Image sensor based optical reader
US7533824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/144
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.
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