An optical scanner having an adjustable cradle or stand for allowing the user either to operate the scanner in the hand or while positioned in the cradle. In one embodiment, suitable for use with wireless-based hand-held scanners, a particular scanner may be associated with an individual cradle by scanning...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6053413?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6053413 - Optical scanner with hand-held and hands-free modes of use
