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Hand-held compact ergonomic laser scanner with integrated scanner activation or data transmission switch in scanner housing

  • US 7,624,924 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2004
  • Issued: 12/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A housing for a hand-held bar code symbol reader of a type comprising A scanning module for projecting a scanning pattern of light toward an object and for receiving reflected light therefrom, and a control module for producing scan data corresponding to the reflected light, said control module having a switch mounted thereon to cause said control module to transmit the scan data to a host system, the housing comprising:

  • a plastic head portion for housing the scanning module, said head portion having a light transmission aperture positioned at one end thereof and a scan window mounted in said transmission aperture for passing the scanning pattern from said scanning module reflected light therefrom, and a manual detent button integrally formed in the plastic of said head portion there atop, said detent button being in operative contact with the control module switch for actuation by a user to cause said control module to transmit the scan data to said host system;

    a handle portion for housing the control module, said handle portion being integrally joined at one end to said head portion and extending therefrom at an angle.

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