Multi-function portable device
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1. A multi-function portable device, comprising:
- a memory;
a transmitter;
a scanning arrangement for obtaining images to be stored in the memory;
a processor coupled to the memory and the transmitter for generating encoded commands for transmission to a further device, the encoded commands being generated based on corresponding commands for the further device stored in the memory, the processor processing the images to extract digital data included in the image;
a housing situating the memory, the transmitter, the scanning arrangement and the processor.
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Abstract
Described is a multi-function portable device which includes a memory, a transmitter, a scanning arrangement for obtaining images to be stored in the memory, a processor coupled to the memory and the transmitter for generating encoded commands for transmission to a further device. The encoded commands are generated based on corresponding commands for the further device stored in the memory. The processor processed the images to extract digital data included in the image. The portable device also includes a housing situating the memory, the transmitter, the scanning arrangement and the processor.
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1. A multi-function portable device, comprising:
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a memory;
a transmitter;
a scanning arrangement for obtaining images to be stored in the memory;
a processor coupled to the memory and the transmitter for generating encoded commands for transmission to a further device, the encoded commands being generated based on corresponding commands for the further device stored in the memory, the processor processing the images to extract digital data included in the image;
a housing situating the memory, the transmitter, the scanning arrangement and the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A remote control arrangement for an alarm system, comprising:
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an alarm system control section;
a scanning section integral with the alarm system control, the scanning section including an optical source and an optical receiver, the optical receiver being adapted to collect reflected light of the optical source and generating data as of function of the reflected light;
an electronic processor processing the data;
a memory configured to store the data;
an electronic interface to exchange the data with a host; and
a control panel to operate the alarm system control and scanning sections. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A consumer scanner unit for incorporation in a portable device, comprising:
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a reader adapted to detect merchandise identification codes;
an electronic memory configured to store the merchandise identification codes;
a control section adapted to receive user commands;
a processor configured to control operation of the reader; and
an interface to connect the consumer scanner unit to a host. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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