Arrangement for and method of illuminating a target to be electro-optically read by image capture with interchangeable illumination modules
US9507987B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1098
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Interchangeable illumination modules having different optical characteristics illuminate a target to be electro-optically read by image capture. Each module includes an illuminating light source for emitting illuminating light, and a support for supporting the illuminating light source for joint movement as a discrete unit from a removed position away from a reader to a mounted position on the reader. The support is accessible exteriorly of the reader in the mounted position. Electrical contacts mounted on the support are exposed exteriorly of the support for supplying an illumination control signal from the reader to the illuminating light source to energize the illuminating light source in the mounted position.
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