Portable modular work station including printer and portable data collection terminal
US6189788A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/0081
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A data collection system for use with a movable cart. The system has a portable data collection unit which may include an indicia reader, a wireless communication system or a user interface. The data collection unit can be removed from the cart and can remain operational when removed. When attached to the cart, the data collection unit can communicate with an output device contained within the boundaries of the cart. The output device can be a printer. The system can also include a mounting device which removably attaches the data collection unit to the cart. The mounting device can remain attached to the cart after removal of the data collection unit. The system can include an auxiliary device which can be removed from the cart for operation. For example, an auxiliary device can be a printer that can be removed from the cart along with the data collection unit.
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