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System for reading, storing and using bar-encoded data from a coded business card or other printed material

  • US 5,483,052 A
  • Filed: 12/07/1993
  • Issued: 01/09/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for reading and storing data from a business card, comprising:

  • a) a business card having printed business data and a bar code containing said business data, said data being divided into discrete fields;

    b) a portable bar code reader adapted to read said bar code;

    c) a computer coupled to said reader for storing and manipulating said data with respect to said fields and providing an output report;

    d) said reader including means for storing and downloading the read data to said computer;

    e) said reader is pen-shaped having a removable cap; and

    f) said cap including said storage and downloading means.

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