Abstract: A scan module in an electro-optical reader includes a first beam-folding mirror on a raised support wall at a rear of a support, and a second beam-folding mirror at a front of the support and operative for reflecting light through an opening in a frame wall to the first mirror for reflection therefrom above the frame wall between the front and rear of the support.

Abstract: A clip mounted bar code reader worn by a user initiates scanning of a field of view when the reader detects or senses that objects are proximity to the reader.

Abstract: A non-retroreflective compact scan module in an electro-optical reader includes a laser light source, a photosensor and an electromagnetic coil mounted at one surface of a printed circuit board. The laser emits a laser beam perpendicular to the board, and is redirected to an oscillatable scan mirror which is magnetically centered to a rest position when the coil is de-energized. Electrical circuitry is mounted at an opposite surface of the board.

Abstract: A scanning component in a scanner for electro-optically reading bar code symbols is mounted on a spring having opposite spring end portions between which the scanning component is mounted. The spring end portions are mounted on a holder. At least one clamp, and preferably a pair of clamps detachably clamps the spring end portions on the holder. Each clamp has a fixed clamping portion on the holder, and a detachable clamping portion movable from a clamped position in which a respective spring end portion is sandwiched between a respective detachable clamping portion and a respective fixed clamping portion during reading, and a detached position in which the respective spring end portion is free to be removed from the clamped position.

Abstract: A retroreflective optical scan module, for example for in a bar code reader including a light source mounted on the base of the module and at least one fold mirror for reflecting and redirecting the scanning light beam along an optical path which is parallel to the base and over at least a portion of the top side surface of the module, so that the scanning beam is longer than the length of the side of the module which the scanning beam passes over enroute to the target.

Abstract: A non-retroreflective compact scan module in an electro-optical reader includes a laser light source, a photosensor and an electromagnetic coil mounted at one surface of a printed circuit board. The laser emits a laser beam perpendicular to the board, and is redirected to an oscillatable scan mirror which is magnetically centered to a rest position when the coil is de-energized. Electrical circuitry is mounted at an opposite surface of the board.

Abstract: A mountable bar code reader initiates scanning of indicia, such as bar code symbols, when the reader detects or senses objects bearing the indicia in proximity to the reader. The reader can be mounted on an operator or on a stationary installation.

Abstract: A battery pack is detachably secured by a snap-type action to a handle of a generally gun-shaped scanning head in a system for electro-optically reading coded indicia, such as bar code symbols. The battery pack includes a set of rechargeable batteries mounted in a casing.

Abstract: In a system for electro-optically reading bar code symbols, a movable reflector is rearwardly positioned in a hand-held housing. A sensor receives light reflected off a bar code symbol from the reflector over a scan that extends across the entire bar code symbol. The housing has a window, a front end and a handle for enabling a user to hold and support the housing in one's hand, and to aim the front end of the housing at the bar code symbol during reading. A signal processor in the housing processes an electrical signal from the sensor to generate therefrom data descriptive of the bar code symbol being read. The reflector is positioned at a distance from the front end of the housing, and the length of the scan is proportional to that distance.

Abstract: A plurality of printed circuit boards is mounted within a housing of a data collection terminal. The boards lie in respective planes generally parallel to the plane of a top wall of the housing. The boards are spaced apart along an upright direction generally normal to the plane of the top wall. Terminal components are mounted on the circuit boards.

Abstract: An auditory beeper mounted in a hand-held scanning head of an electro-optical system for reading light-reflective indicia signals a user that the indicium has been found and is ready to be read by generating a series of sounds or beeps whose rate of beeping changes upon finding the indicium.

Abstract: An electro-optical bar code symbol reader initiates reading of a symbol when a target bearing the symbol is detected within a predetermined distance of the reader. The reader is mounted on an operator's arm by being strapped around the operator's wrist. A keyboard and a display are provided on the reader for data entry and display.

Abstract: In bar code symbol scanning systems employing laser, optical and sensor components, a mirrorless scanner arrangement mounts one or more of these components on a drive for repetitive reciprocating laser movement either about an axis or in a plane to effect scanning.

Abstract: In a system for electro-optically reading bar code symbols, a movable reflector is positioned for directly receiving light reflected off a bar code symbol, and for reflecting this light to a sensor. The reflector movement provides the sensor with a field of view that extends across the entire bar code symbol. The reflector and the sensor are mounted in a housing having a handle for enabling a user to hold and support the housing in one's hand, and to aim the housing at the bar code symbol during reading. A signal processor in the housing processes an electrical signal from the sensor to generate therefrom data descriptive of the bar code symbol being read.

Abstract: In bar code symbol scanning systems employing laser, optical and sensor components, a mirrorless scanner arrangement mounts one or more of these components on a drive for repetitive reciprocating movement either about an axis or in a plane to effect scanning.

Abstract: A hands-free scanning system for reading indicia having parts of different light reflectivity, including a housing having a window and an actuatable electro-optical scanner in the housing for projecting a light beam through the window to indicia to be read, for scanning the indicia. The system further detects light of variable intensity that is reflected off the indicia to generate an electrical signal representative of the indicia. The housing is mounted on an arm of an operator and the scanner initiates reading of the indicia upon an audio command (i.e., voice activation) from a user.

Abstract: A region of light-reflective indicia is visibly illuminated in order to locate the indicia relative to a hand-held of a system for electro-optically reading the indicia. The region is formed by aiming optics and a light source for generating a visible aiming beam. The region can be single spot, a pair of spots, or a line.

Abstract: A target bearing a coded indicium is found by a system for electro-optically reading indicia. Upon the determination that the indicium is located within a range of working distances relative to a hand-held housing, a user is prompted that the indicium is ready to be read. A sonic signal is transmitted by a ranger, and a return echo from the indicium is received. An auditory prompt, such as a single tone or a series of tones, advises the user that the indicium is within range.

Abstract: A portable laser diode scanning head, aimable at each symbol to be read, emits and receives non-readily-visible laser light, and is equipped with a trigger-actuated aiming light arrangement for visually locating and tracking each symbol. A compact laser diode optical train and an optical folded path assembly, as well as an interchangeable component design and an integral window construction for the head also are disclosed. An embodiment that employs a stationary folding mirror mounted in fixed stationary relationship with a curved collecting mirror and a lightweight, movable scanning mirror is disclosed.

Abstract: In bar code symbol scanning systems employing laser, optical and sensor components, a mirrorless scanner arrangement mounts the laser diode and optical element components on a drive for repetitive reciprocating movement relative to a stationary photodetector component to effect scanning.