Scanner with control logic for resolving package labeling conflicts
US11449698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K2007/10524
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automatic object identification scanner is equipped with recognition units that provide detection results for objects and a controller that resolves potential conflicts in the results. One form of recognition unit detects product identifiers and flags in a digital payload that is encoded redundantly across packaging or labels applied to packaging. The controller gets detection results and evaluates them relative to a state data structure, which maintains state for identifiers obtained within a time interval, such as a timeout interval or waiting period after a detection result. Identifiers are reported to a POS system depending on logic that evaluates code priority and pending waiting periods.
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