Method and apparatus for a portable non-contact label imager
CA 2202908 C · Owner: Ju, Paul Pay-Lun · Inventors: Figarella, Luis A.; Ju, Paul Pay-Lun; Sussmeier, John William
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A portable non-contact label imager captures an image of two-dimensional information indicia (20) on a label (25). The captured image data is decoded by a decoder. The label imager forms a part of a data terminal (10) which , includes a keypad (35), display (45) and signature capture pad (40). Upon receipt of a start signal from the data terminal's circuitry the label imager , automatically carries out the steps required to capture the label information indicia. The label imager provides aiming indicia to allow the user to properly aim the camera. A position sensing device determines when the target label is within the camera's depth of field. At that time the label imager , …
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- Filed October 24, 1995 and granted May 23, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 24, 2015.
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