MOBILE HANDHELD COMPUTER ACCESSORIES

Abstract

A mobile computing accessory is disclosed. The mobile computing accessory comprises a housing with a first section and a second section. The first section has a mounting mechanism extending from a first surface of the first section and configured to receive a detachable computing device, and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to allow gripping of the mobile computing accessory. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The second section has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna positioned within it. The second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, such that the housing is U-shaped.The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides a view of a scene via a display of the computer device mounted in the assembly mechanism, while reading RFID tags present in the scene.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] A mobile handheld device can be used in various environments (e.g., retail, industrial, healthcare, or similar) to scan one or more characters (e.g., one or more barcodes) or to read one or more radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present in those environments. A device is assembled by enclosing internal electrical components within a housing to achieve a form factor. For example, a device might have a "T"-shaped form factor, defined by a brick- or rod-shaped element (e.g., a detachable or integrated computer device with one or more components including a display, keypad, and scanning engine such as a laser scanner) mounted on a handle with a trigger mechanism to activate the device to scan one or more characters.The "T"-shaped form factor can also include a button positioned at a distal end (e.g., the end furthest from the user) of the computer device, with the button essentially parallel to the handle. The button may have an RFID antenna embedded within it, allowing the triggering mechanism to actuate the device to read one or more RFID tags. This "T"-shaped form factor is generally large and has a center of gravity near the distal end of the computer device, which can cause hand and wrist fatigue for the user. Additionally, the "T"-shaped form factor prevents a user from viewing any display on the computer device while scanning one or more characters or reading one or more RFID tags. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0002] The accompanying figures, in which the same reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements in the individual views, are integrated into the description together with the following detailed description and form a part thereof, serving to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention and to explain various principles and advantages of these embodiments. Fig. Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a mobile computer accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the mobile computer accessory. Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 3 illustrates a rear view of the mobile computer accessory. Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 5 illustrates another side view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a mobile computer accessory according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 8 illustrates a side view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 7. Fig. Figure 9 illustrates a side view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 7.

[0003] Experts will recognize that elements in the figures are illustrated for the sake of simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve the understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

[0004] The components of embodiments of the present disclosure have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, which show only those specific details relevant to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that are obvious to persons skilled in the art who refer to the description herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0005] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a mobile computer accessory. The mobile computer accessory comprises a housing. The housing comprises a first section and a second section. The first section has a mounting mechanism extending from a first surface of the first section and configured to receive a detachable computer device, and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to allow the mobile computer accessory to be gripped. The second surface faces the first surface. The second section has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna positioned within the interior of the second section. The second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, such that the housing is U-shaped.The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides a view of a scene via a display of the computer device mounted in the assembly mechanism, while reading one or more RFID tags present in the scene.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface of the first section has a recess configured to receive a battery.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the assembly mechanism comprises a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall extending vertically from the first surface of the first section. The first side wall has a first tab extending from a section of the first side wall near the proximal end of the first section, the second side wall has a second tab extending from a section of the second side wall near the proximal end of the first section, and the bottom wall has a third tab extending from a length of the bottom wall near a distal end of the first section.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section has at least one of a printed circuit board, a heat sink or a battery positioned inside the first section, and the tab extends from the second surface of the first section near the proximal end of the first section.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides an unobstructed field of view for an imaging assembly positioned on a rear surface of a proximal end of the computer device when received by the mounting mechanism, the imaging assembly extending beyond the proximal end of the first section.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing comprises a thermoplastic material.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section has a distal end, the second section has a distal end, and the distal end of the first section and the distal end of the second section stabilize the mobile computer accessory in an upright position when it is positioned on a horizontal flat surface.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mobile computer accessory communicatively couples with the computer device when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism by means of at least one wireless communication pairing or contact pins.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the computer device actuates the mobile computer accessory to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene via a button that is displayed on the computer device's screen.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section has a triggering mechanism, wherein the triggering mechanism is a pressable button, and the computer device actuates the mobile computer accessory to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene via the triggering mechanism.

