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Dispositif de balayage a boitier de type coquillage Download PDF

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WO1998011498A1
WO1998011498A1 PCT/US1997/015730 US9715730W WO9811498A1 WO 1998011498 A1 WO1998011498 A1 WO 1998011498A1 US 9715730 W US9715730 W US 9715730W WO 9811498 A1 WO9811498 A1 WO 9811498A1
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Rajendra Kumar
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Khyber Technologies Corporation
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/10—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation
    • G06K7/10544—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum
    • G06K7/10821—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices
    • G06K7/10881—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices constructional details of hand-held scanners

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  • the present invention relates in general to processor based devices operable while being held in its user's hand, such as a grip-held computer and a handheld scanner. More particularly, the present invention pertains to the structure of such handheld devices allowing for single-hand holding and operation. More specifically, the present invention relates to structure for such handheld devices that allows, key-based data entry, single hand point-and-shoot scanning, larger displays and carrying in a holster.
  • Palm-top computers are widely used for portable computing. Examples of such computers are the Model 200-LX made by Hewlett-Packard Company of Palo Alto, California, and the Model Zaurus ZR-5700 from Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, New Jersey.
  • bar-code scanner which in turn makes it necessary for the operator to use both hands — one to hold the computer and the other to hold the scanner and point-and-shoot the bar-code.
  • an object of the present invention to provide a processor-based handheld device for handheld computing and scanning that provides ample front-panel real estate suitable for a larger size display and keyboard, can be carried in a holster, and can be operated with a single hand.
  • a handheld computing and input device in accordance with the pre- sent invention includes a handheld housing having a main body portion and a lid portion, and a scanner.
  • the main body portion is griped by an operator's hand, carries at least one of a display and a keyboard, and has a first end.
  • the lid portion carries at least one of a display and a keyboard, is itself carried by the main body portion, and is movable between a closed position in which the lid portion substantially covers the one of display and keyboard carried by the main body portion, and an open position in which the one of display and keyboard carried by the main body portion is operable by the operator.
  • the scanner is carried by the main body portion in proximity to the first end.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary device in accordance with the present invention. This view, taken from the left front of the depicted device shows a scanner mounted atop the main body of the device, a large display carried in the main body of the device, and a user-operable, movable lid for covering the display. The lid is depicted in an open position and carries a keyboard in the same plane as that of the display.
  • Fig. 2 is another perspective view of the device shown in Fig. 1. In this view the device is turned on its side and the keyboard and display are at substantially a right-angle to each other.
  • Fig. 3 is another perspective view of the device shown in Fig. 1 taken from the same orientation as that of Fig. 1, in which the lid is closed atop the display.
  • Fig. 4 is another perspective view of the device shown in Fig. 1. taken from the right front of the depicted device, in which the lid is closed atop the display.
  • Figs. 1 - 4 present perspective views of an exemplary handheld computing and input device in accordance with the present invention, generally indicated by the numeral 10.
  • Device 10 which may be called a grip-top computer, has a handheld housing having a main body portion 11, a lid portion 12 that may be selectively moved substantially adjacent a portion of the main body portion 11 as described hereinafter, and a scanner 13.
  • main body portion 11 is apart from lid portion 12, device 10 may be said to be in the open position; conversely, when the main body portion 11 is substantially adjacent lid portion 12, device 10 may be said to be in the closed position.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 depict device 10 in the open position;
  • Figs. 3 and 4 depict device 10 in the closed position.
  • Main body portion 11 has two ends 21, 22 and two sides 17, 18. (Side 18 is viewable only in Fig. 4.) Main body portion 11 carries a display 15 on its top surface 19 which is covered by lid portion 12 when the latter is folded over display 15. Bar code scanner 13 is carried by the main body portion 11 at the end 22. Trigger switches 16A, 16B are provided on side 17 so that as device 10 is held in either hand, the index finger of that hand is positioned over one of the buttons 16A, 16B while the thumb rests against the opposite side 18. Lid portion 12 is movably mounted to main body portion 1 1 on side 18 via a hinge 14 in the. manner of a clam-shell such as those used in palm-top computers described above. A keyboard 23 is carried by lid portion 12 such that it faces the user when the lid portion 12 is in the open position.
  • Device 10 can be operated single-handedly for portable data collection via bar code scanning. Lid portion 12 may be closed and device 10 put away in a holster when not in use. At the same time, there is eno ⁇ gh real estate on front surface 19 for a large display and keyboard.
  • lid portion 12 can be movably mounted to main body portion 11 at the edge between the front surface 19 and the side 17.
  • the positions of display 15 and keyboard 23 may be reversed with keyboard 23 positioned on the front surface 19 of main body portion 11 and display 15 positioned on lid portion 12 such that it faces the operator when in the open position and is covered by main body portion 11 when in the closed position.
  • this embodiment operates single-handedly for portable data collection via bar code scanning, folds and stores when not in use, and provides ample real estate for a large display and keyboard.
  • Lid portion 12 can be mounted to main body portion 11 via a pivot mechanism such as the one described in my U.S. Patent No. 5,548,477 so that lid portion 12 slides over display 15 when device 10 is not in use and away from the display 15 when it is in use.
  • main body portion 11 may be more substantially contoured like a handle for an easier grip.
  • at least one trigger button can be provided on the main body portion for selectively actuating and operating scanner 13.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif (10) portatif d'entrée de données et de calcul, que l'on peut tenir et faire fonctionner d'une seule main. Ledit dispositif comprend un boîtier présentant un corps principal (11), que l'on peut prendre facilement d'une main, un couvercle (12) et un lecteur (13). Dans un mode de réalisation, un dispositif d'affichage (15) de grande taille est porté par le corps principal (11) et un clavier complet (23) est porté par le couvercle (12). Une charnière (14) relie pivotants le couvercle (12) et le corps principal (11) de sorte que l'utilisateur peut bouger les deux éléments en position ouverte et en position fermée. En position fermée, le dispositif (10) peut être placé facilement dans un étui revolver. Des boutons de déclenchement (16A, 16B) portés dans le corps principal (11) permettent à l'utilisateur de se servir du lecteur (13) avec l'une ou l'autre de ses mains.
PCT/US1997/015730 1996-09-11 1997-09-11 Dispositif de balayage a boitier de type coquillage WO1998011498A1 (fr)

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AU42563/97A AU4256397A (en) 1996-09-11 1997-09-11 Scanning dryer having clam-shell housing

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WO2000048142A1 (fr) * 1999-02-12 2000-08-17 Ascom Monetel S.A. Terminal de paiement acceptant les paiements par carte sans contact
CN112150701A (zh) * 2020-09-25 2020-12-29 南京佳照福网络科技有限公司 一种避免电子卡被折断的新一代信息技术刷卡机辅助装置

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US5654534A (en) * 1994-03-02 1997-08-05 Psc, Inc. Hand held or hand mounted bar code scanning device having a display which pivots between an open and closed position

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US5057676A (en) * 1989-08-08 1991-10-15 Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Portable electronic apparatus
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2000048142A1 (fr) * 1999-02-12 2000-08-17 Ascom Monetel S.A. Terminal de paiement acceptant les paiements par carte sans contact
FR2789786A1 (fr) * 1999-02-12 2000-08-18 Ascom Monetel Sa Terminal de paiement acceptant les paiements par carte sans contact
CN112150701A (zh) * 2020-09-25 2020-12-29 南京佳照福网络科技有限公司 一种避免电子卡被折断的新一代信息技术刷卡机辅助装置

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