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Optical code reader having an illumination light source emitting light for at least a preset period responsive to operation of a trigger switch
Assignee: Toshiba TEC Corp
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Filing: 1994-09-27
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Granted: 1996-04-23
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Expires: 2014-09-27
Abstract
Abstract An optical code reader includes a reading window, a reading control circuit for sensing an image of a 2-dimensional code via the reading window and for converting the sensed image into image data, and a portable frame having an opening used as the reading window, for accommodating the reading control circuit. In the optical code reader, the reading control circuit includes a trigger switch for issuing a reading instruction with the reading window set within a preset distance from the 2-dimensional code, an illumination light source for applying an illumination light via the reading window for a preset period after the reading instruction is issued by the trigger switch, an image sensing section for sensing the image of the 2-dimensional code based on a reflected light obtained when the 2-dimensional code is illuminated by the illumination light source, and a light source controller for elongating the period of activation of the illumination light source when the reading instruction is continuously issued for a period longer than the preset period.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Ishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10851; G06K2207/00; G06K2207/1018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An optical code reader comprising: a reading window; a reading section for sensing an image of a 2-dimensional code via said reading window and for converting the sensed image into image data; and a portable frame having an opening used as said reading window, for accommodating said reading section; wherein said reading section includes a trigger switch for issuing a reading instruction in a state where said reading window is set within a preset distance from the 2-dimensional code, an illumination light source for applying an illumination light via said reading window for a preset period after the reading instruction is issued by said trigger switch, image sensing means for sensing the image of the 2-dimensional code based on a reflected light obtained when the 2-dimensional code is illuminated by said illumination light source, and illumination light source controlling means for elongating the period of activation of said illumination light source when the reading instruction is continuously issued for a period longer than the preset period.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An optical code reader comprising: a reading window; a reading section for sensing an image of a 2-dimensional code via said reading window and for converting the sensed image into image data; and a portable frame having an opening used as said reading window, for accommodating said reading section; wherein said reading section includes a trigger switch for issuing a reading instruction in a state where said reading window is set within a preset distance from the 2-dimensional code, an illumination light source for applying an illumination light via said reading window for a preset period after the reading instruction is issued by said trigger switch, image sensing means for sensing the image of the 2-dimensional code based on a reflected light obtained when the 2-dimensional code is illuminated by said illumination light source, and illumination light source controlling means for elongating the period of activation of said illumination light source when the reading instruction is continuously issued for a period longer than the preset period.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An optical code reader according to claim 1, further comprising a guide light source for emitting a guide light for guiding the 2-dimensional code into a reading range of said reading section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An optical code reader according to claim 2, wherein said reading section includes guide light source controlling means for activating said guide light source before said illumination light source is turned on and for de-activating said guide light source before said illumination light source is turned on.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
An optical code reader according to claim 2, wherein said guide light source includes a plurality of light emitting elements for emitting guide beam lights which intersect in position at a preset distance along a central axis passing the center of the plane of said reading window at right angles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An optical code reader according to claim 1, wherein said reading means includes analyzing means for analyzing the image data to decode the 2-dimensional code.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
105 words
An optical code reading method comprising steps of: issuing a reading instruction in a state where a reading window is set within a preset distance from the 2-dimensional code; applying an illumination light via said reading window for a preset period after the reading instruction is issued; sensing an image of the 2-dimensional code based on a reflected light obtained via said reading window when the 2-dimensional code is illuminated by the illumination light; converting the sensed image into image data; and elongating the period of applying the illumination light when the reading instruction is continuously issued for a period longer than the preset period.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
105 words
An optical code reading method comprising steps of: issuing a reading instruction in a state where a reading window is set within a preset distance from the 2-dimensional code; applying an illumination light via said reading window for a preset period after the reading instruction is issued; sensing an image of the 2-dimensional code based on a reflected light obtained via said reading window when the 2-dimensional code is illuminated by the illumination light; converting the sensed image into image data; and elongating the period of applying the illumination light when the reading instruction is continuously issued for a period longer than the preset period.
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