Patent ID: 6330973
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
An optical scanning station for use by an operator in reading optical code symbols on target objects comprising a horizontal surface for supporting target objects;a housing including a portion on a side of the horizontal surface nearest to the operator and extending above the plane of the horizontal surface, the portion of the housing containing at least a first optical code reading module for reading optical codes on sides of the target objects including a side generally facing the operator;a horizontal window in said horizontal surface;at least a second optical code reading module located underneath the horizontal window for reading optical code on at least the underside of target objects located on the horizontal window; andwherein the raised portion of the housing is a side rail which rises no more than about two inches above the plane of the horizontal surface and wherein the first optical code reading module is positioned a distance away from the edge of the horizontal window nearest the side rail, said distance being selected to permit the field of view of the first module to project upwardly to a sufficient degree to include symbols on the sides of target objects facing the operator and located above the edge of the horizontal window nearest the operator.