US5126543A
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Integrated hand microphone with barcode reader and dictation controls
Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1991-06-10
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Granted: 1992-06-30
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Expires: 2011-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A combined microphone bar code sensor includes a hand-held housing and a microphone input mechanism provided in the housing for receiving voice signals and for generating electrical audio signals in response thereto. The microphone bar code sensor also includes a functional switch that is provided in the housing and is manually operable to control dictation functions, including record, play, stop, rewind and fast-forward. The microphone bar code sensor also includes a bar code sensor mechanism that is provided in said housing and is for optically sensing bar code indicia and generating electrical bar code signals representative thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E. Bergeron
- 👤 Paul G. Dulaff
- 👤 Serge G. Faublas
- 👤 Dennis S. Howell
- 👤 Simon L. Howes
- 👤 Cobern E. McGraw
- 👤 Mark Sekas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:46
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M3/533; H04M11/00; H04M11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A combined microphone bar code sensor comprising: a hand-held housing; microphone input means provided in said housing for receiving voice signals and for generating electrical audio signals in response thereto; functional switch means provided in said housing and manually operable to control dictation functions, including record, play, stop, rewind and fast-forward; and bar code sensor means provided in said housing for optically sensing bar code indicia and generating electrical bar code signals representative thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A combined microphone bar code sensor comprising: a hand-held housing; microphone input means provided in said housing for receiving voice signals and for generating electrical audio signals in response thereto; functional switch means provided in said housing and manually operable to control dictation functions, including record, play, stop, rewind and fast-forward; and bar code sensor means provided in said housing for optically sensing bar code indicia and generating electrical bar code signals representative thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said housing includes an upper surface from which said functional switch means protrude to enable manual operation thereof; and a lower surface in which said bar code sensor means is housed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said bar code sensor means includes a barrel-shaped housing mounted in and protruding from said lower surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-06-30 | 1995-12-30 | 1996-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-30 | 1999-12-30 | 2000-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-30 | 2003-12-30 | 2004-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |