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Reader for decoding two-dimensional optical information

  • US 5,414,251 A
  • Filed: 07/28/1994
  • Issued: 05/09/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for reading two-dimensional optical information, comprising:

  • (a) a housing having an opening;

    (b) a photosensitive array mounted within said housing;

    (b) optical string means associated with said array and said opening of said housing for focusing optical information on said array;

    (c) array and optical string control means for controlling said array and optical string;

    (d) memory means for storing output from said array;

    (d) pattern recognition means for assisting a user in recognizing and confirming the decodability of optical information;

    (e) display means associated with said housing for displaying an image of said array output, as processed by said pattern recognition means, said display means further including optical information decodability indication means;

    (f) user feedback means, providing user interface with said apparatus, for facilitating user control over said optical string means, array, and display means;

    (g) decoding means for decoding optical information; and

    (h) electrical power supply means for providing power for the operation of said apparatus.

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