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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2012
Dave L. Gregerson, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Steven J. Hammer, Lilburn, GA (US);
Dave L. Gregerson, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Steven J. Hammer, Lilburn, GA (US);
NCR Corporation, Duluth, GA (US);
Abstract
A convertible barcode reader which includes different configurations for self-service operation and assisted-service operation. An example convertible barcode reader includes a first housing portion including a first barcode reader engine, a second housing portion including a second barcode reader engine, and a hinge for coupling the second housing portion to the first housing portion between the first and second barcode reader engines. The second housing portion is moveable between a first position for self-service operation and a second position for assisted service operation.