[0015] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a device. The device comprises a housing. The housing comprises a first section and a second section. The first section has a computer unit integrated into a first surface of the first section and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to allow the device to be gripped. The second surface faces the first surface. The second section has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna positioned within the interior of the second section. The second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, such that the housing is U-shaped.The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides a view of a scene via a display of the computer unit while reading one or more RFID tags present in the scene.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section comprises at least one of a printed circuit board, a heat sink or a battery positioned inside the first section.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the tab extends from the second surface of the first section near the proximal end of the first section.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides an unobstructed field of view for an imaging assembly positioned on a rear surface of a proximal end of the computer unit, such that the imaging assembly extends beyond the proximal end of the first section, and the device decodes a character imaged by the imaging assembly by pressing a key shown on the display of the computer unit.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section has a distal end, the second section has a distal end, and the distal end of the first section and the distal end of the second section stabilize the device in an upright position when it is positioned on a horizontal planar surface.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the device reads the one or more RFID tags present in the scene by pressing a button shown on the display of the computer unit.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section has a triggering mechanism to actuate the device to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene, wherein the triggering mechanism is a pressable button.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing comprises a thermoplastic material, and the device is one or more barcode scanners or RFID readers.

[0023] Fig. Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a mobile computer accessory 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The accessory 100 has a housing 101 comprising a first section 102 and a second section 112.

[0024] The first section 102 has a first surface 104, a second surface 106 (e.g. as in Fig. 4- Fig. (shown in Figure 6), a proximal end 108 and a distal end 110. The second surface 106 of the first section 102 is opposite the first surface 104 of the first section 102.

[0025] A mounting mechanism 122 extends from the first surface 104 of the first section 102 and a tab 162 (e.g. as in Fig. 4- Fig. (shown in Figure 6) extends from the second surface 106 of the first section 102. The mounting mechanism 122 is configured to accommodate a detachable computer device 202 (e.g., as shown in Figure 6). Fig. 7- Fig. (shown in Figure 9), and the tab 162 allows the accessory 100 to be gripped (e.g., by a user). The mounting mechanism 122 has a first side wall 124, a second side wall 128, and a bottom wall 132 extending vertically from the first surface 104 of the first section 102. The first side wall 124 has a first tab 126 extending from a section of the first side wall 124 near the proximal end 108 of the first section 102. The second side wall 128 has a second tab 130 extending from a section of the second side wall 128 near the proximal end 108 of the first section 102. The bottom wall has a third tab 134 extending from a length of the bottom wall 132 near the distal end 110 of the first section 102.In this way, the accessory 101 can attach the detachable computer device 202 to the first surface 104 of the first section 102 when the computer device 202 is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122.

[0026] The first surface 104 of the first section 102 has contact pins 138. The accessory 100 can communicate with the computer device 202 when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 via the contact pins 138. Alternatively, the accessory 100 can communicate with the computer device 202 when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 via a wireless communication pairing (e.g., Bluetooth). ® ) or any suitable wireless communication protocol is installed.

[0027] The first surface 104 of the first section 102 has a recess 136 configured to accommodate a battery (not shown). As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the recess 136 can be essentially rectangular, but can have any suitable shape. The battery can be a lithium-ion battery or any suitable battery.

[0028] The second section 112 has a first surface 114, a second surface 116, a proximal end 118, and a distal end 120. The second surface 116 of the second section 112 is opposite the first surface 114 of the second section 112.

[0029] The second section 112 features an RFID antenna 150 (as in Fig. 3 shown) which is positioned in an interior of the second section 112. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the second section 112 extends at an acute angle from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102, so that the casing 101 is U-shaped.

[0030] Housing 101 can comprise a thermoplastic material or any suitable material. For example, polymers used to form Housing 101 can include polyesters, silicones, polyimides, polyurethanes, thermoplastic and / or vinyl polymers such as polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polyvinyl fluoride, and / or Tyvek. ® , other materials and / or any combination thereof, are not limited to, but include. As described in more detail below, the acute angle at which the second section 112 extends from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102 represents a view of a scene via a display 204 (as in Fig. 7 shown) the computer device 202 is ready when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 while one or more RFID tags present in the scene are being read.

[0031] Fig. Figure 2 illustrates a front view of the mobile computer accessory 100. Fig. 1. For example, illustrates Fig. 2 a front view of the first section 102. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the first section 102 can have one or more heat sinks 140 and printed circuit boards 142 positioned inside the first section 102. The heat sink 140 and the printed circuit board 142 can have any suitable shape and size and do not need to be configured to fit into the recess 136. Additionally, a battery (not shown) can be positioned inside the first section 102 instead of in the recess 136, or in addition to a battery positioned in the recess 136. For example, a spare battery can be positioned inside the first section 102 in addition to a battery positioned in the recess 136.

