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A portable data collection device including an integral bar code dataform reader. The device includes a housing configured to be cradled in an operator's hand and be operated as a stand alone unit for dataform reading, data input via user interface keys and a display screen. The device further inclu

A portable data collection device including an integral bar code dataform reader. The device includes a housing configured to be cradled in an operator's hand and be operated as a stand alone unit for dataform reading, data input via user interface keys and a display screen. The device further includes a removable handle with a pistol gripping portion permitting an operator to select between two gripping configurations. The handle is configured to snap fit onto the housing and includes a trigger which is depressed to initiate a dataform reading session. The trigger is part of a trigger assembly which includes an LED and a photosensor supported within a bottom portion of the housing. When the trigger is depressed, a mirror supported by the trigger reflects light from the LED onto the photosensor which results in the activation of the bar code dataform reader. Advantageously, a power source comprising a battery pack is removably disposed in the handle and is electrically coupled to circuitry supported in the housing to supplement a power source supported in the housing and provide increased operating time between rechargings.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A portable data collection device comprising:a) a housing for encasing electronic circuitry of the device, the electronic circuitry including circuitry for reading a bar code dataform and power source selection circuitry for selecting between a plurality of power sources electrical

[ We claim:] [1.] A portable data collection device comprising:a) a housing for encasing electronic circuitry of the device, the electronic circuitry including circuitry for reading a bar code dataform and power source selection circuitry for selecting between a plurality of power sources electrically coupled to the power source selection circuitry to supply power to the electronic circuitry, the housing supporting a dataform reading actuator, the actuator being selectively actuated to cause the circuitry for reading a bar code dataform to initiate a dataform reading operation;b) a housing power source supported by the housing, the housing power source being electrically coupled to the power source selection circuitry and being selectable by the power source selection circuitry to supply power to the electronic circuitry;c) a handle removably attached to the housing, said handle including a handle power source;d) a trigger movably attached to said handle, said trigger selectively moved to a predetermined position with respect to the handle to cause the circuitry for reading a bar code dataform to initiate a dataform reading operation: ande) the electronic circuitry including interfacing circuitry for electrically coupling the handle power source to the power source selection circuitry, the handle power source being selectable by the power source selection circuitry to supply power to the electronic circuitry, the electronic circuitry further including optical trigger detection circuitry for determining when said trigger is moved to the predetermined position with respect to the handle to cause the circuitry for reading a bar code dataform to initiate a dataform reading read operation.