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    • 专利摘要:
    Industrial digital barcode scanner The present invention relates to a barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) that includes a scanner enclosure (11) having a sensor enclosure body. scanner (12), a printed circuit board (PCB) (20) disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, an imaging assembly (22) coupled to the PCB (20), and an assembly decoding device positioned on the PCB (20). The sweeper enclosure body (12) has a top part (12a), a bottom part (12b) opposite the top part (12a), a front part (12c), and a rear part (12d) opposite to the front part (12c) and further defines an internal cavity. The PCB (20) is positioned substantially parallel to an outgoing imaging axis. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.
    公开号:FR3091776A1
    申请号:FR2000203
    申请日:2020-01-10
    公开日:2020-07-17
    发明作者:Darran Michael Handshaw；Edward Barkan；Mark Drzymala
    申请人:Zebra Technologies Corp；
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    专利说明:

    [0001] This application claims the benefit of a U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Serial No. 62/791,420, filed January 11, 2019. Background of the invention
    [0002] Barcode and other scanners typically capture images within a given field of view (FOV). In some circumstances, handheld devices can be used to capture images of objects positioned at varying distances from the device. In such environments, handheld devices can be selectively positioned by a user to facilitate capturing an appropriate image of the object. Such systems usually require a power and/or communications cable to provide power and/or to transfer data from the scanning device to a computing device to perform additional calculations and/or processes. These cables often feature a rigid or semi-rigid cable holder that protrudes outward from the scanning device, extending the overall footprint of the device onto a work surface. Therefore, in some instances, it may be difficult or impossible to position the devices against walls or other surfaces, reducing the available workspace.
    [0003] Additionally, when repositioning the scanning device, the cable may interfere with a user wishing to comfortably grip the device. In some circumstances, the cable can cause the device to become unstable if the cable is inadvertently bumped or jostled. In addition, the electronic components contained inside these devices are susceptible to damage from shocks and/or spills.
    [0004] Therefore, there is a need for improved systems, methods, and devices that address these problems. Brief description of the different views of the drawings
    [0005] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to the same or functionally similar items in the various views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated into the specification as part thereof, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments of concepts that incorporate the claimed invention, and to explain the various principles and advantages of these embodiments.
    [0006] Figure 1 is a perspective front view of a portable, portable digital bar code scanner in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0007] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the digital barcode scanner of FIG. 1 pursuant to this disclosure.
    [0008] Figure 3 is a perspective bottom rear view of the digital barcode scanner of FIGs. 1 and 2 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0009] Figure 4 is a first elevational view of the digital barcode scanner of FIGs. 1 to 3 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0010] Figure 5 is a side elevational cross-sectional view of the digital bar code scanner of FIGs. 1 to 4 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0011] Figure 6 is a perspective cross-sectional rear view of the digital bar code scanner of FIGs. 1 to 4 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0012] Figure 7 is a perspective cross-sectional front view of the digital bar code scanner of FIGs. 1 to 4 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0013] Figure 8 is a perspective cross-sectional bottom view of the digital bar code scanner of FIGS. 1 to 4 in accordance with this disclosure.
    [0014] Figure 9 is a rear perspective view of the digital barcode scanner of FIGs. 1-4 in accordance with this disclosure, where a back box has been removed.
    [0015] Figure 10 is a perspective cross-sectional front view of the digital bar code scanner of FIGs. 1-4 in accordance with this disclosure, where a front casing has been removed.
    [0016] Those of technical skill will appreciate that the elements of the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of certain elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to better understand embodiments of the present invention.
    [0017] Components of the apparatus and method have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only specific details which are relevant to understanding embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details which will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art benefiting from the disclosure herein.
    [0018] detailed description
    [0019] In one embodiment, the present application provides a bar code scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV), which includes a scanner enclosure having a scanner enclosure, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partially inside the scanner enclosure, an imaging assembly coupled to the PCB, and a decoding assembly positioned on the PCBs. The scanner enclosure body has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a front portion, and a rear portion opposite the front portion, and further defines an internal cavity. The PCB is positioned substantially parallel to an outgoing imaging axis. In some examples, the imaging axis is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the scanner enclosure.
