Socket Launches Performance-Level Ruggedized Cordless Hand Scanner for Bluetooth Enabled Devices
IP54-Rated Housing Protects Against Ingress of Water and Dust
[quote]NEWARK, CA Oct. 4, 2005 ‹ Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, today announced the availability of the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7P. As a ruggedized, high performance-level scanning solution, the CHS 7P is designed for cordless operation using Bluetooth enabled mobile computers. The CHS 7P combines the power of laser bar code scanning with fuzzy logic and the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology in a single compact, lightweight device that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand.
³Demand for ruggedized, outdoor solutions that are easy-to-use, highly efficient and safe continues to grow,² said Calvin Nguyen, senior product marketing manager, data collection products at Socket Communications. ³The Socket CHS 7P is perfect for field service situations where enhanced power, performance and durability are necessary to track and control parts, especially in harsh, dirty or extreme environments such as rain or snow.
The CHS 7P is also an ideal scanning solution for heath care applications.
Its ruggedized casing is splash proof, enabling users to disinfect the unit by wiping it with alcohol or even submerging it into disinfectant liquid briefly and wiping it dry a requirement in some healthcare medication dispensing applications.²
Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each other, offering customers new possibilities for using mobile computers with other devices without the hassle of cables or the awkwardness of a protruding antenna. Socket¹s CHS 7P features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio, enabling users to stay connected to a laptop or desktop at the maximum possible range. Socket¹s exclusive Error Proof Protocol (patent
pending) assures that scanned data is correctly received by the host computer and allows for real-time validation of data and notification to the user in case of error.
Features
… Compatible with the following software platforms:
o Windows Mobile, Windows XP,
o Palm (Tungsten, Treo series)
o Symbian (Nokia Series 60 and 80 smartphones) o RIM (BlackBerry 7290 and 7100 series devices) … Patent-pending ³Error Proof Protocol² confirms good scan has been received by the host computer and allows for real-time data validation … Powered by two rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries. 110-250V AC charge module included. Optional vehicle charger available … Expected battery life under typical operating conditions: Minimum 8000 scans … Low battery status warning light … Standard alkaline batteries can be used if needed … Patent-pending stylus tip built into the scanner¹s handle allows it to double as a stylus for touch screens Scanning features … Performance version features a powerful Class 2 laser for demanding scanning applications such as outdoors, long distances or through Mylar or glass … Fuzzy logic for scanning damaged, poor quality or hard-to-read bar code labels … SocketScan