Patent ID: 6394355
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G06K,G07G

Abstract:
A hand held terminal for optically scanning coded information comprising:an ovoid electronic housing having a major axis, an intermediate axis and a minor axis and an optical scanning device mounted at a first longitudinal end thereof with respect to said major axis; a multi-line information display arranged on a top surface of said electronic housing, said display facing in a direction corresponding to said minor axis; a handle comprising a handgrip having a handle axis and extending outwardly from said electronic housing at a second longitudinal end thereof, said handle axis forming an angle of approximately 0 to 45 degrees from said major axis and being perpendicular to said intermediate axis; and an operator control arranged on said top surface adjacent said second end of said ovoid electronic housing for operation by the thumb of a user, the thumb on a hand grasping the handle.