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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2010
Todd Henry, Kleinburg, CA;
David Whitehouse, Toronto, CA;
Sean Davoren, Burlington, CA;
Scott Grant, Toronto, CA;
Bob Johnston, Cambridge, CA;
Thomas H. Lupfer, San Diego, CA (US);
David N. West, San Diego, CA (US);
Todd Henry, Kleinburg, CA;
David Whitehouse, Toronto, CA;
Sean Davoren, Burlington, CA;
Scott Grant, Toronto, CA;
Bob Johnston, Cambridge, CA;
Thomas H. Lupfer, San Diego, CA (US);
David N. West, San Diego, CA (US);
WIS International, Mississauga, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends. The scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces.