IDAutomation Newsletter: October 2007

by Nate Schubert

Contents: New Products: Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports Product Updates: IDAutomation USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Fonts (IDA04) IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24) IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30) New Hardware: APC Touch Biometric Pod Password Manager Versakey Compact POS USB Keyboard IDTech MiniMag USB MagStripe Reader Recent Press Releases: Product Update: USPS Postnet and Intelligent Mail Barcode Font Package New Product: Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports New Product: Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item Product Update: .NET Barcode Forms Control Additional Information: How to renew your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Recent Press Releases Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports: The new patent pending Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports is an easy-to-use object that may be embedded into an Oracle Report to create barcode images without the installation of additional fonts or other components. It is the complete barcode generator that stays in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. Supported symbologies include Code 3 of 9, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, POSTNET and PLANET. More information about the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/oracle/native/ USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Fonts: We have updated the PostNet Barcode Package to now include the Intelligent Mail barcode that the USPS implemented in March of 2007. Intelligent Mail (AKA OneCode Solution Barcode) is the new barcode symbology used to track and sort letters and contains a suite of services, including the Confirm Service, which is referred to as OneCode Confirm, and the Address Change Service, which is referred to as OneCode ACS. More information about the IDAutomation USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Font Package, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/postnet/ 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. IDAutomation PDF417 and DataMatrix Font and Encoder: IDAutomation.com has released a new version of their ActiveX controls to address a possible vulnerability caused by the use of insecure libraries inherit to ActiveX technologies. Under very specific conditions, the vulnerability could allow a DOS attack to take place on the effected system. The latest release of all IDAutomation’s ActiveX products implement secure libraries which eliminate the possibility of such attacks. This vulnerability also applies to the Windows DLLs and ActiveX Controls included in the PDF417 and DataMatrix Font and Encoder packages. IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24) IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30) 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. New Hardware: We have just added new hardware to our inventory: The APC Touch Biometric Pod Password Manager biometrically identifies users and gives them convenient access to password protected applications and web sites simply by placing their fingertip on the Biopod sensor. The Versakey Compact POS USB Keyboard has just been introduced and is ideal for applications where space is an issue. It features a 3 year warranty, 3 track magnetic stripe reader and USB interface. The IDTech MiniMag USB MagStripe Reader is just 90mm long and will read up to three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction. A tone and three-color LED indicator will indicate a successful read. View our scanner index for other models to fit your needs: Scanner Index USB | Linear CCD | Linear Laser | Linear + PDF417 | 2D Imagers | Omni-Directional | Wireless RFID | Portable Memory | Wands | Verifiers | Slot Readers | Check Readers | ID Security Devices 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 the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has not been purchased or is expired, it may be activated from the appropriate link: IDAutomation USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Font Package (IDA04) http://store.idautomation.com/postnet_font_sub.asp IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24) http://store.idautomation.com/pdf417_font_encoder_sub.asp IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30) http://store.idautomation.com/datamatrix_font_encoder_sub.asp Links for all products If the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has been purchased: If the purchase was made 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: USPS Postnet and Intelligent Mail Barcode Font Package New Product: Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports New Product: Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item Product Update: .NET Barcode Forms Control Best Regards, IDAutomation.com, Inc. 550 North Reo Street, Suite 230 Tampa, FL 33609 http://www.idautomation.com/ The purpose of the IDAutomation.com newsletter is to keep you informed of updates for the products you ordered, industry news and technical support issues for our IDAutomation products. Product Quick Links: [Barcode Fonts | Font Tools | Components | Label Software | Scanners | Printers | RFID] © Copyright 2000-2007 IDAutomation.com, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Legal Notices. If you have problems viewing this newsletter, you can view it online at: http://www.idautomation.com/newsletter/2007-10_Newsletter.html