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Hand-held data capture system with interchangeable modules
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1994-07-19
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Granted: 1996-10-22
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Expires: 2014-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A portable, hand-held data terminal of modular structure includes a base module with a keyboard and a display screen. A data and communications module may be selected from a number of different data and communications modules, each having different types of data communications transceivers, or including in addition data collection devices, such as shelf label readers or bar code readers. The base module includes a microprocessor-controlled data communications and control interface having a predetermined protocol. To adapt the various types of data and communications modules for selection of any one thereof to become attached to the base module and function therewith, each of the data and communications modules includes a microprocessor operable to function as an emulator to interact with the microprocessor of the base module and communicate with the microprocessor of the base module in accordance with the protocol of the data communications and control interface of the base module.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven E. Koenck
- 👤 Phillip Miller
- 👤 George E. Hanson
- 👤 Darald R. Schultz
- 👤 Jeffrey S. Krunnfusz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0241; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1626; G06F1/163; G06F1/1632; G06F1/26; G06F1/28; G06F15/00; G06F15/02; G06F15/0225; G06K; G06K17/00; G06K17/0022; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10554; G06K7/10564; G06K7/10574; G06K7/10584; G06K7/10594; G06K7/10683; G06K7/10702; G06K7/10712; G06K7/10722; G06K7/10732; G06K7/10792; G06K7/10801; G06K7/10811; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10841; G06K7/10851; G06K7/10881; G06K7/1098; G06K7/12; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/343; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/007; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/22; H01Q1/24; H01Q1/241; H01Q21/00; H01Q21/24; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3827; H04B1/3833; H04L; H04L1/00; H04L1/0001; H04L1/0023; H04L1/0025; H04L1/0028; H04L1/0029; H04L1/12; H04L1/16; H04L1/1607; H04L1/1671; H04L1/1685; H04L1/18; H04L27/00; H04L27/10; H04L27/12; H04L27/14; H04L27/156; H04L9/00; H04L9/40; H04W; H04W88/00; H04W88/02; H04W88/06; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/1607; H04B1/1615; H04B2001/3894; H04L1/0002; H04L69/00; H04L69/18; H04L69/30; H04L69/32; H04L69/322; H04L69/324; H04L69/325; H04L69/326; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0254; H04M7/00; H04M7/006; H04W52/00; H04W52/02; H04W52/0209; H04W52/0261; H04W52/0274; H04W52/028; Y; Y02; Y02D; Y02D30/00; Y02D30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A hand-held data collection terminal comprising: a base module having a housing including a data input means, the base module including a first microprocessor for controlling the base module, and for communicating data and control signals to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a communication module comprising a second microprocessor and an interface circuit, the interface circuit communicatively coupling the first and second microprocessors; the second microprocessor and the interface circuit providing for the emulation of data communication between the first and second microprocessors according to the predefined communication procedure of the first microprocessor; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A hand-held data collection terminal comprising: a base module having a housing including a data input means, the base module including a first microprocessor for controlling the base module, and for communicating data and control signals to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a communication module comprising a second microprocessor and an interface circuit, the interface circuit communicatively coupling the first and second microprocessors; the second microprocessor and the interface circuit providing for the emulation of data communication between the first and second microprocessors according to the predefined communication procedure of the first microprocessor; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hand-held data collection terminal according to claim 1, the data and communication module further comprising means for communicating data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The hand-held data collection terminal according to claim 2, wherein the means for communicating data device comprises a transceiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hand-held data collection terminal according to claim 3, wherein the transceiver is a spread spectrum radio transceiver.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A hand-held data terminal comprising: a base module, the base module including control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising emulation means for performing emulation to accept communication from the base module according to the predefined communication procedure of the control circuitry of the base module; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A hand-held data terminal comprising: a base module, the base module including control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising emulation means for performing emulation to accept communication from the base module according to the predefined communication procedure of the control circuitry of the base module; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 5, the communication module further comprising means for communicating data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 6, wherein the means for communicating data comprises a transceiver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 7, wherein the transceiver is a radio transceiver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 8, wherein the radio transceiver comprises a spread spectrum radio transceiver.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
113 words
A hand-held data terminal comprising: a base module, the base module comprising control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising emulation circuitry for permitting the communication module to accept communication from the base module according to the predefined communication procedure of the control circuitry of the base module; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
A hand-held data terminal comprising: a base module, the base module comprising control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising emulation circuitry for permitting the communication module to accept communication from the base module according to the predefined communication procedure of the control circuitry of the base module; and the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 10, the communication module further comprising means for communicating data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 11, wherein the means for communicating data comprises a transceiver.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 12, wherein the transceiver is a radio transceiver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hand-held data terminal according to claim 13, wherein the radio transceiver comprises a spread spectrum radio transceiver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
128 words
A hand-held data terminal for communicating with a remotely located device comprising: a base module, the base module comprising control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising means for communicating with a remotely located device; the communication module further comprising emulation circuitry to permit the control circuitry of the base module to communicate with the remotely located device pursuant to the predefined communication procedure; the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
128 words
A hand-held data terminal for communicating with a remotely located device comprising: a base module, the base module comprising control circuitry for controlling the base module and for communicating data to and from the base module according to a predefined communication procedure; a connector electrically connected to the control circuitry of the base module; a communication module communicatively coupled to the base module via the connector, the communication module comprising means for communicating with a remotely located device; the communication module further comprising emulation circuitry to permit the control circuitry of the base module to communicate with the remotely located device pursuant to the predefined communication procedure; the base module receiving the communication module such that the base module and the communication module comprise a single, hand-held unit.
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