[0032] The first section 102 and / or the printed circuit board 142 may contain or support one or more components of the accessory 100, including, for example, a logic circuit, a memory, a communication interface (e.g., for wired and wireless communication), input / output (I / O) devices (e.g., switches, buttons, speakers, microphones, etc.), and a sensor. The logic circuit may include one or more processors, one or more coprocessors, one or more microprocessors, one or more controllers, one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), one or more field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), one or more microcontroller units (MCUs), one or more hardware accelerators, one or more special-purpose computer chips, and one or more system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices.The memory can be a non-volatile, computer-readable medium, which may include, for example, volatile (e.g., RAM, DRAM, SRAM, etc.) and / or non-volatile memory (e.g., ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory device, optical memory device, magnetic memory device). The logic circuit can be operationally coupled to the memory, the communication interface, the I / O devices, and / or the sensor. For example, the logic circuit can be configured to execute code stored in the memory to perform operations and functions related to decoding one or more characters and / or reading one or more RFID tags.

[0033] Fig. Figure 3 illustrates a rear view of the 100 mobile computer accessory. Fig. 1. For example, illustrates Fig. 3 a front view of the second section 112. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the second section 112 has an RFID antenna 150 (as in Figure 3). Fig. 3) which is positioned inside the second section 112. The RFID antenna 150 emits a radiation pattern 226 (as shown in Fig. (8 shown), which is directed through and away from the first surface 114 of the second section 112 when one or more RFID tags are read. The RFID antenna 150 can have any suitable shape or size for reading RFID tags.

[0034] Fig. Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the 100 mobile computer accessories. Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 5 illustrates another side view of the 100 mobile computer accessories. Fig. 1. As in Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the second section 112 extends at an acute angle from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102, such that the housing 101 is U-shaped, as indicated by the U-shaped arrow 160. The tab 162 extends from the second surface 160 of the first section 102 near the proximal end 108 of the first section 102. The tab 162 allows the accessory 100 to be gripped (e.g., by a user).

[0035] Fig. Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the mobile computer accessory 100. Fig. 1. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the third tab 134 of the bottom wall 132 has a cylindrical opening 170. The opening 170 can allow airflow to and / or heat dissipation from the computer device 202 when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122, and can have any suitable shape and / or size.

[0036] Fig. Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a mobile computer accessory 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As in Fig. Figure 7 shows a computer device 202 mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 of the accessory 100 and is communicative with the accessory 100 via at least one wireless communication pair (e.g. Bluetooth). ®) or any suitable wireless communication protocol or the contact pins 138 (not shown). The computer device 202 has at least one display 204 and a button 206, which is shown on the display 204. The display can be a touchscreen and the button can be a haptic touch button. The distal end 110 of the first section and the distal end 120 of the second section stabilize the accessory 100 in an upright position when it is positioned on a horizontal, flat surface. The accessory 100 has a release mechanism 180. The release mechanism 180 can include, but is not limited to, a pressable button, a switch, or a touch sensor (e.g., a capacitive touch sensor).The computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to read one or more RFID tags present in a scene displayed on the display 204 via the trigger mechanism 180. Additionally or alternatively, the computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to read one or more RFID tags present in a scene displayed on the display 204 via the button 206 shown on the display 204.

