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Modular scanner with hand-held data terminal
Assignee: Intermec IP Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-24
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Granted: 1996-12-24
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Expires: 2015-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A hand held body for receiving, storing and transmitting information having a keyboard in the top thereof for manually entering information therein. A display is disposed on the top of such body for displaying information which has either been manually entered or scanned in or received from a base radio transceiver. A radio frequency transceiver is also disposed in the hand held body for receiving and transmitting information between the hand held body and the base radio transceiver. A scanner is provided for optically reading information and transmitting such information. A modular housing is provided for holding the scanner and a mechanism is provided for selectively attaching or detaching the housing to a bottom portion of the hand held body whereby the external portions of hand held body in the housing when attached together are small enough to be received in a shirt pocket, whereby the user can store the apparatus in such shirt pocket when not in use. A wrist, arm and finger mounted terminal/scanner, as well as wearable belt or vest mounted battery packs and other components are shown.
Inventors
- 👤 Darald R. Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:59
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/1098; B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0241; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1626; G06F1/163; G06F1/1632; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1684; G06F1/1696; G06F1/26; G06F1/28; G06F1/32; G06F1/3203; G06F1/3206; G06F1/3228; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/02; G06F3/023; G06F3/0231; G06K17/00; G06K17/0022; 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; G06K7/10851; G06K7/10881; G06K7/10891; G06K7/1093; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/343; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; H; H02; H02J; H02J9/00; H02J9/005; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3827; H04B1/3883; H04B2001/3894; H04W; H04W88/00; H04W88/02; Y; Y02; Y02D; Y02D10/00; Y02D30/00; Y02D30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 109
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indica reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) user interface unit mounting means for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) optical indicia reader module mounting means for securing said optical indicia reader module in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indica reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) user interface unit mounting means for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) optical indicia reader module mounting means for securing said optical indicia reader module in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 2, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting means, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 4, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 5, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in an average size men's dress shirt pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 8 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in a pocket in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1 wherein said user interface unit further comprises a radio frequency transceiver disposed at least partially in said body means for receiving and transmitting information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 1 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
200 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user: (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) user interface unit mounting means for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) optical indicia reader module mounting means for securing said optical indicia reader module in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand, of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
200 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user: (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) user interface unit mounting means for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) optical indicia reader module mounting means for securing said optical indicia reader module in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand, of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 14, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting means, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 16, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 18, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13, wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in an average size men's dress shirt pocket.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
51 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 20 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in a pocket in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13 wherein said user interface unit further comprises a radio frequency transceiver disposed at least partially in said body means for receiving and transmitting information.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 13 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) body means for receiving, storing and transmitting information, said body means having a top portion, a bottom portion, a forward end, a rear end and a longitudinal axis; (b) key means disposed in said top portion for manually entering information into said body means; (c) display means disposed in said top portion for displaying information; (d) scanning means for optically reading information and for communicating the optically read information to said body means; (e) housing means for holding said scanning means; (f) means for selectively and operatively attaching and detaching said housing means to said body means in juxtaposition to the forward end of said body means; and (g) means for operatively attaching said housing means and said body means to a user's wrist.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) body means for receiving, storing and transmitting information, said body means having a top portion, a bottom portion, a forward end, a rear end and a longitudinal axis; (b) key means disposed in said top portion for manually entering information into said body means; (c) display means disposed in said top portion for displaying information; (d) scanning means for optically reading information and for communicating the optically read information to said body means; (e) housing means for holding said scanning means; (f) means for selectively and operatively attaching and detaching said housing means to said body means in juxtaposition to the forward end of said body means; and (g) means for operatively attaching said housing means and said body means to a user's wrist.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 25 further including a radio frequency transceiver means disposed at least partially in said body means for receiving and transmitting information between said body means and a base radio transceiver.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 25 further including means comprising the external portions of said body means and said housing means when said body means and said housing means are connected together for permitting said body means and said housing means to be held in an average size men's dress shirt pocket whereby a user can store said apparatus in such a shirt pocket.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 27 in combination with a shirt having a pocket in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 25 wherein said wrist attaching means includes battery means for supplying electrical power to said body means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 29 further including means for actuating said scanning means with the hand that is attached to the wrist disposed within said wrist attaching means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 30 further including means for attaching said scanning actuating means to at least one of the fingers on said hand.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 31 wherein said attaching means includes means for holding said actuating means where it can be actuated by the thumb of said hand.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein said battery means provides a primary power source for said body means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein said battery means provides a supplemental power source for said body means.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 25 further including means for also attaching said housing means to the back of a user's hand.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 35 further including means connected to said hand attaching means for actuating said scanning means disposed within reach of the thumb of said hand.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
198 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) an optical indicia reader module mounting device for securing said optical indicia reader module to said user interface unit in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
198 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) an optical indicia reader module mounting device for securing said optical indicia reader module to said user interface unit in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said user interface unit is capable of being detached from said user interface unit mounting device by the user.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 39, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting device, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
76 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 39, wherein said actuator comprises: (a) a ring member for receiving at least one finger of the user; (b) a trigger, located on said ring, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by a thumb of the user; and (c) an insulated wire, connecting said optical indicia reader module to said trigger, for carrying an activation signal to said optical indicia reader module.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
60 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said user interface unit and said optical indicia reader module, when connected, are of a size suitable for storage together in a shirt pocket when the body-mounted data acquisition system is not in use and when said user interface unit mounting device has been detached from said user interface unit.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 43, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
26 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 44, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
20 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
47 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 37, wherein said user interface unit mounting means further comprises a receptacle for receiving a battery for supplying battery power to said user interface unit when said user interface unit is attached to said user interface unit mounting means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 49, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interlace unit is the body-mounted data acquisition system's primary source of power.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
