TW201805857A - Reading devices and methods for continuously scanning barcodes - Google Patents

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TW201805857A
TW201805857A TW105125511A TW105125511A TW201805857A TW 201805857 A TW201805857 A TW 201805857A TW 105125511 A TW105125511 A TW 105125511A TW 105125511 A TW105125511 A TW 105125511A TW 201805857 A TW201805857 A TW 201805857A
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The invention discloses a reading device and a method for continuously scanning barcodes. A by-pass barcode is represented in the scanning range. When a scanning device of the barcode reading device continuously scans two object barcodes which each refer to its object, the scanning device determines whether the by-pass barcode is spaced during the period of continuously scanning two object barcodes. If yes, the barcode object for the latter object is determined as effectively reading. It not, the barcode object for the latter one is determined as ineffectively reading.

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一種連續掃描條碼讀取裝置與方法 Continuous scanning barcode reading device and method

本發明關於一種讀取裝置與方法。尤其,本發明關於一種連續掃描條碼讀取裝置與方法。 The present invention relates to a reading device and method. In particular, the present invention relates to a continuous scanning bar code reading apparatus and method.

條碼是指利用寬度不等的多個黑條及空白,或是圖案不一的黑色區塊及空白區塊,或是多種顏色的條紋(或區塊)與空白(或空白區塊),按照一定的編碼規則排列來表達資訊的圖形識別元。由於黑條對光的反射率最低、白條對光的反射率最高,當光照射到條碼上時,黑條與白條產生較強的對比度,因此可利用黑條和白條對光的反射率不同來讀取條碼資訊。 Bar code refers to the use of multiple black bars and blanks of different widths, or black blocks and blank blocks with different patterns, or stripes (or blocks) and blanks (or blank blocks) of multiple colors. A certain coding rule is arranged to express the graphic recognition element of the information. Since the black strip has the lowest reflectance to light and the white strip has the highest reflectance to light, when the light is irradiated onto the barcode, the black strip and the white strip have a strong contrast, so the reflectance of the light can be different by using the black strip and the white strip. Read barcode information.

條碼已大量存在於人們的生活中。舉凡產品包裝、文件資料、商品廣告等,條碼均佔有一席之地,供使用者以一裝置掃描該條碼而讀取該產品、文件、商品廣告等的資訊。甚至,搭載於智慧型手機上通訊應用軟體「LINE」的使用者A的個人資料亦可以行動條碼之方式顯示於螢幕,供另一使用者B以另一智慧型手機掃描、讀取該行動條碼,而將使用者A加入成為使用者B在「LINE」上的好友。因此,人們的生活及工作實際上均需要依賴條碼才能順利進展。 Barcodes are already abundant in people's lives. For product packaging, documentation, merchandise advertisements, etc., barcodes have a place for users to read the barcodes and read the products, documents, merchandise advertisements, etc. by a device. Even the user profile of the user A, which is installed on the smart phone's communication application software "LINE", can be displayed on the screen in the form of a bar code for another user B to scan and read the action bar code on another smart phone. And user A is added as a friend of user B on "LINE". Therefore, people's lives and work actually need to rely on barcodes to make progress.

條碼掃描器可分為「CCD掃瞄式」及「雷射自動掃瞄式」。 Barcode scanners can be divided into "CCD scan type" and "laser automatic scan type".

「CCD掃描式」條碼掃描器主要由發光源、電荷耦合元件(CCD)感應器及解碼器組成。半導體發光二極體發光源射出波長600-660 nm左右的紅光光點,紅光光點沿著一軌跡進行直線移動。「CCD掃描式」條碼掃描器可以100~200次/秒的讀碼速度讀取3~4mil密度的商品條碼,CCD感應器接收條碼的黑條及白條反射光。解碼器接著將光訊號轉換為電訊號、去除電訊號的雜訊、再解讀電訊號的資訊。 The "CCD scanning" barcode scanner is mainly composed of a light source, a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor and a decoder. Semiconductor light-emitting diode light source emits a wavelength of 600-660 The red light spot around nm, the red light spot moves linearly along a track. The "CCD Scanning" barcode scanner can read 3 to 4 mil density barcodes at a reading speed of 100 to 200 times per second. The CCD sensor receives black bars and white bars of bar codes. The decoder then converts the optical signal into a signal, removes the noise of the electrical signal, and then interprets the information of the electrical signal.

另一類型的一維條碼掃描器為「雷射自動掃瞄式」。該類型條碼掃描器的紅光半導體雷射發射雷射光後,經由多邊形鏡片或旋轉稜鏡反射到條碼上,條碼再反射雷射光至條碼掃瞄器。 Another type of one-dimensional bar code scanner is "laser automatic scanning type". The red semiconductor laser of this type of bar code scanner emits laser light and then reflects it onto the bar code via a polygonal lens or rotating cymbal, and the bar code reflects the laser light to the bar code scanner.

條碼掃描器的掃描模式至少可區分為:自動關閉模式:按下條碼掃描器的觸發鍵(扳機)後觸發條碼掃描器的掃描,直到讀取條碼為止,若一直未讀取到條碼,則條碼掃描器會嘗試掃描直到預設的截止時間(例如3秒);連續讀取模式:條碼掃描器連續讀取而不關閉;若要讀取相同條碼,則需先將條碼掃描器移開後再重新瞄準並掃描/讀取條碼;電源自動關閉模式:條碼掃描器不停止掃描直到預設的讀取時間,在每次成功地讀取條碼後重置讀取時間;交替模式:按下觸發鍵後,條碼掃描器會啟動並持續到下一次再按下觸發鍵為止;瞬間模式:按下觸發鍵後啟動掃瞄,直到放開觸發為止;重複讀取模式:連續不斷的重複讀取條碼,和連續讀取模式的差別在於重複讀取模式在讀取到相同條碼時,不需將條碼掃描器移開即可重複讀取;以及雷射模式(預設模式):按下觸發鍵開始掃描,掃描不會停止,直到(a)條碼成功讀取、(b)超過預設秒數未讀取到條碼或(c)放開觸發鍵才會停止掃描。 The scanning mode of the barcode scanner can be at least divided into: automatic shutdown mode: after pressing the trigger button (trigger) of the barcode scanner, the scanning of the barcode scanner is triggered until the barcode is read, and if the barcode has not been read, the barcode is The scanner will try to scan until the preset cut-off time (for example, 3 seconds); continuous reading mode: the barcode scanner reads continuously without closing; if you want to read the same barcode, you need to remove the barcode scanner first. Re-targeting and scanning/reading the bar code; power auto-off mode: the bar code scanner does not stop scanning until the preset reading time, resets the reading time after each successful reading of the bar code; alternate mode: press the trigger button After that, the barcode scanner will start and continue until the next time the trigger button is pressed; the instantaneous mode: press the trigger button to start the scan until the trigger is released; the repeat reading mode: continuously read the barcode repeatedly. The difference from the continuous read mode is that the repeat read mode can be read repeatedly without removing the barcode scanner when reading the same barcode; and the laser mode (preset mode): Under the trigger button to start scanning, scanning will not stop until (a) successfully read the bar code, (b) not more than a preset number of seconds to read the bar code or (c) release the trigger key will stop scanning.

