Method and apparatus for augmenting optical barcode scanner with RFID reader
US8245930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1098
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for augmenting an optical barcode scanner. The apparatus comprises an accessory module that includes an RFID reader, a body part attachable to the optical barcode scanner, and an interface connector for forming a communication link between the RFID reader and the optical barcode scanner when the interface connector is connected with the expansion port of the optical barcode scanner.
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