31 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 49, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is a supplemental source of power for the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
207 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) an optical indicia reader module mounting device for securing said optical indicia reader module to said user interface unit in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user, and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
207 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) an optical indicia reader module mounting device for securing said optical indicia reader module to said user interface unit in a position over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user, and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, wherein said user interface unit is capable of being detached from said user interface unit mounting device by the user.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 54, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting device, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
76 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 54, wherein said actuator comprises: (a) a ring member for receiving at least one finger of the user; (b) a trigger, located on said ring, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by a thumb of the user; and (c) an insulated wire, connecting said optical indicia reader module to said trigger, for carrying an activation signal to said optical indicia reader module.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
60 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, wherein said user interface unit and said optical indicia reader module, when connected, are of a size suitable for storage together in a shirt pocket when the body-mounted data acquisition system is not in use and when said user interface unit mounting device has been detached from said user interface unit.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 58, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
26 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 59, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
41 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in an average size men's dress shirt pocket.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
51 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 62 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in a pocket in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
33 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52 wherein said user interface unit further comprises a radio frequency transceiver disposed at least partially in said body means for receiving and transmitting information.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
19 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
20 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
47 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 52, wherein said user interface unit mounting means further comprises a receptacle for receiving a battery for supplying battery power to said user interface unit when said user interface unit is attached to said user interface unit mounting means.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 67, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is the body-mounted data acquisition system's primary source of power.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
31 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 67, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is a supplemental source of power for the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
183 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) said optical indicia reader module being positioned over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
183 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) said optical indicia reader module being positioned over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; said user interface unit being capable of communication with a variety of different said optical indicia reader modules so that one said optical indicia reader module can be replaced with a different said optical indicia reader module thereby permitting customization of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, wherein said user interface unit is capable of being detached from said user interface unit mounting device by the user.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
27 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 72, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting device, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
76 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 72, wherein said actuator comprises: (a) a ring member for receiving at least one finger of the user; (b) a trigger, located on said ring, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by a thumb of the user; and (c) an insulated wire, connecting said optical indicia reader module to said trigger, for carrying an activation signal to said optical indicia reader module.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
58 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, wherein said user interface unit and said optical indicia reader module are of a size suitable for storage together in a shirt pocket when the body-mounted data acquisition system is not in use and when said user interface unit mounting device has been detached from said user interface unit.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 76, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
26 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 77, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
38 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
19 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
20 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
47 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 70, wherein said user interface unit mounting means further comprises a receptacle for receiving a battery for supplying battery power to said user interface unit when said user interface unit is attached to said user interface unit mounting means.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
29 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 82, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is the body-mounted data acquisition system's primary source of power.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
31 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 82, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is a supplemental source of power for the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
193 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) wherein said optical indicia reader module is positioned over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user, and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
193 words
A body-mounted data acquisition system, comprising: (a) a user interface unit for communication with a user; (b) an optical indicia reader module, operational for communication with said user interface unit, for reading optical indicia located externally of said optical indicia reader module and having a port for receiving light reflected from the optical indicia; (c) a user interface unit mounting device for securing said user interface unit to the user's body near a wrist and over a forearm of the user; and (d) wherein said optical indicia reader module is positioned over a top side of a hand of the user, the top side being the side opposite a palm side of the hand, so that the port of said optical indicia reader module is directed over the user's fingers and toward the optical indicia to be read; the port of said optical indicia reader module being positioned nearer a hand of the user, and said user interface unit being positioned farther from the hand of the user and between the port and an elbow of the user, when the body-mounted data acquisition system is attached to the user's body for data acquisition.
Claim 93
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, wherein said user interface unit is capable of being detached from said user interface unit mounting device by the user.
Claim 94
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, further comprising an actuator for activation of said optical indicia reader module of the body-mounted data acquisition system.
Claim 95
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 87, wherein said actuator comprises a trigger located on said user interface unit mounting device, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by the user.
Claim 96
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 87, wherein said actuator comprises: (a) a ring member for receiving at least one finger of the user; (b) a trigger, located on said ring, for activating said optical indicia reader module when said trigger is pushed by a thumb of the user: and (c) an insulated wire, connecting said optical indicia reader module to said trigger, for carrying an activation signal to said optical indicia reader module.
Claim 97
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, wherein said user interface unit and said optical indicia reader module are of a size suitable for storage together in a shirt pocket when the body-mounted data acquisition system is not in use and when said user interface unit mounting device has been detached from said user interface unit.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a display located so as to be viewable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 91, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 100
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 92, wherein said display and said keyboard are located in the same plane of said user interface unit.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, wherein said user interface unit further comprises a keyboard located so as to be usable by the user while the body-mounted data acquisition system is operated by the user.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module are of a size capable of being held together in an average size men's dress shirt pocket.
Claim 103
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 95 wherein said user interface means and said optical indicia reader module, when attached to each other, are of a size capable of being held in a pocket in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85 wherein said user interface unit further comprises a radio frequency transceiver disposed at least partially in said body means for receiving and transmitting information.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a laser scanner.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85 wherein said optical indicia reader module is a CCD type reader.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 85, wherein said user interface unit mounting means further comprises a receptacle for receiving a battery for supplying battery power to said user interface unit when said user interface unit is attached to said user interface unit mounting means.
Claim 108
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 100, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is the body-mounted data acquisition system's primary source of power.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
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A body-mounted data acquisition system according to claim 100, wherein the battery power supplied to said user interface unit is a supplemental source of power for the body-mounted data acquisition system.
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