    [0020] In some examples, the scanner assembly further includes an off-axis illumination panel disposed on the top portion of the scanner enclosure body. The bar code scanner assembly is operable alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0021] In some examples, the rear portion of the scanner enclosure body has an angled recess to receive a communications cable that has a connector configured to interface with the bar code scanner assembly. The communication cable may further include a voltage holder member. In some aspects, a major portion of the voltage holder member is contained within a volume of the scanner enclosure. The scanner enclosure body may further define an audio port positioned proximate the angled recess of the rear portion of the scanner enclosure to carry audio out of the scanner enclosure.
    [0022] In some examples, the sweeper enclosure body has at least one inner wall configured to impede the entry of dust into the sweeper enclosure body. The bar code scanner assembly may additionally include at least one capacitive touch sensor disposed on the circuit board that extends along at least a side portion of the scanner enclosure body. In some examples, the circuit board, imaging assembly, and decoding assembly are disposed at least partially above a lower third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure.
    [0023] In another implementation, a barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV) includes a scanner enclosure including a scanner enclosure body, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, a data connector disposed on a first side of the printed circuit board, and an imaging sensor mounted either directly or indirectly on a second side of the PCB. The sweeper enclosure body has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion to the bottom portion and further defines an internal cavity. The PCB is located within an intermediate third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure. The data connector is adapted to mate with an external communication cable.
    [0024] In yet another implementation, a bar code scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV) includes a scanner enclosure including a scanner enclosure body, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, and a communication cable. The sweeper enclosure body has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion to the bottom portion, and further defines a sweeper perimeter. The PCB has a data connector coupled thereto. The communication cable has a cable connector that interfaces with the data connector, and further includes a strain relief coupled to the cable connector. At least a major portion of the voltage holder is contained within the scanner perimeter of the scanner enclosure.
    [0025] In another implementation, a barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV) includes a scanner enclosure including a scanner enclosure body, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, and a data connector disposed on a first side of the printed circuit board. The sweeper enclosure body has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion to the bottom portion, and further defines an internal cavity. The data connector provides an opening for insertion of a data cable at an angle between approximately 40° and approximately 50° to the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure.
    [0026] In another implementation, a barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV) includes a scanner enclosure including a scanner enclosure body, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, and a data connector disposed on a first side of the printed circuit board. The sweeper enclosure body has a front portion and a rear portion which are separated by a center plane, a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion. top to the bottom portion, and further defines an internal cavity. The data connector is disposed on a first side of the PCB and is adapted to engage an external communication cable. The data connector is positioned in the front part of the scanner enclosure body.
    [0027] With respect to the figures, reference numeral 10 generally identifies an imaging reader configured as a brick-shaped housing or scanner enclosure 11 comprising a scanner enclosure body 12 which has a top portion 12a, a bottom part 12b opposite the top part 12a, a front part 12c, and a rear part 12d opposite the front part 12c. The scanner enclosure body 12 is shaped like a shell which defines an interior volume or cavity to accommodate a number of components to facilitate capturing an image of an object. Bottom portion 12b is generally flat to accommodate placement on a substantially horizontal surface (eg, counter or table). The scanner enclosure body 12 can be fabricated from a number of suitable materials such as, for example, polymeric and/or metallic materials. Other examples are possible.
    [0028] In the example shown, the scanner enclosure body 12 defines a longitudinal length extending between the top portion 12a and the bottom portion 12b, and further defines a longitudinal axis "L" extending along the longitudinal length. Further, the front part 12c and the rear part 12d of the scanner enclosure body 12 are shaped as separate boxes which are coupled together to form a generally closed unit. The front part 12c and the rear part 12d can be separated by a plane "P" by way of illustration. In some approaches, the longitudinal axis L is disposed on the plane P. In the illustrated example, the outermost boundaries of the scanner enclosure body 12 define a footprint or perimeter that extends outwards. exterior from the bottom portion 12b of the scanner enclosure body 12.
    [0029] The imaging reader 10 may additionally comprise a base 50 which allows selective rotation of the body of the enclosure. For brevity, additional details surrounding base 50 will not be described, but it is understood that all or part of base 50 may cooperate with scanner enclosure 11 to define the footprint, perimeter, and /or the interior volume of the imaging drive.
    [0030] Regarding FIG. 5, the interior volume of scanner enclosure body 12 accommodates a number of components to facilitate scanning or capturing an image of an object. Specifically, the interior volume receives a PCB 20 having a first side 20a and a second side 20b, an imaging assembly 22, a decoder 24, a data connector 26, a mirror assembly 28, an aiming assembly 30, a lighting assembly 32 (which may include a light pipe), and audio assembly 34. It is appreciated that a number of additional components (e.g., off-axis lighting panel disposed in top portion 12a , a linkage mechanism in examples where the scanner enclosure 11 is movable relative to the base 50) may be disposed within the interior volume of the scanner enclosure body 12.
