Extreme Networks has developed a barcode reader with an off-platter detection assembly to ensure accurate weight measurements. The device can identify object footprints on the weigh platter and prevent recording if they extend over the edges, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in product scanning. GlobalData’s report on Extreme Networks gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Barcode reader with off-platter detection for object weight recording
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11922267B2) discloses a barcode reader designed to be integrated into a workstation. The barcode reader includes a housing with upper and lower portions, a weigh platter for measuring the weight of objects, and an off-platter detection assembly. This assembly consists of two imaging assemblies positioned within the upper housing portion, each capturing images of the lateral edges of the weigh platter's surface. A controller analyzes these images to determine if an object's footprint extends beyond the edges of the weigh platter, allowing for accurate weight recording by a connected host system. If the footprint exceeds the edges, the controller prevents weight recording or alerts the user.
Furthermore, the patent details specific configurations of the imaging assemblies, including the orientation of the field-of-view axes, boundaries, and angles relative to the surface of the weigh platter. The imagers are designed to work in tandem, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the object placed on the weigh platter. Additionally, the patent mentions the use of a convolutional neural network to enable object recognition based on the captured images. These features aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of weight measurement processes in various work environments where barcode readers are utilized.
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