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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2000
Methods for using a bar code reader for facilitating transactions and collecting a toll based on use
Applicant:
Inventors:
Paul Waxelbaum, Freehold, NJ (US);
Altaf Mulla, Merrick, NY (US);
Assignee:
Symbol Technologies, Inc., Holtsville, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 7/10 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 7/10 ;
Abstract
A compact optical code reader is disclosed having multiple functions and a unique shape and configuration of actuators and indicators. A system including the reader also includes a cradle, interface and host terminal, capable of performing various data processing functions involving scanned data. The system includes user and supplier identifiers which are employed to facilitate sales transactions and allocate use-based tolls.