    [0031] In some examples, PCB 20 may be a main board, to which are attached any and/or all of imaging assembly 22, decoder 24, data connector 26, and aiming assembly. 30, via a direct connection (e.g., solder connection or other direct connection), but in some instances any combination of these components may attach to PCB 20 via an interface (e.g., via a flexible connector, a intermediate plug assembly, etc.).
    [0032] In the example shown, PCB 20 is a generally planar member that is positioned approximately perpendicular to longitudinal axis L. PCB 20 may be secured within the interior volume of scanner enclosure body 12 via some number of appropriate approaches. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the PCB 20 may be disposed within an intermediate third, approximately (or alternatively, anywhere above a lower third) of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure body 12, thereby limiting potential damage from foreign objects (e.g., fluids) entering the scanner enclosure body 12. In some examples, the PCB 20 may be arranged at 10°, approximately, from perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L.
    [0033] Imaging assembly 22 is coupled to second side 20b of the PCB and may include a number of components (e.g., imaging sensor, lens and/or lens array, etc.) used to capture a picture. The imaging assembly 22 has an imaging axis "I" which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the scanner enclosure body 12. However, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the mirror assembly 28 causes the imaging axis I to rotate and/or bend approximately 90°, thereby creating an outgoing imaging axis "OI" which exits from the front portion 12c of the body scanner enclosure 12 (via lens and/or window). As a result of this configuration, PCB 20 is positioned substantially parallel to outgoing imaging axis OI, and outgoing imaging axis OI is substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis L of scanner enclosure body 12.
    [0034] In the example shown, aiming assembly 30 is also coupled to the second side 20b of PCB 20. Aiming assembly 30 may be positioned forward (i.e. closer to the part front 12c) of imaging assembly 22 and may include a number of components that aid in correctly capturing a desired FOV.
    [0035] Data connector 26 is coupled to first side 20a of PCB 20. Data connector 26 is adapted to mate with an external communications cable 40 which has connector 42 which mates to data connector 26 (for example, which fits into it) for interfacing with imaging reader 10. Data connector 26 may have an interface or port that engages external communication cable 40. interface or port at least partially faces rear portion 12d of scanner enclosure body 12. It is understood that the term "facing" does not necessarily mean that the interface or port faces perpendicular to the rear portion 12d of the scanner enclosure body 12, rather, the interface or orifice may face the rear portion 12d of the scanner enclosure body 12 at an angle, as shown in the figures .
    [0036] Communication cable 40 can transmit power to imaging reader 10 and/or can transmit data to an external device. Communication cable 40 further includes a rigid or semi-rigid strain relief 44 adapted to relieve tension on communication cable 40 caused by bending and/or pulling force.
    [0037] In the example shown, data connector 26 is disposed within front portion 12c of scanner enclosure body 12 and is angled downward relative to PCB 20. In other words, the all or most of the data connector 26 may be positioned forward of the P-plane. In some examples, the data connector 26 provides an opening for insertion of the communications cable at an angle between 40°, approximately, and 50°, approximately, relative to the longitudinal length L of the scanner enclosure body 12. Other examples of suitable lengths are possible.
    [0038] As illustrated in FIGs. 2, 3, and 5, the scanner enclosure body 12, and specifically the rear portion 12d thereof, may include an oblique recess 14. The oblique recess 14 extends downward from the first portion 12c of the scanner enclosure body 12 to the rear portion 12d of the scanner enclosure body 12 and is generally positioned at an angle which is similar and/or identical to the downward angle of the data connector 26. oblique recess 14 is sized to accept or receive communication cable 40 to allow connector 42 thereof to mate with data connector 26. The configuration of oblique recess 14 results in an angle of insertion of the communication cable 40 between 30°, approximately, and 60°, approximately, with respect to the longitudinal axis L of the scanner enclosure body 12. Other examples of suitable insertion angles are possible.
    [0039] As illustrated in FIGs. 2-10, the dimensions, configuration, and/or positioning of oblique recess 14 and data connector 26 cause most and/or all of strain relief 44 of communication cable 40 to be contained within the footprint, perimeter, and/or interior volume of the scanner enclosure 12. footprint, perimeter, and/or interior volume of the scanner enclosure. As a result, the overall footprint of imaging reader 10 is reduced due to the flexible nature of the remaining portion of communication cable 40, thereby allowing placement in more locations on the table, counter, or other desired surface.
