Zebra Technologies Corporation
Hybrid Illumination Attachment for Symbology Readers

Abstract:

Attachments for symbology readers to extended operability of the symbology readers to include reading DPM codes on objects therewith are provided. The attachment includes a mount configured to couple the symbology reader to the attachment and a housing that defines a cavity defined by one or more walls. The attachment includes a diffuser positioned within the cavity and configured to diffusingly reflect light that impinges thereon. The attachment also includes a first optical element configured to direct a first amount of a total amount of the illumination light to impinge on the diffuser.