Ring Scanner Deep Inspection Logic
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ring scanners provide limited functionality beyond barcode reading, requiring secondary devices for interpretation and output, which can lead to inefficiencies and productivity losses, especially in scenarios where operators need to use both hands.
Innovation Solution
Integration of deep inspection logic within the ring scanner's operating system, utilizing scripts like JavaScript to interpret and modify scanned barcodes, allowing for immediate processing and providing feedback to operators through display and audio cues, while maintaining hand-free operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If ring scanners are used to enable hands-free operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of inspection logic and processing capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the optical detector, inspection module with deep inspection logic, processor, and output interface into a single integrated ring scanner device. This merging eliminates the need for separate secondary devices and enables hands-free operation while providing enhanced barcode interpretation capabilities within the scanner itself.
2Adaptability or versatility
If secondary devices are used for barcode interpretation, then functionality is improved, but device complexity and loss of time increase due to additional equipment and data transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the deep inspection logic and barcode interpretation capabilities from external secondary devices and embeds them directly within the ring scanner's operating system. This extraction eliminates the need for separate interpretation devices and enables immediate processing of scanned barcodes without data transfer delays.
3Productivity
If deep inspection logic is integrated in the scanner, then productivity is improved by reducing data transfer time, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ring scanner performs self-service by containing its own deep inspection logic and processing capabilities within the operating system. The device independently interprets barcodes, alters data as needed, and provides output without requiring external secondary devices, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity through self-containment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables enhanced functionality by interpreting and modifying barcodes at the scanner, reducing the need for secondary devices and improving operator efficiency by providing immediate feedback and maintaining hands-free operation.
Implementation Method 1
an optical detector configured to read an optical label and return a string representing the optical label
Data Source
AI summary
In an embodiment, a scanner device is provided. The scanner device includes an optical detector and a processor. The optical detector being configured to read an optical label and return a string representing the optical label. The processing device configured to execute an operating system and a software application. The operating system comprising an inspection module configured to (i) receive the string from the optical detector and (ii) execute a script able to specify how to interpret the string and how to alter or enrich the string before passing the string to the software application for processing.