    [0040] In some aspects, imaging reader 10 may include a number of optional arrangements, configurations, and/or components. For example, in some approaches, audio assembly 34 may define audio port 46 which transmits sound generated by speaker 47 (which in some forms may be operatively coupled to PCB 20). The audio port 46 may be defined by the rear portion 12d of the scanner enclosure body and may be in the form of a channel which is positioned close to the oblique recess 14 to allow transmission of sound to an external area. of the imaging reader 10.
    [0041] Further, in some instances, the sweeper enclosure body 12 may prevent entry of dust or other objects into the interior volume. In these examples, the scanner enclosure body 12 may include at least one sealing mechanism in the form of an inner wall and/or a gasket (e.g., a lap joint) to prevent unwanted objects to enter the interior volume. Such a sealing mechanism may be positioned under electronic components (e.g., PCB 20, data connector 26, imaging assembly 22, etc.) to reduce or eliminate the spread of fluids and/or debris in a direction from the bottom portion 12b of the sweeper enclosure body 12 to the top portion 12a thereof. In some embodiments, the wall separates a main cavity into a number of sub-cavities. A first sub-cavity can house or receive all of the electronic components of the imaging reader 10, and a second sub-cavity does not house or receive any of the electronic components of the imaging reader 10. Other example devices and/or suitable components are possible.
    [0042] Configured in this way, the imaging reader 10 can be gripped by a user at a number of places along the enclosure body without the risk of straining or hitting the communications cable. Further, because voltage holder 44 is largely contained within the footprint of imaging reader 10, reader 10 can be positioned in more places on a work surface. Additionally, if the imaging reader 10 is equipped with tilt and/or swivel capabilities, an upward rotation of the unit will not cause loops or "kinked tails" of the communication cable 40. which would protrude from the imaging reader 10 unsightly.
    [0043] Further, because all or most of the electronic components are positioned at a relatively high location within the scanner enclosure body 12, the likelihood of damaging the imaging reader 10 by tipping or dropping is minimized, due to the elimination of a direct fluid flow path (even when the device is tilted in one direction or the other). Additionally, the generally horizontal placement of PCB 20 allows additional components, such as capacitive touch sensors, to be placed on one or more ends of the PCB where a user can naturally grasp the device, allowing increase functionality. For example, the capacitive sensor(s) may extend along at least one side portion of the scanner enclosure body.
    [0044] In either of these implementations, the imaging reader 10 can operate alternately in at least one of a manual mode or a presentation mode or a hands-free mode. Reader 10 can be lifted together as a unit from the support surface, and held in an operator's hand, and operated in a hand-held mode of operation or a manual mode in which a trigger mechanism is manually operated and depressed to start reading a symbol/document, such as a barcode on a product, within a range of working distances relative to a window. In a presentation or hands-free mode of operation, reader 10 is co-mounted on the support surface in which symbol/document targets are presented within a range of working distances relative to the window for reading.
    [0045] In the previous specification, specific embodiments have been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be considered in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present teachings. Further, the described embodiments/examples/implementations should not be construed as mutually exclusive and should rather be understood as potentially combinable if such combinations are in any way permissive. In other words, any feature disclosed in one of the aforementioned embodiments/examples/implementations may be included in any of the other aforementioned embodiments/examples/implementations.
    [0046] Additionally, in this document, relational terms such as "first and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used only to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying a such actual relationship or order between such entities or actions. other variation of these terms, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, procedure, article, or apparatus which includes, has, comprises, contains a list of items does not only include those items but may include other items not expressly listed or inherent in that process, method, item, or device. An element preceded by "includes … a", "has … a", "comprises … a", "contains … a" does not exclude, without further constraints, the existence of other identical elements in the process, procedure , item, or device that includes, has, comprises, contains the item. The terms "substantially", "substantially", "approximately", "about" or any other version of these terms are defined to approximate what is meant by ordinary skill in the art, and in a mode of non-limiting embodiment, the term is defined as being within 10%, in another embodiment being within 5%, in another embodiment being within 1% and in another embodiment being within 0 .5% close. The term "coupled" as used herein is defined as being connected, but not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is "configured" in a certain way is configured at least in that way, but can also be configured in ways that are not listed.
