Data reader platter with integral features delineating a data-reading sweep region

摘要

Disclosed is a data reading system that includes a housing and a platter window for concealing a data reader configured to read an optical code borne by an item transported through a read zone. The read zone is defined at least in part by the platter window. The data reading system also has a platter supportable on the housing that encompasses the platter window. The platter includes a first integral feature and a second integral feature bordering opposing peripheral sides of the platter window. The first and second integral features cooperatively delineate a preferred data-reading sweep path through the read zone.

主权项

1. A data reading system for reading items passed through a read zone, the data reading system comprising:
a housing; a platter supportable on the housing and having a horizontal surface; and a platter window disposed in the platter; in which the platter includes a first integral feature and a second integral feature in spaced-apart relation bordering opposing peripheral sides of the platter window, the first and second integral features positioned and configured to cooperatively delineate a preferred data-reading sweep path through the read zone and to reduce specular reflection from the horizontal surface of the platter by diffusing reflected light away from a user operating the data reading system.