Data collection system having EIR terminal interface node
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1. A method for reprogramming one or more encoded information reading (EIR) terminals by a terminal interface node, said method comprising the steps of:
- said terminal interface node selecting at least one EIR terminal satisfying a reprogramming condition;
said terminal interface node selecting a reprogramming file and a priority level corresponding to said reprogramming condition;
said terminal interface node transmitting said reprogramming file and said priority level to said at least one EIR terminal.
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Abstract
A network accessible node that facilitates management of a fleet of portable communication devices (EIR terminal), including portable data terminals and/or barcode readers, by directing performance of software upgrade and/or configuration update actions by one or more members of the fleet of EIR terminals.
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1. A method for reprogramming one or more encoded information reading (EIR) terminals by a terminal interface node, said method comprising the steps of:
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said terminal interface node selecting at least one EIR terminal satisfying a reprogramming condition; said terminal interface node selecting a reprogramming file and a priority level corresponding to said reprogramming condition; said terminal interface node transmitting said reprogramming file and said priority level to said at least one EIR terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. The method of 1, further comprising the step of said terminal interface node designating a corresponding reprogramming operation as completed responsive to receiving from said at least one EIR terminal a terminal status message confirming completion of said reprogramming operation.
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