TECHNICAL FIELD

Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to an imaging device and, more particularly, to systems, apparatuses, computer program product and methods for operating the imaging device.

BACKGROUND

Imaging device, for example used for barcode scanners, may include one or more image sensors that may be utilized to capture images of the field of view of the one or more image sensors. Each of the one or more image sensors may have respective operating range and capabilities. For example, a first image sensor may be configured to operate in a short distance range, while the second image sensor may be configured to operate in a longer distance range than the first image sensor. Applicant has identified problems with conventional implementations for utilizing multiple image sensors efficiently and accurately.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The various embodiments illustrated herein disclose an imaging device that includes a first image sensor. The imaging device also includes a second image sensor; and a processor communicatively coupled to the first image sensor and the second image sensor. The processor is configured to control the first image sensor, for example in at least one example embodiment the processor is configured to activate the first image sensor at a first duty cycle within a first time period. The processor is further configured to control the second image sensor, for example in at least one example embodiment the processor is configured to activate the second image sensor at a second duty cycle within the first time period. Additionally, in at least some example embodiments, the processor is further configured to modify at least one of the first duty cycle or the second duty cycle based on at least a workflow associated an operator of the imaging device.

The various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a method for operating an imaging device. the method includes activating a first image sensor at a first duty cycle within a first time period. The method further includes activating a second image sensor at a second duty cycle within the first time period. Additionally, the method includes modifying at least one of the first duty cycle or the second duty cycle based on at least a workflow associated an operator of the imaging device.

