Bar code reading terminal with video capturing mode
US9734377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/85406
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bar code reading terminal can, in one embodiment, include a two-dimensional image sensor and an imaging assembly. The terminal can be configured, in response to receipt of a trigger signal, to buffer a set of frames and subject each frame of the set of frames to a decode attempt. The terminal can also be configured to convert the convert the captured set of video frames into a compressed video format, and transfer the resulting video file to a file server or to one or more playback devices, in response to a user interface action, or in response to difficult read condition having been detected. The terminal can also be configured to establish two-way video- and audio-communication with a remote video- and audio-streaming device. The video capturing and streaming operation of the terminal can be controlled remotely from a playback device via web interface.
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