Cardboard G1 Cell Phone Stand

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Hacking via Barcodes

Just when you thought it was safe to scan any and all barcodes, someone comes up with an attack using barcodes.If you do use this technique, please buy your barcodes from Azalea Software. It's the least you can do.

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Product Update: Reporting Services Barcode CRI

by Nate Schubert



SQL Server 2008 version is now supported in the Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item. This product creates barcodes in Microsoft Reporting Services as an integrated drag-and-drop Custom Report Item (CRI) control, without the use of barcode fonts. The designer and render DLLs provided are digitally signed and time-stamped with Authenticode certificates.

The new 2010 version now includes two separate installers for Reporting Services SQL Server 2005 and 2008. All the user needs to do is verify two directories and it will automatically copy the dll files to the necessary places and update the config files appropriately.

A fully functional evaluation copy of any of the Reporting Services Barcode CRI products may be downloaded from:
http://idautomation.com/reporting_services/barcode_cri/

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Product Update: GS1 Databar Image Generator

by Nate Schubert


The update to the 2010 GS1 Databar Barcode Image Generator includes the following features:

• Generate Multiple Images by loading a text file with the GUI or from a command prompt, including batch file. This new feature can create thousands of barcodes in under a minute.
• Use the Save/Load Generator Settings to save or load image generator properties to an XML file. It is now possible to save settings such as Data To Encode, Symbology, Show Human Readable, Background Color and Bar Color just to name a few to an XML file.

A fully functional evaluation copy of the GS1 Databar Barcode Image Generator may be downloaded from:
http://www.idautomation.com/generator/

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Trader Joe's Double Barcodes

EAN-8's to begin with. Not one but TWO on the package (hire better staff and/or train them more). And that second one. Dude, what's going on here???

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QR Barcode From Your Android Phone

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The Anti-Counterfeit Gryphon M4100 Wireless Barcode Scanner

by Nate Schubert

The DataLogic Gryphon M4100 Linear Barcode Imager is quite possibly one of the most impressive and unique wireless barcode readers on the market today. We won't waste time with generalities in this post, and instead we'll cut right to the chase. Following are some of the most attractive qualities about the Gryphon M4100:

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology allows barcode scanning up to 30 meters (98 feet) from the cradle.
• Batch Mode Capability allows over 1,200 barcodes to be stored in the memory of the imager when out of wireless range.
• Anti-Counterfeit Feature makes it easy to verify authenticity of currency, bank notes and other important ID documents.
• Barcode Symbologies Supported include common linear barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 and more, Postal Barcodes and various types of DataBar.
  

The Gryphon M4100 Wireless Linear Barcode Imager can easily fit into any retail environment where the anti-counterfeit feature can save a lot of time by verifying currency which means no more holding large bills up to the light or marking them.

This cutting-edge barcode reader kit is available from IDAutomation from $639 with free shipping via UPS Ground and includes the Gryphon GM4100 in black with onboard 3-key display, USB cable, base station and cable with power supply.

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New: Videos For Data Acquisition Software

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first product videos for the data acquisition software TWedge.

What is TWedge?
TWedge extends arbitrary databases and applications with flexible real-time data collection. Modifications of the target systems are not required! Use this software wedge with RS232, serial, Bluetooth, USB and TCP/IP interfaces. Captured data is forwarded immediately to databases, applications and ERP systems like SAP R/3. Choose between direct ODBC database access, file access or keystroke simulation (keyboard wedge).

In the first video the usage of the software wedge TWedge is explained.

The second video shows how to use the scripting features of TWedge. The scripting features enable you to modify the device data, to communicate with devices in a bi-directional way, to configure hot-key and timer-based functions and to perform basic user-interactions.

More information about TEC-IT products you will find on our youtube channel TECITSoftware.

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Elo 19" Touch Screen Hospital POS System

by Nate Schubert


The 19MR1 Touchcomputer from Elo TouchSystems is the perfect fit for healthcare industries looking for a reliable, high-quality hospital POS interface system that will bring a sense of flexibility to the work place. The 19MR1 is designed to meet the wide variety of needs one finds in healthcare industries across the nation, such as:

• Bed-side entertainment for patients
• Hospital kiosk applications for tasks like patient check-in and check-out
• Mobile usability for patient charting applications

The Elo 19MR1 is available with Windows XP or without any operating system at all, and comes complete with Acoustic Pulse Recognition, a technology offering vastly improved recognition of contact with the touch screen, making this POS touch system product one of the more durable on the market today.

