Honeywell Imaging and Mobility (formerly Hand Held Products)
Hand Held Products Adaptus Imaging Technology

For the ultimate in performance, versatility, and value, always
look for data collection products powered by Adaptus Imaging
Technology. Adaptus Imaging Technology delivers all the basic bar
code reading functionality of outdated laser scanners, while
providing advanced image capture capabilities.
Devices powered by Adaptus Imaging Technology allow you to capture
signatures, take photos, read virtually all bar codes – even damaged
codes – and so much more. Best of all, Adaptus Imaging
Technology allows you to tackle emerging applications with
confidence – protecting your investment well into the future.
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The Eye
Hand Held Products' tiny 5000 series image engine is a
revolutionary combination of a digital camera, illumination
optics, and aiming optics. |
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The Brain
The brain of Adaptus
Imaging Technology is an innovative combination of
leading-edge computing architecture, coupled with fifth
generation decoding and image processing software.
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Find out how
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Data
Capture
Adaptus™ Imaging Technology not only handles all the current
symbologies such as 1D, stacked linear, and matrix codes,
but has on-board capabilities to handle Data Matrix, PDF417,
MicroPDF417, postal codes, TLC39, MaxiCode, EAN.UCC, and
other future symbologies, such as, 2005 Sunrise. |
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ID
Verification
With world-class PDF417 capabilities, merchants, security
agencies, and law enforcement can deploy ID and age
verification when, where, and how it’s needed. |
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Image
Capture
A picture is worth a thousand words. Photograph and process
medical prescriptions, document damaged goods, validate
proof of delivery … use your imagination and let Adaptus™
Imaging Technology do the rest. |
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Signature
Capture
Certify proof of delivery and recipient quickly and clearly
with one simple scan. Because there’s no need to have
recipients sign on a glass screen, you reduce processing
time as well as product wear-and-tear. |
Adaptus Imaging Technology FAQs
Here are answers to some
of your most frequently asked questions about Adaptus Imaging
Technology.
- Are Adaptus products
expensive?
No.
Adaptus products are competitively priced when compared to laser
scanning, making Adaptus an extraordinary value.
- How do I know which
technology is the best choice for my application?
The
best choice is always the candidate with the best value. The
technology that completely serves your needs today, but has the
performance and versatility to adapt to requirements as you face
them in the future and at the right price is a great value.
That's Adaptus™ Imaging Technology.
- In simple terms, how will
Adaptus benefit my business?
Adaptus delivers the performance and versatility that allows
your data collection investment to stand the test of time.
- Is Adaptus available in data
collection products other than Hand Held Products?
Hand Held Products is committed to making imaging the preferred
data collection technology. This can only happen if Hand Held
Products openly and completely enables other device providers
with the benefits of Adaptus technology. For this reason,
Adaptus Imaging Technology components are sold to other device
manufacturers, so that they may deploy the same benefits to
their customer. To ensure you're getting the greatest value from
your data collection investment, look for the powered by Adaptus
Imaging Technology logo on the products you purchase.
- Other companies sell imaging
products, what makes Adaptus the better solution?
Hand Held Products' 30-year commitment to innovation and the
study of customer's problems has now culminated with the launch
of Adaptus Imaging Technology 5.0; the new standard for data
collection performance and versatility. Hand Held Products has
been supplying data collection solutions for over 30 years.
During that time, we have been recognized as a leading innovator
in applying linear and area imaging to data collection
applications. Our fifth generation of data collection
architecture, Adaptus Imaging 5.0, is the result of years
research and development aimed at solving real world data
collection problems.
- What
are the enhancements of Adaptus Imaging Technology 5.0 over the
previous generation?
- Adaptus Imaging 5.0 sets a new standard for customer value.
When applied to today’s applications, Adaptus Imaging 5.0
delivers:
- Greater Depth of Field
- Increased Motion Tolerance
- Improved Low Light Reading
- Decreased Time to Read
- Increased Resolution and Image Quality
- Combined, these enhancements make Adaptus Imaging 5.0 easier
to use in real-world data collection applications.
- What does Adaptus stand for?
Adaptus is the imaging technology that delivers an optimized
combination of high performance and versatility into data
collection applications. In today's challenging data collection
environments, you want to be sure your data collection device
serves your needs as they change. The performance and
versatility of Adaptus allows you to use your data collection
device with confidence today and in the future.
- What is the difference
between linear and area imaging Adaptus solutions?
