Optical scanner having enhanced item side coverage
US6866197B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10693
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical scanner having enhanced item side coverage which scans all six sides of an item and an intermediate side. The optical scanner includes a scanner housing, a first optics assembly within the scanner housing including a horizontal aperture, and a second optics assembly including a second housing within the scanner housing including a substantially vertical aperture. The first and second optics assemblies are capable of scanning six sides of an item. At least one of the first and second optics assemblies additionally generates third scan lines for scanning an intermediate side of the item.
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