Hand-held data collector with detachable scanner
First Claim
1. Apparatus for collecting data and for use with a hand, said apparatus comprising:
- a body havinga 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;
wherein the second data entry portion comprises a view screen and a navigation switch.
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Abstract
Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; 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 scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces.
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14 Claims
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1. 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; wherein the second data entry portion comprises a view screen and a navigation switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Apparatus for collecting data and for use with a hand, said apparatus comprising:
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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; a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends; and a bar code scanner adapted for actuation by said switch, the bar code scanner having a configuration wherein the scanner wirelessly transmits data to the body. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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