在消費者於商店結帳的情境中,店員將手持式(CCD掃描式)條碼掃描器逐一地對準商品條碼並按下條碼掃描器的扳機,觸發條碼 掃描,每項商品條碼完成掃描、讀取即可完成結帳。當一項商品的數量為二個或多個時,店員通常掃描該項商品的條碼一次,並在收銀機上輸入數量為二個或多個;或者對準該項商品的條碼並連續按下扳機兩次或多次。然而,若按下扳機次數與該項商品的實際購買數量不一致,將使交易發生問題。意即,電腦軟體的掃描模式設計、按下扳機的時機及間隔與掃描正確與否有相當大的關聯。 In the context of the consumer checkout in the store, the clerk aligns the hand-held (CCD scanning) barcode scanner one by one with the product barcode and presses the trigger of the barcode scanner to trigger the barcode. Scan, each product barcode is scanned and read to complete the checkout. When the quantity of one item is two or more, the clerk usually scans the barcode of the item once and enters two or more items on the cash register; or aligns the bar code of the item and continuously presses Trigger two or more times. However, if the number of times the trigger is pressed does not match the actual purchase quantity of the item, there will be a problem with the transaction. That is to say, the scanning mode design of the computer software, the timing and interval of pressing the trigger have a considerable correlation with the correct scanning.

此外,店員也可將商品條碼面向固定式(雷射自動掃描式、連續讀取模式)條碼掃描器的掃描區域來掃描。由於該條碼掃描器持續地發出紅光來對掃描區域的商品條碼進行讀取,店員通常得在預設時間(例如3秒)內快速地掃描一項商品的條碼一次並將該項商品移出掃描區域,接著再掃描下一項商品的條碼。當一項商品的數量為二個或多個時,店員通常得在預設時間(例如3秒)內快速地掃描該項商品的條碼一次並將該項商品移出掃描區域,之後將下一個同項商品的條碼(或同一個同項商品的條碼)面向掃描區域進行掃描。因此結帳店員需拿捏好眾多商品品項的掃描時間,才能正確地完成掃描、讀取及結帳。 In addition, the store clerk can also scan the product barcode to the scanning area of the fixed (laser auto-scan, continuous read mode) barcode scanner. Since the barcode scanner continuously emits red light to read the barcode of the scanned area, the clerk usually has to quickly scan the barcode of an item once and preset the time (for example, 3 seconds). Area, then scan the bar code of the next item. When the number of items is two or more, the clerk usually has to quickly scan the bar code of the item once within a preset time (for example, 3 seconds) and move the item out of the scanning area, and then the next one The bar code of the item (or the bar code of the same item) is scanned for the scanned area. Therefore, the checkout clerk needs to scan the scanning time of many commodity items in order to correctly complete the scanning, reading and checkout.

在手持式及固定式條碼掃描器的設計中常配置有一微型揚聲器或指示燈,以聲音或燈光來提示操作者是否完成條碼讀取。然而,只要聲音或燈光提示不清楚或未被操作者正確接收,此人工方式仍無法解決條碼掃描器正確讀取條碼的問題。 In the design of hand-held and fixed bar code scanners, a miniature speaker or indicator light is often provided to prompt the operator to complete the bar code reading by sound or light. However, as long as the sound or light prompt is unclear or not received correctly by the operator, this manual method still does not solve the problem of the barcode scanner correctly reading the barcode.

此外,連續讀取模式的條碼掃描器需於後端電腦或系統設定讀取到相同條碼內容且判斷為有效的時間間隔。若時間間隔太短,將使得一項商品稍微放置掃描區域即被重複讀取,但其數量僅為一。若時間間隔太長,將造成對讀取下一個同項商品的條碼的等待時間太長或條碼掃描器無反應。而且,操作者也需練習多次來習慣時間間隔的設定,頗為不便。 In addition, the bar code scanner of the continuous read mode needs to set the time interval at which the same bar code content is read and judged to be valid at the back end computer or system. If the time interval is too short, it will cause a product to be placed in the scan area slightly, but it will be read repeatedly, but the number is only one. If the time interval is too long, the waiting time for reading the bar code of the next item of the same item will be too long or the bar code scanner will not respond. Moreover, the operator also has to practice many times to get used to the setting of the time interval, which is quite inconvenient.

本案申請人鑑於習知技術中的不足,經過悉心試驗與研究,並一本鍥而不捨之精神,終構思出本案,能夠克服先前技術的不足,以下 為本案之簡要說明。 In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the applicant of this case, after careful experimentation and research, and a spirit of perseverance, finally conceived the case and was able to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. A brief description of the case.

為了克服先前技術的缺點,本發明揭露一種條碼讀取裝置及其條碼讀取方法,該條碼讀取裝置設置表明為不反應或無須反應的背景條碼,且掃描裝置在讀取連續兩個物件的條碼之間,必須以掃描該背景條碼做為間隔,否則兩個物件中的後者的條碼被判斷為讀取不成功。 In order to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art, the present invention discloses a bar code reading device and a bar code reading method thereof, the bar code reading device setting a background bar code indicating that it is not reactive or reactive, and the scanning device is reading two consecutive objects. Between the barcodes, the background barcode must be scanned as an interval, otherwise the barcode of the latter of the two objects is judged to be unsuccessful.

本發明揭露一種條碼讀取裝置,包括掃描平台及掃描裝置。掃描平台的平面上呈現表明為不反應的第一條碼。掃描裝置相對於平面設置且包括鏡頭,該鏡頭具有可視範圍且與掃描平台之間具有掃描距離。其中鏡頭用以在可視範圍及掃描距離內連續掃描,當第一條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置不反應,且當一物件的第二條碼遮蔽第一條碼且被讀取時,掃描裝置顯示物件的資訊。 The invention discloses a barcode reading device, which comprises a scanning platform and a scanning device. A first bar code indicating no response is presented on the plane of the scanning platform. The scanning device is disposed relative to a plane and includes a lens having a visual range and having a scanning distance from the scanning platform. The lens is used for continuous scanning in the visible range and the scanning distance. When the first barcode is read, the scanning device does not react, and when the second barcode of an object masks the first barcode and is read, the scanning device displays the object. Information.

本發明更揭露一種條碼讀取裝置,包括:掃描平台及掃描裝置。掃描平台的平面具代表無須反應的背景,並置放待掃描之物件。掃描裝置相對於該平面設置,掃描裝置連續掃描在平面上代表物件之條碼,且僅當讀取該條碼前,曾經讀取該背景時,掃描裝置始判定該條碼為有效之條碼。 The invention further discloses a barcode reading device, comprising: a scanning platform and a scanning device. The plane of the scanning platform represents the background without reaction and places the object to be scanned. The scanning device is disposed relative to the plane, the scanning device continuously scans the bar code representing the object on the plane, and only when the background is read before reading the bar code, the scanning device determines that the bar code is a valid bar code.

