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Method and apparatus for programming system function parameters in programmable code symbol readers

  • US 5,777,315 A
  • Filed: 08/21/1996
  • Issued: 07/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of programming functionalities in a clone code symbol reader using the programmed functionalities of a master code symbol reader compatible with said clone code symbol reader, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a master code symbol reader having a first function parameter memory, and a plurality of programmable functionalities, wherein each said programmable functionality is implementable by setting a corresponding function parameter in said function parameter memory by reading a function-encoded bar code symbol preassigned to said function parameter;

    (b) providing a clone code symbol reader, having a second function parameter memory, and said plurality of programmable functionalities, wherein each said programmable functionality is implementable by setting a corresponding function parameter in said second function parameter memory by reading a function-encoded code symbol preassigned to said function parameter;

    (c) programming a particular set of functionalities in said master code symbol reader by reading a particular set of function-encoded code symbols and setting a corresponding set of function parameters in the first function parameter memory of said master code symbol reader;

    (d) using a computer system to read said corresponding set of function parameters set in the first function parameter memory of said master code symbol reader;

    (e) storing said corresponding set of function parameters read in step (d);

    (f) using said stored function parameters to produce a function parameter programming file;

    (g) using said function parameter programming file to print a list of code symbol programming instructions, each said code symbol programming instruction including a reference to a specificized function-encoded code symbol preprinted in a code symbol programming guide;

    (h) following said list of said code symbol programming instructions printed during step (g) by reading each said specified function-encoded code symbol using said clone bar code symbol reader,whereby the function parameters in said second function parameter memory are automatically set to the identical values of the function parameters set in the first function parameter memory of said master code symbol reader.

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