Abstract: This invention is a badge and ticket barcode reader which meets the need in the art for a cost effective and reliable barcode reader for naive users. It employs a charge coupled device type scanner in conjunction with a beam splitter, an illumination source which illuminates both sides of the card, a set of mirrors and a guide slot. The set of mirrors reflect light from the two sides of the card to opposite faces of the beam splitter and thus produces an overlaid image of the two sides. The output of the charge coupled device is processed in a known fashion to decipher the barcode. The two sides of the card may be illuminated by a single source via the beam splitter and the set of reflectors or directly via separate sources. The barcode reader may resolve the ambiguity of the two overlaid images either by printing the reverse side of the card black, or via two light sources that are activated alternately in synchronism with the scan of the charge coupled device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enclosure for one or more electrical printed circuit board assemblies. The enclosure features an elongated body portion of U-shaped cross section, and is equipped with flat top and end panels. The assembled enclosure is, accordingly, a six-sided container. On the opposing inner faces of the elongated body section are formed at least one pair of cavities suitable for engaging a flat printed circuit board. The end panels are removable from the opposing ends of the elongated body section. In addition to the cavities formed on the opposing inner faces of the elongated body section for engaging the flat printed circuit board, the enclosure features an additional pair of cavities located on the opposing inner faces of the elongated body section, which lie longitudinally, parallel to the base of the elongated body portion. Each cavity is suitable for accepting a threaded fastener, such as an elongated nut and bolt.