barcode reader

A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. I've been interested in barcodes for a very long time, and have done a lot of work with barcodes both software and hardware related. Below is a list of all of my content related to barcode readers.

New version of FlicServ released

I just released version 1.1 of FlicServ. This version fixes a race condition that could cause the linebreak to be inserted before or somewhere in the barcode itself. More here.

Linux wedge (driver) for Microvision Flic barcode scanner

TuxI have a couple of Flic barcode scanners that have been collecting dust on the shelf for a couple of years. Last time I used these I was using Windows XP as my primary operating system. Just the other day I installed Tellico and decided to catalogue my huge collection of books. A barcode scanner sure would make my life easier. So now I needed a Linux driver for these fine devices. It took me about 6 hours to conclude that the only software wedge available for the Flic on Linux is closed source payware and only supports tethered connections not BlueTooth.Read more »»

Quickmark yet again

QuickMark screenshotThere haven't been many updates here lately. I was on vacation for a month this summer, and after that I've been quite busy. I have however been working on a couple of great articles to post here. So in a short while there should be some really good updates available.This however is just a short update on what's been going on at quickmark.Read more »»

Quickmark Symbian 3rd edition release

QuickMark screenshotQuickmark has finally released their Symbian 3rd edition version barcode reader, becoming in my opinion the best barcode reader for camera cell phones available today. In my previous test Quickmark would have been the best barcode reader, but was passed by Kaywa due to the fact that they didn’t offer a 3rd edition version. This has now finally changed. The following should give you good reason to switch to Quickmark:Read more »»

Barcode reader test: QuickMark

QuickMark screenshotQuickMark is a barcode reader for mobile phones developed mainly for the Asian market, but it is also available in English. At first glance QuickMark seems to be a great barcode reader. Quickmarks own encoding tool works very nice. The QuickMark doesn't scan quite as fast as the best barcode readers tested, and it requires a little more steady hand to use. The rest of the program however is better in use than other barcode readers (including the test winner Kaywa).Read more »»

Barcode reader test: Nokia Barcode reader

Nokia barcode reader screenshotI have tested 9 different barcode readers for mobile phones. And I will publish a review of each barcode reader here. The next barcode reader I'm going to review is Nokia barcode reader. Nokia barcode reader was the first barcode reader that could scan non-closed format barcodes.Read more »»

Barcode reader test: Shotcode

Shotcode I have tested 9 different barcode readers for mobile phones. And I will publish a review of each barcode reader here. The fourth barcode reader I've tested is shotcode. Shotcode is rather interesting, and it differs a bit from the other readers in the test.Read more »»

Barcode reader test: Glass

Glass barcode readerI have tested 6 different barcode readers for mobile phones. And I will publish a review of each barcode reader here. The third barcode reader is Glass. Unfortunately I don't have much to base this test on, so if somebody could help me out I would be grateful.Read more »»

Barcode reader test: QODE

QODE barcodeI have tested 6 different barcode readers for mobile phones. And I will publish a review of each barcode reader here. The second barcode reader tested is the QODE reader. This barcode reader is technically a very good reader, but the use seen from an end-users point of view is rather limited unfortunately.Read more »»

Barcode reader test: Kaywa (test winner)

Kaywa screenshotI have tested 6 different barcode readers for mobile phones. And I will publish a review of each barcode reader here. First out is the test winner Kaywa. The Kaywa barcode reader makes all the other barcode readers seem like beta software. This barcode reader is so much better than any of the others tested. This software is a good example of how it should be done.Read more »»