[Halld-controls] Barcode scanners

[Elliott Wolin]

Hi Dave,

At the Online meeting I talked about this and everyone pulled out their 
smartphone and tried to read a JLab property sticker (Androids and 
IPhones).  No luck!  I don't know what's different about the JLab 
stickers.  My phone can read every other barcode I've come across, 
including 2-D codes.

Smartphone apps are a possibility once in a while, but I think the techs 
need something more robust and simpler to use.



On 05/09/2012 01:36 PM, David Lawrence wrote:
>
> Hi Elliott,
>
>     I thought there were apps for reading barcodes using the cameras in
> smart phones. These can also communicate via local wireless networks. I
> just bought my wife a $220 smart phone and connected it with our local
> wireless at home. Seems like there might be a possible solution there
> that would be considerably cheaper. Just a thought.
>
> Regards,
> -Dave
>
>
> On 5/9/12 11:44 AM, Elliott Wolin wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Barcode scanners of the type I thought we need are more expensive than I
>> imagined.  The kind the Property office and Shipping/Receiving uses cost
>> as much as $1600 each!  I'm not sure Eugene will be happy buying two of
>> them.
>>
>> We need to discuss our requirements.  We can save a lot using a
>> USB-based scanner and a laptop or computer.  Or we can get a base
>> station model that doesn't have wireless.  Or...
>>
>> Please think about how the scanner will be used in the hall, counting
>> house and other buildings.  I'll put this on the agenda for the next
>> controls meeting.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
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				Sincerely,
					Elliott


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