Bar code reader with image display system
US7178732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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