本發明更揭露一種條碼讀取裝置的條碼讀取方法,該條碼讀取裝置包括掃描平台及配置一鏡頭的掃描裝置,該鏡頭具有可視範圍且與掃描平台之間具有掃描距離,該條碼讀取方法包括步驟:在掃描平台上提供表明為不反應的第一條碼;以及鏡頭在可視範圍及掃描距離內連續掃描,其中,當第一條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置不反應,且當一物件的第二條碼遮蔽第一條碼且第二條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置顯示該物件的資訊。 The present invention further discloses a bar code reading method for a bar code reading device, the bar code reading device comprising a scanning platform and a scanning device configured with a lens, the lens having a visible range and having a scanning distance with the scanning platform, the barcode reading The method includes the steps of: providing a first barcode indicating no response on the scanning platform; and continuously scanning the lens within a visible range and a scanning distance, wherein when the first barcode is read, the scanning device does not react, and when the object is an object When the second barcode blocks the first barcode and the second barcode is read, the scanning device displays the information of the object.

本發明更揭露一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,包括步驟:(a)在掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的背景條碼;以及(b)當背景條碼被讀取 時,掃描裝置不反應。 The invention further discloses a barcode reading method of a scanning device, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background barcode representing no reaction in the scanning range; and (b) when the background barcode is read When the scanning device does not respond.

在一具體實施例中,該條碼讀取方法還包括步驟:(c)在掃描範圍內提供具有目標條碼的一物件;以及(d)當目標條碼遮蔽背景條碼且目標條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置顯示物件已被掃描成功。在一具體實施例中,當目標條碼在步驟(d)完成後持續遮蔽背景條碼時,掃描裝置不反應。 In a specific embodiment, the barcode reading method further comprises the steps of: (c) providing an object having a target barcode within the scan range; and (d) scanning when the target barcode masks the background barcode and the target barcode is read. The device shows that the object has been scanned successfully. In a specific embodiment, the scanning device does not respond when the target barcode continues to mask the background barcode after completion of step (d).

本發明更揭露一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,其中掃描裝置用於掃描代表一物件之物件條碼,包括步驟:(a)在掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的背景條碼;(b)當掃描裝置讀取相同之二物件條碼時,判斷期間是否間隔背景條碼;以及(c)如否,作廢後一物件條碼。 The invention further discloses a barcode reading method for a scanning device, wherein the scanning device is configured to scan an object barcode representing an object, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background barcode representing no reaction in the scanning range; and (b) when scanning the device When reading the same two object barcodes, it is judged whether the background barcode is separated during the period; and (c) if not, the object barcode is invalidated.

本發明更揭露一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,其中掃描裝置用於掃描代表一物件之物件條碼,包括步驟:(a)在掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的背景;(b)當掃描裝置讀取相同之二物件條碼時,判斷期間是否間隔該背景;以及(c)如否,作廢後一物件條碼。 The invention further discloses a barcode reading method for a scanning device, wherein the scanning device is configured to scan an object barcode representing an object, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background representing no reaction in the scanning range; (b) reading when the scanning device reads When the same two object barcodes are taken, it is judged whether the background is separated during the period; and (c) if not, an object barcode is invalidated.

本文用語「條碼」包括在單一方向(例如水平方向)表達資訊的一維條碼、在一維條碼的基礎上擴充出另一維可讀性資訊的二維條碼、以及結合一維條碼及二維條碼的複合型條碼。 The term "barcode" as used herein includes a one-dimensional bar code that expresses information in a single direction (for example, horizontal direction), a two-dimensional bar code that expands another dimension of readability information on the basis of one-dimensional bar code, and a combination of one-dimensional bar code and two-dimensional bar code. Barcode composite barcode.

本文用語「一維條碼」包括但不限於Code 39條碼、交錯式25條碼(ITF條碼)、EAN-13條碼、EAN-8條碼、ISBN書籍碼、ISSN期刊碼、Code 128條碼、Codabar條碼、UPC條碼、Code 93條碼、Code 11條碼、MSI條碼、Plessey條碼、Toshiba code條碼、Code 32條碼、RSS條碼及諸如此類。 The term "one-dimensional bar code" as used herein includes but is not limited to Code 39 bar code, interlaced 25 bar code (ITF bar code), EAN-13 bar code, EAN-8 bar code, ISBN book code, ISSN journal code, Code 128 bar code, Codabar barcode, UPC. Barcode, Code 93 Barcode, Code 11 Barcode, MSI Barcode, Plessey Barcode, Toshiba Code Barcode, Code 32 Barcode, RSS Barcode, and the like.

本文用語「二維條碼」包括但不限於線性堆疊式二維條碼、矩陣式二維條碼及郵政碼二維條碼。其中,線性堆疊式二維條碼是在一維條碼編碼原理的基礎上將多個一維條碼在縱向堆疊而產生的二維條碼,其包括但不限於Code 16K條碼、Code 49條碼、PDF417條碼及諸如此類。矩陣式二維條碼是在一個矩形空間藉由黑、白圖元在矩陣中的不同分佈而進行編碼,其包括但不限於Aztec條碼、Maxi code條碼、快速回應條碼(Quick response code,QR code)、Data matrix條碼、Vericode條碼、Ultracode條碼、漢信碼、彩色條碼及諸如此類;郵政碼二維條碼是藉由不同長度的黑色直條進行編碼且主要用於郵件的編碼,其包括但不限於美國郵政局(USPS)開發的POSTNET條碼、英國郵政局開發的BPO 4-State條碼及諸如此類。 The term "two-dimensional bar code" as used herein includes but is not limited to linear stacked two-dimensional bar codes, matrix two-dimensional bar codes, and postal code two-dimensional bar codes. The linear stacked two-dimensional barcode is a two-dimensional barcode generated by stacking a plurality of one-dimensional barcodes in the longitudinal direction on the basis of the one-dimensional barcode coding principle, and includes but not limited to Code 16K barcode, Code 49 barcode, PDF417 barcode and And so on. Matrix 2D barcodes are encoded in a rectangular space by different distributions of black and white primitives in the matrix, including but not limited to Aztec barcodes, Maxi code barcodes, and quick response barcodes (Quick) Response code, QR code), Data matrix barcode, Vericode barcode, Ultracode barcode, Hanxin code, color barcode, and the like; the postal code 2D barcode is encoded by black straight strips of different lengths and is mainly used for encoding of mails. These include, but are not limited to, POSTNET barcodes developed by the US Postal Service (USPS), BPO 4-State barcodes developed by the UK Post Office, and the like.

