Optoelectronic sensor, use and method for detecting and / or reading barcodes
The optoelectronic sensor addresses the inefficiencies and mechanical vulnerabilities of laser-based code readers by using a pixel array and focused illumination to enhance barcode detection efficiency and reliability.
DE102025101366B3Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28SICK AG
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102025101366
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Laser-based code readers with oscillating mirrors for capturing stacked barcodes are costly and prone to mechanical errors due to complex mechanics and moving parts.
Method used
An optoelectronic sensor using a pixel array to capture and read barcodes, utilizing a sub-area of the pixel array for data acquisition and eliminating the need for oscillating mirrors, with adjustable illumination and focused light sources to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Benefits of technology
The optoelectronic sensor achieves higher acquisition and readout speed, reduced computing power requirements, and cost savings while being robust against mechanical wear and vibration, with improved barcode detection and reading capabilities.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an optoelectronic sensor for detecting and / or reading barcodes, comprising a pixel array configured to receive light emitted from a viewing area as received light and thereby acquire received data about a viewing area, and a processing unit configured to use only acquired received data about a reading area in the viewing area, wherein the received data about the reading area is based on received light received by means of a sub-area of the pixel array.
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