Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1986-11-12
1989-05-16
Westin, Edward P.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
235462, 235472, G06K 714
Patent
active
048312754
ABSTRACT:
A scanning device and method for reading bar-code or other contrasting marks from a surface at variable distance from the scanning device operates by modulating the focal point of the optical system to yield pulse responses on detected code bars while in focus, and average background response levels from the bar-code surface while out of focus. Modulation of focal point of the optical system is achieved in selected ways such as by positioning optical elements using piezoelectric or electromagnetic drivers or liquid-crystal elements, or by staggering the positions along an optical axis of arrays of optical sensors, or of optical fibers coupled to the sensors.
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Quential, Inc.
Smith A. C.
Westin Edward P.
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