    [0047] It will be appreciated that certain embodiments may include one or more generic or specialized processors (or "processing devices") such as microprocessors, digital signal processors, custom processors and programmable pre-broadcast arrays (FPGAs) and unique stored program instructions (including both software and firmware) that control the one or more processors to perform, in conjunction with certain non-processor circuits, some, most, or all of the functions of the process and/or the device described here. Alternatively, some or all of the functions could be implemented by a state machine that has no stored program instructions, or in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), in which each function or some combinations of some of the functions are implemented as custom logic. Of course, a combination of the two approaches could be used.
    [0048] Additionally, one embodiment may be implemented, such as a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable code stored thereon for programming a computer (eg, including a processor) to execute a method as described and claimed herein. Examples of such computer-readable storage media include, but are not limited to, hard disk, CD-ROM, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, ROM (read only memory), PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) and Flash memory. Further, it is expected that a person of ordinary skill, despite great effort and numerous design choices motivated by, for example, time available, current technology and economic considerations, when is guided by the concepts and principles disclosed herein be readily able to generate such software instructions and programs and integrated circuits with minimal experience.
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    Claims (39)
    [0001]
    A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode scanner assembly comprising: . a scanner enclosure (11) comprising a scanner enclosure body (12) having a top portion (12a), a bottom portion (12b) opposite the top portion (12a), a front portion (12c) , and a rear portion (12d) opposite the front portion (12c), the scanner enclosure body (12) further defining an internal cavity; . a printed circuit board disposed at least partially within the internal cavity; . an imaging assembly (22) coupled to the circuit board; and . a decoding assembly positioned on the printed circuit board; . wherein the printed circuit board is positioned substantially parallel to an outgoing imaging axis.
    [0002]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the outgoing imaging axis is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the scanner enclosure (11).
    [0003]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the rear portion (12d) of the scanner enclosure body (12) includes an angled recess for receiving a communications cable having a connector configured to interface with the barcode scanner set.
    [0004]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 3, wherein the communication cable further includes a strain relief member, wherein a major portion of the strain relief member is contained within a volume of the scanner enclosure (11).
    [0005]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 3, wherein the scanner enclosure body (12) further defines an audio port positioned proximate the oblique recess of the rear portion (12d) of the scanner to carry sound outside the scanner enclosure.
    [0006]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the scanner enclosure body (12) has at least one inner wall configured to impede the entry of dust into the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0007]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising at least one capacitive touch sensor disposed on the circuit board and extending along at least one side portion of the scanner enclosure body (12 ).
    [0008]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the bar code scanner assembly operates alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0009]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising an off-axis illumination panel disposed in the top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0010]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board, the imaging assembly (22), and the decoding assembly are disposed at least partially above a lower third of the longitudinal length of the sweeper enclosure.
    [0011]
    A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode scanner assembly comprising: . a scanner enclosure (11) comprising a scanner enclosure body (12) having a top portion (12a), a bottom portion (12b) opposite the top portion (12a), a front portion (12c) , a rear portion (12d) opposite the front portion (12c), and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion (12a) to the bottom portion (12b), the sweeper enclosure body (12) further defining an internal cavity; . a circuit board disposed at least partially within an intermediate third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure, the circuit board having a first side (20a) and a second side (20b); . a data connector (26) disposed on the first side (20a) of the printed circuit board, the data connector (26) being adapted to engage an external communication cable; and . an imaging sensor mounted either directly or indirectly on the second side (20b) of the printed circuit board.
    [0012]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, wherein the imaging sensor includes an imaging axis which is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the scanner enclosure.
    [0013]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising an intermediate socket assembly positioned between the circuit board and the imaging sensor for interfacing between the circuit board and the image sensor.
    [0014]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising an angled recess formed through the rear portion (12d) of the scanner enclosure body (12), the angled recess being adapted to provide access to the connector of data (26).
    [0015]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 14, wherein the scanner enclosure body (12) further defines an audio port positioned proximate the oblique recess of the rear portion (12d) of the scanner to carry sound outside the scanner enclosure.
    [0016]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, wherein the scanner enclosure body (12) has at least one inner wall configured to impede the entry of dust into the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0017]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 16, wherein the at least one inner wall separates the inner cavity into a first sub-cavity which receives the printed circuit board, the data connector (26), and the sensor imaging and a second sub-cavity which does not receive electronic components.
    [0018]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, wherein the bar code scanner assembly operates alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0019]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising at least one capacitive touch sensor disposed on the circuit board and extending along at least one side portion of the scanner enclosure body (12 ).
