DATA READER WITH MULTIPLE MODES OF OPERATION

• US 20130341406A1
• Filed: 08/22/2013
• Published: 12/26/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Datalogic Adc, Inc. (Datalogic S.p.A.)
• Original Assignee: Datalogic Adc, Inc. (Datalogic S.p.A.)
• Inventors: Tamburrini, Thomas E., Williams, Jon P. C., Ingles, David P., Benedetti, Michele, Tabet, Nicolas H.
• Granted Patent: US 9,087,251 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 235/470
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/10881 constructional details of hand-held scanners
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/109 adaptations to make the hand-held scanner useable as a fixed scanner
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 30/142 using hand-held instruments; Constructional details of the instruments

Abstract

Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

Claims

1. A data reader constructed and arranged for operation in a handheld mode of reading operation and for operation in a fixed mode of operation, comprising

a housing;

a manually-actuable trigger; and

a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in the housing, the PCB including an inertial sensor integrated therewith or mounted thereon and operative for sensing motion of the data reader, wherein a function or operation of the data reader is changed in response to input from the inertial sensor.

2. A data reader according to claim 1 wherein in the handheld mode of operation the data reader is operative to commence reading optical codes prior to actuation of the trigger, whereby upon actuation of the trigger, a selected optical code is acknowledged and/or reported.

4. A data reader according to claim 2 wherein the data reader processes and acknowledges an optical code that was acquired prior to actuation of the trigger.

3. (canceled)

5-23. -23. (canceled)