[0037] Fig. Figure 8 illustrates a side view of the 100 mobile computer accessories. Fig. 7. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the computer device 202 is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 of the accessory 100 and is communicative with the accessory 100 via at least one wireless communication pair (e.g., Bluetooth). ®) or any suitable wireless communication protocol or the contact pins 138 (not shown). The computer device 202 includes an imaging assembly 220. The imaging assembly 220 is positioned on a rear surface 218 of a proximal end 219 of the computer device 202 when received by the mounting mechanism 122, such that the imaging assembly 220 extends beyond the proximal end 108 of the first section 102. The acute angle at which the second section 112 extends from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102 represents a view of a scene via a display 204 (as in Fig. (7 shown) the computer device 202 is ready when mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 while one or more RFID tags present in the scene are being read. For example, the plane 222 of the display 204 of the computer device 202 and the plane 224 of the first surface 114 of the second section 112 are not orthogonal, so that one or more RFID tags present in a scene can be read via the radiation pattern 226 emitted by the RFID antenna 150 while the scene is displayed on the display 204 of the computer device 202. The computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to read one or more RFID tags present in a scene displayed on the display 204 via the triggering mechanism 180.Additionally or alternatively, the computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to read one or more RFID tags present in a scene displayed on the display 204 via the button 206 shown on the display 204. In this way, a user operating the accessory 100 and the computer device 202 does not need to tilt the accessory and the computer device 202 to different angles to view the display 204 of the computer device 202 while RFID tags are being read. Furthermore, the center of gravity of the accessory 100 and the computer device 202 is located close to the user, reducing, if not eliminating, hand and wrist fatigue.

[0038] Fig. Figure 9 illustrates a side view of the mobile computer accessories. Fig. 7. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the computer device 202 is mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 of the accessory 100 and is communicative with the accessory 100 via at least one wireless communication pair (e.g., Bluetooth). ®) or any suitable wireless communication protocol or the contact pins 138 (not shown). The computer device 202 includes an imaging assembly 220. The imaging assembly 220 is positioned on a rear surface 218 of a proximal end 219 of the computer device 202 when received by the mounting mechanism 122, such that the imaging assembly 220 extends beyond the proximal end 108 of the first section 102. The acute angle at which the second section 112 extends from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102 provides an unobstructed field of view 240 and line of sight 242 of the imaging assembly 220 of the computer device 202. For example, the acute angle at which the second section 112 extends from the proximal end 108 of the first section 102 represents a view of a scene via a display 204 (as in Fig. (7 shown) the computer device 202 is ready when mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 while imaging and decoding characters present in the scene and within the field of view 240 of the imaging assembly 220. The computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to image and decode characters present in the scene displayed on the display 204 via the trigger mechanism 180. Additionally or alternatively, the computer device 202 can actuate the accessory 100 to decode characters present in the scene displayed on the display 204 via the button 206 shown on the display 204.In this way, a user operating the accessory 100 and the computer device 202 does not have to tilt the accessory and the computer device 202 to different angles to view the display 204 of the computer device 202 while characters are being displayed and decoded. Additionally, the center of gravity of the accessory 100 and the computer device 202 is located close to the user, which reduces, if not eliminates, hand and wrist fatigue.

[0039] Fig. 7- Fig.Figure 9 illustrates a detachable computer device 202 mounted in the mounting mechanism 122 of the accessory 100. In one embodiment, the computer device 202 can be integrated with the accessory 100. For example, in one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a device (e.g., a barcode scanner and / or an RFID reader). The device comprises a housing. The housing comprises a first section and a second section. The first section has a computer unit integrated into a first surface of the first section and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to allow the device to be gripped. The second surface faces the first surface. The second section has an RFID antenna positioned inside the second section.The second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, resulting in a U-shaped enclosure. This acute angle allows for viewing a scene via a display on the computer unit while reading one or more RFID tags present in the scene. Additionally, this acute angle provides an unobstructed view for an imaging assembly positioned on a rear surface at a proximal end of the computer unit, extending beyond the proximal end of the first section.The device can read one or more RFID tags present in the scene by pressing a button shown on the computer unit's display, and / or decode characters displayed by the imaging assembly by pressing a button shown on the computer unit's display.

[0040] The foregoing description refers to diagrams in the accompanying drawings. Alternative implementations of the example depicted in the diagrams include one or more additional or alternative elements, processes, and / or devices. Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the exemplary elements in the diagram may be combined, split, rearranged, or omitted.

