发明名称 |
Data capture system with communicating and recharging docking apparatus, and modular printer and hand-held data terminal means cooperable therewith |
摘要 |
In an exemplary embodiment, a portable data device is insertable into a docking receptacle for communication with other devices. In route delivery operations and the like, a hand-held computerized data terminal is coupled with a docking unit for recharging of its batteries and communication e.g. with a printer. Preferably, the terminal can be loaded into the docking receptacle with a single motion. The terminal may be automatically positively locked in the receptacle as it is loaded with one hand; thus the terminal may be securely held in the receptacle of a portable printer even if the printer is dropped or subjected to a severe jolt. Removal may be accomplished by a push button-eject or by a single motion with one hand. The disclosure includes various docking configurations which may have non-critical alignment requirements, provide electrical contacts sealed against moisture, and economically accommodate different size terminals and the like. Programmed control of the printer-terminal system provides for feedback from the printer to a primary controller to confirm that each line of data has been actually printed. |
申请公布号 |
US5331580(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1994.07.19 |
申请号 |
US19930046048 |
申请日期 |
1993.04.12 |
申请人 |
NORAND CORPORATION |
发明人 |
MILLER, PHILLIP;KOENCK, STEVEN E.;WALTER, JERRY L.;KUBLER, JOSEPH J.;CARGIN, JR., KEITH K.;HANSON, GEORGE E.;DAVIS, PATRICK H.;KUNERT, STEVEN R.;SCHULTZ, DARALD R. |
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B60R11/02;B60R16/02;B60R16/023;B60R16/03;G06F1/16;G06F1/28;G06F1/32;G06F11/14;G06F15/02;G06K7/10;G06K7/12;G06K17/00;G07C5/08;H01Q1/22;H04B1/38;H04L1/16;H04L12/28;H04M7/00;H04Q7/22;(IPC1-7):G06F1/00 |
主分类号 |
B60R11/02 |
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