A data carrier reader includes an RFID tag reading section and a machine-readable symbol reading section, which can contain some common components. The reader is operable in an RFID tag reading mode and/or a symbol reading mode. The reader provides a consistent and intuitive user interface within, and...http://www.google.com/patents/US6318636?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6318636 - Method and apparatus to read different types of data carriers, such RFID tags and machine-readable symbols, and a user interface for the same
