Patent ID: 7065344
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: G06K,H04W

Abstract:
1. A portable data terminal for use in a portable data collection network including a backbone network, and a plurality of access points coupled to the backbone network, the portable data terminal comprising: a data reader for inputting data; an RF transceiver for communicating with at least one device coupled to the backbone network via at least one of the plurality of access points; a speaker; a microphone; and a control circuit, operatively coupled to the data reader, the RF transceiver, the microphone, and the speaker, for selectively enabling the RF transceiver to transmit first data based on data input via the data reader and second data based on a voice signal provided via the microphone, wherein the first and second data are transmitted over the portable data collection network, and at least the second data is transmitted so as to enable a two-way conversation, and for converting the second data received by the RF transceiver over the portable data collection network into a voice signal which is output through the speaker.