CPC G06K 7/10821 (2013.01) [G06K 7/10128 (2013.01); G06K 7/10712 (2013.01); G06K 7/10722 (2013.01); H04R 1/028 (2013.01); H04R 1/02 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An indicia reader, comprising:
a CMOS image sensor;
a processor configured to decode indicia information;
an illumination system comprising one or more light emitting diodes;
an audio indicator system comprising a sound source, wherein the sound source is configured to provide audible indications; and
a housing for at least partially enclosing the CMOS image sensor, the processor, the illumination system, and the audio indicator system, the housing comprising:
a front surface having a light transmission window;
a back surface having a port such that a cable may electronically connect to the indicia reader;
two adjacent mounting surfaces that meet to form a common edge;
a sound conducting channel in acoustic communication with the sound source, wherein the sound conducting channel comprises a sound port opening, and wherein the sound port opening is recessed inward with respect to the common edge; and
wherein the indicia reader operates in presentation mode or handheld mode.
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