Patent ID: 9098763
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: G06K,H04N

Abstract:
1. An encoded information reading (EIR) terminal comprising: a microprocessor communicatively coupled to a system bus; a memory; a communication interface; a pluggable imaging assembly identified by a type identifier and configured to acquire an image comprising decodable indicia, said imaging assembly comprising a two-dimensional image sensor configured to output an analog signal representative of light reflected by an object located within a field of view of said imaging assembly; wherein said EIR terminal is configured to output, by processing said analog signal, at least one of: raw image data derived from said analog signal, a decoded message corresponding to said decodable indicia; wherein said imaging assembly is communicatively coupled to said system bus via an imaging assembly interface comprising a plurality of wires and a multi-pin connector; wherein said imaging assembly interface comprises one or more wires configured to carry said type identifier; wherein said EIR terminal is configured, responsive to receiving said type identifier via said one or more wires, to perform at least one of: retrieving from said memory one or more imaging assembly configuration information items corresponding to said type identifier, receiving via said communication interface one or more imaging assembly configuration information items corresponding to said type identifier; and wherein said EIR terminal is further configured to control said imaging assembly using said one or more imaging assembly configuration information items.