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A portable data collection device having RF communication capabilities. This device contains circuit boards arranged in such a manner to shield the CPU board from the RF transmission components. The power source of the device is a battery pack designed to insure the correct electropolarity of the ba

A portable data collection device having RF communication capabilities. This device contains circuit boards arranged in such a manner to shield the CPU board from the RF transmission components. The power source of the device is a battery pack designed to insure the correct electropolarity of the batteries when inserted.

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A compact, portable data collection device having radio frequency (RF) communications capabilities, said device comprising: a hollow substantially box-shaped housing having a front, a pair of side walls and a rear wall, as well as major top and bottom surfaces; a keyboard for entering data and a dis

A compact, portable data collection device having radio frequency (RF) communications capabilities, said device comprising: a hollow substantially box-shaped housing having a front, a pair of side walls and a rear wall, as well as major top and bottom surfaces; a keyboard for entering data and a display on the top surface; a plurality of circuit boards within the housing stacked in parallel to the top surface, one of the boards containing radio frequency (RF) components, another board containing a CPU; a metallic sheet lying between the RF circuit board and other boards thereby providing RF shielding therebetween; a battery compartment in the housing between the display and bottom surface; a battery pack in the compartment for providing power to the components on the circuit boards, said battery pack having a first end cap with a generally T-shaped projection portion defined by a leg and a cross member and a second end cap; and an RF antenna mounted to the housing for transmitting said data to a remote source and for receiving instructions for reprogramming the CPU.