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Quick release dock system and method

  • US 9,727,083 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2015
  • Issued: 08/08/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A quick release and attachment docking system for a handheld terminal, the system comprising:

  • a docking station having a first magnetic contact; and

    a handheld terminal comprising a user interface system and a second magnetic contact, the user interface system comprising a handle and a trigger button located in proximity to the handle and configured to operate the handheld terminal when actuated;

    wherein the first magnetic contact and the second magnetic contact mate with one another at least in part by magnetic force supplied from an electromagnet, magnetically attaching the handheld scanner to the docking station; and

    wherein magnetic force is configured to de-energize or reverse polarity, allowing the handheld terminal to release from the docking station, upon detecting an input acting as a release request, the input comprising the trigger button being actuated.

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