[Electronics-Talk] [EXTERNAL] iphone apps for bar code identification

[Chip Orange]

If you have a pc though, the omni directional usb barcode reader from AT Guys is just great, and is somewhere in the neighborhood of $200.  I believe its called the Quantem.  I take it and my laptop into the kitchen, and I can go through a fully stocked pantry and find the particular package I want in just a few seconds.  There's a shared database it uses online, and so if it doesn't know a barcode and someone enters it, then everyone benefits immediately.

Not helpful for phone users I know.


Chip





Chip Orange
Florida Public Service Commission
Computer Systems Analyst
850-413-6314



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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 11:28 AM
To: Gary Lee; Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] [EXTERNAL] iphone apps for bar code identification

Digit Eyes is probably the best because it was designed for use by blind
persons, but the biggest problem that blind people have with bar codes
is finding them. The reason that the $1200 device works better is
because it has an omnidirectional camera that will scan the package
until it finds the code. The iPhone's camera only sees straight ahead,
so it is up to the user to move the phone, the package, or both until
you strike gold.

Andy


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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Electronics-Talk] iphone apps for bar code
identification

Looking to see  what the concensus of the community is on bar code
reading apps for the iphone.
If I can avoid the $1,200 for an id mate, that would be great.
Tried red laser a few years ago, but never got any joy.

Any information and or experiences would be helpful.


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