Barcode Tattoo

The police in Northern Ireland are looking for a man with a barcode tattoo. Have they checked my gallery of barcode tattoos yet?The arm is atypical. The back of the neck seems to be the de facto standard location. Me? I'm decidedly un-inked.

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IDAutomation Newsletter: May 2007

by Nate Schubert

Contents:

Product Updates:
Linear Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA36)
Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)

Hardware Updates:
IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand - new lower price $99

Knowledgebase Updates:
Reading barcodes off LCD Monitors

Additional Information:
How to renew your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription
Recent Press Releases
Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator:

Microsoft Access Native Barcode Generators:

The Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access has been updated to include new graphic drawing routines, improved compatibility for low resolution printers, USPS OneCode support and orientation parameters. This new product also eliminates the issue of horizontal lines that could sometimes appear in the barcode symbols.

The Native Generator is an object that may be easily inserted into an Access Report to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator that stays in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server.

The Linear version includes the supported linear symbologies of Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, MSI, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet, USPS OneCode and the 2D version includes the linear barcodes plus PDF417 and Data Matrix symbologies

More information about the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access, including a download for evaluation, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/access/native/.

If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter.

Note: The demo versions of these products may be used for evaluation purposes only.

IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand:

We have just lowered the price of our popular IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand to just $99. The W3USB barcode wand is a cost effective solution for low reading volume applications. The internal decoder and interface eliminates the cost and clutter of a separate decoder box. The advanced optics scan barcodes as small as 4 mil with a scan velocity of 2-20 inches per second. Its shape gives the W3USB better comfort and handling compared to other pen based readers. Pull the trigger button and sweep the tip of the wand across the bar code in either direction and listen for the beep that lets you know the data has been successfully captured.

The W3USB wand connects via a USB port, perfect for laptops and PDA devices. It contains its own built-in decoder so information scanned appears as if it had been typed from the keyboard.

For more information about the IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/wands/w3usb.html

This scanner can be shipped internationally for an additional cost.

Knowledgebase Articles:

• Reading a barcode from an LCD monitor using the IDAutomation Barcode Scanner

Product updates and Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal

IDAutomation's Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription allows you to receive the latest version of the product, unlimited phone support, priority Help Desk support during work hours and additional help desk support on evenings, weekends and holidays.

If Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has not been purchased or is expired, it may be activated from the appropriate link:

• Linear Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA36)
  http://store.idautomation.com/access_native_barcode_sub.asp
• Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)
  http://store.idautomation.com/access_native_barcode_2d_sub.asp
• Links for all products

If Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has been purchased:

If the purchase was before December 2005 through RegNow/Digital River, please contact us with your order ID number and we will send you the updated download link.

If you have an active support agreement through our store, you will need to go back to our store online and go to “my account”: http://store.idautomation.com/login-st-order.asp. To login you will need to enter your user name (your email address) and the password created at the time of order. When you log in, you should see your order and in the upper right hand corner, you will see a "My Downloads” icon link. This will be the location to download the update.

For customers who do not purchase the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, support is limited to our online knowledge base and the product support site. Product updates are only provided to customers with an active Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription.

Recent Press Releases:

• Product Update: Barcode Label Software Package
• Product Update: Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode Font Package
• New Product: Universal Barcode Font Advantage™

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New Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Updates

by Nate Schubert

For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Marketing
IDAutomation.com, Inc. ®
http://www.idautomation.com/
550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33609 813-514-2564
E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com

May 16, 2007

IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package.

(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package. Now included in this product are two sets of bearer bar fonts, both human readable and non human readable versions. The purpose of the Bearer Bar font is to increase reading reliability by helping to reduce the possibility of misreads or short scans that may occur when a skewed scanning beam enters or exits the bar code symbol through its top or bottom edge. These bearer bar fonts are created from the ITF-14 Symbology Specifications provided by the EAN International and Uniform Code Council. Updates in the package also include improved support for Windows Vista.

Pricing for the license starts at $139. A royalty-free Developer License costs $790. For more information about the Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package and to download a evaluation package, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/interleaved2of5/. In addition to the Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package, IDAutomation provides barcode fonts, components and software applications that support several barcode types. IDAutomation.com, Inc. has been marketing products for businesses since 1996 and is privately held. For more information, visit their website at http://www.idautomation.com/.

