The present invention embraces an optical indicia reader, e.g., barcode scanner, that captures images of optical indicia under multiple imaging conditions within the span of a single frame. The reader includes an image sensor having selectively-addressable pixels that can be divided into groups having regions of interest (ROIs) within the reader field of view. Each pixel group is shuttered separately to obtain independent partial frame images under separate imaging conditions.

A system measuring an object with a robot is provided. The robot including a movable end effector, the robot including a plurality of transducers arranged to transmit signals to an electronic circuit, the electronic circuit configured in operation to determine the position and orientation of the end effector. At least one tool is provided that is removably coupled to the end effector. A three-dimensional (3D) scanner is provided that is configured in operation to determine three-dimensional coordinates of a surface of an object, the 3D scanner being removably coupled to the end effector. A controller is configured to selectively couple one of the at least one tool or the 3D scanner to the end effector in response to an object signal.

The present invention is a mobile application that offers deals and promotions from a user's preference perspectives. The present invention can be used by store owners to manage their deals and promotions in real time and track the customer's activities that can help generate more revenue and cut down costs. The present invention can also be used by the end-user to find the best deals and promotions in user's proximity by a unique location-based predictive notification platform based on their buying habits or preference. The present invention simplifies the payment method by using the mobile device.

The invention generally relates to devices and systems for individually barcoding sample vessels. In certain embodiments, the devices comprise an attachment member and an extension member, where the extension member can accommodate an identifier, such as a barcode. When loaded into a substrate, the barcoded vials are scanned by a barcode reader.

A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.

A computer system for decoding a signal of decodable indicia is disclosed. The computer system includes a laser scanner configured that outputs a signal of decodable indicia and a microprocessor that include a camera sensor interface that is configured to receive the signal from the laser scanner.

An indicia reader is adapted for hand held operation to read information bearing indicia (IBI) at a point of transaction (POT) and is operated by: configuring the indicia reader in a store to provide at least one store specific indicia read notice; reading an IBI at a POT with the indicia reader and providing the at least one store specific indicia read notice to a customer when each IBI is read.

A wearable mobile electronic device is provided. The device includes: a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end; a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a third axis perpendicular to each of the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis; a data capture component, a pointing direction of the data capture component extending from the distal end; a touch display, a front surface of the touch display extending along the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis, the third axis normal to the front surface; and a mounting device configured to mount the housing to a hand such that the pointing direction of the data capture component points away from a wrist and the touch display is accessible to a thumb of the hand.

A Mechanism to unlock disabled portable computing devices using Quick Response (QR) code. The portable computing devices can be in disabled mode due to various reasons like the user can be in driving mode or not in a position to safely operate the device. Un-locking of the device is warranted in some situations, for example the passengers travelling in the same vehicle need to use their portable computing devices. Un-locking portable computing devices mechanism uses the existing utilities already available in the portable computing devices such as camera and finger print scanner. Embodiments of this invention relate to un-locking mechanism using Quick Response code need at least one other portable computing device to unlock a disabled device. One device is used to generate and display the QR code for the other device to scan the QR code and get unlocked. This measure is implemented so that driver engaged in driving cannot unlock the phone by self.

A stereoscopic 3D imaging system includes multiple imaging sensors with adjustable optics. The adjustable optics are variable to alter the FOV of each of the multiple imaging sensors to improve angular resolution of the imaging system.