Data collector with expanded functionality
AssigneeTrimble Navigation Limited
InventorsDennis York, John Paul Harmon, Craig Jurs, Gerald Steiger, Timothy James Jondrow, Robert Nicol
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention recite a data collector with expanded functionality and a method of enhancing revenue generation using a data collector with expanded functionality. In one embodiment, a central unit of a data collector is configured to receive a replaceable unit such that any one of a variety of replaceable units can be configure to be attached to said central unit.
Claims31
A method for enhancing revenue generation using a data collector with expanded functionality;
- said method comprising:
- configuring a central unit of said data collector to receive a replaceable unit such that any one of a variety of replaceable units can be configured to be attached said central unit.
A ruggedized data collector comprising:
- at least one integrated seal for creating a watertight seal between a first component and a second component and wherein the sealing force of said at least one integrated seal is not parallel with a mechanical force coupling said first component and said second component.
A ruggedized data collector comprising:
- at least one light pipe which is co-molded with an integrated seal of said ruggedized data collector.
A ruggedized data collector comprising:
- an interchangeable cover for reconfiguring said ruggedized data collector to function as a cellular telephone
- a watertight seal for forming a sealed voice receiver within said interchangeable cover.
A ruggedized data collector comprising:
- at least one integrated seal for creating a watertight seal between a first component of said ruggedized data collector and a second component of said ruggedized data collector and wherein the sealing force of said at least one integrated seal is not parallel with a mechanical force coupling said first component and said second component;
- and
- a stylus comprising:
- a spring loaded data input tip;
- a tool for actuating a mechanical fastener of said ruggedized data collector;
- and
- a hole for a lanyard.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.