Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Patent
1990-08-28
1992-08-18
Weinhardt, Robert
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
235438, 235455, G06K 710
Patent
active
051401452
ABSTRACT:
In a preferred embodiment, a method and apparatus for identifying a tampering or malfunction condition in a slot bar code reader which include providing a test signal to the detector in the reader which test signal is present whenever a bar code is not being read. If, for whatever reason, the test signal is not being detected, an alarm or other signal apparatus identifies that a tempering condition is present or that there is some malfunction with the reader. If the lack of a signal is due to tampering, the person responsible can be immediately identified. In any case, the condition can be promptly corrected. The test mode may also be used during the manufacturing process to test the bar code reader. The test signal is provided to the detector in the reader by disposing a reflective surface at the place in the slot that a bar code would be read, so that the test signal from the light source may be reflected to the detector.
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Crozier John H.
Weinhardt Robert
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