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New Barcode Label Software Updates

by Nate Schubert

For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Marketing
IDAutomation.com, Inc. ® http://www.idautomation.com/
550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33609
813-514-2564
E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com

May 15, 2007

IDAutomation has released a new update to their Barcode Label Software

(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com, Inc. has released a new update of their Barcode Label Software, is an advanced, easy to use, WYSIWYG bar code label printing software application that prints barcodes, text and graphics on standard laser or inkjet printers, in addition to labels on thermal transfer bar-code printers. The newly released version 2006 R2 includes enhanced database functionality and improvements, improved compatibility with .NET Framework 2.0 and a fix for Code 128 Auto when using the incremental function.

Ordering information and an evaluation version may be downloaded from http://www.idautomation.com/labelsoftware/. A single user license for the Barcode Label Software costs $139 and a Site License costs $1990. IDAutomation.com, Inc. also provides linear bar code fonts, ActiveX Controls, JavaBeans, Java applets, MICR fonts, OCR fonts and barcode scanners. IDAutomation.com, Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, has been marketing ID automation products for businesses since 1996 and is privately held. For more information, visit their website at http://www.idautomation.com/.

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Retail Security Snapshots

Inventory loss...

Statistics provided by The Retailers' Association indicate an annual inventory loss of over $37 billion nationwide for theft from employees, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative errors.

The National Retail Security Survey discovered that nearly half of all losses can be attributed to employee theft, adding up to billions of dollars annually.According to the Vice President of Loss Prevention for the National Retail Federation based in Washington, DC, Joseph LaRocca, it's estimated that only about one out of every eight or nine cases of scams and fraud are reported to the state's consumer protection office.

Free business analysis for retailers to learn how to improve security. Call 866-617-8181 or send email.

http://www.onestepdata.com/

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Netflix, POSTNET barcodes, and I don't know what all.

Odd. I noticed that two Netflix envelopes ready to go back had different addressing and FIM bars. POSTNET barcodes are in two different places as well. Anyone else out there seeing this too?

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Stamp Collecting: the beginning of the end

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Retail Teamwork in STORES mag

In the May issue of STORES magazine is an article featuring Retail Teamwork, "Just Sports Scores Big with New Replenishment System."

"[Kevin] Palmer says that Just Sports, which replenishes its stores overnight from a warehouse no more than three hours away from any of the stores, urgently needed a computerized system that would let it keep track of the inventory at the warehouse... Just Sports is completely dependent on the warehouse to replenish what each store has sold the day before. In researching possible solutions, Palmer and Just Sports president Kelly Roberts found Clearwater, Fla.-based Retail Teamwork, which was developing an integrated, all-in-one solution for specialty retailers."

Retail Teamwork is the product of Michael Mauerer, the creator of Retail Pro and other retail software, and was released in January of this year. Mauerer developed the software with an SQL database and a live data stream, making it the first live system in its price range. This streaming technology allows retailers to get data in real time without polling, and enables them to respond quickly.

Read a full review of Retail Teamwork...

Visit www.onestepdata.com for details and information about the Retail Teamwork software solution.

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IDAutomation Newsletter: May 2007

by Nate Schubert

IDAutomation Announces the Release of their New Native Barcode Generators:

The Native Barcode Generators are objects that are easily inserted into either Crystal Reports or Microsoft Access applications to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components or fonts are needed to create barcodes. This complete barcode generator stays embedded in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. Supported barcode types include Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, MSI, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet and PDF417.

More information about the new versions of the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generators, including a demo to download, is provided at:

1. Crystal Reports Version: http://idautomation.com/crystal/native/
2. Microsoft Access Version: http://idautomation.com/access/native/

Note: The demo versions of these products may be used for evaluation purposes only.

IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Update:

Our PDF417 Font and Encoder has been updated to include MacroPDF support, as well as native formulas for Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Crystal Reports. These native formulas allow PDF417 barcodes to be created without the need for any DLLs or other libraries.

More information about the PDF417 Font and Encoder Package, including a demo to download, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/pdf417/

If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please update your priority support for the IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder (Part #: IDA24): http://store.idautomation.com/pdf417_font_encoder_sub.asp

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