1‧‧‧條碼讀取裝置 1‧‧‧ barcode reading device

2‧‧‧掃描平台 2‧‧‧Scanning platform

3‧‧‧平面 3‧‧‧ plane

4‧‧‧背景條碼 4‧‧‧Background barcode

5‧‧‧掃描裝置 5‧‧‧Scanning device

6‧‧‧鏡頭 6‧‧‧ lens

7‧‧‧支撐臂 7‧‧‧Support arm

8‧‧‧處理器 8‧‧‧ Processor

9‧‧‧揚聲器 9‧‧‧Speakers

10‧‧‧指示燈 10‧‧‧ indicator light

11‧‧‧掃描範圍 11‧‧‧ scan range

12、13‧‧‧物件 12, 13‧‧‧ objects

12a、13a‧‧‧物件條碼 12a, 13a‧‧‧ object barcode

D‧‧‧掃描距離 D‧‧‧Scanning distance

R‧‧‧可視範圍 R‧‧‧visible range

S100、S102、S104、S106‧‧‧步驟 S100, S102, S104, S106‧‧‧ steps

S200、S202、S204、S206‧‧‧步驟 S200, S202, S204, S206‧‧‧ steps

第1圖為根據本發明具體實施例的條碼讀取裝置的立體示意圖。 Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bar code reading device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

第2圖為根據本發明具體實施例的條碼讀取裝置的側視圖。 Figure 2 is a side elevational view of a bar code reading device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

第3圖為根據本發明具體實施例的掃描裝置的條碼讀取方法的流程圖。 3 is a flow chart of a bar code reading method of a scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第4圖(A)至第4圖(D)為根據本發明具體實施例利用條碼讀取裝置來實施條碼讀取方法的示意圖。 4(A) to 4(D) are diagrams showing a bar code reading method using a bar code reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第5圖為根據本發明具體實施例的掃描裝置的條碼讀取方法的流程圖。 Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing a bar code reading method of a scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

本案所提出之發明將可由以下的實施例說明而得到充分瞭解,使得熟習本技藝之人士可以據以完成之,然而本案之實施並非可由下列實施例而被限制其實施型態,熟習本技藝之人士仍可依據除既揭露之實施例的精神推演出其他實施例,該等實施例皆當屬於本發明之範圍。 The inventions set forth in the present disclosure will be fully understood from the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, which can be practiced by those skilled in the art. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited by the following embodiments. Other embodiments may be devised by those skilled in the art in the light of the embodiments disclosed herein.

請參閱第1圖及第2圖,其分別為根據本發明具體實施例的條碼讀取裝置的立體示意圖及側視圖。在第1圖及第2圖中,條碼讀取裝置1的掃描平台2上具有一平面3,該平面3上設置一背景條碼4。條碼讀取裝置1的掃描裝置5則相對於掃描平台2而設置。掃描裝置5內設置鏡頭6,鏡頭6朝向平面3上的背景條碼4,鏡頭6與背景條碼4之間的掃描距離為D,鏡頭6在進行掃描時具有一可視範圍R。因此,鏡頭6可掃描存在於掃描距離D及可視範 圍R內(D及R總稱為“掃描範圍”)的背景條碼4以及所欲掃描的物件條碼。由於鏡頭6被配置於掃描裝置5內,因此鏡頭6的掃描範圍基本上也泛稱為掃描裝置5的掃描範圍。 Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, which are respectively a perspective view and a side view of a bar code reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the first and second figures, the scanning platform 2 of the bar code reading device 1 has a plane 3 on which a background bar code 4 is disposed. The scanning device 5 of the barcode reading device 1 is provided with respect to the scanning platform 2. A lens 6 is disposed in the scanning device 5, the lens 6 faces the background barcode 4 on the plane 3, the scanning distance between the lens 6 and the background barcode 4 is D, and the lens 6 has a visible range R when scanning. Therefore, the lens 6 can be scanned to exist in the scanning distance D and the visual range. The background barcode 4 in the circle R (D and R are collectively referred to as "scan range") and the barcode of the object to be scanned. Since the lens 6 is disposed in the scanning device 5, the scanning range of the lens 6 is also basically referred to as the scanning range of the scanning device 5.

在第1圖中,背景條碼4可以呈現於由紙張、木板、塑膠板、金屬板、合金板、玻璃板、陶瓷等材料或其組合的材料所構成的平面3上,其可透過放置、印刷、黏貼、鑲嵌、刻印或投影等方式呈現於平面3上。或者,掃描平台2可為例如桌上型電腦、筆記型電腦、平板電腦、智慧型手機、電子書閱讀器、電子紙、個人數位助理或諸如此類的電子裝置,而掃描平台2的平面3可以電子裝置的螢幕來取代。例如,當掃描平台2為電子書閱讀器時,電子書閱讀器的螢幕呈現背景條碼4。由於電子書閱讀器使用電子紙為顯示元件,其具有施加電場可移動帶電的有色粒子、移除電場仍可在一段時間間隔內維持有色粒子的靜電力的特性,因此電子書閱讀器可在開啟電源及關閉電源後一段期間均呈現背景條碼4,或者在開啟電源時更新背景條碼4。例如,當掃描平台2為平板電腦時,平板電腦的螢幕呈現背景條碼4。平板電腦螢幕除了呈現背景條碼4供鏡頭掃描之外,螢幕的其他顯示區域也可呈現特定資訊(例如廣告或文字)供使用者瀏覽。或者,平面3的位置可直接設置前述具有螢幕的電子裝置。 In the first figure, the background barcode 4 can be presented on a plane 3 composed of materials such as paper, wood board, plastic board, metal plate, alloy plate, glass plate, ceramic, or the like, which can be placed and printed. , pasting, inlaying, engraving or projection on the plane 3. Alternatively, the scanning platform 2 can be, for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, an e-book reader, an electronic paper, a personal digital assistant, or the like, and the plane 3 of the scanning platform 2 can be electronic. The screen of the device is replaced. For example, when the scanning platform 2 is an e-book reader, the screen of the e-book reader presents a background bar code 4. Since the e-book reader uses electronic paper as a display element, it has the characteristics of applying an electric field to move the charged colored particles, and removing the electric field can maintain the electrostatic force of the colored particles for a period of time, so the e-book reader can be turned on. The background bar code 4 is displayed during the power supply and after the power is turned off, or the background bar code 4 is updated when the power is turned on. For example, when the scanning platform 2 is a tablet, the screen of the tablet presents a background bar code 4. In addition to the background barcode 4 for the lens scan, the tablet display can also display specific information (such as advertisements or text) for the user to browse. Alternatively, the position of the plane 3 can directly set the aforementioned electronic device having a screen.

在第2圖中,鏡頭可為配置電荷耦合元件(CCD)感光元件或互補式金氧半導體(CMOS)感光元件的鏡頭,而且鏡頭可使用定焦鏡頭或變焦鏡頭。所欲掃描的物件可為帶有條碼的片狀物件(例如紙張、卡片)或者立體形狀物件。片狀物件可放置於掃描平台2(或平面3)上掃描,或以手持片狀物件或立體形狀物件的方式進行掃描。因此鏡頭較佳地為變焦鏡頭,以使置於鏡頭前不同距離且在掃描範圍內的物件均可被掃描。 In Fig. 2, the lens may be a lens in which a charge coupled device (CCD) photosensitive member or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) photosensitive member is disposed, and the lens may use a fixed focus lens or a zoom lens. The object to be scanned may be a sheet-like piece (such as paper, card) or a three-dimensional object. The sheet member can be placed on the scanning platform 2 (or plane 3) for scanning, or scanned in the form of a hand-held sheet member or a three-dimensional object. The lens is therefore preferably a zoom lens so that objects placed at different distances in front of the lens and within the scanning range can be scanned.

