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HAND-HELD DATA COLLECTOR WITH DETACHABLE SCANNER

  • US 20140326788A1
  • Filed: 07/17/2014
  • Published: 11/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for collecting data and for use with a hand, said apparatus comprising:

  • a body having;

    a central portion adapted to be and gripped in use by said hand in the manner of a joystick;

    a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for actuation in use by a finger of said hand selected from index finger and middle finger;

    a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and

    a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends, the second data entry portion including a touch screen; and

    circuitry contained within the body that is adapted to couple the apparatus to the Internet and that is adapted to permit the apparatus to be used to communicate by text messaging when connected to the Internet.

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