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Bar code decoding with dynamically loadable data character sets

  • US 5,563,399 A
  • Filed: 10/02/1995
  • Issued: 10/08/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of decoding a 2-D bar code in a bar code reader, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) loading into said bar code reader, prior to step (e), a loadable correlation listing correlating decoded values of bar/space patterns to corresponding data characters;

    (b) reading a plurality of bar/space patterns of said 2-D bar code;

    (c) utilizing the results of step (b) to provide a decoded value for one said bar/space pattern;

    (d) repeating step (c) for other bar/space patterns of said bar code to provide decoded values thereof; and

    (e) utilizing said correlation listing to correlate each of a plurality of said decoded values as provided in steps (c) and (d) to a corresponding data character.

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