Patent ID: 6942151
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A method for decoding a decodable symbol using an optical reader not presently equipped to execute a decoding algorithm suitable for decoding said symbol, said method comprising the steps of: (a) establishing a nonintegrated processor system in communication with said reader, said nonintegrated processor system having the capacity to decode said symbol; (b) programming said reader to execute at least a first decode mode of operation wherein said reader decodes a symbol representation, and a second image capturing mode of operation, wherein said reader stores a frame of image data in a designated frame storage location of said reader; (c) selecting said image capturing mode of operation and actuating said image capturing mode to store a frame of image data including said decodable symbol; (d) transmitting said stored frame of image data to said nonintegrated processor system together with at least a two part instruction instructing said nonintegrated processor system to (1) decode said decodable symbology representation of said stored frame, and to (2) transmit back to said reader a decoded-out message corresponding to said decodable symbol; and (e) receiving from said non-integrated processor system said decoded-out message.