Optical information reading device

An optical information reading device that captures an image of a symbol to be read and reads information of the captured symbol, comprising:

• an imaging unit that has an optical axis extending in a predetermined direction and captures an image;
• a reading unit that reads information of the symbol from the image generated by the imaging unit;
• a housing in which the imaging unit and the reading unit are internally arranged, the housing including a first main surface where a display unit is provided, and a second main surface that is opposite to the first main surface;
• a grip portion extending from an end of the display unit opposite to the predetermined direction;
• a push button that, when pressed in a pressing direction, initiates imaging by the imaging unit;
• a first light-emitting unit provided on a side surface connecting the first main surface and the second main surface;
• and
• a control unit that causes the first light-emitting unit to emit light based on the reading status of the reading unit,
• wherein the first light-emitting unit is positioned in both directions along the display portion, perpendicular to the predetermined direction.

An optical information reading device that captures an image of a symbol to be read and reads information of the captured symbol, comprising:

• an imaging unit that captures an image in a predetermined direction;
• a reading unit that reads information of the symbol from the image generated by the imaging unit;
• a housing in which the imaging unit and the reading unit are internally arranged, the housing including a first main surface where a display unit is provided, and a second main surface that is opposite to the first main surface;
• a first light-emitting unit configured to indicate a reading status including whether reading by the reading unit is successful and not configured to illuminate the symbol for the reading, the first light-emitting unit provided on a side surface connecting the first main surface and the second main surface, or on the second main surface, or on both the side surface and the second main surface;
• and
• a control unit that causes the first light-emitting unit to emit light based on the reading status of the reading unit.