Patent ID: 8479993
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a barcode reader, the barcode reader having a trigger operative to set the barcode reader to an operating mode including at least one of (1) a waiting mode, (2) an aiming mode, and (3) a decoding mode, wherein the barcode reader comprises (1) a portable housing having a solid-state imager therein that includes an array of photosensitive elements operative to capture an image of a barcode and (2) an aiming light source for generating a visible aiming light pattern towards the barcode, wherein the aiming light source is tuned on when the barcode reader operates in the aiming mode and is turned off when the barcode reader operates in the waiting mode, the method comprising: detecting a first pulling of the trigger while the barcode reader is at the waiting mode, wherein the first pulling of the trigger causes the trigger moving from an initial position towards a first position; detecting a first release of the trigger within a first predetermined time period after the first pulling of the trigger is detected, wherein the first release of the trigger causes the trigger moving from the first position towards the initial position, and said detecting a first release of the trigger includes setting the operating mode of the barcode reader such that, detecting a second pulling of the trigger while the barcode reader is at the aiming mode within a second predetermined time period after the first release of the trigger is detected, for setting the operating mode of the barcode reader such that,