    [0020]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising an off-axis illumination panel disposed in the top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0021]
    A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode scanner assembly system comprising: . a scanner enclosure (11) comprising a scanner enclosure body (12) having a top portion (12a), a bottom portion (12b) opposite the top portion (12a), a front portion (12c) , a rear portion (12d) opposite the front portion (12c), and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion (12a) to the bottom portion (12b), the sweeper enclosure body (12) further defining a sweeper perimeter; . a circuit board disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, the circuit board having a data connector (26) coupled thereto; . a communication cable having a cable connector configured to interface with the data connector (26) coupled to the circuit board, the communication cable further comprising a voltage holder (44) coupled to the cable connector; . wherein at least a major portion of the voltage holder (44) is contained within the scanner perimeter of the scanner enclosure.
    [0022]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 21, wherein the rear portion (12d) of the scanner enclosure body (12) includes an oblique recess for receiving the communication cable.
    [0023]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 21, wherein the bar code scanner assembly system operates alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0024]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 21, further comprising an off-axis illumination panel disposed in the top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0025]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 21, wherein the circuit board and data connector (26) are disposed at least partially above a lower third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure .
    [0026]
    A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode scanner assembly comprising: . a scanner enclosure comprising a scanner enclosure body (12) having a top portion (12a), a bottom portion (12b) opposite the top portion (12a), a front portion (12c), a rear (12d) opposite the front portion (12c), and a longitudinal length extending from the top portion (12a) to the bottom portion (12b), the sweeper enclosure body (12) further defining an internal cavity; . a circuit board disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, the circuit board having a first side (20a) and a second side (20b); . a data connector (26) disposed on the first side (20a) of the printed circuit board, the data connector (26) providing an opening for the insertion of a data cable at an angle between 40°, approximately, and 50°, approximately, from the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure.
    [0027]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 26, wherein the scanner enclosure has a recess for receiving a communication cable which is inserted into the scanner enclosure at an insertion angle between approximately 40°, and 50°, approximately, relative to a longitudinal axis of the sweeper enclosure body (12).
    [0028]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 26, wherein the communication cable further includes a strain relief member, wherein a major portion of the strain relief member is contained within a scanner enclosure volume.
    [0029]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 26, wherein the bar code scanner assembly operates alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0030]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 26, further comprising an off-axis illumination panel disposed in the top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0031]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 26, wherein the circuit board and data connector (26) are disposed at least partially above a lower third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure .
    [0032]
    A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode scanner assembly comprising: . a scanner enclosure (11) comprising a scanner enclosure body (12) having a front portion (12c) and a rear portion (12d) which are separated by a central plane, and a longitudinal length extending from a top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12) to a bottom portion (12b) of the scanner enclosure body (12), the scanner enclosure body (12) further defining a cavity internal; . a circuit board disposed at least partially within the scanner enclosure, the circuit board having a first side (20a) and a second side (20b); and . a data connector (26) disposed on the first side (20a) of the printed circuit board, the data connector (26) being adapted to engage an external communication cable; . wherein the data connector (26) is positioned in the front portion (12c) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0033]
    A bar code scanner assembly as claimed in claim 32, wherein the data connector (26) has an interface adapted to engage the external communications cable, the interface at least partially facing the rear portion ( 12d) of the scanner enclosure body (12), and wherein the rear portion (12d) of the scanner enclosure body (12) has a recess configured to provide access to the data connector (26) for connecting engaged with the external communication cable.
    [0034]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 32, wherein the data connector (26) has an opening configured to receive a mating external communications cable connector, the opening facing at least partially the rear portion (12d ) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0035]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 32, wherein the data connector (26) is positioned at an angle between approximately 40° and approximately 50° relative to the longitudinal length of the sweeper.
    [0036]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 35, wherein the scanner enclosure has a recess for receiving the communication cable which is inserted into the scanner enclosure at an insertion angle between approximately 40°, and 50°, approximately, to the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure.
    [0037]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 32, wherein the bar code scanner assembly operates alternately in at least one of a manual mode and a presentation mode.
    [0038]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 32, further comprising an off-axis illumination panel disposed in the top portion (12a) of the scanner enclosure body (12).
    [0039]
    A bar code scanner assembly according to claim 32, wherein the circuit board and data connector (26) are disposed at least partially above a lower third of the longitudinal length of the scanner enclosure .
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    法律状态:
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    2021-12-15| PLFP| Fee payment|Year of fee payment: 3 |
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