The CR8178-SC (standard) cordless digital scanner cradle acts as charger and radio communication interface for the DS8178 cordless digital scanner. The CR8178-SC can sit on a desktop or be mounted on a wall. The CR8178-SC healthcare cradle can sit on a desktop or be mounted on a wall or cart. The cradle receives data from the digital scanner via a Bluetooth radio, and sends that data to the host through an attached cable. The cradle also charges the digital scanner's internal battery when the digital scanner is inserted. The digital scanner can be charged from an external power supply or a USB cable powered by the host.