(keitai-l) Re: reading bar codes

From: Andrew Sandes <andrew_at_asiaentry.com>
Date: 11/21/02
Message-ID: <KLEKLPJPBHDCOAJMDCIEAEGBDJAA.andrew@asiaentry.com>
I don't know about the 504i but I do know that the J-Phone SH-52 has a light
(also a pretty bright and handy torch when you lose your keys etc) and
barcode scanner built into the camera aperture.
I have seen it used for a variety of purposed - all demos so far - nothing
live.


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[mailto:keitai-l-bounce@appelsiini.net]On Behalf Of Curt Sampson
Sent: 2002?11?21? 18:18
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Subject: (keitai-l) Re: reading bar codes


On Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Michael Sydenham wrote:

> People are starting to talk about barcodes with 504, but I'm wonder how
this
> could be done.. I don't think barcode reading was the original intention
of
> 504's IR capability. To do barcodes, I think you need to have a light
source
> enabled together with a sensor enabled to read the reflections. I don't
> think you can do both from the 504, unless you provide a separate light
> source and turn on the IR sensor. Strong ambient light may be OK if the
> sensor is geared to accept it, but I doubt it in this case.

I've been sort of wondering about this, too. Is there anyone here
who has actually read barcodes with a 504i and can comment on it?

cjs
--
Curt Sampson  <cjs_at_cynic.net>   +81 90 7737 2974   http://www.netbsd.org
    Don't you know, in this new Dark Age, we're all light.  --XTC


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