Abstract: A mobile device comprising: a display; a data reader for reading data from an information bearing medium; at least one vehicle data collection device; a global positioning system (GPS); a wireless communications module; a memory device; a processor; and a housing configured for placement in a vehicle and supporting the display, the data reader, the vehicle data collection device, the GPS module, the wireless communications module, the memory device and the processor, wherein the vehicle data collection device facilitates monitoring at least one vehicle performance characteristic.

Abstract: A housing for a portable computing device. An upper surface of the housing facilitates access to at least one interface component. A lower surface of the housing defines a cavity to receive a battery pack. A battery pack, adapted to fit within the cavity, defines at least a portion of a first ridge for receiving an operator's finger, the first ridge having a generally curved configuration enabling said housing to be comfortably held in an operator's hand when the operator's hand is in its naturally relaxed position.

Abstract: An electronic accessory carrier for a portable data terminal provides a shell sized to hold and maintain a portable data terminal in a predetermined position with respect to the shell, at least one attachment component affixed to the shell at a predetermined location and adapted to provide support to the shell and a held portable data terminal in a predetermined orientation, and a strap having an attachment mechanism for connection to the at least one attachment component and adapted to encircle a wearer and to support the shell and a portable data terminal in the predetermined orientation and at a location on the wearer adapted to enable use of the portable data terminal in the predetermined orientation.