An automatic omni-directional bar code symbol reading system for use in a POS environment. The system comprises a system housing having a horizontal housing section with a first light transmission window, and a vertical housing section with a second light transmission window. A plurality of linear-type...http://www.google.de/patents/US7559474?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7559474 - Automatic omnidirectional bar code symbol reading system employing linear-type and area-type bar code symbol reading stations within the system housing