Barcode reader which obtains a RAM image from a remote server
US9135485B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/202
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A barcode reader for providing decoded data to a remote computing system includes barcode reading hardware, including an image sensor which captures an image of a barcode within a field of view and a communication interface for output of the decoded data to a remote computing system. The barcode reader also includes volatile memory, non-volatile memory comprising start-up instructions, and a processor. The processor is configured to, upon power-up of the barcode reader, execute the start-up instructions to obtain firmware for operating the barcode reader from a remote configuration server, load the firmware to the volatile memory, and commence execution of the firmware to commence barcode reading functions of the barcode reader without performing a re-boot operation.
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