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Methods and systems for establishing a bi-directional communication link between a host device and a barcode reader

US12413946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2020
Grant dateSep 9, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for establishing a bi-directional communication link between a host device and a barcode reader are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the present invention enables a barcode reader to pair with a host device by way of advertising a unique identification code that is generated by the host device and passed thereto via a barcode. Responsive to detecting the unique identification code, the host device is operable to connect to the barcode reader.

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