| CPC G06K 7/0008 (2013.01) [G06K 7/10881 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
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1. A barcode reader and cradle assembly for inductive charging, the barcode reader assembly comprising:
a reader for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in an imaging field of view (FOV), the reader including:
a head portion including an opening at least partially defining the FOV,
a handle portion coupled with the head portion,
a foot portion coupled with the handle portion, the foot portion forming a tapered foot region,
a rechargeable power source coupled with the reader and adapted to be electrically charged and to supply an electric charge to power the reader, and
a first coil positioned within or around the tapered foot region, the first coil being coupled with the rechargeable power source;
a cradle for selectively retaining the reader, the cradle including:
a body portion including a tapered body region, and
a second coil positioned within or around the tapered body region, the second coil adapted to generate an oscillating electromagnetic field in response to an alternating current applied across the second coil;
wherein the tapered foot region of the foot portion of the reader is adapted to removably couple with the tapered body region of the body portion of the cradle to retain the reader such that when the reader is retained within the cradle, at least one of the first coil or the second coil is nested within the other of the second coil or the first coil, wherein the first coil is adapted to carry an induced current in response to being exposed to the oscillating electromagnetic field, the induced current carried through the first coil being used to electrically charge the rechargeable power source.
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