Robust barcode and reader for rod position determination

Details Robust barcode and reader for rod position determination Robust barcode and reader for rod position determination

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Le, Uyen-Chau N. (Department: 2876)

Registers

Coded record sensors

Particular sensor structure

C235S385000, C705S022000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10900197

ABSTRACT:
A barcode reader and processing circuitry are disclosed for identifying a position of a cylinder rod, for example, along a path of movement. The barcode is marked on a surface of the rod and constitutes a series of markings extending along a portion of the length of the rod. The markings represent encoded information based on numbers calculated with a random number generator, and are grouped into subsets, each of which corresponds to a particular rod position. A portion of the rod including a subset of barcode markings is exposed to light emitted from the reader. Light reflected off the barcode is sensed with an array of photosensors provided in the reader. The photosensors generate electrical signals, and using Bayesian probability, a likely subset of markings is determined corresponding to the received electrical signals. Once identified, the markings subset is associated with a location corresponding to the position of the rod. A barcode reader is also described that is relatively easy to assemble and provides uniform illumination of the barcode.

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