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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 1999
Filed:
May. 29, 1997
Chen Feng, Bothell, WA (US);
Metanetics Corporation, Fort Myers, FL (US);
Abstract
A portable data collection device adapted to read high density bar code and matrix dataforms. The device includes an imaging assembly including a modular camera housing supporting a two dimensional (2D) photosensor array. The imaging assembly is selectively actuatable with a first trigger for reading a target dataform in the imaging assembly's target area and actuatable with a second trigger for capturing a image of the target object in the target area. The modular camera housing precisely positions an optic assembly such that the sharpest image of the target dataform is focused at a center point of the photosensor array. The optic assembly includes a plurality of lenses supported in a shroud assembly. The shroud assembly is adjustable to permit precise positioning of the lens assembly with respect to the photosensor array along a longitudinal optical axis of the lens assembly. The shroud assembly is supported within the modular camera housing such that the optical axis of the lens assembly is perpendicular with respect to the photosensor array.