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Patent US5331580 - Data capture system with communicating and recharging docking apparatus, and ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsIn an exemplary embodiment, a portable data device is insertable into a docking receptacle for communication with other devices. In route delivery operations and the like, a hand-held computerized data terminal is coupled with a docking unit for recharging of its batteries and communication e.g. with...http://www.google.com/patents/US5331580?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5331580 - Data capture system with communicating and recharging docking apparatus, and modular printer and hand-held data terminal means cooperable therewithAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5331580 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/046,048Publication dateJul 19, 1994Filing dateApr 12, 1993Priority dateJan 31, 1989Fee statusPaidPublication number046048, 08046048, US 5331580 A, US 5331580A, US-A-5331580, US5331580 A, US5331580AInventorsPhillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, Darald R. SchultzOriginal AssigneeNorand CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (24), Referenced by (94), Classifications (81), Legal Events (7) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetData capture system with communicating and recharging docking apparatus, and modular printer and hand-held data terminal means cooperable therewith
US 5331580 AAbstract
In an exemplary embodiment, a portable data device is insertable into a docking receptacle for communication with other devices. In route delivery operations and the like, a hand-held computerized data terminal is coupled with a docking unit for recharging of its batteries and communication e.g. with a printer. Preferably, the terminal can be loaded into the docking receptacle with a single motion. The terminal may be automatically positively locked in the receptacle as it is loaded with one hand; thus the terminal may be securely held in the receptacle of a portable printer even if the printer is dropped or subjected to a severe jolt. Removal may be accomplished by a push button-eject or by a single motion with one hand. The disclosure includes various docking configurations which may have non-critical alignment requirements, provide electrical contacts sealed against moisture, and economically accommodate different size terminals and the like. Programmed control of the printer-terminal system provides for feedback from the printer to a primary controller to confirm that each line of data has been actually printed.
1. In a data capture system,data communications means for the transmission of data, the data communications means including docking means for removably receiving a portable data device and for coupling a received data device with said data communications means, and means for securely retaining with the docking means a portable data device when inserted into the docking means, the retaining means comprising a latch pivotally mounted to the docking means, the latch including a device retaining projection disposed to pivot into a device retaining position upon insertion of a portable data device into the docking means, and a foot member disposed to engage a portable data device during an insertion thereof into the docking means, to pivotally move the latch and the device retaining projection toward the device retaining position, and means mounted to the docking means and resiliently movable for snapping into a position blocking the latch from reverse pivotal movement and from release of an inserted portable data device from the docking means. 2. In a data capture system according to claim 1, the docking means having a data device receptacle means including a retaining lip disposed at one end thereof, the latch being disposed at a second end, opposite the end at which the lip of the receptacle means is disposed.
The present application is a continuation of a copending application in the names of Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Jerry L. Walter, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Patrick H. Davis, Steven R. Kunert, and Darald R. Schultz, U.S. Ser. No. 07/948,034, filed Sep. 21, 1992, now abandoned, which is a continuation of application U.S. Ser. No. 07/347,602, filed May 3, 1989, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part application in the names of Phillip Miller, Steven E. Koenck, Joseph J. Kubler, Keith K. Cargin, Jr. and George E. Hanson, "VEHICLE DATA SYSTEM", U.S. Ser. No. 07/305,302, filed Jan. 31, 1989, now abandoned. Reference is made pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 120 to said application Ser. No. 07/305,302, filed Jan. 31, 1989, and the entire disclosure thereof including the drawings is incorporated herein by reference.
In the route distribution industry, where a truck driver makes numerous deliveries to individual customers and locations, it is necessary for the driver to make a record of each delivery and to provide a delivery ticket or invoice to each customer along with the goods delivered. In one approach a printing device is mounted within the truck driver's vehicle. The printer receives a hand-held data entry unit and provides invoices or delivery tickets.
FIG. 1 is a somewhat diagrammatic frontal perspective view showing a hand-held data capture terminal embodying the technologies and teachings of the present invention,
FIG. 1 shows a portable hand-held data capture terminal 10 embodying aspects of the present invention. The terminal 10 has an elongated housingformed of parts 11 and 12, the back housing part 12 of which is formed in amanner to as to enable a user to hold the device comfortably in one hand for extended periods of time. With respect to the contour of housing part 12, reference is made to a copending patent application of George E. Chadima, Jr. and Darald R. Schultz, U.S. Ser. No. 07/104,653 filed Oct. 2,1987 now abandoned. The disclosure including drawing figures one through fourteen of this copending application is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
DESCRIPTION OF FIG. 3A
Referring to FIG. 3A, unique battery charging and terminal sleep mode circuits are illustrated. The battery charging circuit may be enabled onlywhen rechargeable battery pack 28, capable of making a short circuit between the metallic probes 34 and 35 (FIG. 5) is properly installed in the battery compartment 29 as previously described. When terminal 10 is attached or otherwise connected to a compatible recharging device, a charging voltage may be introduced on the CHRGX line (FIG. 3A). The charging voltage on CHRGX line 43 may then be applied to a voltage regulating device 44 e.g. type LP 2951 ACM. The regulated charging voltageoutput of regulating device 44 may be applied to a transistor switch 45 through a resistor R73. Transistor switch 45 may be software controlled, and may be activated or turned on when the signal on CHGON line 46 changesits logical state, which may cause field effect transistor 47 to change state which then may cause transistor switch 45 to change state. Transistor switch 45 may provide a constant charging current through a diode CR3, to the installed battery pack 28, for a predetermined length oftime. The charging current may be applied to installed battery pack 28 through the shorted metallic terminals 34 and 35. Metallic probe 35 (FIG. 5) corresponds to the CHRGOUT line 48 (FIG. 3A) and metallic probe 34 (FIG. 5) corresponds to the BATT IN line 49 (FIG. 3A).
