We have listed examples of four different types of "light pen input devices"
or related devices.
Fixed-Position Bar-Code Readers
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- UNi Bar Code Reader from TPS Electronics, connects via the keyboard or ADB
port
- Datapen from Datalogic, Inc., connects via the keyboard
Portable Bar-Code Readers
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- TimeWand from Videx, Inc. (a serial device requiring serial download through
a communications program which is available from Videx.)
- XP-300 Portable Bar Code Reader from TPS Electronics, a portable, serial
device.
Hand-Held Scanners
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- LightningScan from Thunderware, Inc.A hand-held scanner capable of
handling images up to 4 inches wide; interfaces to any Macintosh SCSI port.
- ScanMan for Macintosh from Logitech, Inc.A hand-held scanner capable of
handling images up to 4.1 inches wide; interfaces to any Macintosh SCSI
port.
Touch Screen
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Mac 'N Touch from MicroTouch Systems, Inc.
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Article Change History:
26 July 1993 - Company title updated from Datalogic Electronics, Inc. to
Datalogic, Inc.
19 January 1993 - Updated, vendor Information.
13 September 1991 - Reviewed, for accuracy.