Bioptic reader assembly with video upgrade module

A bioptic reader assembly, comprising:

• a scale assembly including a support frame and a platter mounted to the support frame, the scale assembly having a width that is less than or equal to 11½ inches;
• a bioptic barcode reader mounted to the support frame of the scale assembly, the bioptic barcode reader including a housing having a lower housing portion positioned below the platter and an upper housing portion extending above the lower housing portion and above the platter, a set of optical components positioned within the housing, and a camera;
• and
• a video upgrade module operatively connected to the bioptic barcode reader and in communication with the camera, the video upgrade module configured to process and interpret images received from the camera;
• wherein
• the video upgrade module is positioned within the width of the scale assembly and within a height defined from a top surface of the platter to a bottom of the lower housing portion, the height being less than or equal to 4 inches.