Patent ID: 6357662
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A hand-held, dual-mode asset tracking reader comprising:a) a hollow case sized and shaped to be held in a user's hand; b) a reading device disposed within said case in a position for receiving information from an asset, said device having an output outputting a signal representing received information; c) a primary switch disposed within said case connected to said device, said switch being manually activatable by a user while gripping said case to initiate a reading process; d) a secondary switch disposed within said case manually activatable by a user while gripping said case and activating said primary switch; and e) logic disposed within said case connected to said device, said primary switch, and said secondary switch for taking a first action when said primary switch is activated by a user but said secondary switch is not activated and for taking a second action when both said primary switch and said secondary switch are activated by a user, said first action comprising processing said signal.