Portable data collection terminal with voice prompt and recording

摘要

A portable data collection system includes a portable data collection terminal with a voice prompt circuit having a recording capability, and optionally a bar code scanning device, such as a wand. The portable data collection terminal is similar in size and performs the same data collection functions as prior art portable data collection terminals but adds voice prompts for improved functionality, flexibility, and ease of use. When data is entered from either a keypad, or a bar code scanner, or when the operator needs to be prompted to take a particular action, a voice prompt circuit is activated to provide an oral message to the operator. A feature of the voice prompt circuit is simple recording by the user of oral messages used to generate voice prompts. This allows the user to customize voice prompts for a specific application.