A bar code symbol reading system is disclosed comprising a hand-supportable bar code symbol reading device which embodies an electronically-controlled bar code symbol reading engine for producing a raster-type laser scanning pattern in either a hands-free or hands-on mode of operation for scanning 1-D...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6742709?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6742709 - Bar code symbol reading system employing electronically-controlled raster-type laser scanner for reading bar code symbols during hands-on and hands-free modes of operation
