Host device for obtaining operating instructions for a barcode reader from a remote server
US11076021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/202
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A barcode reader may include barcode reading hardware, which may include an image sensor. The image sensor may capture an image of a barcode within a field of view. The barcode reading hardware may also include a communication interface for output of decoded data to a remote computing system. The barcode reader may also include volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may include start-up instructions. The barcode reader may also include a processor. The processor may be configured to, upon power-up of the barcode reader, execute the start-up instructions to obtain firmware for operating the barcode reader from a remote configuration server, load the firmware to the volatile memory, and commence execution of the firmware to commence barcode reading functions of the barcode reader without performing a re-boot operation.
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