour l'alimentation en papier ou en formulaires
Embodiments of the present disclosure include near co-axial polarized illuminator apparatuses and uses thereof. The near co-axial polarized illuminator is internally positionable in near co-axial alignment with one or more imager(s) utilized to capture a representation of a field of view illuminated by the near co-axial polarized illuminator. Embodiments include small form factor reader(s) that utilize a near co-axial polarized illuminator to improve illumination of a field of view captured via multiple imagers for detecting and/or decoding machine-readable symbologies, such as barcodes. Some embodiments include a DPM channel image sensor, a standard range channel image sensor, a near co-axial polarizer light source positioned adjacent to the DPM channel image sensor and adjacent to the standard range channel image sensor, a near co-axial polarizer aligned with the near co-axial polarizer light source, and an analyzer aligned with the DPM channel image sensor and/or the standard range channel image sensor.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
94.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE CAPTURE AND EXTRACTION
Methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with aerosol collection devices (such as, but not limited to, breath-aerosol collector devices, breathalyzers) are provided. An example aerosol collection device includes a sample transfer adapter configured to receive a sample and a device body connected to the sample transfer adapter. In some examples, the device body defines a flow channel that guides the sample to a filter component, and the filter component contains a buffer solution.
A location system for determining a position of a device is described here. The location system comprises a memory and a processor, the processor executes the computer-executable instruction to perform operations. The operations include sending a first instruction to a locator beacon to determine a first location of the device based on angle of arrival calculation of a first set of one or more packets received from the device. The operations further include sending a second instruction to the device to determine a second location of the device based on angle of departure calculation of a second set of one or more packets received from the locator beacon. Furthermore, the operation includes receiving the first location from the locator beacon and receiving the second location from the device. The operations further include determining the position of the device based on a function of the first location and the second location.
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c.-à-d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
G01S 5/04 - Position de source déterminée par plusieurs radiogoniomètres espacés
G01S 5/08 - Position d'un radiogoniomètre unique obtenue par détermination de la direction de plusieurs sources espacées d'emplacement connu
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité
96.
APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS FOR GEOMETRIC IMAGE CROPPING FOR IMPROVED IMAGE PROCESSING
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to utilizing geometric image cropping for improved image processing. Such geometric image cropping improves efficiency and/or throughput of various image processing tasks, for example for reading a machine-readable symbology via a specially-configured scanner. Some embodiments generate cropping parameter(s) using raytracing projections from lens data and ranging data for use in cropping image(s). Some embodiments generate cropping parameter(s) using magnification estimation for use in cropping image(s). Generated cropping parameter(s) may be stored via a reader, for example to a range-parameter table, to efficiently be retrieved and utilized for cropping subsequently captured images while remaining accurate and efficient for image processing.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
97.
EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE FOR A WIRELESS BATTERY PACK WITH SELF-CHARGING CAPABILITY
An efficient architecture for a battery pack capable of wirelessly charging is provided. An example battery pack may include a wireless power receiver, a battery electrically connected to the wireless power receiver, and a processor electrically connected to the wireless power receiver. In addition, the processor may configure an electrical output of the wireless power receiver, based at least in part on a charge level of the battery, such that an output voltage and an output current are updated in coordination with a predetermined charging profile. The battery pack, capable of charging via a wireless power charger, may further include a housing, wherein the housing encloses the battery, the processor, and the wireless power receiver.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H01M 10/46 - Accumulateurs combinés par structure avec un appareil de charge
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 50/202 - Boîtiers ou cadres autour du boîtier primaire d’une seule cellule ou d’une seule batterie
A method for proximity detection and ranging with neighboring devices is described here. The method includes identifying, by a processor of a first tag, a second tag from a group of tags within a predefined range of the first tag. The method further comprises initiating, by the processor, transmission of a packet to the second tag in the group of tags identified within the predefined range. The method further comprises, in response to the transmission of the packet, receiving, by the processor, a response packet from the second tag. The method includes in response to receiving the response packet, determining a tag distance between the first tag and second tag. The method includes determining that the tag distance associated with the second tag is less than a predefined distance, generating, by the processor, an alarm or notification to the first tag indicating that the predefined distance is crossed.
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
99.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for visible laser diode preheat bias current for low temperature operation
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing an indicia aimer laser with a preheat bias current for low temperature operation. For example, an indicia reader utilizing a visible laser diode may operate in an environment with temperatures lower than the operational temperature range of the visible light diode. The indicia reader may utilize a preheat current to raise the temperature of the visible light diode into the operational temperature range.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
H01S 5/024 - Dispositions pour la gestion thermique
100.
METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR BATCH PRINT VOIDING
Various methods and systems for a printer having verifiers are disclosed herein. Such methods provide for voiding a printed media in a batch printing run. The methods further correspond to identifying the printed media that is printed as part of the batch printing run as a failed media in an instance an assigned grade fails to satisfy a predetermined threshold, marking the printed media as a failed printed media, determining whether the batch print run is in sequential mode or non-sequential mode, marking the one or more subsequently printed media as additional failed printed media, and reprinting the failed media in sequence after one or more subsequently printed media before continuing the batch printing run if the batch print run is in sequential mode.
