Abstract: A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.

Abstract: A data input arrangement may include a first array of input keys defining a first shape extending across a first typing surface thereof; and a second array of input keys defining a second shape extending across a second typing surface thereof. The first and second arrays are contiguous with one another so that the first and second shapes create a non-linear surface extending across the data input arrangement. The non-linear surface enables users to tactilely locate individual keys of the first and second arrays.

Abstract: A checkout terminal includes a housing having opposite end regions and a central region between the end regions, a main window supported at the central region, and a pair of side windows supported at the end regions and mutually facing each other. All of the windows bound a zone in which a product to be checked out at the terminal is located. A data capture system captures through at least one of the windows data associated with the product. A customer interface at one of the end regions enables a customer to interact with the terminal in a self-service mode of operation. A clerk interface at the other of the end regions enables a clerk to interact with the terminal in a full-service mode of operation.

Abstract: A checkout system employs a bi-optical workstation having a first window located in a generally horizontal plane, and a second window located in a generally upright plane that intersects the generally horizontal plane. A data capture arrangement at the workstation captures through at least one of the windows data associated with products to be checked out by a customer. Both of the windows are positioned to face and be accessible to the customer, preferably by moving the workstation, for enabling the customer to interact with the workstation in a self-service mode of operation.

Abstract: A convertible checkout terminal includes a housing having a window and a data capture device for capturing through the window data associated with products to be checked out at the terminal, a customer interface supported by the housing for enabling a customer to interact with the terminal in a self-service mode of operation, a clerk interface supported by the housing for enabling a clerk to interact with the terminal in a full-service mode of operation, and a mode selector for selecting either the self-service mode in which the customer interface is operational, or the full-service mode in which the clerk interface is operational.

Abstract: A convertible checkout terminal includes a housing having a window and a data capture device for capturing through the window data associated with products to be checked out at the terminal, a customer interface supported by the housing for enabling a customer to interact with the terminal in a self-service mode of operation, a clerk interface supported by the housing for enabling a clerk to interact with the terminal in a full-service mode of operation, and a mode selector for selecting either the self-service mode in which the customer interface is operational, or the full-service mode in which the clerk interface is operational.

Abstract: A device comprises a first processor and a second processor. The first processor is connected to a display, a data input arrangement, and a data acquisition device in a first mode of operation. The first mode of operation relates to performing non-secure operations. The second processor is connected to the display, the data input arrangement, and the data acquisition device in a second mode of operation. The second mode of operation relates to performing a secure operation. The secure operation relates to a sales transaction. When the device is in the second mode of operation, the data acquisition device receives secure data from a remote source. The secure data is forwarded to the second processor to determine a success of the sales transaction.

Abstract: A system comprises an accessory and a mobile device. The accessory comprises an RFID tag including accessory information. The mobile device comprises an RFID reader reading the RFID tag. The mobile device is configured to operate with the accessory based on the accessory information. A method comprises receiving, by an RFID reader of a mobile device, an RFID signal from an RFID tag associated with an accessory of the mobile device; determining accessory information from the RFID signal; and configuring the mobile device to operate with the accessory based on the accessory information.

Abstract: An image projection module within a housing is operative for causing selected pixels in a raster pattern to be illuminated to produce an image at different image planes of VGA quality. A movable component on the housing causes the image to be formed at a selected image plane.

Abstract: A handle for a mobile device includes a housing coupled to the mobile device; a surface of the housing being contoured to substantially conform to a natural curvature of a hand of the user. The handle also includes a perch coupled to the housing and extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: A data input arrangement for a mobile device which includes a first group of input keys, a second group of input keys and a break. The first group defines a first typing surface on the mobile device. The first typing surface defines a first shape. The second group defines a second typing surface on the mobile device. The second typing surface defines a second shape different from the first shape. The break is situated between the first and second groups to separate the first and second groups from one another.

Abstract: A data input arrangement includes an array of input keys arranged on a surface; and a perch at least partially extending between first and second rows of the array substantially parallel to one of the first and second rows. The perch extends away from the surface above each of the input keys. The perch is non-responsive to contact and electrically decoupled from a device receiving input from the data input arrangement.

Abstract: A data input arrangement may include a first array of input keys defining a first shape extending across a first typing surface thereof; and a second array of input keys defining a second shape extending across a second typing surface thereof. The first and second arrays are contiguous with one another so that the first and second shapes create a non-linear surface extending across the data input arrangement. The non-linear surface enables users to tactilely locate individual keys of the first and second arrays.

Abstract: A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that facilitate configuration of a keypad by end users of the portable host device, via employing a mapping component that can map individual keys of the keypad to characters and/or functions predefined by a user (e.g., defined for the host unit via a proprietary application/software). The reconfigurable keypad of the present invention can provide for a one touch access to special characters and/or performance of predetermined functions designated by the user, and thus facilitates performances of customized functions that can be unique to the end users.

Abstract: A portable instrument incorporates an electro-optical assembly for reading indicia during a reading mode, and for projecting a bit-mapped image during a display mode. A manually operable switch on the instrument is disposed for selecting one of the modes. The image is formed by pulsing a laser at selected times on selected scan lines.