US6418325B1
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Handheld device having an optical data reader
Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
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Filing: 1999-07-12
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Granted: 2002-07-09
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Expires: 2019-07-12
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Reber
- 👤 Daryl R. Harris
- 👤 Cary D. Perttunen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:44
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/72; H04M1/724; H04M1/72403; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G06F1/1626; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0206; H04M1/0208; H04M1/0214; H04M1/26; H04M1/27; H04M1/274; H04M1/2745; H04M1/2753; H04M1/2755; H04M1/72445; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/12; H04M2250/16; H04M2250/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A handheld device comprising: a first housing having a corner portion and a first edge, the corner portion adjacent the first edge; a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing near the first edge; at least one user input device supported by the first housing; a display device supported by the second housing; and a bar code reader supported by the first housing, the bar code reader accessible at the corner portion of the first housing and operable when the second housing is pivoted to a closed position with respect to the first housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A handheld device comprising: a first housing having a corner portion and a first edge, the corner portion adjacent the first edge; a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing near the first edge; at least one user input device supported by the first housing; a display device supported by the second housing; and a bar code reader supported by the first housing, the bar code reader accessible at the corner portion of the first housing and operable when the second housing is pivoted to a closed position with respect to the first housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The handheld device of claim 1 further comprising an input device to selectively activate and deactivate the bar code reader, the input device including a button supported near a second edge of the first housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The handheld device of claim 2 wherein the corner portion is adjacent the second edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The handheld device of claim 1 wherein the display device is unviewable when the second housing is in the closed position with respect to the first housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The handheld device of claim 1 further comprising: an audio input device supported by the first housing; and an audio output device supported by the second housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The handheld device of claim 5 further comprising a wireless telephone transceiver in communication with the audio input device and the audio output device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The handheld device of claim 1 wherein the bar code reader is in a fixed position with respect to the first housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The handheld device of claim 1 wherein the first housing defines an opening at the corner portion, and wherein the bar code reader is accessible at the opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The handheld device of claim 1 wherein the at least one input device comprises a touchpad.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The handheld device of claim 1 wherein the at least one input device comprises a plurality of keys.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
139 words
The handheld device of claim 1 further comprising: an input device to selectively activate and deactivate the bar code reader, the input device including a button supported near a second edge of the first housing, wherein the corner portion is adjacent the second edge; an audio input device supported by the first housing; an audio output device supported by the second housing; and a wireless telephone transceiver in communication with the audio input device and the audio output device; wherein the display device is unviewable when the second housing is in the closed position with respect to the first housing; wherein the bar code reader is in a fixed position with respect to the first housing; and wherein the first housing defines an opening at the corner portion, and wherein the bar code reader is accessible at the opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
A handheld device comprising: a first housing having a first corner portion and a second corner portion; a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing; a first code optical reader accessible at the first corner portion; and a second code optical reader accessible at the second corner portion; and wherein each of the first optical reader and the second optical reader includes a printed code reader.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
A handheld device comprising: a first housing having a first corner portion and a second corner portion; a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing; a first code optical reader accessible at the first corner portion; and a second code optical reader accessible at the second corner portion; and wherein each of the first optical reader and the second optical reader includes a printed code reader.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The handheld device of claim 12 , wherein each of the first optical reader and the second optical reader has a fixed position with respect to the first housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The handheld device of claim 12 , wherein the second housing is pivotally connected to the first housing at an edge adjacent to the first corner portion and the second corner portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The handheld device of claim 14 , further comprising: a radio transceiver having a radio transmitter and a radio receiver, the radio transmitter responsive to the first optical reader; and a display device supported by the second housing, the display device responsive to the radio receiver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The handheld device of claim 12 , further comprising: a radio transceiver having a radio transmitter and a radio receiver; and a display device responsive to at least the radio receiver.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The handheld device of claim 12 , wherein the printed code is a bar code.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-07-08 | 2006-01-07 | 2006-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-07-08 | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-07-08 | 2014-01-07 | 2014-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |