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Stylus feature for handheld barcode scanner

a technology of handheld barcode scanner and feature, which is applied in the direction of instruments, sensing record carriers, sensing by electromagnetic radiation, etc., can solve the problems of user frustration, damage to portable electronic devices,

Pending Publication Date: 2022-03-17
ZEBRA TECH CORP
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Benefits of technology

Enables effective interaction with capacitive touchscreens, preventing damage to the device and enhancing user experience by allowing seamless operation of both barcode scanning and touchscreen interaction.

Problems solved by technology

Accordingly, users may become frustrated with their experience and may continue to use the handheld scanner to press against the screen of the portable electronic device.
Such prolonged contact may cause damage to the portable electronic device.

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[0019]Generally speaking, the present disclosure is directed to a handheld barcode reader having a screen engaging member to engage with a portable electronic device having a capacitive touchscreen. Turning to the Figures, reference numeral 10 generally identifies an example handheld barcode reader capable of performing a number of functions such as, for example, scanning objects appearing in a field of view (FOV). For example, the handheld barcode reader may scan any number of items including barcodes or labels, images, obtain measurements, and any number of additional functions. As used herein the term barcode may refer to one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcodes and / or other symbologies used to encode information associated with items.

[0020]As illustrated in the Figures, the handheld barcode reader 10 includes a reader enclosure 11 in the form of a gun-shaped rigid body or housing having an internal cavity 12. The reader enclosure 11 may form a sealed or unsealed internal cavi...

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Abstract

A handheld barcode reader includes a reader enclosure constructed from a dielectric material and a screen engaging member operatively coupled with the reader enclosure. The reader enclosure includes a nose portion and a handle portion coupled with the nose portion and is adapted to accommodate a user's hand. The screen engaging member is constructed from a conductive material and includes an extension member coupled with the nose portion of the reader enclosure and at least one arm member extending from the nose portion of the reader enclosure to the handle portion of the reader enclosure.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17 / 023,110, filed on Sep. 16, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Handheld barcode readers and / or scanners may be used in warehouse environments, checkout stations, and / or other similar settings. Oftentimes, users may use these handheld scanners in conjunction with portable electronic devices such as, for example, computers, tablets, cellular phones, and the like. The portable electronic devices may have a touch screen interface to assist with its operation. Oftentimes, users may attempt to use the handheld device to interact with the touch screen interface of the portable computing device. In examples where the portable computing device uses a capacitive touch screen interface, such contact by the handheld scanner will not result in triggering an input on the portable electronic device. Accordingly, users may beco...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06K7/14
CPCG06K7/1404G06K2007/10524G06K7/10386G06K7/10881G06K7/0017
Inventor GREGORICH, DINO OTTAVIOLIPPERT, SAMUEL A.I.WOODFORD, GARRETT R.
Owner ZEBRA TECH CORP