Apparatus and method for establishing a two-way communication link between a symbol reader and a symbol reader base using wireless charging components

摘要

Apparatus and method for establishing a two-way communication link between a symbol reader and a symbol reader base using wireless charging components A method and apparatus for establishing a two-way communication link between a reader and base station (18) using wireless charging components include positioning the reader within the base station (18), and electrically charging a rechargeable power source of the reader with a current armature carried by an induction coil in response to an electromagnetic field generated by an induction coil of the base station (18). The reader receives a communication parameter that uniquely identifies a short range communication transceiver of the base station (18) by detecting a modulation in the induced current. In response, a short-range communication transceiver of the reader transmits an RF signal that includes the identification data and a request to establish a two-way communication link with a short-range communication transceiver of the base station. basis (18). In response to receiving the identification data and the request, the base station (18) and the reader establish a two-way communication link via a short range wireless communication protocol. Figure for abstract: Fig. 1.