Apparatus for reading information marks
US4924088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 8, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for reading information marks comprising a strobe light activating or reflecting information marks manually placed on objects or wood products. A camera is used for reading the marks. One or more detectors are used to recognize marks and color. A central processing unit is used to process, solve and interpret character and color recognition. A photo-electric eye or a signal from a control device is used to time the strobe and detector. The information contained in the marks is fed directly to the control system and may be used to generate reports.
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