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Bar code reader with image display system

US7178732B1 · kind B1 · utility

3Cited by
5References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10861
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bar code reader which includes an image display system to more effectively promote retailers and their products. The bar code reader includes a housing portion and an image display system in the housing portion. An example bar code reader includes a dual-aperture bar code reader with a first housing portion containing a substantially horizontal aperture through which first scanning light beams pass for scanning an item, and a second housing portion vertically extending from a checkout counter containing a substantially vertical aperture through which second scanning light beams pass for scanning the item. The second housing portion includes a surface visible to the customer and an image display system in the surface.

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