US Patent No: 6,311,896
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Compact bar code scanner
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Nov 6, 2001
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Dec 21, 1999
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09/467,905
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Abstract
A compact optical code reader is disclosed having multiple functions and a unique shape and configuration of actuators and indicators. A system including the reader also includes a cradle, interface and host terminal, capable of performing various data processing functions involving scanned data.
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| 5,412,198 High-speed scanning arrangement with high-frequency, low-stress scan element | 39 | 1991 | |
| 5,543,610 Compact bar code scanning arrangement | 41 | 1994 | |
| 5,477,043 Scanning arrangement for the implementation of scanning patterns over indicia by driving the scanning elements in different component directions | 8 | 1994 | |
| 5,481,099 Scanning arrangement for the implementation of omni-directional scanning patterns over indicia | 8 | 1994 | |
| 5,742,038 Beam shaping for optical scanners | 14 | 1994 | |
| 5,600,121 Optical reader with independent triggering and graphical user interface | 129 | 1995 | |
| 5,763,865 Reader module for reading bar code symbols when connected to or disconnected from a terminal module | 24 | 1996 | |
| 5,808,287 Narrow-bodied, single-and twin-windowed portable laser scanning head for reading bar code symbols | 6 | 1996 | |
| 5,801,371 Optical reader with independent triggering and graphical user interface | 101 | 1996 | |
| 5,693,929 Scanning module with spring made resistant to overflexing | 19 | 1996 | |
| 5,877,485 Statistical sampling security methodology for self-scanning checkout system | 36 | 1997 | |
| 6,119,944 Down-loadable hand-held optical reader | 119 | 1997 | |
| 5,874,720 Electro-magnetically activated scanner with suspended scanner component | 18 | 1997 | |
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| 5,665,953 Self-contained personal data collector for redeeming coupons | 149 | 1996 | |
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| 4,850,009 Portable handheld terminal including optical bar code reader and electromagnetic transceiver means for interactive wireless communication with a base communications station | 352 | 1988 | |
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| 4,962,980 Laser scanner engine with folded beam path | 84 | 1989 | |
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| 4,868,375 Method for changing the functions of a bar code reader | 84 | 1988 | |
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| 5,794,207 Method and apparatus for a cryptographically assisted commercial network system designed to facilitate buyer-driven conditional purchase offers | 1305 | 1996 | |
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| 5,874,722 Compact scanner module mountable to pointing instrument | 62 | 1996 | |
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