Linear imaging best demonstrates the high performance attribute
of Adaptus by delivering unmatched ease of use on linear
barcodes, even under the most challenging reading conditions
(i.e., poor and damaged barcodes, wide range of codes densities
in one application). The area imaging of Adaptus is also
characterized by high performance, but it best demonstrates
versatility. The ability to read linear barcodes very well, but
also 2D barcodes (i.e., PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code). In
addition, picture taking establishes the area imaging of Adaptus
as a unique solution that delivers extraordinary value.
- Why aren't all Hand Held
Products devices powered by Adaptus?
Adaptus Imaging Technology represents the latest innovations in
optics, computing hardware, and image processing software. These
components combine to establish a new standard for high
performance and functionality at an affordable price. Recently
released products, and those soon to come, implement this latest
imaging technology which we call Adaptus.
- Why should I consider
Adaptus-powered imaging solutions?
You should consider Adaptus Imaging Technology if:
- You
would like greater value from your current data collection
device.
- You
need a data collection solution that is easy to use, even in
the most challenging reading environments.
- You
require a versatile device that provides many data
collection functions including linear, PDF417, and 2D bar
code reading.
- You
could gain operational efficiencies by having the ability to
take a picture and read barcodes with one device.
- All of
the above are real reasons to consider a solution powered by
Adaptus Imaging Technology
Mobile Computing
Under the hood of these incredibly durable, magnesium-alloy housed
mobile computers lies a technology power plant second to none.
Featuring the very latest in data and voice communications, and
powered by Adaptus Imaging Technology, Dolphin® Mobile Computers
allow you to read virtually every type of bar code label or tag, and
capture digital images and signatures – all in a perfectly balanced,
ergonomic package. No matter what your application, Hand Held
Products Dolphin Mobile Computers deliver real-time access to
information – anytime, anywhere.
Find out for yourself why many of the world’s most powerful
organizations are making the switch from outdated laser-based
devices to Dolphin Mobile Computing Solutions.
Kiosks
Don’t let the beauty of Hand Held Products transition terminals and
kiosks fool you – these state-of-the-art terminals were designed to
deliver a low cost of ownership and an extended product life cycle
that will improve the bottom line of any retailers IT strategy.
Hand Held Products' Transaction Team™ POS terminals deliver
faster, more secure checkouts with advanced communication
capabilities. Hand Held Product's Image Kiosk™ terminals easily
handle the information and communications demands of customers in a
smaller, mini-kiosk design – destined to enhance any customers
shopping experience.
Superior technology and designs, a lower cost of ownership,
extended product life cycles – when it comes to complete transaction
and communication solutions for retailers – look no further than
Hand Held Products.
Handheld Imagers
From retail to industrial applications, Hand Held Products handheld
imagers powered by Adaptus Imaging Technology have set the new
standard for scanning performance. In fact, Hand Held Products’
fourth generation imaging technology has surpassed laser scanning
technology in nearly all critical performance criteria.
For linear imaging products, such as the IT5600 and IT5800,
Adaptus Imaging Technology delivers unequaled depth-of-field,
extraordinary read rates and the ability to read poor quality or
damaged codes.
For area imaging products, such as the IT4600 and IT4800, Adaptus
Imaging technology delivers industry-leading PDF417 reading,
omnidirectional reading and cross-functional reading of specialty
codes such as matrix, postal and OCR. In addition, the breakthrough
image-capture technology allows you to extend your application
solutions through the capture, processing and storage of pictures,
images and signatures.
You’ll find that Adaptus Imaging Technology delivers more than
just world-class performance and versatility to handheld scanning
applications. It delivers the flexibility to future-proof your
solutions as it dramatically expands the range and type of codes
that can be read versus laser technology.
OEM
No matter what your application criteria – data type, working
distance, label size, or label density – Hand Held
Products' Adaptus™ Imaging Technology offers a wealth of OEM
solutions bound only by your imagination. From kiosk and healthcare
to PDAs and cell phones, the diverse functionality delivered by
Adaptus™ Imaging Technology allows one data collection platform to
serve many purposes. In addition to image capture capabilities, you
get aggressive read rates and depths of field – even where
temperature and lighting conditions are unpredictable and bar codes
are of poor quality.
Now you can enjoy all of the benefits of Adaptus™ Imaging Technology
in your own products. Designed for ease of integration and maximum
durability, this incredible platform allows your kiosks,
self-service terminals, or other OEM devices to read linear, 2D,
PDF417, and specialty codes, as well as capture images and
signatures.
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