Are there any programmable barcode scanners that can call the web service?
I am considering integrating a C # application with a barcode scanner.
Last time I did this with Delphi 1 (win 3.11) using a scanner that was connected inline to the keyboard cable.
Looking around, it seems that most scanners are USB-based these days and assume that they emulate keyboard input.
Does anyone know of a more complex / programmable scanner that can invoke a web service, or even just do a basic POST / GET, this will eliminate the C # application and the computer to support it?
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There are a number of Ethernet and Wifi code readers on the market, although these are generally geared towards industrial applications and generally cost more than USB models. the company I work with makes these readers, and our DM200 Fixed Mount Reader is just that.
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You can use a small computer (or even a microcontroller) with RO, USB and networking capabilities, plus psu to turn any suitable scanner into a network one. For example, Raspberry Pi can do it and seems to be in the thighs today.
Alternatively, some portable devices (such as Android tablets) can probably use a camera or even a USB scanner to scan codes and are equipped with capable network functions.
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