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Shenzhen Syscan Technology Co., Limited

Shillin Ding

Wai Kin Cheung

Zhi-guo Chang

Ying-feng Lv

Methods and systems for encoding and decoding a 2D symbol is disclosed. According to one aspect of the 2D symbol, the following characteristics are realized: 1) variable symbol widths and height; 2) variable print resolution, 3) multiple damage protection levels; 4) large information storage; 5) high redundancy; 6) readable by line based scanning devices; 7) recognizable by either contact scanning or non-contact scanning devices. In addition, a set of positioning lines are attached 2D symbol for guiding scanning devices to decode the 2D symbol with proper resolution.

Methods and systems for encoding and decoding data in 2D symbology

To facilitate the decoding of a 2D symbol (e.g., PDF417), a plurality of positioning lines are attached to the 2D symbol. Depending on implementation, these substantially parallel positioning lines may be provided on at least one side of the symbol or superimposed on the symbol. A scanning device is provided to capture an image of the symbol together with these positioning lines that are then detected to determine an orientation of the 2D symbol. In some cases, these positioning lines are used to correct images with distortion.

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