Patent ID: 8282005

Claim:
A mobile device, comprising: an indicia reader for reading information bearing indicia; a reading illumination system for illuminating the information bearing indicia when reading the information bearing indicia; a communication module for sending and receiving radio communications; a display for displaying information; a processor for controlling software and firmware operation; a keypad for entering data to the processor; an illuminator for providing an operator with illumination under low ambient lighting conditions for use as a flashlight operating separately from the use of the indicia reader; and, a housing supporting the communication system, display, image processor, illuminator and keypad configured to facilitate an operator holding the mobile device in one hand and keypad data entry with the other hand, wherein the illuminator provides illumination about greater than 0.8 W/m 2 and 2 W/m 2 with a 12 inch diameter aperture on axis at about 5 feet from the front of the mobile device.