[0041] The foregoing description refers to a block diagram of the accompanying drawings. Alternative implementations of the example represented by the block diagram include one or more additional or alternative elements, processes, and / or devices. Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the example blocks of the diagram may be combined, split, rearranged, or omitted. Components represented by the blocks of the diagram are implemented by hardware, software, firmware, and / or any combination thereof. In some examples, at least one of the components represented by the blocks is implemented by a logic circuit. As used herein, the term "logic circuit" is expressly defined as a physical device that includes at least one hardware component configured (e.g.,A logic circuit is a device that performs operations according to a predetermined configuration and / or by executing stored machine-readable instructions to control one or more machines and / or to perform operations on one or more machines. Examples of logic circuits include one or more processors, one or more coprocessors, one or more microprocessors, one or more controllers, one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), one or more field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), one or more microcontroller units (MCUs), one or more hardware accelerators, one or more special-purpose computer chips, and one or more system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices. Some example logic circuits, such as ASICs or FPGAs, are specially configured hardware for performing operations (e.g.,one or more of the operations described herein and illustrated by the flowcharts of this disclosure, if any). Some exemplary logic circuits are hardware that executes machine-readable instructions to perform operations (e.g., one or more of the operations described herein and illustrated by the flowcharts of this disclosure, if any). Some exemplary logic circuits include a combination of specially configured hardware and hardware that executes machine-readable instructions. The foregoing description refers to various operations described herein and flowcharts that may be appended here to illustrate the sequence of these operations. Any such flowcharts are representative of exemplary procedures disclosed herein.In some examples, the procedures depicted by the flowcharts implement the device depicted by the block diagrams. Alternative implementations of exemplary procedures disclosed herein may include additional or alternative operations. Furthermore, operations of alternative implementations of the procedures disclosed herein may be combined, split, rearranged, or omitted. In some examples, the operations described herein are implemented by machine-readable instructions (e.g., software and / or firmware) stored on a medium (e.g., a physical machine-readable medium) for execution by one or more logic circuits (e.g., processor(s)). In some examples, the operations described herein are implemented by one or more configurations of one or more specially designed logic circuits (e.g., ASIC(s)).In some examples, the operations described herein are implemented by a combination of specially designed logic circuit(s) and machine-readable instructions stored on a medium (e.g., a physical machine-readable medium) for execution by logic circuit(s).

[0042] As used herein, each of the terms “physical machine-readable medium”, “non-volatile machine-readable medium”, and “machine-readable storage device” is expressly defined as a storage medium (e.g., a disk of a hard disk drive, a digital versatile disc, a compact disc, flash memory, read-only memory, random access memory, etc.) on which machine-readable instructions (e.g., program code in the form of, for example, software and / or firmware) are stored for any suitable duration (e.g., permanently, for a longer period (e.g., while a program associated with the machine-readable instructions is being executed), and / or for a short period (e.g., while the machine-readable instructions are cached and / or during a buffering process)).Furthermore, as used herein, each of the terms “physical machine-readable medium”, “non-volatile machine-readable medium”, and “machine-readable storage device” is expressly defined to exclude propagating signals. That is to say, as used in any claim of this patent, none of the terms “physical machine-readable medium”, “non-volatile machine-readable medium”, and “machine-readable storage device” may be read to be implemented by a propagating signal.

[0043] Specific embodiments have been described in the foregoing specification. However, a person skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and the figures should be considered illustrative rather than limiting, and all such modifications are to be included within the scope of the present teachings. In addition, the described embodiments / examples / implementations should not be interpreted as mutually exclusive and should instead be understood as potentially combinable, where such combinations are in any way permissive.In other words, any feature disclosed in any one of the above embodiments / examples / implementations may be included in any one of the other above embodiments / examples / implementations.

[0044] The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may lead to the occurrence or enhancement of any benefit, advantage, or solution shall not be construed as critical, necessary, or essential features or elements of any claim or all claims. The claimed invention is defined exclusively by the attached claims, including all amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as published.

[0045] Furthermore, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual relationship or order of such an entity or action between such entities or actions. The terms "includes," "comprising," "has," "including," "containing," "containing," or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, procedure, article, or device that includes, has, includes, or contains a list of elements may not only include those elements but may also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent in such process, procedure, article, or device. An element that "includes..."The presence of the phrases "a", "has ... a", "includes ... a", or "contains ... a" does not, without further limitations, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes, has, includes, or contains the element. The terms "a" and "a" are defined as one or more unless expressly stated otherwise herein. The terms "essentially", "generally", "approximately", "about", or any other version thereof are defined in such a way as to be closely understood by a person skilled in the art, and in one non-restrictive embodiment, the term is defined as being within 10%, in another embodiment within 5%, in another embodiment within 1%, and in another embodiment within 0.5%.The term "coupled," as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is "configured" in a particular way is configured at least in that way, but may also be configured in ways not listed.

