Scanner En Pdf Iphone
Rivka Licklider
I am trying to use a Unitech USB barcode scanner on my iPhone to input serial numbers and asset tags into a spreadsheet. The scanner is rock solid inputing barcode data on my Mac, but when connected to either my iPhone or iPad, the scanner seems to have trouble reading the barcode, and when it does lock on, the scanner only registers part of the number.
This problem seems to have gotten progressively worse. We'd have occasional partial scans in the past, but usually the device would register the correct barcode data on a subsequent scan. Today, it's completely unusable. I am not able to get a valid scan at all.
No, but it worked quite well previously. I could scan barcodes into Notes, Numbers, Google Sheets, etc. It shows up as a keyboard when I plug it into my Mac, so I assume that's what it presents itself as when plugged into an iPhone. After working just fine for a few months, it started misfiring - sending only partial barcode numbers to the iPhone. Today it was 100% borked.
I use an Apple USB-Lightning adapter (I assume Camera Kit). As I mentioned in other responses, it was working just fine before. I'm using the barcode scanner to scan inventory right into a Google Sheet (could also be a Numbers sheet or any other app that takes text input from a keyboard). I'm not aware of a way to scan barcodes directly into a text field with the camera. Even if I could, the handheld barcode scanner would be much faster and accurate, well, when it was working.
The scanner in question has been EOL for a while. In fact, the iPhone was barely out on the market when this scanner was being sold. It has a USB connector, so should adhere to USB standards. The documentation indicates 100mA at 5v draw during operation which may be an issue (Apple does not publicly list the available power draw from the Lightning port). All that said, and as mentioned previously, the scanner worked well before, and it also worked on my iPad. It also worked on a co-workers iPhone 7. Now, it's not working at all. So, I'm leaning on the theory that a software update might have broken something.
I understand your question regarding stated support from Unitech. There is no mention of iPhone, but the usual suspects at the time (2008) are listed. I actually wasn't really expecting that it would work, but when it did (initially), I was excited and started building solutions around it. Barcode scanners such as this present themselves as keyboards to the host computer, so it's not unlike a keyboard you'd use with an iPad (e.g. the Belkin Secure Wired Keyboard for iPad with Lightning Connector, which draws power from the Lightning port) or even Apple's own original iPad keyboard dock.
I planned to evaluate a bluetooth barcode scanner (perhaps a 2D unit for greater flexibility), but I was hoping to stick with a hardwired solution to reduce points of error/confusion with the end-user. I really wanted to avoid users dealing with pairing issues in the field.
My suggestion for testing with another iPhone was to rule out the problem being the phone itself. If it doesn't work with another current phone, I'm inclined to agree with you that some recent change in software has caused it to stop working.
Thanks, yes, problem replicates on other recent iOS devices. I'm going to try on my old 30-pin iPad 3 that I have charging up at the moment. I can accept - if regretfully - my original plan not working. Was hoping to build solutions around iOS, but this may be a case for a Chromebook or Linux or a pre-packaged solution (which is what I was trying to avoid in the first place.
I'm having the same problem. Moved from iPhone 8+ to iPhone 15 Pro Max. The image doesn't focus in the CA Lottery app when I try to scan the barcode on the new phones. It remains slightly fuzzy. I'm guessing it has something to do with the macro lens incompatibility with the app. I can't use the two-finger zoom option on my app. I called the apps technical support and was told to "Google it"...
I came here to find solution to the IPhone 15 pro not scanning in the California Lottery App. I was changing options in the camera settings. When I changed ProRAW & Resolution control to on, I could suddenly scan consistently and get results. I turned it off to confirm that this was the problem, but now it scans for me. If someone can try this and confirm I would appreciate it.
We're not talking about RQ codes, we're talking about lottery bar scanners. Do you guys read what people say? I was on the phone with another issue with 5 senor techs. and not one of them could figure out what I was trying to do. You're phones lack list view options in the photos app and among many other things.
Apparently it started happening with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. There are a lot of reviews regarding the same problem since the 14 came out. Quite a few videos on you tube for various state and national lottery apps. All videos are recommending the exact same steps. None worked for me. I'm hoping someone comes up with a work around. Not all the lottery apps have the ability to do the two-finger zoom and they don't appear inclined to update their apps to work with the newer phones.
Have found it is a focus problem. Move the camera much father away then you did with your old phone and it should work. Have had problems with both lottery tickets and scan codes at the supermarket but distance seems to make it work. Have to say I 15 Pro Max has not impressed me!
I was moving the phone back and forth trying to find the sweet spot without any luck. But it seems I have found it. It started working (most of the time) yesterday for me. I still get error messages about 25% of the time, but I kept trying and I got it for all but two scans for scratchers and draw tickets. The app hasn't updated so I'm not sure what's changed. Seeing that other people were experiencing the same thing convinced me to stop checking manually and be persistent with the app.
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Ty! I received several Florida scratch off tickets this morning and. One of them would scan via the Florida Lottery app on my new iPhone 15 Pro. I changed the setting as you suggested and now it works perfect! Ty for saving Christmas! Haha
ok. not my experience. i like the ease sticking the sheet or stack of sheets into the scanner, and very quickly getting perfectly scanned (no cropping or dark edges with perfect illumination) files with OCR on to the computer, then with automation into the appropriate places therein. call me lazy. i admit it. guilty as charged.
Hey there, this is probably a stupid question but I don't know that much about tech. I rock climb several times a week and as a gym member I have to scan my membership card at the front desk whenever I come in. It would be super convenient to put the card under my clear phone case so I could just swipe my phone under the scanner at the entrance but I wanted to make sure that repeatedly doing so couldn't mess with the battery or something. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Since the iPhone can be used in conjunction with the Wallet app to be scanned when making payments, I don't think that a barcode scanner should be an issue with it either. AFAIK, there have been no reports to state otherwise.
Barcode scanners use a class II or IIa laser which are weaker than a standard presentation (or cat toy) laser pointer. The frequency and duration of exposure will have no impact on your phone. The most susceptible piece of hardware on your phone to laser light are the CCDs located in the cameras. You have absolutely nothing to worry about with continued use and convince! Hope that helps.
The DuraSled DS860 is a barcode sled scanner for 1D/2D barcodes and travel identification reading, with Bluetooth wireless technology for iPhones and iPods. The DS860 scans 1D, 2D barcodes, OCR A & B fonts, OCR USC, OCR passport, OCR MICR (E13B) fonts and DotCode while the sled protects devices from tumbles. It is easy to use and ideal for the travel industry, retail point of sale, field service or mobile service workers. Simply insert your iPhone/iPod, pair your scanner, and you are ready to go.
I, too, had spent many, countless hours, scanning books in for my college days. My college days date much further back than yours, even. It is very nice to know that there is a much better way to get books onto the iPhone. Thanks for mentioning this app, as I was unaware.
Ya, it's come a long way... I remember, back in the day, there was this extremely expensive, beast of a reading machine made by Kurzweil, and you could send it's data through an RS232 smart cable to an Apple IIe or GS computer, then save the file with Braille Edit Express to a floppy disk, or send it to a VersaBraille computer II--or if the tech resource teacher was mad at you, the VersaBraille I that used cassettes, rather than floppy disks. Other than the cassettes and some of the later-style floppy disks, you weren't carrying any of that in your pocket.
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