US 12,333,377 B2
Tactile trigger feedback advisor to barcode readers
Luca Puddu, Bologna (IT); Nicola Bruni, Bologna (IT); and Gianbattista Gualeni, Bologna (IT)
Assigned to Datalogic IP Tech S.R.L., Lippo di Calderara di Reno (IT)
Filed by Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l., Lippo di Calderara di Reno (IT)
Filed on Jan. 23, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/420,474.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/481,153, filed on Jan. 23, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2024/0249093 A1, Jul. 25, 2024
Int. Cl. G06K 7/14 (2006.01); G08B 6/00 (2006.01)
CPC G06K 7/1413 (2013.01) [G08B 6/00 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A barcode reader, comprising:
a housing;
a trigger button disposed within the housing, wherein the trigger button is configured to initiate a barcode read in response to being pressed by a user; and
a feedback device disposed within the housing and in cooperation with the trigger button, the feedback device configured to provide tactile feedback related to the barcode read to the user through the trigger button via a resistance impressed upon to the trigger button in a first instance, and a release of the resistance to the trigger button in a second instance, wherein the feedback device includes an electrical motor mechanically coupled to cooperate with the trigger button via actuation of a helical gear that transmits at gears an opposite force on the trigger button.