Handheld device having an optical data reader

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1997-04-14

1999-12-14

Chin, Wellington

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at same station

Radiotelephone equipment detail

455556, 455550, 455566, 379433, 379428, 359145, 359146, 359159, H04Q 732, H04Q 734

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060029463

ABSTRACT:
A handheld device comprises a housing and an optical reader supported by the housing. The housing can include a corner portion at which the optical reader is accessible. Alternatively, the housing can define a major exterior surface at which the optical reader is accessible. The optical reader can include a scanning beam reader responsive to an orientation of the handheld device.

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