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How to Create a Barcode in FileMaker Pro using the Native Generator for FileMaker

by Nate Schubert

Creating barcodes in FileMaker Pro is a real snap with the IDAutomation Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator Plug-In which allows you to create barcodes in FileMaker Pro layouts with one calculated field. The video tutorial below walks users through the process of creating a simple barcode in FileMaker Pro and shows just how quick and easy the process is.

The Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator Plug-In is compatible with FileMaker 7 and above and supports common linear barcode symbologies such as GS1-128, UCC/EAN-128, Code 128 (Sets A, B, C and Auto), Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5 and MSI barcodes.

Create a Barcode in FileMaker Pro using the Native Barcode Generator @ Yahoo! Video

Also available on YouTube

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IDAutomation Barcode Label Software -- Using Field and Variables Features

by Nate Schubert

Another useful feature in the new IDAutomation Barcode Label Software version 2010 is the ability to use variables and label field features including the ability to combine data from multiple columns into one barcode.

Features like this are what make the IDAutomation Barcode label Software version 2010 the most powerful Barcode Label Software available at IDAutomation.com, Inc. Take a moment to watch the short video example. If you have questions or comments, just let us know!

How to use Label Fields in IDAutomation's Barcode Label Software @ Yahoo! Video

Also available on YouTube

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Barcode Videos on Youtube - Update

Hello there!

This is an update regarding the available video playlists for barcode software from TEC-IT on YouTube.

NEW:

Barcode Maker Software (English)

Content:

Five videos demonstrating how to create perfect barcodes with Barcode Studio.

1. Create Perfect Barcodes Part 1: Barcode Studio User Interface
2. Create Perfect Barcodes Part 2: EAN-128 with FNC1
3. Create Perfect Barcodes Part 3: Data Import
4. Create Perfect Barcodes Part 4: Bar Code Image Export
5. Create Perfect Barcodes Part 5: Serial Number Generator

EXISTING:

Barcode Label Printing Software (English)

Content:

Tutorial videos for the barcode label printing software TFORMer Designer.

1. Barcode label printing with TFORMer Designer

Barcode Label Printing Software (German)

Content:

Tutorial videos for barcode label printing software TFORMer Designer.

1. Barcode-Etikettendruck mit TFORMer Designer

Barcode Generator Component (English)

Content:

Tutorial videos for the bar code generator SDK TBarCode.

1. Using Barcodes in Microsoft Office / Microsoft Word
2. Creating Serial Letters with Barcodes

Please check out the TEC-IT Barcode Software channel on YouTube on a regular base. More videos are to be expecied...

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Serial (RS232), TCP/IP, USB and Bluetooth Software Wedge

The service release V2.4 of TWedge (software wedge, keyboard wedge, Bluetooth wedge, TCP wedge) is now available for download. In version 2.4 an issue with failed TCP/IP and Bluetooth connections was fixed.

Check it out! Download Software Wedge.

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Software for Mobile Data Acquisition

TEC-IT released the new version of TWedgeCE - a software wedge for mobile devices.

What is TWedgeCE?

TWedgeCE captures data from external devices and translates them into virtual keystrokes. It acts as middleware between arbitrary data acquisition devices (like scales, gauges, barcode scanners, RFID controllers, etc.) and software applications like Pocket Excel or Mobile Internet Explorer. TWedgeCE operates in the background of the mobile device and can be configured easily via simple configuration files.

Highlights:

Version 2.0 is able to work with devices via the following interfaces:

• Serial / RS232
• Bluetooth (native Bluetooth, no virtual COM ports required!)
• TCP/IP (client mode)
• TCP(IP (server mode)
• UDP (client mode)

TWedgeCE is able to check device connectivity (I-Am-Alive), it recovers lost connections automatically (this is especially of interest for WLAN or Bluetooth connections) and finally introduces an anti-jitter feature.

Availability:

The mobile software wedge is available for the following platforms:

• Pocket PC 2003 SE (Second Edition)
• Windows CE 5 / Embedded CE 6 (ARMV4I)
• Windows Mobile 5
• Windows Mobile 6

Related Software:

Also check out the universal data acquisition software TWedge for Windows operating systems. TWedge offers device connectivity, keystroke simulation, direct database access, direct file access and complete scripting features!

Free Download:

Mobile Software Wedge TWedgeCE, Universal Software Wedge TWedge (for Microsoft Windows)

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