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This invention relates to imaging and reading (decoding) apparatus and methods of imaging and reading, and more particularly, to imaging and reading of encoded Symbology applied, directly or indirectly, to articles and methods of effecting Such imaging and the reading thereof. 2. Description of the Prior Art More and more, modern technology requires accurate, efficient and rapid availability of things. Things to be manufactured and to be used in manufacturing processes. Things to be placed in Storage and removed from Storage and/or loaded for transport and unloaded after transport. It has, therefore, become important to keep track of Such things or articles as Such things may otherwise be referred to. Knowledge of the existence, location and physical and other characteristics of Such articles facilitates a more effec tive employment of Such articles, especially if Such knowl edge is gathered and Stored in a …