Barcode recognition on cartons 

Barcode recognition on cartons 

Reading barcodes on cardboard boxes in a distribution warehouse.
Barcodes affixed to the top surface of a cardboard box change their focus position in accordance with the height of the box. 
What is the optimal lens for an environment that requires accurate recognition of barcodes at any height?

●Installed Product

Case Study Digest

Challenges/Issues VS-FT12HV Evaluation

Issues before the Installation of the System
1 “Barcode Readers for Logistics” could not handle the entire range of workpieces with different heights. 
2 There was a time consuming process of sorting the cardboard boxes to align their heights before feeding them to the line.

・We were able to implement an automatic focus system by controlling the liquid lens with software.
・By solving the issues 1 and 2, it became possible to handle cardboard of various heights on a single line.

Challenges/Issues

Issues before the Installation of the System
1 “Barcode Readers for Logistics” could not handle the entire range of workpieces with different heights. 
2 There was a time consuming process of sorting the cardboard boxes to align their heights before feeding them to the line.

VS-FT12HV Evaluation

・We were able to implement an automatic focus system by controlling the liquid lens with software.
・By solving the issues 1 and 2, it became possible to handle cardboard of various heights on a single line.

About the VS-FT12HV selected to solve the issue in the case study.
About the VS-FT12HV selected to solve the issue in the case study.

Built-in Liquid Focusing /Optimized for 12MP 1.1″
Wide Angle Fixed Focal Length Lens

・1.1”, 3.45μm resolution support
・Large Angle of view with 1.1″ sensor
・Able to adjust focus from 150mm to infinity
*Liquid focusing lens driver and cables are optional products

About the VS-FT12HV selected to solve the issue in the case study.

Built-in Liquid Focusing /Optimized for 12MP 1.1″
Wide Angle Fixed Focal Length Lens

・1.1”, 3.45μm resolution support
・Large Angle of view with 1.1″ sensor
・Able to adjust focus from 150mm to infinity
*Liquid focusing lens driver and cables are optional products

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