Portable modular work station including printer and portable data collection terminal
First Claim
1. A data collection system, comprising:
- A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) a user interface, and 2) an indicia reading device; and
B) a movable cart having a storage area;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart and wherein said portable data collection unit collects data when attached to said movable cart and when removed from said movable cart.
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Abstract
A data collection system for use with a movable cart. The system has a portable data collection unit which may include an indicia reader, a wireless communication system or a user interface. The data collection unit can be removed from the cart and can remain operational when removed. When attached to the cart, the data collection unit can communicate with an output device contained within the boundaries of the cart. The output device can be a printer. The system can also include a mounting device which removably attaches the data collection unit to the cart. The mounting device can remain attached to the cart after removal of the data collection unit. The system can include an auxiliary device which can be removed from the cart for operation. For example, an auxiliary device can be a printer that can be removed from the cart along with the data collection unit.
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54 Claims
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1. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) a user interface, and 2) an indicia reading device; and
B) a movable cart having a storage area;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart and wherein said portable data collection unit collects data when attached to said movable cart and when removed from said movable cart. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising a reading device; and
B) a movable cart;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart and wherein said portable data collection unit collects data when attached to said movable cart and when removed from said movable cart.
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27. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) a user interface, 2) a reading device, and 3) a data output; and
B) a movable cart having a storage area;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart and wherein said portable data collection unit collects data when attached to said movable cart and when removed from said movable cart.
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28. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) a user interface, and 2) a wireless communication device; and
B) a movable cart having a storage area;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart and wherein said portable data collection unit is operational when attached to said movable cart and when removed from said movable cart.
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29. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) a user interface, 2) a reading device; and
3) a common support for said user interface and said reading device, such that an operator may readily port said user interface and said reading device with one hand;
B) a movable cart having a storage area, said portable data collection unit being removably attached to said movable cart;
wherein said portable data collection unit collects data via said reading device, and wherein said common support is located on said movable cart such that it is proximate an operator positioned to push said movable cart. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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54. A data collection system, comprising:
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A) a portable data collection unit, comprising 1) user interface means for communicating information to an operator, and 2) reading means for reading data located externally of said portable data collection unit; and
B) movable cart means for storing selected items;
wherein said portable data collection unit is removably attached to said movable cart means and wherein said portable data collection unit can collect data when attached to said movable cart means and when removed from said movable cart means.
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