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A grip held and grip operable data entry device for data collection by an operator having a hand includes a narrow grip unit for entry of data and a housing extension for carrying certain components that would otherwise have to be carried within grip unit, allowing grip unit to be narrow for comfort

A grip held and grip operable data entry device for data collection by an operator having a hand includes a narrow grip unit for entry of data and a housing extension for carrying certain components that would otherwise have to be carried within grip unit, allowing grip unit to be narrow for comfortable and secure gripping without elimination of any desired functionality. Grip unit includes main housing having a first side and a second side, the first housing grasped by the operator\s hand with the thumb extending along the first side and the middle finger engaging the second side. A housing extension extends from and is carried by main housing behind the operator\s thumb such that operator support for holding device is furnished by the operator\s thumb and the operator\s middle finger acting upon the first side and the second side of main housing, leaving the index finger free to engage and disengage a pushbutton. Grip unit eliminates or minimizes operator stress and fatigue, permits holster-type carrier operation, includes at least one automatic identification mechanism such as scanner module, provides full functionality and allows keypad entry in handheld and table-top orientation.

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A portable, hand-held device for data collection by an operator, comprising: a housing having a top and a bottom, a first side having a grasping portion and a second side extending between a front and a rear and said top and bottom; a housing extension extending outwardly from the first side of the

A portable, hand-held device for data collection by an operator, comprising: a housing having a top and a bottom, a first side having a grasping portion and a second side extending between a front and a rear and said top and bottom; a housing extension extending outwardly from the first side of the housing and between the top and bottom and having a front located beneath the top of the housing and lying along and beyond the grasping portion of said housing whereby the hand-held device is adapted to be grasped by the operator\s hand with the operator\s thumb extending along said grasping portion of the first side of the housing, the operator\s second finger engaging the second side, opposite the first side, such that the operator\s thumb and second finger secure the hand-held device against sideways movement, whereby the operator\s hand acts against the rear of the hand-held device, and the operator\s thumb acts on the front of the housing extension when the device is received by the operator\s right hand such that the operator\s hand and thumb secure the hand-held unit against movement toward and away from the user\s hand; and said front of the housing extension communicating with the first side of the housing intermediate the front and rear of said housing.