Method and apparatus for reading optical indicia using a plurality of data sources
US9033240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2034 |
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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 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. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.
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