Code reader incorporates illumination device for sidewards illumination of scanned code

摘要

The code reader (1) has an image recording unit (9) supported at a given relative spacer from the scanned code via a holder provided with an illumination device (14), e.g. an annular lamp, for illumination of the scanned code from the side. Also included are Independent claims for the following: (a) a transparent tube with an illumination device; (b) a method for reading a code