Method and apparatus for reading optical indicia using a plurality of data sources
US8678286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/0054
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a bioptic scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set.
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