Barcode scanner :: Android Webbrowser - Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps

Hi,
Today when I ordered my flight tickets i got a SMS with a link to see flight-information. In the browser i also got a "barcode" (QR/DR code? Im not sure).
I have tried the Marked to find an application to scan this code directly from my Android Webbrowser, but I cant find any. (Its pretty hard to use my phone cam to scan my phone screen )
Does anyone knows how?

Forward the SMS to your email account, check your email on a PC, scan the barcode from there

Hmmm, isnt there any barcode scanner that could read from the phone-display? :-((
Dont understand why WAP pages uses this kind of content if the cellphones arent able to use it straight from the phone-webbrowser?
- Kind of irritating that you have to lunch the wap page in a PC-browser and than scan the barcode. I doesnt always have my computer with me, and the reason why im using Andorid- and/or WM-OS, is just because that I could use my phone as a substitute for my computer when I dont have it around.
Tried your solution with "Barcode Scanner", but it didnt reconize it?? Maybe I have to use another type of scanner/app?
Here is the barcode (added the red line because the barcode have personal information)

Er, I was just suggesting a workaround until you found something that worked like you specified
Your QR code looks weird anyway, they usually have boxes in 3 of the corners.
Example

Its seems like my QR Code has one box only - and thats in the middle. Isn' it a QR Code maby?

Looks like the code is a DM Code: Example

nukleuzN said:
Looks like the code is a DM Code: Example
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It's neither a QR code nor a DM code. I don't know the specific name of it, but the picture you provided above is a new bar code that, as far as I know, is only used for paperless boarding passes. I don't know about internationally, but here in the US, it's currently only available at a few dozen airports while the system is being tested. I've used it flying out of both Newark, NJ (EWR) and Atlanta, GA (ATL).
It's a special 2D barcode that contains encrypted information about your flight information, as well as some personal information to identify you. It is specifically designed to be secure so that only the TSA and the airlines can decode the information. Most likely, the reason you received it was not so that you could scan it to get information about your ticket, but so that the TSA could scan it at security and the airline could scan it at the gate. Ideally, you wouldn't then need to print out a paper boarding pass, all you would need is your phone! (I say ideally, because since it's a brand new program, not everybody's really familiar with it yet, and you get some funny looks from the gate agents sometimes!)

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Barcode reader

Hi,
is there by any chance a software that reads barcodes? Like worldcard?
For example is it possible to take a picture of a barcode from an invoice and then a program on ppc reads all information: when you gotta pay, to whom, what number of bank account, what amount etc.? And then you can export it to calendar?
Maybe it would be to beautiful to have such soft but maybe something like this exists?
Thanks
Piotr
I'm not sure the barcode on the invoice has any such info *useful to you*. Bar codes are very limited things, probably just your account number...
It would be great if people would come up with a standard for putting the info you mentioned into a QRcode, it could be very useful.
Maybe something like this:
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-quickmark-v3-3-barcode-reader.html
This would be interesting if it works. Would be interesting to see if it copies the information into something like Excel.
Barcodes are great for inventory and data input. For example, scanning in the serial number or mac address of devices... basically long strings which are easily mis-typed.
For the everyday person, its probably not much use.

Barcode Reader Software?

