barcode reading software
A recent report by Scanlife into mobile barcode use shows that barcode scans from mobile phones (predominantly scan of QR Codes) are on the rise with the worldwide rate of scans now exceeding 180 scans per minute. The report also shows that whilst 23% of users since 2009 are returning users, 77% are new users …
Further to our previous posts on the uses of QR codes, many companies are offering Medical ID tags in the form of QR codes. ID card company MyInfo911 have identified that most minors carry little or no ID meaning that if involved in an accident whilst out of the vicinity of their parents, it can be hard …
This week The Barcode News included an article in their newsletter outlining 10 top tips for using QR codes effectively. We thought this was so good we’re linking to it here. Their tips include respecting the margin around the code; using short urls; and making sure they’re big enough (though not too big – .e.g …
Could QR Codes (otherwise known as Quick Response Codes) present the next step in property identification? Whilst the QR code was originally designed for marketing purposes, a number of companies have recently started promoting the use of QR codes on luggage tags. The idea is that the finder of an item of luggage can scan …
We are very happy to announce that the Softek Barcode Reader SDK for Windows now supports QR Codes and our mobile SDK versions will not be far behind. After a lot of development and testing we think that it is a major enhancement but don’t take our word for it; try it yourself now! But what …
We are pleased to announce the minor release for the Windows SDK, V 7.5.1.22, which has various improvements. One of the biggest changes is the improved handling of skewed QR-Codes, which can now tolerate a far greater amount of skew. If you are an existing customer then you are welcome to upgrade for free, the …
We often receive emails asking us to explain why our SDK is unable to decode a barcode from an attached image, and the answer is often that the resolution of the image is too low; but why does image resolution play such an important role in the decoding of a barcode? What is resolution? For …