[0046] The summary of disclosure is provided to enable the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it is not intended to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Additionally, it is apparent from the preceding detailed description that various features in different embodiments have been grouped together for the purpose of simplifying the disclosure. This method of disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly stated in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, an inventive subject matter may be contained in fewer than all the features of any single disclosed embodiment.The following claims are hereby integrated into the detailed description, with each claim standing alone as a separately claimed subject matter.

Claims

[1] Mobile computer accessories, including: a housing, encompassing a first section with a mounting mechanism extending from a first surface of the first section and configured to receive a detachable computer device, and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to allow gripping of the mobile computer accessory, the second surface being opposite the first surface, and a second section with a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna positioned inside the second section, wherein the second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, so that the casing is U-shaped, and The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides a view of a scene via a display of the computer device mounted in the assembly mechanism while reading one or more RFID tags present in the scene. [2] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first surface of the first section has a recess configured to accommodate a battery. [3] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the mounting mechanism has a first side wall, a second side wall and a bottom wall extending vertically from the first surface of the first section. [4] Mobile computer accessories according to claim 3, wherein the first side wall has a first tab extending from a section of the first side wall near the proximal end of the first section, the second side wall has a second tab extending from a section of the second side wall near the proximal end of the first section, and the bottom wall has a third tab extending along the length of the bottom wall near a distal end of the first section. [5] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first section comprises at least one of a printed circuit board, a heat sink or a battery positioned inside the first section. [6] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the tab extends from the second surface of the first section near the proximal end of the first section. [7] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides an unobstructed field of view of an imaging assembly positioned on a rear surface of a proximal end of the computer device when received by the mounting mechanism, the imaging assembly extending beyond the proximal end of the first section. [8] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a thermoplastic material. [9] Mobile computer accessories according to claim 1, wherein the first section has a distal end, the second section has a distal end, and The distal end of the first section and the distal end of the second section stabilize the mobile computer accessory in an upright position when it is positioned on a horizontal, flat surface. [10] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 1, wherein the mobile computer accessory communicatively couples with the computer device when it is mounted in the mounting mechanism by at least one of a wireless communication pairing or contact pins. [11] Mobile computer accessory according to claim 10, wherein the computer device actuates the mobile computer accessory to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene via a button that is shown on the display of the computer device. [12] Mobile computer accessories according to claim 10, wherein the first section has a triggering mechanism, wherein the triggering mechanism is a pressable button, and The computer device activates the mobile computer accessory to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene via the trigger mechanism. [13] Device comprising: a housing, encompassing a first section comprising a computer unit integrated into a first surface of the first section, and a tab extending from a second surface of the first section to enable gripping of the device, the second surface being opposite the first surface, and a second section with a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna positioned inside the second section, wherein the second section extends at an acute angle from a proximal end of the first section, so that the casing is U-shaped, and The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides a view of a scene via a display of the computer unit while reading one or more RFID tags present in the scene. [14] Device according to claim 13, wherein the first section comprises at least one of a printed circuit board, a heat sink or a battery positioned inside the first section. [15] Device according to claim 13, wherein the tab extends from the second surface of the first section near the proximal end of the first section. [16] Device according to claim 13, wherein The acute angle at which the second section extends from the proximal end of the first section provides an unobstructed field of view for an imaging assembly positioned on a rear surface of a proximal end of the computer unit, such that the imaging assembly extends beyond the proximal end of the first section, and The device decodes a character that is displayed by the imaging assembly by pressing a button shown on the computer unit's display. [17] Device according to claim 13, wherein the housing comprises a thermoplastic material, and the device is one or more barcode scanners or RFID readers. [18] Device according to claim 13, wherein the first section has a distal end, the second section has a distal end, and The distal end of the first section and the distal end of the second section stabilize the device in an upright position when it is positioned on a horizontal, flat surface. [19] Device according to claim 13, wherein the device reads the one or more RFID tags present in the scene by pressing a button that is displayed on the computer unit's display. [20] Device according to claim 13, wherein the first section has a triggering mechanism to actuate the device to read the one or more RFID tags present in the scene, wherein the triggering mechanism is a pressable button.

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