Methods and apparatus are disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scanner, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the reading method to the particular item that is being read. Both a...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7246747?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7246747 - Multi-format bar code reader
