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A docking device for a data collection terminal comprises a latch which positively retains an inserted data collection terminal in a docking position wherein communication and power contacts of the data collection terminal are communicatively coupled to complementary contacts of the docking device.

A docking device for a data collection terminal comprises a latch which positively retains an inserted data collection terminal in a docking position wherein communication and power contacts of the data collection terminal are communicatively coupled to complementary contacts of the docking device. The latch urges the inserted data collection terminal into a latched rest position with an optimal minimum contact engagement force, such that any shock or vibration has a tendency to increase the contact engagement force to thereby eliminate an inadvertent opening of contacts due to shock or vibration. The latch is adapted to facilitate one-handed insertion and removal of the data collection terminal into and from the docking device. The docking device includes a scanner bracket for holding a scanner operably connected to the data collection terminal wherein the scanner, inserted in the bracket, and the controls of the data collection terminal, inserted into the docking device, remain accessible to a user thereof.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a data collection system, an end-insertion docking device and a data collection terminal having a plurality of surface contacts, said docking device comprising:a) a docking channel having a longitudinal extent and an insertion end with an insertion opening at said inse

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a data collection system, an end-insertion docking device and a data collection terminal having a plurality of surface contacts, said docking device comprising:a) a docking channel having a longitudinal extent and an insertion end with an insertion opening at said insertion end, a retention end longitudinally opposite from said insertion end, said docking channel having a base wall and having retention surfaces disposed spacedly opposite said base wall, forming a retention cavity therebetween;b) means for latching the data collection terminal into, and releasing the latched data collection terminal from, said docking device by a user using only one hand; andc) a scanner operably connected to the data collection terminal, and a bracket for receiving the scanner; docking device having resilient means for engaging the surface contacts of the terminal to effect charging of the terminal while the terminal is latched into the docking device.