Optical reading device with light blocking gasket
First Claim
1. An optical reading device comprising:
- a sensor array having pixels which are exposed to an image;
an illumination generator for illuminating the image with light, the illumination generator being configured to have a front face;
a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and illumination generator for hand held operation, the housing having a window disposed between the illumination generator and the image for permitting transmission of the illuminating light;
a lens for focusing light to the sensor array, wherein the lens protrudes through the illumination generator;
a gasket disposed around the lens for preventing passage of light between the lens and the illumination generator.
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Abstract
An optical reading device comprising a sensor array having pixels which are exposed to an image; an illumination generator for illuminating the image with light, the illumination generator being configured to have a front face; a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and illumination generator for hand held operation, the housing having a window disposed between the illumination generator and the image for permitting transmission of the illuminating light; a lens for focusing light to the sensor array, wherein the lens protrudes through the illumination generator; a gasket disposed around the lens for blocking light reflected off of the window from reaching the sensor array.
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12 Claims
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1. An optical reading device comprising:
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a sensor array having pixels which are exposed to an image;
an illumination generator for illuminating the image with light, the illumination generator being configured to have a front face;
a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and illumination generator for hand held operation, the housing having a window disposed between the illumination generator and the image for permitting transmission of the illuminating light;
a lens for focusing light to the sensor array, wherein the lens protrudes through the illumination generator;
a gasket disposed around the lens for preventing passage of light between the lens and the illumination generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An optical reading device comprising:
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a sensor array having pixels which are exposed to an image;
an illumination generator for illuminating the image with light, the illumination generator being configured to have a front face;
a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and illumination generator for hand held operation, the housing having a window disposed between the illumination generator and the image for permitting transmission of the illuminating light;
a lens for focusing light to the sensor array, wherein the lens protrudes through the illumination generator;
a gasket disposed around the lens for blocking light reflected off of the window from reaching the sensor array. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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