Heya folks,
I'm looking for a solution to scan ISBN codes from my book collection into a some sort of library or catalog database.
I'm wondering if someone here would know of a software that can be used on the HTC TyTN II (at&t Tilt), or any Win Mobile device with a camera.
I've found the Barcode/13 program, but that's only for palmOne Treo 600. I could work with something similar just to create a CVS file of ISBN numbers and transfer that to another program on my PC, but would rather have an all-in-one software.
Thanks,
Zyir
I'm also looking for a way to integrate barcode scanning into a .NET app. For the enterprise...I'd like to keep track of assets.
sounds like you want to use the built-in camera.
I've used PPCs to do barcode reading using SerialMagic and the LaserCHamp Bluetooth scanner from http://serialio.com/
It works quite well.
lthown said:
sounds like you want to use the built-in camera.
I've used PPCs to do barcode reading using SerialMagic and the LaserCHamp Bluetooth scanner from http://serialio.com/
It works quite well.
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I might have to go that route, but would rather find a software that will use the Kaiser's camera to read the barcodes.
I'm trying to avoid purchasing an additional device just to scan a couple hundred books.
http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/index.asp
lthown said:
sounds like you want to use the built-in camera.
I've used PPCs to do barcode reading using SerialMagic and the LaserCHamp Bluetooth scanner from http://serialio.com/
It works quite well.
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Yeah, it's just that the idea is to avoid having them lug around a barcode scanner to track assets. If they have to carry something extra we can just get to a computer. =/
ZiYi said:
http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/index.asp
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Will QuickMark scan linear (1D) barcodes like the ISBN on books? Everything I've found indicates that it only reads 2D barcodes (like QR Codes, etc.).
Take a look at MS A.U.R.A. at http://aura.research.microsoft.com
GSLEON3 said:
Take a look at MS A.U.R.A. at http://aura.research.microsoft.com
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Doesn't work...
GSLEON3 said:
Take a look at MS A.U.R.A. at http://aura.research.microsoft.com
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Can't get that now...
From the link... "Microsoft Research AURA project and all AURA services have terminated as of June 30, 2007."
From what I've found, that would have worked for what I want, but alas...
Batoo
There seems to be a free java implementation that decodes 1D barcodes. I had no success trying it on my kaiser: http://people.inf.ethz.ch/adelmanr/batoo/
Perhaps it is a good starting point to use this source to develope something useful.
I found this a while ago. I think I remember their SDK was free for 1D codes, or something. I forget, check the link. Cool video included.
http://www.mobileama.com/Barcode.htm
EDIT: Yep, this is what you want.
I was able to find a download for Microsoft's A.U.R.A.
It's kinda nifty to play with. It'll scan 1D barcodes, but I'm not finding any options to export the codes after they've been scanned. Also, it requires a 'manual' photo of the barcode; it opens the camera utility and ya use it like taking a normal macro photo (Zoom in, hope your hand is steady, and snap, then find a blurry image. Repeat multiple times until ya get a clear image that can be read).
QuickMark and i-nigma are great for 2D barcodes; they both make good use of the device's auto-focus and will read a 2D barcode without the need to manually take a photo. Though, neither of them will read 1D linear barcodes like the ISBN numbers on the books I'd like to scan.
Also, the one that Notten pointed out ( http://www.mobileama.com/Barcode.htm ) looks like it would work wonderfully, but I wasn't able to find any Windows Mobile software that uses it, nor a download for a working implementation.
So, does anyone else know of something that could be used by an individual who just wants to scan their books with an HTC Windows Mobile device?
I'm still hoping for something more like 'Barcode/13', or an inventory software that will make use of the device's camera.
Thanks,
Zyir
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I may just have to bite the bullet and buy a cheap barcode scanner to connect to my PC instead.
A solution for Bluryyyy photo
Jus look for a post where they have a new camera Apps to upgrade the one that comes with your TyTN II aka tilt, aka kaiser, aka etc. With this update you just need to do a halfpress release and it will autofocus and shoot, and there you go nog blurry images.
I used it with the Worlcard Mobile aplication to get a photo of our patients Health Plan Card, and without that new camera apps it would be a pain in the #$%$%@%@%.
So give it a try. Search for NEW CAMERA in the Forum.
Building my own
Since I haven't found any ready-made and free solution, I started experimenting on my own in C#. I have managed to develop a basic functionality where the application automatically takes snapshots (320x240, no autofocus... thanks to www.wimobot.com) and does the recognition. Well, the recognition algorithm is still in a very alpha-stage (it can detect the stop bits of a code-128)...
Anybody with some links to free C# recognition source to speed up things? I will also try the batoo code (java) sometime.
hypest
Thanks, udgn. I already have the 'new camera' and video framerates are greatly increased outdoors. Sadly, it didn't help the fact that I tend to move the camera a bit as I press the button, which is the main cause of my blurry photos with indoor lighting.
Back on topic...
I've also run across Google's ZXing project ( http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ ) but it's a Java implementation that doesn't run on Windows Mobile devices. Yet.
Zyir
Own application partial success
UPDATE: latest version can be found here
zyir01 said:
I've also run across Google's ZXing project ( http://code.google.com/p/zxing/ ) but it's a Java implementation that doesn't run on Windows Mobile devices. Yet.
Zyir
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Great find Zyir!
I took the code, converted it into c# and incorporated it in the app I'm developing and... well, there was partial success! I have attached the binary (Usual disclaimer applies: I have NO RESPONSIBILITY whatsoever for any harm done!).
The application is in alpha stage but usable. Unzip in any directory and run using a file manager. Button "Shoot" opens the normal photo-shooting app to take a photo (thus utilizing higher resolution and auto-focus), while "Live" starts auto capture (320x240, no auto-focus). The whole "thing" is quite slow, as the decoding takes a while.
I had successful decoding using the "live" mode reading a code-128 barcode (that had previously shoot in my local supermarket) displayed on my laptop's screen.
hope to hear any feedback!
hypest
Great, I'll give it a shot!
hypest said:
Great find Zyir!
I took the code, converted it into c# and incorporated it in the app I'm developing and... well, there was partial success!
hope to hear any feedback!
hypest
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Thanks!
I'll give it a whirl this evening and let ya know how it went.
Zyir
I didn't have a lot of time last weekend to check it out, but it didn't scan well for me. It wouldn't read any barcodes with "Shoot" or "Live". The Live ran at avout five seconds per frame, so was a bit of a challenge to get the camera on the barcode.
Might be due to the relatively low lighting in my house. Also, I'm using Nadavi's Camera 5.0.4.2915.00 with HTC Album, so I'm not sure if that might be part of my issue.
Zyir

