Patent Grant
10853607
The present invention relates to systems and methods for encoding, reading and decoding machine-readable data encoded in three-dimensional rotatably-readable encodings of data configured for optical rotational machine-reading.
Current methods of encoding data in a printed encoding typically comprise encoding a string of data in static one- or two-dimensional black and white encodings, such as barcodes and QR codes. The amount of data which can be encoded in such encodings is typically limited by the size of the area available for printing of the encoding and by the size of a reader suitable for machine-reading of the encoding.
The present invention seeks to provide a novel method of encoding data which utilizes both a third dimension of the encoding, as well as a speed of rotation of the encoding while being read, to encode data. The present invention thereby facilitates significantly increasing the amount of data which can be encoded in an encoding printed on a given area over current methods which employ static one- and two-dimensional encodings.
The present invention seeks to provide methods and systems for encoding, reading and decoding machine-readable data encoded in three-dimensional rotatably-readable encodings of data configured for optical rotational machine-reading.
There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention an object bearing a three-dimensional rotatably-readable encoding of data configured for optical rotational machine-reading, the object being a subject of the data, the encoding of data including a multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes formed on a label adhered to a surface of the object, the surface being arranged for rotation in a plane coinciding with the surface, the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes being formed to reflect light impinging thereupon while the surface is rotated, characteristics of the reflected light representing data encoded within the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes.
Preferably, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional concentric curves. Alternatively, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines.
Preferably, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light. Additionally or alternatively, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes correspond at least to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of the three-dimensional shapes and a speed of the rotation.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a color of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one dimension of the shape.
Preferably, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a width of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a length of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a distance between the shape and an adjacent shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a height of the shape.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a material forming the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the material forming the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a physical coating of the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the physical coating of the shape.
Preferably, the object is a container having an interior volume. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of a solid and a liquid. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of fresh food, preserved food and raw food. Preferably, the data includes instructions which, when read by a computer, cause the computer to process contents of the interior volume in accordance with the instructions. Additionally or alternatively, the data includes at least one of a price of the object, a catalog number of the object or an expiration date of the object.
There is also provided in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention a system for optical rotational machine-reading of data encoded in a three-dimensional rotatably-readable encoding of data on a surface of an object, the object being a subject of the data, the system including surface rotating functionality operable for rotating the surface in a plane coinciding with the surface, the surface including a multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes formed on a label adhered to the surface, light impinging functionality operable for impinging light onto the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes being formed to reflect light impinging thereupon while the surface is rotated by the surface rotating functionality, light detecting functionality operable, responsive to the impinging light onto the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes and to the rotating the surface by the surface rotating functionality, for detecting light reflected from the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, characteristics of the reflected light representing data encoded within the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, and data decoding functionality operable, responsive to the detecting light reflected from the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, for decoding the data encoded in the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes.
Preferably, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional concentric curves. Alternatively, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines.
Preferably, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light. Additionally or alternatively, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes correspond at least to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of the three-dimensional shapes and a speed of the rotation.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a color of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one dimension of the shape. Preferably, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a width of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a length of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a distance between the shape and an adjacent shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a height of the shape.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes includes a material forming the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the material forming the shape.
Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a physical coating of the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the physical coating of the shape.
Preferably, the object is a container having an interior volume. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of a solid and a liquid. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of fresh food, preserved food and raw food. Preferably, the data includes instructions which, when read by a computer, cause the computer to process contents of the interior volume in accordance with the instructions. Additionally or alternatively, the data includes at least one of a price of the object, a catalog number of the object or an expiration date of the object.
There is further provided in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention a method for optical rotational machine-reading of data encoded in a three-dimensional rotatably-readable encoding of data on a surface of an object, the object being a subject of the data, the method including rotating the surface in a plane coinciding with the surface, the surface including a multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes formed on a label adhered to the surface, impinging light onto the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes being formed to reflect light impinging thereupon while the surface is rotated, responsive to the impinging light onto the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes and to the rotating the surface, detecting light reflected from the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, characteristics of the reflected light representing data encoded within the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, and responsive to the detecting light reflected from the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes, decoding the data encoded in the multiplicity of three-dimensional shapes.
Preferably, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional concentric curves. Additionally or alternatively, the three-dimensional shapes are three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines.
Preferably, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light. Additionally or alternatively, the characteristics of the light reflected from each of the three-dimensional shapes correspond at least to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of the three-dimensional shapes and a speed of the rotation.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a color of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include at least one dimension of the shape. Preferably, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a width of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a length of the shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a distance between the shape and an adjacent shape. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one dimension of the shape includes a height of the shape.
Preferably, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes includes a material forming the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the material forming the shape.
Additionally or alternatively, the physical characteristics of each of the three-dimensional shapes include a physical coating of the shape. Preferably, the height of the shape is characteristic of the physical coating of the shape.
Preferably, the object is a container having an interior volume. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of a solid and a liquid. Preferably, the interior volume contains at least one of fresh food, preserved food and raw food. Preferably, the data includes instructions which, when read by a computer, cause the computer to process contents of the interior volume in accordance with the instructions. Additionally or alternatively, the data includes at least one of a price of the object, a catalog number of the object or an expiration date of the object.
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Reference is now made to
Surface 102 may be, for example, a generally circular surface as shown in
The data encoded in three-dimensional concentric curves 100 may include, for example, instructions which, when read by a computer, cause the computer to process product 104 or the contents thereof in accordance with the instructions. Alternatively, the data may include, for example, a price of product 104, a catalog number of product 104 or an expiration date of product 104.
