Data collector with expanded functionality
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1. A ruggedized data collector comprising:
- at least one integrated seal for creating a watertight seal between a first component of said ruggedized data collector and a second component of said ruggedized data collector and wherein a sealing force of said at least one integrated seal is not parallel with a mechanical force coupling said first component and said second component; and
a stylus comprising;
a spring loaded data input tip;
a tool for actuating a mechanical fastener of said ruggedized data collector, wherein said tool further comprises a second data input tip; and
a hole for a lanyard,wherein said stylus is configured to be magnetically coupled with said ruggedized data collector when not in use.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention recite a data collector with expanded functionality and a method of enhancing revenue generation using a data collector with expanded functionality. In one embodiment, a central unit of a data collector is configured to receive a replaceable unit such that any one of a variety of replaceable units can be configure to be attached to said central unit.
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1. A ruggedized data collector comprising:
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at least one integrated seal for creating a watertight seal between a first component of said ruggedized data collector and a second component of said ruggedized data collector and wherein a sealing force of said at least one integrated seal is not parallel with a mechanical force coupling said first component and said second component; and a stylus comprising; a spring loaded data input tip; a tool for actuating a mechanical fastener of said ruggedized data collector, wherein said tool further comprises a second data input tip; and a hole for a lanyard, wherein said stylus is configured to be magnetically coupled with said ruggedized data collector when not in use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A ruggedized data collector comprising:
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an interchangeable cover for reconfiguring said ruggedized data collector to function as a cellular telephone; a watertight seal for forming a sealed voice receiver within said interchangeable cover; at least one integrated seal for creating a watertight seal between a first component of said ruggedized data collector and a second component of said ruggedized data collector and wherein a sealing force of said at least one integrated seal is not parallel with a mechanical force coupling said first component and said second component; a watertight seal covering every opening of said ruggedized data collector; at least one user replaceable unit comprising a first communication interface; and at least one light pipe which is formed concurrent with the creation of said at least one integrated seal and which directly contacts a light emitting diode of said ruggedized data collector. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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