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Aiming pattern for imaging-based bar code readers

US7347371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2006
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K2207/1011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An aiming pattern is used with an automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The combination of the thick horizontal line and the thin vertical line yields an aiming pattern that can be effectively used for ranging purposes while at the same time providing sufficient illumination for decoding 1-D barcodes.

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