An apparatus and a concomitant method for detecting and recognizing text information in a captured imagery. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The encoded data is demultiplexed into sub-data-sequence signals which are spread-spectrum processed and then combined as a multichannel spread-spectrum signal. In another embodiment, the securement path varies laterally as it extends longitudinally along the securement path. The light source can also connect to a microphone or microphone clip configured for hands-free telephone use.