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Dual laser scanning code symbol reading system employing automatic object presence detector for automatic laser source selection

US8459557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2011
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10792
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method of and system for reading code symbols a dual-laser scanning bar code symbol reading system having the capacity to automatically select in a user-transparent manner, and activate either a near-field source of laser illumination, or a far-field source of laser illumination, using an automatic object presence detection subsystem in the near-field portion of the laser scanning field.

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