Digital Image Barcode Scanner
First Claim
1. A device comprisinga main body and a pistol grip,where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital camera, a capture image button, and a touch screen,where the pistol grip comprises a scan trigger,wherein depression of the capture image button activates the digital camera,wherein depression of the scan trigger activates the barcode scanner.
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Abstract
A combination barcode scanner and digital imaging device is disclosed. Users pull a trigger button to active the barcode scanner and separately or coincidently activate the digital imaging camera. An integrated touch screen is used to review captured images and barcode data as well as to navigate through various menus and review and set particular settings for the device. Barcode data and/or digital images are stored within the device and can be transferred to a computer via wired or wireless connections. One or more LEDs are used to illuminate subjects, for the barcode scanner, the digital imaging camera, or both.
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20 Claims
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1. A device comprising
a main body and a pistol grip, where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital camera, a capture image button, and a touch screen, where the pistol grip comprises a scan trigger, wherein depression of the capture image button activates the digital camera, wherein depression of the scan trigger activates the barcode scanner.
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7. A method of treating a patient comprising the steps of:
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securing a barcode to a patient; scanning the barcode using a digital image barcode scanner; and capturing a digital image using the digital image barcode scanner; where the digital image barcode scanner comprises a main body and a pistol grip, where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital camera, and a touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of documenting patient care comprising the steps of:
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securing a barcode to a patient; scanning the barcode using a digital image barcode scanner, where the digital image barcode scanner comprises a main body and a pistol grip, where the main body comprises a barcode scanner, a digital camera, and a touch screen; capturing a digital image using the digital image barcode scanner; and sending the digital image to an external device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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