Method for recognizing symbols and characters on the surface of mail consignments
CA 2285322 A1 · Owner: Grund, Hans-Joachim · Inventors: Grund, Hans-Joachim
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The invention relates to a method for detecting symbols and characters on the surface of packages (P), using a usual commercial video camera (VK). The observation field (B1 to Bn) of this camera (VK) is directed over the surface by means of a rotating mirror system (DS) so as to produce a whole image from , a number of observation fields (B1 to Bn) which are spread out like tiles.
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- Filed March 16, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 16, 2018.
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