MMS text messaging for hand held indicia reader

摘要

A method of operating a reader system includes: establishment a hand held reader configured to read an information bearing medium at an establishment and accepting text message communications from the establishment; reading the information bearing medium at the establishment with the reader; and, sending at least one text message communication to an operator of the reader at the establishment on the reader GUI from the establishment when the establishment recognizes a need for a specific notice requirement after reading the information bearing medium.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
reading an information bearing indicia (IBI) at a point of transaction (POT) at an establishment with an establishment-operated indicia reader; transmitting the IBI to the establishment; and the indicia reader receiving at least one text message communication from the establishment when the establishment recognizes an establishment-specific need for a notice requirement based on the IBI.