Nintendo's Japanese 3DS Will Include QR Codes

Mii Studio characters can be converted into a QR code that users can print or post on a website to share their Mii's. Friends then scan the QR with their 3DS camera to retrieve the Mii.via IGNimage via Duck Fl...

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GetBlue Bluetooth SPP Problems: Android Troubleshooting

Bluetooth SPP Data AcquisitionGetBlue is an Android App which captures data from a data-source (Bluetooth SPP, TCP and Camera Scanners) and forwards the collected data to an adjustable data-sink (TCP, HTTP, File, Display, Online Spreadheets provided by Google Docs, GetBlue virtual keyboard). Data collection is done completely in the background.Bluetooth SPP Connection ProblemsRecently some users reported problems when using Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) devices with GetBlue: A Bluetooth SPP device can be paired without problems but GetBlue...

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The Basics of Barcode Fonts

by Nate SchubertBarcode generation can be accomplished in a variety of ways, and the best method of depends largely on environment. Barcode images can be streamed into applications via the Internet or internally within an organization. They can be static or dynamic depending on the information required. There are a lot of different ways barcode technology can be integrated into your environment, but barcode fonts continue to be the most flexible...

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Online Retailer Gets QR Codes Really Right

Fashion retailer Bluefly and Bravo have teamed up to create a commercial QR experience that's both useful and savvy.45-second commercials running on the cable network feature QR codes along the bottom of the screen that when scanned with a cellphone bring up online extras, full-length video and special Bluefly discounts.This is how QR should be done!via the New York Ti...

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The Beautiful Barcode

by Nate SchubertBarcodes are so widely in use today that many times, we don't even notice them around us. These unassuming, square or rectangular symbols don't just look pretty, however. A barcode can encode loads of data which can be read and output with a simple barcode scanner or, more recently, a smart phone equipped with a camera-based barcode scanning app. All Barcodes Are Not The SameBecause different barcode types can encode different amounts...

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Excel Spreadsheets & Barcodes

There's a way to put barcodes in Excel spreadsheets. Use Azalea's fonts and free Excel spreadsheets with macr...

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Datalogic Memor Pocket Mobile Computer

by Nate SchubertThe latest in a line of excellent Datalogic products available at IDAutomation, the Datalogic Memor Pocket Mobile Computer is a compact, lightweight yet robust scanning device that combines integrated barcode reading and wireless communication capabilities into one powerful Portable Memory device. Following are some of the most impressive features of the Memor:Full Windows CE 5.0 operating system with an Intel XScale microprocessorColor...

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Opticon OPN 2003 Pocket Memory Scanner

by Nate SchubertIDAutomation is pleased to provide the new Opticon OPN 2003 Pocket Memory Scanner as a replacement to the OPN 2001. Both of these models are very similar in functionality and ease-of-use with slight changes in design and appearance. Following are some of the more notable features of this new OPN 2003:512 KB Memory allows storing of up to 10,000 barcodes with time stampUtilizes easy data transfer via USB port which is also used to...

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Japanese Town Utilizes 2D Barcodes in Worst Way Ever

Sad, awful fourth-sign-of-the-apocalyse dating simulation game LovePlus+ and the resort town of Atami, Japan have joined forces to create the ne plus ultra creeptastic "romantic holiday" for terrible male humans. 2D barcodes are scattered at locations throughout the town where the men can have CGI-type pictures taken with their "virtual girlfriend". At a dozen romantic locations in and around ...

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Barcode Scanner Keyboard for Android

Type Or Scan Barcode KeyboardBarcode Keyboard - +TEC-IT's new soft-keyboard for Android offers integrated camera scanner support. Using this keyboard you are able to scan barcodes directly into any app, application switching or copy/paste is no longer required.After the application was installed, this Barcode Keyboard  can be activated in Android Settings -- Language / keyboard. Once activated you are still able to key-in text manually...

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