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US8590789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1091
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An indicia reader system includes an indicia reader provided at a point of transaction; a controller for controlling power to the indicia reader; a detector for detecting a customer, item or shopping cart at the point of transaction and providing an indication signal to the controller of the presence of customer, item or shopping cart at the point of transaction; wherein the controller interrupts power to the indicia reader during a power save mode and resumes power to the indicia reader upon receiving the indication signal.
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