在第1圖及第2圖中,由於鏡頭6與背景條碼4之間需相距一掃描距離D,因此條碼讀取裝置1可設置一支撐臂7,使掃描裝置5與掃描平台2分隔且相對配置,且使掃描裝置5在垂直方向上或在任意的支撐方向上獲得 支撐。支撐臂7亦可設計為可調整長度的支撐臂,以因應所欲掃描的物件尺寸以及與鏡頭規格相容。熟習本技藝之人士也可理解支撐臂7並非限制本發明條碼讀取裝置1的必要結構,掃描裝置5及掃描平台2可以習知的固定技術分別定著於固定物上,而無須透過支撐臂7將掃描裝置5及掃描平台2實體地連接在一起。 In FIGS. 1 and 2, since the lens 6 and the background barcode 4 need to be separated by a scanning distance D, the barcode reading device 1 can be provided with a support arm 7 to separate the scanning device 5 from the scanning platform 2 and to face each other. Configuration, and the scanning device 5 is obtained in the vertical direction or in any supporting direction support. The support arm 7 can also be designed as an adjustable length support arm to accommodate the size of the object to be scanned and to the lens specifications. Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that the support arm 7 does not limit the necessary structure of the bar code reading device 1 of the present invention. The scanning device 5 and the scanning platform 2 can be fixed to the fixture by conventional fixing techniques without passing through the support arm. 7 The scanning device 5 and the scanning platform 2 are physically connected together.

在本發明中,背景條碼4為代表不反應或無須反應的條碼,條碼讀取裝置1的掃描裝置5讀取到背景條碼4時不反應,掃描裝置5僅在讀取到物件條碼時才顯示物件的資訊。在第2圖中,掃描裝置5配置處理器8,其與鏡頭6及揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10)連接。處理器8讀取掃描到的物件條碼或背景條碼的影像,並將物件條碼或背景條碼的影像進行解碼。當物件條碼被解碼出物件之資訊時,處理器8發送訊號至揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10),使之發出聲音(及/或燈光)。當分析為背景條碼時,處理器8不反應且不發送訊號至揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10),因此揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10)並不發出聲音(及/或燈光)。 In the present invention, the background bar code 4 is a bar code representing no reaction or no reaction, and the scanning device 5 of the bar code reading device 1 does not react when reading the background bar code 4, and the scanning device 5 displays only when the object bar code is read. Information about the object. In Fig. 2, the scanning device 5 is provided with a processor 8 which is connected to the lens 6 and the speaker 9 (and/or the indicator light 10). The processor 8 reads the scanned image of the object barcode or the background barcode and decodes the image of the object barcode or the background barcode. When the object barcode is decoded from the information of the object, the processor 8 sends a signal to the speaker 9 (and/or the indicator light 10) to make a sound (and/or light). When analyzed as a background bar code, processor 8 does not respond and does not send a signal to speaker 9 (and/or indicator light 10), so speaker 9 (and/or indicator light 10) does not emit sound (and/or light).

在第2圖中,處理器8及揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10)是配置於掃描裝置5內。但熟習本技藝之人士可理解,處理器8及揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10)亦可配置於條碼讀取裝置1之外的任意裝置上,但仍屬於掃描裝置的一部分,或者,條碼讀取裝置1可不配置揚聲器9(及/或指示燈10)。 In FIG. 2, the processor 8 and the speaker 9 (and/or the indicator light 10) are disposed in the scanning device 5. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the processor 8 and the speaker 9 (and/or the indicator light 10) may also be disposed on any device other than the bar code reading device 1, but still be part of the scanning device, or a bar code. The reading device 1 may not be equipped with the speaker 9 (and/or the indicator light 10).

請參閱第3圖,其為根據本發明具體實施例的掃描裝置的條碼讀取方法的流程圖。在第3圖中,在掃描裝置的掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的背景條碼(步驟S100)。當背景條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置不反應(步驟S102)。在掃描範圍內提供具有目標條碼的物件(即物件條碼)(步驟S104)。當目標條碼遮蔽背景條碼且目標條碼被讀取時,掃描裝置顯示物件已被掃描成功(S106)。 Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flowchart of a barcode reading method of a scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 3, a background barcode representing no reaction is provided within the scanning range of the scanning device (step S100). When the background barcode is read, the scanning device does not respond (step S102). An object having a target barcode (i.e., an object barcode) is provided within the scanning range (step S104). When the target barcode blocks the background barcode and the target barcode is read, the scanning device displays that the object has been successfully scanned (S106).

進一步而言,當需要連續讀取相同的兩個物件的條碼時,掃描裝置判斷在讀取第一物件條碼及第二物件條碼之間是否讀取到背景條 碼。亦即,在讀取第一物件條碼後,掃描裝置需讀取到背景條碼,之後再讀取第二物件條碼。若在讀取第一物件條碼後接著使第二物件條碼進入掃描範圍,則掃描裝置判斷未先讀取到背景條碼而判斷第二物件條碼之掃描及讀取不成功。亦即,掃描裝置作廢第二物件條碼,掃描裝置需讀取到背景條碼接著再讀取第二物件條碼。 Further, when it is required to continuously read the barcodes of the same two objects, the scanning device determines whether the background strip is read between reading the first object barcode and the second object barcode. code. That is, after reading the first object barcode, the scanning device needs to read the background barcode, and then read the second object barcode. If the second object barcode is subsequently read into the scanning range after reading the first object barcode, the scanning device determines that the background barcode is not read first and determines that the scanning and reading of the second object barcode is unsuccessful. That is, the scanning device invalidates the second object barcode, and the scanning device needs to read the background barcode and then read the second object barcode.

請參閱第4圖(A)至第4圖(D),其為根據本發明具體實施例利用條碼讀取裝置來實施條碼讀取方法的示意圖。在第4圖(A)至第4圖(D)中,鏡頭(未示出)掃描的邊界為平面的位置,因此背景條碼4及物件條碼12a、13a將在不同情境下進入鏡頭的掃描範圍11。在第4圖(A)中,鏡頭快門開啟、連續拍攝。第4圖(A)的情境可為條碼讀取裝置1由關機進入開機之後的狀態,或者由結束前一條碼讀取工作而進入下一條碼工作的狀態(例如,完成前一位消費者購買商品的結帳而進行下一位消費者購買商品的結帳)。由於背景條碼4存在於掃描範圍11且背景條碼4表明為不反應或無須反應,因此條碼讀取裝置的掃描裝置在連續讀取的情況下對背景條碼4不反應。在第4圖(B)中,物件12及其物件條碼12a進入掃描範圍11且物件條碼12a遮蔽下方的背景條碼4。此時掃描裝置讀取物件條碼12a並在顯示裝置(未示出於第4圖(a)至第4圖(D))顯示物件12的資訊。此外,配置在掃描裝置的揚聲器(或指示燈)因應接收“已讀取物件條碼12a”的訊號而發出聲音(或燈光)。在第4圖(C)中,物件12被移出掃描範圍11而呈現背景條碼4,掃描裝置對背景條碼4不反應。在第4圖(D)中,物件13及其物件條碼13a進入掃描範圍11且物件條碼13a遮蔽下方的背景條碼4。如第4圖(B)的運作原理,物件條碼13a被讀取而顯示出物件13的資訊,揚聲器(或指示燈)接收“已讀取物件條碼13a”的訊號而發出聲音(或燈光)。 Please refer to FIG. 4(A) to FIG. 4(D), which are schematic diagrams showing a bar code reading method by using a bar code reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 4(A) to 4(D), the boundary of the lens (not shown) scan is the position of the plane, so the background barcode 4 and the object barcodes 12a, 13a will enter the scanning range of the lens in different situations. 11. In Fig. 4(A), the lens shutter is opened and continuous shooting. The situation of FIG. 4(A) may be a state after the bar code reading device 1 is turned off and turned on, or a state in which the next code is read by the one-code reading work before the end (for example, completing the previous consumer purchase) The settlement of the goods is carried out for the checkout of the next consumer to purchase the goods). Since the background bar code 4 exists in the scanning range 11 and the background bar code 4 indicates that it is not reactive or requires no reaction, the scanning device of the bar code reading device does not react to the background bar code 4 in the case of continuous reading. In Fig. 4(B), the object 12 and its article barcode 12a enter the scanning range 11 and the object barcode 12a masks the background barcode 4 below. At this time, the scanning device reads the article barcode 12a and displays the information of the article 12 on the display device (not shown in Figs. 4(a) to 4(D)). In addition, the speaker (or indicator light) disposed in the scanning device emits a sound (or light) in response to the signal that the "object bar code 12a has been read" is received. In Fig. 4(C), the object 12 is moved out of the scanning range 11 to present the background bar code 4, and the scanning device does not react to the background bar code 4. In Fig. 4(D), the object 13 and its article barcode 13a enter the scanning range 11 and the object barcode 13a masks the background barcode 4 below. As shown in the operation principle of Fig. 4(B), the object barcode 13a is read to display the information of the object 13, and the speaker (or indicator light) receives the signal of "the object barcode 13a has been read" to emit a sound (or light).

