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Multi-functional mobile computing device utilizing a removable processor module

US7959084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2008
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K17/0022
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for reading product indicia includes a mobile computing headset and a wearable data-capture accessory. The mobile computing headset preferably includes a removable processing module shaped and sized to be attachable to the wearable data-capture accessory and one or more communication modules to communicate information between the data-capture accessory and existing infrastructure devices. The data-capture accessory includes a product indicia reader and a communication module for transmitting information to and from the mobile headset.

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