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System for decoding bar code

US4056710A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1976
Grant dateNov 1, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 16, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for decoding encoded character information characterized by a plurality of bars of alternating light reflective characteristics of one or more widths in applications such as reader/scanner systems utilizing a decision tree technique that enables decoding to take place on line in real time.

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