An ergonomic single-line compact laser bar code scanning system having a compact housing for hand-held disposition at a counter. The scanning system is automatically-activated and includes a bar code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a manually-activatable data...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20020100804?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020100804 - Hand-held compact ergonomic laser scanner with integrated scanner activation or data transmission switch in scanner housing
