Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-17
2001-06-12
Lee, Michael G. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
C235S462450
Reexamination Certificate
active
06244513
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to hand held devices for acquiring data, and particularly to optical code reading devices, for example, for reading bar codes on items in stores, warehouses and businesses. U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,679 describes a hand held optical scanning device which is formed generally in the shape of a pistol having an upper surface provided with a data entry keypad and a display for displaying the identification of items scanned by the device to a user. Similar hand held scanners are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,594,232 and 5,600,121, all of which are assigned to the assignee of this application.
In connection with hand held data acquisition devices, wherein the devices are provided with a keypad for manual data entry, the prior art pistol configuration can be slightly awkward to use as keypad operation tends to push the scanner body downward.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a hand-held data acquisition device which has an improved ergonomic arrangement, whereby operation of a keypad thereon is firmly supported against the main portion of a user's hand to thereby provide a more stable support.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a data acquisition device with a convenient and protective resting arrangement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an optical scanning device having a body portion with a first distal end and having an optical scanning module oriented to scan objects in a direction which is outward from the distal end. A keypad and display are provided on the upper surface of the body portion. A handle is provided extending from a bottom surface of the body portion and joined to the body portion at a location near the distal end and at a selected angle which causes a proximal end of the bottom surface of the body portion to rest on a radial surface of a users hand when the user grasps the handle.
Preferably the scanning device and handle are contoured to comfortably conform to a users hand, such as, for example, by provision of a bulbous handle. The handle may include one or more trigger mechanisms. In a preferred arrangement the body portion includes a housing and a cover member jointed to the housing. A resilient seal is interposed between the housing and the cover and projects outwardly from the body portion to form a resilient ridge. In a preferred arrangement the ridge has a portion that forms a rest stand.
For a better understanding of the present invention, together with other and further objects, reference is made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and its scope will be pointed out in the appended claims.
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Vivitar Corporation WJ2000 Python literature.
Jones Gregory G.
Schlieffers Joerg
Lee Diane I.
Lee Michael G.
Symbol Technologies Inc.
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