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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 22, 1999
Joerg Schlieffers, Setauket, NY (US);
Thomas K. Roslak, Eastport, NY (US);
Symbol Technologies, Inc., Holtsville, NY (US);
Abstract
A hand-held data acquisition terminal includes an ovoid electronic housing having an optical scanning device at one end with respect to a major axis and a handle extending outwardly from the opposite end with respect to the major axis. The electronic housing includes an upwardly facing display and operator controls which can be activated by the thumb of a user holding the terminal by the handle. A compact assembly of electronic components is provided. A cradle is provided having a concave cylindrical surface and a pocket for receiving the handle of the terminal. An accessory is also described for mounting the terminal to a shopping cart.