Patent ID: 7852519
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for decoding a graphic symbol comprising: a hand held imaging device including one or more processors and configured to capture a series of images according to a schedule of image capture over time, and wherein each said image can include a unique digital representation of at least a portion of at least one graphical symbol; a first procedure that is configured to perform a first set of one or more actions during its execution while directing control of at least one of said one or more processors, said first set of one or more actions are configured for processing an image that can include at least a portion of a graphical symbol, and wherein said execution occurs during a first elapsed period of time; a second procedure that is configured to perform a second set of one or more actions during its execution while directing control of at least one of said one or more processors, said second set of one or more actions are configured for processing an image that can include at least a portion of a graphical symbol, and wherein said execution occurs during a second elapsed period of time; and wherein a duration of said first elapsed period of time is constrained to be less than a first amount of time while a duration of said second elapsed period of time is not constrained to said first amount of time.