Abstract: Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for communicating with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags using an RFID reader are provided. A first communication signal configured to communicate with at least one RFID tag is generated. The first communication signal is transmitted from a first antenna of the reader. The reader is docked with a docking station, the docking station including a contact member coupled to at least one additional antenna, enabling the reader to couple a second communication signal through the contact member to the at least one additional antenna.

Abstract: Devices and systems are for adapting a mobile computing device, such as a handheld radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader, with a grounded metallic housing substrate without impacting the performance of the device. The device includes a heat generating component, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component, the heat sink including at least one thermally conductive material. The system includes a mobile computing device including a heat generating component, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component, the heat sink including at least one thermally conductive material.

Abstract: An inductive charging system including an inductive charger having an inductive charging surface and an alignment feature depicted on a surface of the inductive charger indicating a location of the inductive charging surface. A structural feature may extend substantially perpendicular to the alignment feature and provides a guide for positioning of a portable device to facilitate inductive changing of the portable device by the inductive charging surface. The inductive charger may include a plurality of inductive chargers positioned to facilitate charging of a portable device by two or more of the plurality of the inductive chargers.

Abstract: Described is a device including a housing and a display arrangement. The housing is integrally formed (i.e., a single-piece housing) and has a predefined substantially transparent area. The housing has also at least one opening. The display arrangement is situated inside of the housing and is inserted into the housing through the opening and aligned with the predefined area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, methods, and devices, for adapting a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) antenna, such as an ultrahigh frequency (“UHF”) antenna, at a front end of a mobile computing device without impacting the performance of the device. Described is a device including a housing having a front end, a data capturing arrangement positioned on the front end, the data capturing arrangement collecting data from one or more automatic identification items, and at least one antenna positioned at the front end, the at least one antenna transmitting and receiving data from at least one target over a radio frequency.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a reader transceiver circuit are described. The reader transceiver circuit incorporates a frequency generator, such as a surface acoustic wave (SAW) oscillator. A reader incorporating the reader transceiver circuit is configured to read a tag at very close range, including while being in contact with the tag. The transceiver can be coupled to various host devices in a variety of ways, including being located in a RFID reader (e.g., mobile or fixed position), a computing device, a barcode reader, etc. The transceiver can be located in an RFID module that is attachable to a host device, can be configured in the host device, or can be configured to communicate with the host device over a distance. The RFID module may include one or more antennas, such as a first antenna configured to receive a magnetic field component of an electromagnetic wave and a second antenna configured to receive an electric field component of an electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: Described are devices and systems for adapting an expansion port at a front end of a mobile computing device without impacting the performance of the device. The device includes a housing having a front end, a data capturing arrangement positioned on the front end, the data capturing arrangement collecting data from one or more automatic identification items, and an expansion port positioned on the front end, the expansion port receiving an expansion module increasing the functionality of the device. The system includes a mobile computing device including a housing having a front end, a data capturing arrangement positioned on the front end, the data capturing arrangement collecting data from one or more automatic identification items, and an expansion port positioned on the front end, and an expansion module increasing the functionality of the device, the expansion module receivable by the expansion port of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: Described are a communication device and a method for variable operation of RFID-based readers. The communication device includes at least one radio frequency (“RF”) source transmitting an RF signal to at least one target within an operating field and receiving a data signal from the at least one target, at least one trigger activating the at least one RF source, the at least one trigger including a plurality of trigger configurations, each trigger configuration relating to the one or more operating settings, and an RF controller controlling one or more operating settings on the communication device, the RF microcontroller adjusting the setting based on at least one of the plurality of trigger configurations.

Abstract: A stop motion sensor supported by a mobile electro-optical reader is operative for sensing when the mobile reader is supported in a steady state by the operator for a predetermined time period, and for automatically actuating the mobile reader in response to sensing the steady state to initiate reading of indicia while the mobile reader is supported in the steady state by the operator for the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A battery includes a housing; a cell arrangement situated within the housing and storing a power; and a shock isolator disposed within the housing. The shock isolator absorbs an energy of a shock event upon the battery to prevent damage to the cell arrangement.

