IMAGE MODULE INCLUDING MOUNTING AND DECODER FOR MOBILE DEVICES

摘要

This invention provides a module for a handheld device. The module includes an imager with optics and image acquisition/processing processors that provide high speed acquisition and handling of acquired image data—such as IDs. The acquired image data is processed by the device processor using a module application that resides within the device. The module includes indicators and/or alarms that can indicate success in reading an ID. A subframe removably mounts within the module's main body/frame and carries the device. The subframe can vary to accommodate different devices within a single main body/frame geometry. The main body/frame includes appropriate structures (ports) to enable optical transmission to, for example, cameras and illuminators so that various native functions of the device can be employed as desired. The main body/frame can also house a battery and charging assembly that supplies power to the device and allows charging through-for example and inductive charging unit.

主权项

1. A handheld vision system module comprising:
a main body constructed and arranged to be gripped by a hand of a user; a subframe that removably attaches to a receiving area formed on a surface of the module, the subframe including an inner edge adapted to receive and retain a handheld mobile device having a first device form factor; processor circuitry located within the main body, the processor arranged to generate processed image data; a battery, operatively connected with the processor circuitry, located within the main body; an imager located on the main body and operatively connected with the processor circuitry arranged to acquire images of a scene and transmit image data to the processor circuitry; and a module application running on the mobile device that allows receipt of, and manipulation of, the processed image data.