Symbol Technologies, LLC

Zebra Technologies Corporation

Andrew M Doorty

Miroslav Trajkovic

Dariusz J Madej

Thomas K Roslak

Andrew Cornell

Luis Llamas Martinez Garza

Keith Linker

Alton Smith

Gregory Carras

Hayden Eastman

Methods and systems for disabling barcode reader illumination and aiming operation based on barcode reader position are disclosed herein. An example method includes a barcode reader determining its angular position, for example, from an accelerometer mounted in the barcode reader. That angular position is compared against a reference angular position and a determination is made whether barcode reader is in a disable angular region. When in the disable angular region, the barcode reader automatically disables illumination and/or aiming operation until the angular position enters an enable angular region. That enable angular region may be different than the disable angular region, and both may be adjustable.

Disable scanner illumination and aimer based on pre-defined scanner position

A barcode reader for verifying a barcode is attached to an appropriate object particularly suitable for use at a point of sale. A database of expected object signatures in a vicinity of a properly affixed barcode properly is maintained. At a point of sale, the barcode reader obtains an image of a presented barcode (possibly not the correct barcode) and at least a portion of an object to which the presented barcode is affixed. Using data encoded on the presented barcode, the database is accessed to provide an expected signature of the object in the region of the presented barcode. A comparison is made between the expected signature of the object and a sensed signature derived from the image of the object. An improper barcode can thus possibly be identified and further investigation initiated.

Object identification using barcode reader

An imaging system () and method () for reading residential and/or commercial meters. The system and method comprise a transmission element () that attaches to an external location of a meter (). The transmission element () selectively communicates a reading signal () corresponding to a meter value. The system and method further comprise an imaging unit () located within the transmission element () that images the meter value at a prescribed frequency. The system and method also comprise a transceiving arrangement () that receives the reading signal () communication from the transmission element. The transceiving arrangement () also comprises a converter () that analyzes and converts the reading signal () communication to a use signal ().

Remote sensing system

Described is a device and system for heating an electronic mobile device. The system includes a mobile electronic device including a power supply arrangement and a removable heating arrangement detachably coupled to the mobile electronic device. When the heating arrangement is coupled to the mobile electronic device, the arrangement draws power from the power supply arrangement to generate heat.

Device and system for heating a mobile electronic device

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Andrew M Doorty