发明名称 |
ARTICLE MARKER AND DECODING METHOD |
摘要 |
A graphical symbol encoding a numerical value may be accurately read even when placed on a non-planar surface. The marker is imaged with an inventive apparatus and analyzed using an inventive method which translates the graphical image into a unique number for article identification purposes. The marker in its preferred embodiment includes an outer ring having a continuous perimeter in one or more concentric data tracks disposed within this outer ring. A timing track is used to determine angular relationships about the center of the marker. Distances between points associated with the outer ring in a particular data track are used in conjunction with these angular relationships to locate a digitally encoded visual pattern associated with a particular data track, this pattern being used to store at least a portion of a numerical code used to identify each marker-bearing article. |
申请公布号 |
EP0748484(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
1996.12.18 |
申请号 |
EP19950912674 |
申请日期 |
1995.03.01 |
申请人 |
LYNN LTD. |
发明人 |
KOST, KAREN, L.;FRY, WILLIAM, J.;LOCK, TIMOTHY;DAVIS, MICHAEL, S. |
分类号 |
A61B19/00;G06K7/10;G06K19/06 |
主分类号 |
A61B19/00 |
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