Method and apparatus for decoding bar code symbols using subpixel scan lines

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PATENT NO 5545887
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08328518

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A bar code reader decodes a bar code symbol in a pixel image by transforming the data corresponding to the symbol along a first scan line, where the transformation comprises rotation and stretching. The reader generates a composite vector and a count vector from the transformed data. The reader then transforms (by rotating and stretching) another set of data corresponding to the symbol along a second scan line. The reader updates the composite and count vectors using the second set of transformed data. The reader then generates a one-dimensional composite signal from the composite and count vectors. The reader decodes the symbol by decoding the composite signal.

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  • UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Smith, Christopher E Newtown, CT 22 698
Timothy, Earle Clinton, CT 4 406

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