The Cobra connects directly into a spare keyboard socket on your computer, so any bar codes that you read are sent to any application just like you entered the data manually. Using the configuration barcodes in the user guide, you can set up the Cobra to send a tab or return after each read. It can bet set to ignore or verify certain code types and check or translate data. The operational features of the scanner can also be re-configured in this way. Laser Scanner - reads at a distance Connects via USB, PS/2 or ADB connections Needs no extra software Reads directly into any program Stand included for hands free operation Scans all popular bar code types