DESCRIPTION OF FIG. 3B
Referring now to FIG. 3B, the terminal functional block diagram is illustrated.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a commercial version of a portable modular printer device 100 in accordance with the present invention. As in the previous embodiment, the device comprises a standardized open frame module 111 which receives a terminal module 114 and a printer module 116. In this embodiment a printer cover 117 has a paper outlet slot 117A. A control panel 118 may include actuating regions such as "Advance Page" actuator 118A and a "Set Top of Page" actuator 118B.
DESCRIPTION OF FIGS. 17-21
FIG. 17 shows subject matter similar to the first and seventh figures of the incorporated application Ser. No. 07/305,302 but in a more detailed manner and illustrates a presently preferred vehicle mounted docking unit 600.
DISCUSSION RE FIGS. 17-21
FIGS. 17 and 18 show a holster 700 on base 601 for receiving and securely retaining a scanner 675, e.g. by a resilient liner 701 of the holster 700 frictionally engaging with a barrel 702 of the scanner. The holster 700 may be constructed to hold the handgrip part 704 and trigger 705 (FIG. 18)clear thereof so that the scanner is quickly and easily removed by manuallygrasping the handgrip part 704, and so that the trigger 705 will not be actuated as the scanner is manually inserted into the holster. FIG. 18 shows a resilient liner 701 and stop elements 706 of resilient material.
DISCUSSION RE APPENDIX A, FIGS 6-16 and FIGS. 17-21
The incorporated patent application of U.S. Ser. No. 07/305,302 filed Jan. 31, 1989 shows a high performance data terminal coupled to a ruggedized printer. (Appendix C, pages 62, 63, 64.) Appendix C has not been reproduced here, but is available together with Appendices A, B, and D in the application papers. This showing is included in Appendix A hereto. This printer may utilize a cradle type docking configuration such as shownin the present FIGS. 6 through 16, and also as shown in the pending application of George E. Chadima, Jr. and Darald R. Schultz U.S. Ser. No. 07/227,195 filed Aug. 2, 1988, this application is incorporated herein by reference as showing portable and van-mounted printer systems to which thedocking unit contact arrangement of the present invention may be applied.
FURTHER DISCUSSION RE A WIRELESS SCANNING SYSTEM
The components of the system are: Scanner e.g. 675, FIG. 17, (or multiple scanners); holster e.g. 700, FIG. 17, to accommodate the scanner(s)S data terminal (hand-held, vehicle mount, counter or work surface mount, wall mount, or other,) e.g. 10, FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4 and 5, or 610, FIGS. 17-21.
DESCRIPTION OF FIGS. 22 AND 23
FIG. 22 shows a hand-held data capture terminal 710 which corresponds with terminal 10 of FIGS. 1-6, except for the provisions of depressions 711 and712 in the integral rib 714, FIG. 5, for cooperation with the detents of a docking unit corresponding to that of FIG. 17 but provided with a contact spring arrangement as shown in the first, third fourth and fifth figures of the incorporated application of Patrick H. Davis, U.S. Ser. No. 07/327,660 filed Mar. 23, 1989.
FIG. 23 shows a new battery compartment hatch 727 which is applied to the lower housing part 12 the same as illustrated for hatch 27 in FIG. 2. The battery hatch 727 has a plurality of conductive metallic type spring contacts 730 which are relatively highly deflectable during engagement with the battery pack 28. It is found that with the greater range of deflection of the spring arms 730, these arms maintain contact with the batteries of the battery pack 28 during any vibration or motion caused by impact with the terminal. Thus, the batteries may move somewhat to compress springs 72, FIG. 5, but during such movement will not lose contact with the spring arms 730, FIG. 23.
FIG. 24 is an exploded view showing a new snap lock type docking module 800for association with the remaining parts of the modular printer system of FIGS. 6-16.
FIG. 27 is a diagrammatic illustration of data flow between the printer andthe terminal for FIGS. 6-16 and 24-26.
In prior art van mounted printers, communication with a data source such asa hand-held data capture terminal was limited such that it was possible forthe printer to fail to print a line or more of data without alerting the terminal. Such printers could acknowledge receipt of a line of data from the hand-held data capture terminal, but there was no provision for a feedback signal to the hand-held data capture terminal to signify that a particular data line had actually been printed. Thus, where the printer accumulated several lines of data in a buffer memory, and the operator then inadvertently turned off the printer, such lines of data could be lost and not actually printed. Similarly, if the vehicle engine was started causing a power spire, actual printing of data in the buffer mightfail to occur without any feedback notification to the terminal.
DISCUSSION RE EARLY DOCKING EMBODIMENTS
In some applications, earlier developments of docking means may be utilized. For example, an integrated type scanner such as shown in the incorporated application Ser. No. 07/136,097, might have a docking means with a generally vertical receptacle channel for receiving the handle (15)up to the level of the trigger (32). At the bottom of the receptacle channel a plug may project upwardly centrally to fit into a conforming recess at the base of the handle (15). The plug and recess may have cooperating parts of a conventional telephone Jack connection for completing battery charging and communications data pathways to the rechargeable batteries (16) and data circuitry of the hand-held scanner. The plug means of the docking receptacle would have an array of external conductors (metal wires) for interfitting with a mating female connector means having deflectable springs (metal wires) in the recess of the handle(15). The conventional plug connector has a resilient retention means (latch element) automatically interlocking with the female connector with a perceptible snap action. A suitable mechanical or electrical release of the latch element of the plug connector, e.g. a miniature solenoid, is readily provided, or finger access to the plug means latch element could be provided from the rear of the docking receptacle.
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