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Portable data collection
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Inventors: Friend, Steven D.; Kordes, Kurt; Silva, Dennis;
Assignee: Intermec IP Corp. (Beverly Hills, CA)
Primary Examiner: Frech; Karl D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Suiter & Associates, PC
A portable data collection system employing a portable data terminal having increased functionality is disclosed. The portable data terminal includes an integral magnetic stripe reader for reading information magnetically encoded on a magnetic stripe card, such as a credit card or the like. An interchangeable feature pod may be attachable to the data terminal and may include a selected data collection or communication device such as, for example, a data communication port, optical indicia reader or laser scanner to facilitate data entry and communication. The interchangeable feature pod may include a compact, ergonomically efficient actuator for activating the selected data collection or communication device. Interconnection of the portable data terminal to interchangeable feature apparatus such as an electrical power supply, peripheral devices, or data communication apparatus may be accomplished via separate line connection, a port replication apparatus or a vehicle docking apparatus. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention expands the utility of portable data collection systems.
The invention recognizes a need for greater versatility in portable data terminals, thereby improving their overall usefulness.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a novel portable data collection system employing a portable data collection terminal having increased functionality.
The portable data terminal includes an integral magnetic stripe reader for reading information magnetically encoded on a magnetic stripe card, such as a credit card or the like.
The housing of the portable data terminal may include an aperture for attachment of an interchangeable feature pod.
This interchangeable feature pod may include a selected data collection or communication device such as, for example, a data communication port, optical indicia reader or laser scanner to facilitate data entry and communication.
The interchangeable feature pod may include a compact, ergonomically efficient actuation means for activating the selected data collection or communication device.
Interconnection of the data terminal to interchangeable feature apparatus such as an electrical power supply, peripheral devices, or data communication apparatus may be accomplished via separate line connection, a port replicator or a vehicle docking apparatus.
The port replicator allows the data terminal to be interconnected with multiple peripheral devices via a single interconnection operation.
The vehicle docking apparatus allows for docking of the portable data collection terminal in a vehicle or the like, wherein the docking apparatus facilitates ease of insertion and removal of the data terminal by a user and provides secure retention of the portable data terminal therein and reliable interconnections between the data terminal and an electrical power source, peripheral devices or data communication apparatus.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention claimed
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