Patent ID: 7175091
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. An insert-type barcode reader comprising: a body support with an insertion slot for receiving a card with barcode; a circuit board mounted to said body support; a contact image sensor (CIS) component module mounted to said body support and electrically connected to said circuit board; a roller mounted to said body support in a position parallel to said CIS component module and at the other side of said insertion slot, said roller being moveable relative to the CIS component module, wherein a stationary gap between said CIS component module and said roller is narrower than the thickness of a card with barcode when said roller is stationary; and a first photoelectric sensor mounted to said body support and electrically connected to said circuit board for sensing a card with barcode entering said insertion slot and for outputting a signal to activate said CIS component module and further comprising two spring tabs respectively mounted on two locating poles of said body support; a hatch slotted; and two U-shaped grooves slotted in said body support;