Google phone program on Tilt

I've heard about a bar code scanning program that sounds kinda nice on the Google phone. And since I have the business card program (world card mobile) on my Tilt I was wondering if there is a similar program for the Tilt??????????? Any help or info is appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Speaking of Google its an amazing search tool that makes finding things such as these links possible...
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-i-nigma-barcode-reader-v1-4.html
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-quickmark-v3-3-barcode-reader.html
Unfortantly there are none as polished as the G1s
lol thanks for your help MF. have a good one. I'm going to check these out and see how they work for me.
MF thanks but that's not quite what i was looking for. I mean a product barcode scanning program. The Google one can scan barcodes on products and find the lowest price and location for the item. The program is called Show Savvy. You can check it out on this youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jmWSbqa6Lk&feature=related
MF, thanks again but it's not what I was looking for. The Google program is actually called Shop Savvy and can scan product bar codes and give shopping info about the item (like where to find it cheaper nearby). Here's a quick youtube clip about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jmWSbqa6Lk&feature=related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368798&highlight=1d+barcodes
its called barcorama, scans 1d and 2d barcodes

Calling all Windows Phone users! QR code question here!

As the title reads, I'm looking for some help from a Windows Phone users regarding QR Codes. I work at a college in the IT department, and I would like to make it easier for students to connect their phones/tablets to our WiFi network. I thus came across QR codes as a quick and easy solution. I already have created and test codes for iOS and Andriod, and they work great! However I don't know anyone with a Windows Phone that I can use to create a code for WiFi.
I've used Qrstuff.com to create the WiFi login for Android, and the iphone configuration tool to create a WiFi mobile config file that's hosted publicly for download through a code. I'm unsure though if a Windows Phones can use the same WiFi login code that Qrstuff.com generates (hence why it says Android only next to the option).
This link to the Window's Phone App store shows a QR generator app that by the looks of it in a screenshot can create a WiFi login code, but again I'm without an actual Windows Phone to generate one.
So basically can anyone tell me a Qr generator site that works to generate a WiFi login code for Window's Phone, or can a Window's Phone user be kind enough to generate a code for me using the above app?
Thanks!
I'm not even sure if WP8 supports connecting to a network via QR code, but it's worth checking out. Alternatively, you could have the code just scan as text (the WiFi password, for example) and have people copy-paste it into their settings. Trickier if you're using enterprise encryption, though.

Please point me in the direction i need to go.

Basically i need an in app "currency" that people can earn credits by viewing ads specific to one region(i can get individual adds and put them in myself) and say for example viewing the businesses ad you get 5 credits or points. With those points you can then go to businesses that accept the credits or virtual currency, as part payment for an offer etc, something small but useful, ex. A small local phone repair shop that accepts 100 credits for 30% off a phone case etc. (Bad example but forst thing that popped up). The thing is i need a way for the currency to be secure and when tou want to use an offer, you press on it and a qr vode pops up which the shop scans and deducts the points from you, meaning the vanish(not go to the business as ifs not a currency, but a coupon sort of thing), but every qr code should be user specific unique and single-use, to deduct the points from their account, and so other people couldnt screenshot your code and rob your credits. I explained it in a very complicated way but would appreciate any help. Thanks, ps i know these things exist.

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