在第4圖(A)至第4圖(D)的具體實施例中,連續掃描物件條碼12a及13a之間需曾讀取到背景條碼4,才使得作為第二個物件條碼的物件條碼13的讀取被判定為有效讀取的條碼。同理,在第4圖(A)至第4圖(D)的具體 實施例中,當連續掃描物件12的物件條碼12a兩次時(即第4圖(D)欲呈現物件12及其物件條碼12a),需在第一次成功讀取物件條碼12a後使掃描裝置讀取背景條碼,再第二次讀取物件條碼12a。 In the specific embodiment of FIGS. 4(A) to 4(D), the background barcode 4 has to be read between the consecutively scanned object barcodes 12a and 13a to make the object barcode 13 as the second object barcode. The reading is determined to be a valid read barcode. Similarly, the specifics in Figure 4 (A) to Figure 4 (D) In the embodiment, when the object barcode 12a of the object 12 is continuously scanned twice (ie, FIG. 4(D) is to present the object 12 and its object barcode 12a), the scanning device needs to be scanned after the first successful reading of the object barcode 12a. The background barcode is read, and the object barcode 12a is read a second time.

當連續掃描多個物件(例如2、3、4或更多物件)各自的條碼或是多個相同物件的條碼時,掃描裝置在相鄰兩個物件之間的掃描工作中需曾讀取到背景條碼4,才使得作為後一個物件條碼的物件條碼的讀取被判定為有效讀取的條碼。 When continuously scanning a bar code of a plurality of objects (for example, 2, 3, 4 or more objects) or a bar code of a plurality of identical objects, the scanning device needs to read in the scanning work between two adjacent objects. The background barcode 4 causes the reading of the object barcode as the next object barcode to be determined as a barcode that is effectively read.

在本發明中,若物件12在物件條碼12a被成功讀取後即置於掃描範圍11內未移出,則由於掃描裝置遲未讀取到背景條碼4,掃描裝置第二次(或持續多次地)試圖讀取未移出的物件12仍未能成功。因此,本發明技術可解決一個物件條碼停留於掃描範圍較久時間而被誤判為多個物件條碼的問題,亦即,本發明技術可解決實際上一個物件被誤判為多個物件的問題。本發明藉由在讀取連續兩個物件條碼之間必須讀取背景條碼而使第二個物件條碼被判定為有效讀取,亦即,使一個物件的第二次讀取被判定為有效讀取。 In the present invention, if the object 12 is not removed within the scanning range 11 after the object barcode 12a is successfully read, the scanning device is second (or continues) because the scanning device has not read the background barcode 4 late. Attempts to read the unmoved object 12 still failed. Therefore, the technology of the present invention can solve the problem that an object barcode stays in the scanning range for a long time and is misjudged as a plurality of object barcodes, that is, the technology of the present invention can solve the problem that an object is actually misidentified as a plurality of objects. The present invention makes the second object barcode determined to be validly read by reading the background barcode between reading two consecutive object barcodes, that is, making the second reading of an object determined to be a valid read. take.

在本發明中,若物件12在物件條碼12a被成功讀取後即置於掃描範圍11內未移出,接著使物件13及其物件條碼13a進入掃描範圍,則掃描裝置無法在一掃描範圍同時讀取兩個物件條碼12a、13a而不反應或反應出一「錯誤訊息」;或者,物件條碼13a遮蔽下方的物件條碼12a,由於連續掃描物件條碼12a及13a之間未曾讀取到背景條碼4,因此遮蔽物件條碼12a的物件條碼13a的讀取被判定為無效讀取。 In the present invention, if the object 12 is placed in the scanning range 11 after the object barcode 12a is successfully read, and then the object 13 and its object barcode 13a are brought into the scanning range, the scanning device cannot simultaneously read in a scanning range. Taking two object barcodes 12a, 13a without reacting or reflecting an "error message"; or, the object barcode 13a masking the object barcode 12a below, since the background barcode 4 has not been read between the consecutively scanned object barcodes 12a and 13a, Therefore, the reading of the article barcode 13a of the masking article barcode 12a is judged to be invalid reading.

在背景條碼為QR code的一個具體實施例中,QR code四個角落中的三個角落各設置一個「回」圖案,作為QR code的定位圖案。在本發明中,若物件條碼12a局部遮蔽下方作為QR code的背景條碼4,則由於背景條碼4的1個、2個或3個的定位圖案已被遮蔽,或者QR code中一部分的版本資訊、格式資訊、資料及錯誤修正碼被遮蔽,掃描裝置無法判讀背景條 碼4而僅能判讀物件條碼12a。 In a specific embodiment in which the background barcode is QR code, three corners of the four corners of the QR code are each provided with a "back" pattern as a positioning pattern of the QR code. In the present invention, if the object barcode 12a partially shields the background barcode 4 as the QR code below, since one, two or three positioning patterns of the background barcode 4 have been masked, or a version information of a part of the QR code, The format information, data and error correction code are obscured, and the scanning device cannot interpret the background strip. Code 4 can only interpret the object barcode 12a.

在本發明中,背景條碼4及物件條碼12a、13a可為相同或不同類型的條碼。例如,背景條碼4可為QR code,而物件條碼12a、13a可為一維條碼。反之亦然。 In the present invention, the background barcode 4 and the object barcodes 12a, 13a may be the same or different types of barcodes. For example, the background barcode 4 can be a QR code, and the object barcodes 12a, 13a can be a one-dimensional barcode. vice versa.

