Patent ID: 6578767
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A61B,G06K,G06T

Abstract:
A bar code reader for electro-optically reading a bar code symbol on a target, comprising:a) a housing having a bottom wall facing the target, and configured to be held and slidably moved by a user across the target, during reading; b) a plurality of feet on, and extending from, the bottom wall for slidably engaging the target during the sliding movement of the housing; c) a printed circuit board within the housing above the bottom wall; d) an aperture extending through the bottom wall; e) a light source on the board for emitting light toward the bottom wall and through the aperture for reflection from the symbol on the target; f) a detector on the board for detecting light reflected from the symbol, and for generating an electrical signal corresponding to the symbol; and g) said aperture extending through one of the feet for positioning the aperture over the symbol during the sliding movement of the housing.