An imaging module or reader for electro-optically reading both far-out and close-in, one-dimensional symbols located at variable working distances from the module or reader, includes a solid-state imager having a linear array of image sensors arranged in a single row for capturing return light from the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US8079526?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8079526 - Long range imaging reader