A method and apparatus is disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scan, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the reading method to the particular item that is being read. Both a flying-spot...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7137555?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7137555 - Multi-format bar code reader