发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for decoding multi-level bar codes or bi-level bar codes. |
摘要 |
<p>This is a bar code decoding method and apparatus that decodes the bar codes from digital video data. The apparatus will decode multi-level bar codes, as well as bi-level bar codes, but only a single format bar code at any given time. Data acquisition is via an optical scanner that generates a data signal that is converted into a run-length pixel count of pixels per bar or space. An array of twelve latches sequentially stores the run-length data while a programmable, high-speed math module sums the pixel count for a predetermined number of elements. Multi-level thresholds are established and the pixel count of a given element is compared to a multiple range of pixel counts used to define the number of modules per element. The module count of each element is compared to a predetermined start or stop code pattern. Look-up tables are then used for character decoding based on the module count of each element after the start code has been detected. <IMAGE></p> |
申请公布号 |
EP0680003(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
1995.11.02 |
申请号 |
EP19950200924 |
申请日期 |
1995.04.12 |
申请人 |
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY |
发明人 |
OLIVER, JAMES ALLEN, C/O EASTMAN KODAK CO. |
分类号 |
G06K7/00;G06K7/10;(IPC1-7):G06K7/10 |
主分类号 |
G06K7/00 |
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