Abstract: Systems, devices and/or methods that facilitate thinner form factors and/or more robust mobile device enclosures by injection molding mobile device enclosures with panels are presented. These panels can include display panels, window panels and touch sensitive panels. Further, panels can be insert molded. Additionally, select panels can be contemporaneously molded by multi-shot injection molding at least a portion of the panel and a portion of the enclosure body. Multi-shot injection molding can include 2-shot injection molding, multi-shot injection molding, and co-injection injection molding. Injection molding a mobile device enclosure with a panel can provide improved form factor mobile device enclosures and/or provide a more robust mobile device enclosure than many traditional methods.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a reader transceiver circuit are described. The reader transceiver circuit incorporates a frequency generator, such as a surface acoustic wave (SAW) oscillator. A reader incorporating the reader transceiver circuit is configured to read a tag at very close range, including while being in contact with the tag. The transceiver can be coupled to various host devices in a variety of ways, including being located in a RFID reader (e.g., mobile or fixed position), a computing device, a barcode reader, etc. The transceiver can be located in an RFID module that is attachable to a host device, can be configured in the host device, or can be configured to communicate with the host device over a distance. The RFID module may include one or more antennas, such as a first antenna configured to receive a magnetic field component of an electromagnetic wave and a second antenna configured to receive an electric field component of an electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to systems and methods for employing a housing as part of a hand held scanner as to increase utility and add ruggedness. The housing comprises an upper top housing and lower bottom housing, with the top housing comprising a set of accessory rails adapted to accept accessories associated with the hand held scanner, and the lower housing including an adjustable mass element for balancing a weight of the scanner. Also, top housing can be adapted to accept various key pad configurations via a transitional mounting frame, and the bottom housing can hold a stylus. A bar code scanner system employing such housing can incorporate displays located on various sides of the housing and/or key pads to facilitate a reading from the scanner at slanted angles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing power to devices that are part of RFID systems are described. Energy is harvested at portable/mobile devices, stored and conditioned to provide on-going power as needed for various circuits/components. The energy may be generated in a variety of ways, including using a vibratory energy harvesting device, a magnetic energy harvesting device, and an optical energy harvesting devices.

Abstract: An RFID portal is enhanced to provide communication capability to RFID communication enabled devices. Such devices include cameras, PDAs, voice communicator, keyboards, displays, indicators, storage devices, etc. Devices are made RFID communication enabled by providing them with an RFID interface and an RFID tag “front end”. Such an enhanced device communicates with an enhanced portal via an RFID reader/interrogator associated with the portal. The portal may have connection to other communication channels, such as an Ethernet tie to a network, a landline phone connection, a cellular interface, an 802.11 connection, a Bluetooth channel, etc. Such connections allow an RFID communication enabled device to communicate beyond the enhanced portal to the outside world.

Abstract: A wearable mobile computer communicates with a headset worn by an operator using a communication channel established between the computer and a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag located in the headset. The headset may be configured for receive only (voice travels only from the computer to the headset) or configured for two-way voice communication. For two-way communication backscatter from the RFID tag is used to carry voice signals.

Abstract: A system comprises an accessory, a mobile unit module, and a battery pack module. The accessory is worn one of on and near a portion of a body of a user. The mobile unit module removably couples to the accessory. The battery pack module removably couples to one of the mobile unit and the accessory.

Abstract: A mobile unit comprises a housing, a display, and a touch panel. The display is at least partially dispose within the housing. The touch panel is disposed at least partially over at least a portion of the display receiving touch inputs. The touch panel is configured to incorporate a plurality of function keys. The plurality of function keys are disposed substantially around a perimeter of the display.

Abstract: A mobile device with a multi-functional external antenna comprises a housing and an external antenna. The external antenna is disposed at least partially on the housing and conforms to the housing. The external antenna is configured to one of receive wireless data signals and transmit wireless data signals. The external antenna is further configured to conduct power signals.