It is a particular feature of this embodiment of the present invention that three-dimensional concentric curves 100 are formed to reflect light impinging thereupon while surface 102 is rotated in a plane coinciding therewith, the characteristics of the reflected light representing the data encoded within three-dimensional concentric curves 100.
The characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 100 preferably comprise at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light, however it is appreciated that the reflected light may have additional characteristics associated therewith. It is appreciated that the characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 100 correspond to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of three-dimensional concentric curves 100. The physical characteristics of each of three-dimensional concentric curves 100 may include, for example, a color of the curve, a length of the curve, a distance between the curve and an adjacent concentric curve, and a height of the curve as dictated by a physical coating of the curve or by the material forming the curve. These characteristics of the curve are fundamental in characterizing the light reflected from the curve, and are therefore suitable for encoding data.
It is further appreciated that the speed of rotation of surface 102 while light is impinged onto surface 102 also characterizes the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 100. Therefore, three-dimensional concentric curves 100 may encode a multiplicity of data sets, wherein encoded data of each data set is represented by light reflected from surface 102 while surface 102 is rotated at a corresponding speed.
Turning now to
Surface 152 may be, for example, a generally circular surface as shown in
The data encoded in lines 150 may include, for example, instructions which, when read by a computer, cause the computer to process product 154 or the contents thereof in accordance with the instructions. Alternatively, the data may include, for example, a price of product 154, a catalog number of product 154 or an expiration date of product 154.
It is a particular feature of this embodiment of the present invention that three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150 are formed to reflect light impinging thereupon while surface 152 is rotated in a plane coinciding therewith, the characteristics of the reflected light representing the data encoded within three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150.
The characteristics of the light reflected from each three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150 preferably comprise at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light, however it is appreciated that the reflected light may have additional characteristics associated therewith. It is appreciated that the characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150 correspond to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150. The physical characteristics of each of three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150 may include, for example, a color of the line, a length of the line, a distance between the line and an adjacent line, and a height of the line as dictated by a physical coating of the line or by the material forming the line. These characteristics of the line are fundamental in characterizing the light reflected from the line, and are therefore suitable for encoding data.
It is further appreciated that the speed of rotation of surface 152 while light is impinged onto surface 152 also characterizes the light reflected from each of three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150. Therefore, three-dimensional non-overlapping straight lines 150 may encode a multiplicity of data sets, wherein encoded data of each data set is represented by light reflected from surface 152 while surface 152 is rotated at a corresponding speed.
Reference is now made to
Turning first to
It is appreciated that the system of
Surface 204 of product 202 may be, for example, a generally circular surface as shown in
As shown in
The system of
It is a particular feature of this embodiment of the present invention that three-dimensional concentric curves 206 are formed to reflect light impinging thereupon by light impinging and detection functionality 210 while product 202 is rotated in a plane parallel to surface 204, by rotating functionality 200. The characteristics of the reflected light represent the data encoded within three-dimensional concentric curves 206.
The characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 206 preferably comprise at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light, however it is appreciated that the reflected light may have additional characteristics associated therewith. It is appreciated that the characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 206 correspond to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of three-dimensional concentric curves 206. The physical characteristics of each of three-dimensional concentric curves 206 may include, for example, a length of the curve, a distance between the curve and an adjacent concentric curve, and a height of the curve as dictated by a physical coating of the curve or by the material forming the curve. These characteristics of the curve are fundamental in characterizing the light reflected from the curve, and are therefore suitable for encoding data.
As further described hereinabove with regard to
The system of
In the example of
Turning now to
It is appreciated that the system of
Surface 254 of product 252 may be, for example, a generally circular surface as shown in
As shown in
The system of
It is a particular feature of this embodiment of the present invention that three-dimensional concentric curves 256 are formed to reflect light impinging thereupon by light impinging and detection functionality 260 while product 252 is rotated in a plane parallel to surface 254, by rotating functionality 250. The characteristics of the reflected light represent the data encoded within three-dimensional concentric curves 256.
The characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 256 preferably comprise at least one of an angle of reflection of the reflected light and an intensity of the reflected light, however it is appreciated that the reflected light may have additional characteristics associated therewith. It is appreciated that the characteristics of the light reflected from each of three-dimensional concentric curves 256 correspond to physical characteristics of a corresponding one of three-dimensional concentric curves 256. The physical characteristics of each of three-dimensional concentric curves 256 may include, for example, a length of the curve, a distance between the curve and an adjacent concentric curve, and a height of the curve as dictated by a physical coating of the curve or by the material forming the curve. These characteristics of the curve are fundamental in characterizing the light reflected from the curve, and are therefore suitable for encoding data.
As further described hereinabove with regard to
The system of
In the example of
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention includes both combinations and subcombinations of the various features described hereinabove as well as modifications thereof which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description and which are not in the prior art.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/548,353, filed Jun. 21, 2017, entitled “Three-Dimensional Rotatably-Readable Encoding of Data For Optical Machine-Reading”, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,339,353, which is a U.S. National Phase application under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Patent Application No. PCT/IL2015/051244, filed Dec. 22, 2015, and claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/095,338, filed Dec. 22, 2014 and entitled “THREE-DIMENSIONAL ROTATABLY-READABLE ENCODING OF DATA FOR OPTICAL SPEED-DEPENDENT MACHINE-READING”, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference and priority of which are hereby claimed.
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