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Coded information reader comprising a device for controlling a plurality of distinct actions

US6478226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2001
Grant dateNov 12, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K2207/1011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coded information reader (101) including a device (1) for controlling a plurality of distinct actions, as well as a method for controlling said coded information reader (101) are described. The coded information reader (101) includes a control device (1) comprising a plurality of actuators (2, 3) arranged in sequence downstream of a driving device (4) mobile between an inactive position (A) and a plurality of positions (B, C) active, respectively, on the status of said plurality of actuators (2, 3), said actuators (2, 3) being driven by said driving device (4). Advantageously, the coded information reader (101) of the invention has small size, reliability and flexibility of use.

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