OPTICAL READING APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SENSOR
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1. In an optical reading apparatus of the type including a parameter memory space for storing a plurality of parameters which specify the modes in which said reading apparatus may operate, in combination:
- scanning means, including a two dimensional image sensor, for controllably generating and storing image data representing information encoded in an optically encoded symbol;
decoding means, including a plurality of decoding programs, for controllably decoding image data scanned by said scanning means;
menuing means, including a menuing program, for selectably enabling a user to select which of said parameters will be enabled for use in controlling said modes;
wherein said parameters include a plurality of scanning-decoding parameters which specify which of a plurality of scanning-decoding relationships will be established between said scanning means and said decoding means.
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An optical reader for reading decodable indicia is provided. In one embodiment, the optical reader can include an image sensor. In one aspect, the optical reader can be configured to read bar codes such as 1D bar codes. Particular methods and apparatus for reading decodable indicia are described.
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1. In an optical reading apparatus of the type including a parameter memory space for storing a plurality of parameters which specify the modes in which said reading apparatus may operate, in combination:
- scanning means, including a two dimensional image sensor, for controllably generating and storing image data representing information encoded in an optically encoded symbol;
decoding means, including a plurality of decoding programs, for controllably decoding image data scanned by said scanning means;
menuing means, including a menuing program, for selectably enabling a user to select which of said parameters will be enabled for use in controlling said modes;
wherein said parameters include a plurality of scanning-decoding parameters which specify which of a plurality of scanning-decoding relationships will be established between said scanning means and said decoding means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- scanning means, including a two dimensional image sensor, for controllably generating and storing image data representing information encoded in an optically encoded symbol;
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8. A method for reprogramming an optical reader, the method comprising:
- optically encoding an optical reader commands, the optical reader command having a corresponding optical symbol;
displaying the optical symbol on a display so that the optical symbol is a displayed optical symbol displayed on a display; and
reading the displayed optical symbol with the optical reader, the optical reader being reprogrammed in accordance with the optical reader command encoded by the displayed optical symbol. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
- optically encoding an optical reader commands, the optical reader command having a corresponding optical symbol;
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