基於本發明的構想,前述背景條碼可被設計為代表無須反應的背景,背景包括一特定圖案、符號、文字,或是點、線及面的組合。因此,如第5圖所示的掃描裝置的條碼讀取方法,在掃描裝置的掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的背景(步驟S200)。當掃描裝置讀取相同的二個物件條碼時,判斷期間是否間隔該背景(步驟S202)。若「是」,則成功讀取相同的二個物件條碼(步驟S204)。若「否」,則作廢後面一個物件條碼(步驟S206)。在步驟S206後,後面一個物件條碼需移出掃描範圍,使掃描裝置重新掃描背景,之後再將後一個物件條碼置於掃描範圍內,掃描裝置再成功讀取後一個物件條碼。 Based on the concept of the present invention, the aforementioned background barcode can be designed to represent a background that does not require reaction, and the background includes a particular pattern, symbol, text, or a combination of points, lines, and faces. Therefore, the bar code reading method of the scanning device as shown in Fig. 5 provides a background representing the unnecessary reaction within the scanning range of the scanning device (step S200). When the scanning device reads the same two object barcodes, it is judged whether or not the background is spaced during the period (step S202). If YES, the same two object barcodes are successfully read (step S204). If "No", the next object barcode is invalidated (step S206). After step S206, the next object barcode needs to be moved out of the scanning range, so that the scanning device re-scans the background, and then the next object barcode is placed in the scanning range, and the scanning device successfully reads the next object barcode.

以下實施例將結合上述第1圖至第5圖進行說明。 The following embodiments will be described in conjunction with the above-described first to fifth figures.

實施例1 Example 1

在消費者於商店結帳的情境中,條碼掃描裝置1的掃描平台2的平面3呈現代表不反應或無須反應的QR code,條碼掃描裝置1的鏡頭6對著平面3至鏡頭6之間的掃描範圍進行掃描。當尚未有商品被掃描時,鏡頭持續掃描代表不反應的QR code。當商品A的QR code在掃描範圍中被掃描時,掃描裝置5有效地讀取商品A條碼上的商品資訊,揚聲器9及指示燈10因應已接收到有效讀取商品A的資訊而發出聲音及燈光。商品A移出掃描範圍後,鏡頭又持續掃描代表不反應的QR code。接著,商品B的QR code在掃描範圍中被掃描時,商品B的QR code被有效地讀取且解讀其商品資訊,揚聲器9及指示燈10同樣地發出聲音及燈光。 In the context of the consumer's checkout in the store, the plane 3 of the scanning platform 2 of the barcode scanning device 1 presents a QR code representing no reaction or no reaction, and the lens 6 of the barcode scanning device 1 faces between the plane 3 and the lens 6. The scan range is scanned. When no items have been scanned, the lens continues to scan for a QR code that does not respond. When the QR code of the product A is scanned in the scanning range, the scanning device 5 effectively reads the product information on the product A barcode, and the speaker 9 and the indicator light 10 emit sounds in response to the information that the effective reading of the product A has been received. light. After item A moves out of the scanning range, the lens continues to scan for a QR code that does not respond. Next, when the QR code of the item B is scanned in the scanning range, the QR code of the item B is effectively read and the item information is interpreted, and the speaker 9 and the indicator lamp 10 emit sound and light in the same manner.

當商品A的QR code被有效讀取且商品A停留在掃描範圍內時,由於掃描裝置5並無法讀取到代表不反應或無須反應的QR code,掃描 裝置5並無法成功地讀取進入掃描範圍的下一個商品條碼。 When the QR code of the item A is effectively read and the item A stays within the scanning range, since the scanning device 5 cannot read the QR code representing no reaction or no reaction, the scanning is performed. Device 5 is not able to successfully read the next item barcode entering the scanning range.

在商品B之後欲被掃描的是兩件商品C。第一件商品C的QR code被掃描後移出掃描範圍,代表不反應的QR code被鏡頭掃描,接著第一件商品C的QR code再次進入掃描範圍供掃描裝置5讀取。由此完成兩件商品C的條碼讀取。 What is to be scanned after the item B is two items C. The QR code of the first item C is scanned and moved out of the scanning range, and the QR code representing the non-reaction is scanned by the lens, and then the QR code of the first item C is again entered into the scanning range for reading by the scanning device 5. This completes the bar code reading of two items C.

實施例2 Example 2

在觀眾持門票通過演唱會驗票閘門的情境中,平板電腦螢幕上呈現代表不反應或無須反應的QR code,條碼掃描裝置1的鏡頭6對著平面3至鏡頭6之間的掃描範圍進行掃描。當尚未有門票被掃描時,鏡頭持續掃描代表不反應的QR code。當門票A的QR code置於掃描範圍內時,掃描裝置5有效地同時讀取門票A的座位資訊。門票A移出掃描範圍後,鏡頭又持續掃描代表不反應的QR code。接著,門票B的QR code在掃描範圍中局部遮蔽代表不反應的QR code,門票B的QR code無法被掃描裝置5有效地讀取。操作者將門票B的QR code移出掃描範圍後再次遮蔽代表不反應的QR code,掃描裝置5才有效地讀取門票B的QR code。之後,當門票C及D的QR code同時置於掃描範圍內,掃描裝置5無法同時有效讀取門票C及D的QR code。門票C及D的QR code均移出掃描範圍,再依前述依次掃描第一物件條碼、代表不反應的背景條碼、第二物件條碼的方式,完成門票C及D的QR code掃描及讀取。 In the situation where the audience holds the ticket through the concert ticket gate, the QR code representing the unresponsive or unresponsive is displayed on the tablet screen, and the lens 6 of the barcode scanning device 1 scans the scanning range between the plane 3 and the lens 6. . When no tickets have been scanned, the lens continues to scan for a QR code that does not respond. When the QR code of the ticket A is placed within the scanning range, the scanning device 5 effectively reads the seat information of the ticket A at the same time. After ticket A moves out of the scan range, the lens continues to scan for a QR code that does not respond. Next, the QR code of the ticket B partially masks the QR code representing the non-reaction in the scanning range, and the QR code of the ticket B cannot be efficiently read by the scanning device 5. The operator removes the QR code of the ticket B out of the scanning range and then masks the QR code representing the non-reaction, and the scanning device 5 effectively reads the QR code of the ticket B. Thereafter, when the QR codes of the tickets C and D are simultaneously placed in the scanning range, the scanning device 5 cannot effectively read the QR codes of the tickets C and D at the same time. The QR codes of tickets C and D are all removed from the scanning range, and then the QR code scanning and reading of the tickets C and D are completed by scanning the first object barcode, the unresponsive background barcode, and the second object barcode in sequence.

