Abstract: The present invention provides a bar code reader support stand that is portable and easy to set up in addition to being stable and not easily tipped. The support stand provides a reading surface on which to place a coded medium. The support stand further provides a securing area for mounting a bar code reader, such that said bar code reader is held at a predetermined and fixed distance and angle with respect to said reading surface. The fixed position and orientation of the bar code reader with respect to the reading surface allows for a consistently reliable reading of the coded medium. Installation and usage of the device can be more efficient since the user need not adjust the bar code reader orientation at the time of set-up, nor re-adjust it during the course of usage. The design of the weight-stabilised base allows the device to be set up and used in an active environment without the need to rigidly connect it to a table top by means of screws or bolts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming machine support stand with integrated adjustability enabling ergonomic comfort to be provided to a user of the gaming machine. The gaming machine support stand comprises a top and bottom that are interconnected by at least a front and back wall. The front wall of the stand has at least one ergonomic step associated therewith, providing players of the gaming machine interconnected to the support stand, a location at which they may rest one or more feet. The ergonomic step(s) may be adjustable in various planes thereby enabling the variation of the position thereof by an individual resulting in a more personal ergonomic positioning of the ergonomic step associated with gaming machine support stand. The back wall of the support stand includes a protective member that can prevent items from falling behind the support stand, for example when the stand is positioned within close proximity to a wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bar code reader support stand that is portable and easy to set up in addition to being stable and not easily tipped. The support stand provides a reading surface on which to place a coded medium. The support stand further provides a securing area for mounting a bar code reader, such that said bar code reader is held at a predetermined and fixed distance and angle with respect to said reading surface. The fixed position and orientation of the bar code reader with respect to the reading surface allows for a consistently reliable reading of the coded medium. Installation and usage of the device can be more efficient since the user need not adjust the bar code reader orientation at the time of set-up, nor re-adjust it during the course of usage. The design of the weight-stabilised base allows the device to be set up and used in an active environment without the need to rigidly connect it to a table top by means of screws or bolts.