Patent ID: 8469276
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A method for use with a handheld code reader that has a plurality of operating characteristics where each operating characteristic can have a plurality of different states wherein a recipe includes a specific set of states of at least first and second characteristics, the method for switching between recipes and comprising the steps of: specifying a circumstance set including at least one of reader orientation and a threshold movement level for the reader; monitoring at least one of movement and orientation of the reader; determining when the circumstance set occurs a first time; changing from a first recipe to a second recipe when the circumstance set occurs; continuing to monitor for at least one of movement and orientation of the reader; determining when the circumstance set occurs a second time; changing from the second recipe to a third recipe when the circumstance set occurs a second time; wherein the first recipe, the second recipe and the third recipe are different recipes.