本發明實屬難能的創新發明,深具產業價值,援依法提出申請。此外,本發明可以由所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者做任何修改,但不脫離如所附申請專利範圍所要保護的範圍。 The invention is a difficult and innovative invention, and has profound industrial value, and is submitted in accordance with the law. In addition, the present invention may be modified by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧條碼讀取裝置 1‧‧‧ barcode reading device

2‧‧‧掃描平台 2‧‧‧Scanning platform

3‧‧‧平面 3‧‧‧ plane

4‧‧‧背景條碼 4‧‧‧Background barcode

5‧‧‧掃描裝置 5‧‧‧Scanning device

6‧‧‧鏡頭 6‧‧‧ lens

7‧‧‧支撐臂 7‧‧‧Support arm

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一種條碼讀取裝置,包括:一掃描平台,具有一平面,該平面上呈現表明為不反應的一第一條碼;以及一掃描裝置,相對於該平面設置,該掃描裝置包括一鏡頭,該鏡頭具有一可視範圍且與該掃描平台之間具有一掃描距離,其中該鏡頭用以在該可視範圍及該掃描距離內連續掃描,當該第一條碼被讀取時,該掃描裝置不反應,且當一物件的一第二條碼遮蔽該第一條碼且被讀取時,該掃描裝置顯示該物件的資訊。 A bar code reading device comprising: a scanning platform having a plane on which a first bar code indicating non-reaction is presented; and a scanning device disposed relative to the plane, the scanning device including a lens Having a viewing range and having a scanning distance from the scanning platform, wherein the lens is used for continuous scanning within the visible range and the scanning distance, when the first barcode is read, the scanning device does not react, and When a second barcode of an object masks the first barcode and is read, the scanning device displays information of the object. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的條碼讀取裝置,其中該掃描平台為一電子裝置,該電子裝置係選自由一桌上型電腦、一筆記型電腦、一平板電腦、一智慧型手機、一電子書閱讀器、電子紙及一個人數位助理所組成的群組,且該平面為該電子裝置的一螢幕。 The barcode reading device of claim 1, wherein the scanning platform is an electronic device selected from the group consisting of a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, and a smart phone. An e-book reader, an electronic paper, and a group of a number of assistants, and the plane is a screen of the electronic device. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的條碼讀取裝置,其中該鏡頭配置一電荷耦合元件(CCD)感光元件或一互補式金氧半導體(CMOS)感光元件。 The bar code reading device of claim 1, wherein the lens is provided with a charge coupled device (CCD) photosensitive element or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) photosensitive element. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的條碼讀取裝置,其中該第一條碼及該第二條碼中的每一者為一一維條碼或一二維條碼。 The bar code reading device of claim 1, wherein each of the first bar code and the second bar code is a one-dimensional bar code or a two-dimensional bar code. 一種條碼讀取裝置,包括:一掃描平台,具有一平面,該平面具代表無須反應的一背景,並置放待掃描之物件;以及一掃描裝置,相對於該平面設置,該掃描裝置連續掃描在該平面上代表該物件之一條碼,且僅當讀取該條碼前,曾經讀取該背景時,該掃描裝置始判定該條碼為有效之條碼。 A bar code reading device comprising: a scanning platform having a plane representing a background without reaction and placing an object to be scanned; and a scanning device, the scanning device continuously scanning at a position relative to the plane The plane represents a bar code of the object, and the scanning device determines that the bar code is a valid bar code only when the background is read before reading the bar code. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述的條碼讀取裝置,其中,該背景為一一維條碼及一二維條碼其中之一。 The barcode reading device of claim 5, wherein the background is one of a one-dimensional barcode and a two-dimensional barcode. 一種條碼讀取裝置的條碼讀取方法,該條碼讀取裝置包括一掃描平台及配 置一鏡頭的一掃描裝置,該鏡頭具有一可視範圍且與該掃描平台之間具有一掃描距離,該條碼讀取方法包括步驟:在該掃描平台上提供表明為不反應的一第一條碼;以及該鏡頭在該可視範圍及該掃描距離內連續掃描,其中,當該第一條碼被讀取時,該掃描裝置不反應,且當一物件的一第二條碼遮蔽該第一條碼且該第二條碼被讀取時,該掃描裝置顯示該物件的資訊。 A barcode reading method for a barcode reading device, the barcode reading device comprising a scanning platform and a matching a scanning device for setting a lens, the lens having a visible range and having a scanning distance from the scanning platform, the barcode reading method comprising the steps of: providing a first barcode on the scanning platform indicating that it is not reactive; And the lens continuously scans within the visible range and the scanning distance, wherein when the first barcode is read, the scanning device does not react, and when a second barcode of an object masks the first barcode and the first When the two codes are read, the scanning device displays the information of the object. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述的條碼讀取方法,其中當該第二條碼部分遮蔽該第一條碼時,該掃描裝置讀取到該第二條碼且顯示該物件的資訊,且當該第二條碼及該第一條碼同時被掃描時,該掃描裝置不反應。 The barcode reading method of claim 7, wherein when the second barcode partially masks the first barcode, the scanning device reads the second barcode and displays information of the object, and when the first When the two codes and the first barcode are simultaneously scanned, the scanning device does not react. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述的條碼讀取方法,其中該鏡頭為一變焦鏡頭及一定焦鏡頭其中之一。 The bar code reading method according to claim 7, wherein the lens is one of a zoom lens and a fixed focus lens. 一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,包括步驟:(a)在一掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的一背景條碼;以及(b)當該背景條碼被讀取時,該掃描裝置不反應。 A bar code reading method for a scanning device, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background barcode representing no reaction in a scanning range; and (b) not detecting the scanning device when the background barcode is read. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述的條碼讀取方法,還包括步驟:(c)在該掃描範圍內提供具有一目標條碼的一物件;以及(d)當該目標條碼遮蔽該背景條碼且該目標條碼被讀取時,該掃描裝置顯示物件已被掃描成功。 The barcode reading method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of: (c) providing an object having a target barcode within the scan range; and (d) when the target barcode masks the background barcode and the When the target barcode is read, the scanning device displays that the object has been scanned successfully. 如申請專利範圍第11項所述的條碼讀取方法,其中當該目標條碼在步驟(d)完成後持續遮蔽該背景條碼時,該掃描裝置不反應。 The barcode reading method of claim 11, wherein the scanning device does not react when the target barcode continues to mask the background barcode after the completion of the step (d). 一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,其中該掃描裝置用於掃描代表一物件之一物件條碼,包括步驟:(a)在一掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的一背景條碼;(b)當該掃描裝置讀取相同之二該物件條碼時,判斷期間是否間隔該背景條碼;以及(c)如否,作廢後一該物件條碼。 A bar code reading method for a scanning device, wherein the scanning device is configured to scan an object barcode representing an object, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background barcode representing no reaction in a scanning range; and (b) when the scanning When the device reads the same two barcodes of the object, it is determined whether the background barcode is separated during the period; and (c) if not, the barcode of the object is invalidated. 一種掃描裝置之條碼讀取方法,其中該掃描裝置用於掃描代表一物件之一物件條碼,包括步驟:(a)在一掃描範圍內提供代表無須反應的一背景;(b)當該掃描裝置讀取相同之二該物件條碼時,判斷期間是否間隔該背景;以及(c)如否,作廢後一該物件條碼。 A bar code reading method for a scanning device, wherein the scanning device is configured to scan an object barcode representing an object, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a background representing no reaction in a scanning range; and (b) when the scanning device When reading the same two barcodes of the object, it is judged whether the background is separated by the background; and (c) if not, the barcode of the object is invalidated.
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